How to Ship a Bicycle | Start to Finish

In this video I show you how to ship your bike. I used to work for UPS and understand how boxes are handled. I will walk you through the steps I take to make sure the bike is protected. I would recommend getting insurance as well.

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[abdalrhmanhakeem]

I am a college student, and I bought my first road bike last year. I wasn't sure at that time whether I will end up selling it or ship it home, I thought the shipping process would be complicated. After lots of adventures with the bike, I am certainly not selling it, it's worth it to travel with a bike... your video was very helpful, thank you my friend!

[Mr_B]

Extremely helpful and good video. This is finally one which matches my situation exactly. Thank you

[salsalawyer]

I use plumbing tubing from the big box hardware store. It's thicker than the ones from the bike shop. $20 gets you enough for two bikes

[VelkePivo]

Many more useful tips than most similar vids. Thank you.

[melmac]

This is such a great video. You've taken the time to patiently explain everything you do and why. Other videos I've seen don't explain why they do each step, which means you don't really understand what they are doing. Brilliant, thank you!

[MrCarstennielsen]

use elctric insulated wire to vickle, stringle, wrap around the front wheel 2 or 3 places so to strap it onto the frame and stop it from damaging anything in the box.

[itruck]

A pool noodle would work well for protection.

[BlackWaterCyclist]

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[judithwatson]

Very helpful! Though I'm going to have the bike shop pack the Haro Shredder for shipment, its good to see how it's done right! Hoping they do as you've done or better! Thanks for this video, very helpful and reassuring! 🚲

[wahrhaftigkeitbarmherzigke]

Hi, thanks for the video. Could you tell us your your final dimensions? One is 57, what are the other two dimensions? Because I want to see if I can transport it with a plane ticket.

[bengt_axle]

I think it is better to drop the fork out (or at least turn it so that it points back into the frame) and remove the rear derailleur. The brifter lever being so close to the edge of the box is in a very vulnerable position and can be easily broken on an airline belt or in the plane as it is jostled around. The rotors can moreover be easily warped because they are right against the cardboard.

[meneghete]

Brilliant! Is it save shipping bike by plane in this way? Thanks

[manwithnoname]

Looks good. I’m taking my bike by plane soon, I guess this packing method will be safe to transport by plane, knowing that baggage handlers will be throwing it around ?

[solotripvg]

i guess it s missing the part how to take pedals off

[TurnLeftNow]

I have a nice padded wheel-bag, do i still need to pad all the tubes since spokes or rims rubbing up against frame is not an issue?

[steve]

are hydro breaks and shocks ok to fly with or should be drained ?