Anyone have a hard shell bike box I could borrow/rent?

keyser__soze

Hi

Off to the Dolomites at the start of September for a couple of weeks, and I'm wondering if anyone has a hard-shell bike box that I could borrow between 30 August and 12 September for suitable monetary compensation? My bike's on the larger size - 56cm with an integrated seat post - so would need a larger bike box. Also looking for similar for the girlfriend whose bike is much smaller and manageable.

Let me know if you have anything.

Thanks

KS

jzed

Keyser__Soze wrote:

Hi

Off to the Dolomites at the start of September for a couple of weeks, and I'm wondering if anyone has a hard-shell bike box that I could borrow between 30 August and 12 September for suitable monetary compensation? My bike's on the larger size - 56cm with an integrated seat post - so would need a larger bike box. Also looking for similar for the girlfriend whose bike is much smaller and manageable.

Let me know if you have anything.

Thanks

KS

Keyser_Soze - I don't have one but London Cycle Workshop have a couple for rent, and the cycle shop down in southfields has loads of them. Also bikeboxalan. Think ther're £8 a day of £40 a week or something like that.

cjcp

Try Comtat in Putney, too.

keyser__soze

Thanks, have already emailed Comtat - more convenient than the other place that rents them out based in Windsor - but neither option are as 'cost-effective' as I was hoping!

phy2sll2

I know Dulwich Paragon hire theirs out. Might just be to members though.

There's a calendar of availability on their website too.
http://www.dulwichparagon.com/acidcat/default.asp?itemID=331&itemTitle=Bike%20Boxes%202011

raymondo60

I have one you can borrow Keyser - no charge mate - glad to help. You can collect it from Epsom or my offices near Vauxhall Bridge. I'm pretty sure my email address is on my Profile - if not get in touch via the Forum again. I've used the box for a 58cm bike before - its a tight fit but it does work - so you should be OK. Get in touch when you can.

keyser__soze

Raymondo60, excellent, thanks. I'll drop you an email shortly.

vorsprung

Keyser__Soze wrote:

Hi

Off to the Dolomites at the start of September for a couple of weeks, and I'm wondering if anyone has a hard-shell bike box that I could borrow between 30 August and 12 September for suitable monetary compensation? My bike's on the larger size - 56cm with an integrated seat post - so would need a larger bike box. Also looking for similar for the girlfriend whose bike is much smaller and manageable.

Let me know if you have anything.

Thanks

KS

Probably easier just to get the girlfriend a seat on the plane. Women prefer not to travel freight

keyser__soze

vorsprung, and a heck of a lot cheaper too. You seen what Easyjet charge for excess baggage?

Mandatory sub-pollex part: twas a joke, the missus organised this trip, if anything I'm the excess baggage and if we paid by weight I'd be paying almost double