what's the best way to send a bike within the UK?

Wittgenstein
Wittgenstein Posts: 158
edited September 2007 in Workshop
Hi,

I'm selling my training bike and was wondering what would people recommend regarding couriers and how to send it?

Does anyone have any tips?

thanks,
W

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  • phil s
    phil s Posts: 1,128
    I've sold a few on Ebay and Parcelforce have always been fine
    -- Dirk Hofman Motorhomes --
  • Wittgenstein
    Wittgenstein Posts: 158
    thanks Phil.
    How much to you tend to pay for a bike on Parcelforce?

    thanks
  • phil s
    phil s Posts: 1,128
    About 20-25 quid
    -- Dirk Hofman Motorhomes --
  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    I've used Parcelforce too. Go to your LBS and get hold of a packing carton and the various inserts - ask to see a 'packed' bike if possible to see how it is sent out from the factory. Most LBS chuck out the boxes and pay to have them collected, so happy to give them away - although I have heard of shops charging for them. A few sections of pipelagging, some big cable ties and some bubble wrap are also useful.
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..
  • Wittgenstein
    Wittgenstein Posts: 158
    thanks guys

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