bike postage

noste500
noste500 Posts: 90
edited May 2017 in Road general
After some advice , how much does it cost to post a road bike?
Also any recommended couriers?
Thanks in advance.

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  • onionmk
    onionmk Posts: 101
    noste500 wrote:
    After some advice , how much does it cost to post a road bike?
    Also any recommended couriers?
    Thanks in advance.

    I haven't any experience in posting but have received a few. Postage tends to be around £15. I've had good and bad experiences with all couriers so can't recommend any per se.

    On another note.. Does anyone know the best place to source a bike sized cardboard box?
  • onionmk
    onionmk Posts: 101
    oxoman wrote:
    Local bike shop or halfords, they normally give them away as it saves them having to pay for disposal.

    Legend! Thanks..
  • zebra67
    zebra67 Posts: 113
    Gosh, where do you get postage for £15?!! I couldn't get under £21 for a small child's bike, & an adult bike would be at least £35 I reckon (esp. with insurance)
  • ChopFamily
    ChopFamily Posts: 18
    Have used UK Mail for shipping a turbo trainer & accessories & they were good, & very reasonably priced.
  • cq20
    cq20 Posts: 207
    Paisley Freight charge £23.50 plus about the same again for insurance depending on the value.
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Last time I sent one it was about £16, I think I went through parcel2go.com
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.

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