international shipping - How To Pack And Ship A Bike

There comes a time in every
cyclist's life when they must ship their precious steed somewhere
new. This is not exactly reliable when

shipping
to India

and other destinations
thanks to the dedication of today's postal workers, but if you box
your bike correctly, and luck is on your side, your bike may arrive
at its final destination in good shape.

What you need:

A bike

Bike box

Newspaper

Bubble wrap

Cardboard tubes

Packing tape

Fork block

Allen wrench

Pedal wrench

Step 1: Get a box.

The easiest way to get a
bicycle-specific box for your

international
shipping

needs is to go to your
local bike shop and ask for one that will fit your bike. Most shops
have extra boxes sitting around that they'll give you for free, and
they might even give you some padding and accessories like a fork
block or extra cardboard.

(Be sure to remove any
old shipping labels from the box.)

Step 2: Wash your bike.

Clean off your bike; you don't want to be
messing around with a dirty bike when you are

shipping
to United Kingdom

or any other shipping
location.

While you're at it... If
your bike has gears, shift to the largest rear cog and chain-ring
before boxing the bike. And deflate your tires a little
bit.

Step 3: Remove parts.

Remove the handlebar,
pedals, seatpost, and front wheel. Then stick the fork block in
the front fork dropouts to protect them and prevent them from
poking through the box.

Turn the fork and stem so
they are facing backwards, and put the handlebar parallel to the
frame. Taking these steps before

shipping
to Australia

to other destinations is
very important.

Step 4: Packing materials.

Wrap all the tubes with
paper, bubble wrap, and/or cardboard tubing to prevent
scratching. Be sure to pad around the brakes and
derailleurs.

Step 5: Secure the bike.

Attach the handlebar and
other parts to the frame securely with tape and be sure to pad
them, too. Small parts such as pedals can be put in a small box
and then put in the bike box.

Step 6: Put the bike in the
box.

Now hopefully the bike
and parts will slide nicely into the bike box. Be sure you have
taped everything securely so that nothing rattles inside the box.
Good luck :)

Step 7: Ship it.

Pay UPS about $20-40 so
they will ship it to your destination in 3-5 days!

For additional information,
visit

www.homeshipping.com

at 14930 S. Figueroa Street
Gardena, Ca 90248 to learn more.