posting a bike

[nervous]

Hi,

what's the best way to post a bike back? Anyone got any preferred couriers for this sort of thing?

many thanks,
N.

[Pablo16v]

I've never sent a complete bike but I have sold plenty of components and used these guys each time for the larger items like frames and forks. http://www.senditnow.com/
They are part of the Parcelforce group which a lot of people moan about about but I haven't had any issues with these guys.

[nervous]

thanks Pablo. Anyone got any other suggestions?

[AbarthChris]

Nervy - What's up with your new steed?

As for posting a bike, I got a box from my local bike shop and used the royal mail. I had a bit of hassle from the woman in the PO saying the box was too big but you can arrange a pickup online. Worked for me...

[nervous]

AbarthChris said:

Nervy - What's up with your new steed?

I've been advised not to say until the matter is resolved.

chris said:

As for posting a bike, I got a box from my local bike shop and used the royal mail. I had a bit of hassle from the woman in the PO saying the box was too big but you can arrange a pickup online. Worked for me...

excellent, thanks Chris.

[AbarthChris]

No Worries mate, I hope whatever it is gets resolved quickly and you can make it to the wales day

[nervous]

sadly, I dont think Im going to be able to go- Im going to struggle to sort another bike now as Im away to Naples in two days, then am supposed to be off to the 'ring the day after I return (albeit in a car that chose to mysteriously quit on sunday, which looks like it wont be fixed in time).

I'm genuinley gutted.

[AbarthChris]

nervous said:

sadly, I dont think Im going to be able to go- Im going to struggle to sort another bike now as Im away to Naples in two days, then am supposed to be off to the 'ring the day after I return (albeit in a car that chose to mysteriously quit on sunday, which looks like it wont be fixed in time).

I'm genuinley gutted.

You've not had much luck then recently!

If you want to take a trip up to check out the riding (its a mission i know!) anyway, you're welcome to have a go on my bike for a run or two

[Mekon]

I've done it a few times by getting a bike box from halfords, then doing a standard parcel with the post office. Costs £15ish. Ignore whatever they say about it being oversize - they are wrong. Small post offices get moody 'cos they have nowhere to store the boxes until the van comes, so it's a pain in the arse for them.

The rule is "Parcels must be no longer than 1.5 metres, and the combined length and girth of your item must not exceed 3m."

[nervous]

AbarthChris said:

If you want to take a trip up to check out the riding (its a mission i know!) anyway, you're welcome to have a go on my bike for a run or two

thanks buddy, that's really kind. Id rather be doing it on my own bike though, yknow? I do appreciate the offer though.

[AbarthChris]

Mekon said:

I've done it a few times by getting a bike box from halfords, then doing a standard parcel with the post office. Costs £15ish. Ignore whatever they say about it being oversize - they are wrong. Small post offices get moody 'cos they have nowhere to store the boxes until the van comes, so it's a pain in the arse for them.

The rule is "Parcels must be no longer than 1.5 metres, and the combined length and girth of your item must not exceed 3m."

Thats exactly why the Post Office got arsey with me, just because it was inconvenient for them.

Nervy - I understand, I'd be the same. The offers there though!

[nervous]

AbarthChris said:

Nervy - I understand, I'd be the same. The offers there though!

Thanks man, thats hugely appreciated

[nervous]

ok, the post office and parcel force are saying that its too big as a package, given that it's 149cms long, 80cms high and 25 cm's across.

Anyone else got any ideas for folks who can handle a package that's clearly this overwhelmingly massive?

[nervous]

TNT want 350 quid!

[WildCards]

nervous said:

ok, the post office and parcel force are saying that its too big as a package, given that it's 149cms long, 80cms high and 25 cm's across.

Anyone else got any ideas for folks who can handle a package that's clearly this overwhelmingly massive?

parcels2go.com?

- bugger, too big. Who delivered it?

Edited by WildCards on Tuesday 7th October 12:53

[nervous]

business post. I cant use them though, because I have to set up an account first, and it may take 4 days to do this, by which time I'll be abroad.

[-C-]

Parcels2go are great - I sent an entire bike for about £40 a year or so ago.

[nervous]

-C- said:

Parcels2go are great - I sent an entire bike for about £40 a year or so ago.

great if you can use them, less so if you cant.

[WildCards]

Where are you sending it from and to?

Perhaps some sort of PH members relay could be implemented?

[nervous]

thats an excellent idea.