Welcome, Guest. Please Login.
rbent - Recumbent Bike Enthusiasts of North Texas
Oct 31st, 2024, 6:47pm
News: Want to join the rbent Forum? See this thread.
Home Help Search Login


Pages: 1
Send Topic Print
shipping a bike (Read 1164 times)
testersbc




rbent member

Posts: 84
shipping a bike
Jul 23rd, 2014, 12:06pm
 
recently sold my TT rambler.  getting ready to ship it.  this  is the first time shipping a bike.  Who is a good carrier? Any suggestions  appreciated. Smiley Smiley
Back to top
 
 
Email   IP Logged
TonyWard
Five Star Member
*****


rbent member

Posts: 960
Re: shipping a bike
Reply #1 - Jul 23rd, 2014, 1:03pm
 
I have shipped 3 using UPS (never a trike though).... never an issue
Back to top
 
 

The road goes on forever and the party never ends - Robert Earl Keen
Email   IP Logged
Monkeywrangler22
Five Star Member
*****


rbent member

Posts: 1308
Re: shipping a bike
Reply #2 - Jul 23rd, 2014, 2:05pm
 
Back to top
 
 

The Monkeywrangler's blog
Schlitter Encore
Fisher HKEK - Spec. Roubaix
Seavo - Serenity
Email   IP Logged
JimFPU
Five Star Member
*****


RBENT member,
retired in
Tennessee.

Posts: 1014
Re: shipping a bike
Reply #3 - Jul 24th, 2014, 7:46am
 
I used Greyhound for my first couple of bikes that I shipped, but switched to Shipbikes when I sold my SXP.  The buyer (well his bike shop) was impressed with the shipping and packaging.  Get packing advice from Rat Rider!  I shipped two boxes for around $60-$70 if I remember correctly.  Door-to-door service too!  I didn't have to go anywhere to drop it off!! Smiley
Back to top
 
 

'DFXL - The Flaming Eyeball 3 (WIP)
'12 ICE Sprint X 26

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_cUvLNb9JJ6UAQkw7KYDQw

Store: https://flaming-eyeball-graphics.square.site
  IP Logged
freakflyer9999






Posts: 272
Re: shipping a bike
Reply #4 - Jul 24th, 2014, 10:33am
 
I have used Greyhound as well, but not for a trike.  Greyhound has terminal to terminal service in most markets and even has door to door in some.  It actually is a pretty cost effective way to ship a bike as long as the box meets their size requirements.
 
A trike might be a bit more difficult.  Definitely will need to do some disassembly prior to shipping.
Back to top
 
 

Kenny G
Bacchetta Cafe <SOLD>
Terratrike Cruiser
Bacchetta Strada
  IP Logged
testersbc




rbent member

Posts: 84
Re: shipping a bike
Reply #5 - Jul 24th, 2014, 8:26pm
 
yeah I am waiting on a reply from the buyer before I disassemble any futher.  looks like I am gonna have to completely strip it down to get it in the box..  looks at the link monkey wrangler sent me think I am gonna use those guys.
Back to top
 
 
Email   IP Logged
Pages: 1
Send Topic Print