Sending bikes unboxed

[shutterman]

Anyone done this?

If so who did you use, any tips/info most welcome

THANKS

 

[mikeekim89]

if it's just a frame, i recommend wrapping it in bubblewrap, the ones with the big bubbles, and masking taping the whole thing, i got a frame from pickle that way, full bike, i'd not reccomend it.

 

[Easy_Rider]

This still makes me laugh

http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?p=279073

 

[mikeekim89]

This still makes me laugh

http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?p=279073

 

[shutterman]

Swear i read on here that people had done this without issue, can't find the thread now :roll:

 

[Harryburgundy]

I've had a few delivered like the above...jeez....nah...get a box or two

 

[Harryburgundy]

edit...or are you trying to persuade an ebayer to post and they don't want to box

 

[IDB1]

There's been a couple of posts on here from folk who have just attached an address label to a bike. . no wrapping or anything.. Can't remember the courier name but it only cost £8 or something like that..


**edited** Parcelmonkey ???

 

[dyna-ti]

On your own head be it.
Go to a bike emporium get one of their boxes and use that.
Delivery drivers hate people you dont package sensibly,they have got little room so big square boxes are easier to judge the packing order with,so might find its put in last and gets removed several times in its journey as they stop to pick up and drop off at sorting offices.The more times it gets handled the more likely it is to be bumped against loading bars etc

Also leave any hand grips already cut into the box,these are invaluable for safe damage free handling.the driver knows whats in it and its unlikely he'll get or even try to nick something off it


And FFS sent it recorded
no signature no sending

 

[ianwilly]

I wouldnt, just go to your local bike shop, they will have loads you can have for free...