Sending a bike by courier

quattrojames

I've just sold my old MTB, and need to get it couriered to Yorkshire - not really sure where to start, can anyone give me recommendations as to who's the cheapest most reliable option?

Thanks, James.

bobs bikes

i have used paisley frieght in the past. costs about 20/22 quid to uk.
go to a local bike shop and ask for a box, remove the pedals,saddle and front wheel. the bike should fit in the box. (you may need to remove the bars).
seal the box, print the label and relax.

hope that helps!

quattrojames

Indeed that's very helpful. Paisley charge £21.50 fixed price for a bike which isn't 'too' bad I wouldn't think. And I'm liking the bike box idea, I doubt I'd have thought of that :oops:

Thanks Bob

WILL 1 AM

Some post office offer parcel force sevice, so worth checking there. 15£ for a frame sent

getonyourbike

Parcel monkey and as said above, see if you can get an old box from a bike shop.

1mancity2

www.p4d.co.uk around £12 posted 48hrs, get a box from LBS

quattrojames

Picked up the bike box today, they gave me 2 as we weren't sure what size I'd need

Bike is all wrapped up, I just need to get the best quote from those mentioned, Thank you all.

daveaasmith

I've had great service from Interparcel.co.uk the last two times I've sent bikes/frame.

Only went for the economy service (around £15 for a frame with £500 insurance), which uses UPS, but both times the package has arrived the following day, after being collected the same day I actually booked.

Dave

quattrojames

1mancity2 wrote:

www.p4d.co.uk around £12 posted 48hrs, get a box from LBS

I went with them in the end, 48 hour delivery for £10.79 - pretty good I'd say!

Thanks for the advice all