How to Ship a Bicycle | Start to Finish

In this video I show you how to ship your bike. I used to work for UPS and understand how boxes are handled. I will walk you through the steps I take to make sure the bike is protected. I would recommend getting insurance as well.
I usually use a service like www.bikeflights.com or www.shipbikes.com to ship a bicycle. If you are using Ebay, you can use their shipping tool to get great rates as well. Shipbikes used to use FED EX but they have switched to UPS.
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[@abdalrhmanhakeem6253]

I am a college student, and I bought my first road bike last year. I wasn't sure at that time whether I will end up selling it or ship it home, I thought the shipping process would be complicated. After lots of adventures with the bike, I am certainly not selling it, it's worth it to travel with a bike... your video was very helpful, thank you my friend!

[@Mr_B31]

Extremely helpful and good video. This is finally one which matches my situation exactly. Thank you

[@itruck96]

A pool noodle would work well for protection.

[@salsalawyer]

I use plumbing tubing from the big box hardware store. It's thicker than the ones from the bike shop. $20 gets you enough for two bikes

[@BlackWaterCyclist]

That is brilliant! Thanks for sharing.

[@timothymcclung2256]

Great video thanks for sharing!

[@BlackWaterCyclist]

Thanks Timothy for the support.

[@bengt_axle]

I think it is better to drop the fork out (or at least turn it so that it points back into the frame) and remove the rear derailleur. The brifter lever being so close to the edge of the box is in a very vulnerable position and can be easily broken on an airline belt or in the plane as it is jostled around. The rotors can moreover be easily warped because they are right against the cardboard.

[@BlackWaterCyclist]

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[@solotripvg]

i guess it s missing the part how to take pedals off

[@Likeiverson]

How much did it weigh?

[@94melmac]

This is such a great video. You've taken the time to patiently explain everything you do and why. Other videos I've seen don't explain why they do each step, which means you don't really understand what they are doing. Brilliant, thank you!

[@meneghete]

Brilliant! Is it save shipping bike by plane in this way? Thanks

[@BlackWaterCyclist]

You could, just depends on what the airlines are charging. My buddy who flies a lot used to ship via UPS all the time to the hotel he had on reservation instead of paying baggage fees. He then found an airline that was cheaper so now he flies with it instead. Honestly UPS is going to be more reliable than the airlines.

[@Goodvibesonly40]

Once again 😂

[@mo3skii]

Excellent instructions. Thank you!

[@VelkePivo]

Many more useful tips than most similar vids. Thank you.

[@judithwatson4828]

Very helpful! Though I'm going to have the bike shop pack the Haro Shredder for shipment, its good to see how it's done right! Hoping they do as you've done or better! Thanks for this video, very helpful and reassuring! 🚲

[@steve123261]

are hydro breaks and shocks ok to fly with or should be drained ?

[@BlackWaterCyclist]

The fluid is fine in both foot flying. As far as the air shocks, it's probably a good idea to let all the air out, otherwise changes in pressure could damage the seals

[@manwithnoname6580]

Looks good. I’m taking my bike by plane soon, I guess this packing method will be safe to transport by plane, knowing that baggage handlers will be throwing it around ?

[@BlackWaterCyclist]

The airport bag handlers are some of the worse I have seen but just make sure that you have insurance through the airline to cover damages. As long as you package it up well, even if they mishandle it, you will have minor issues like maybe a bent rotor.

[@davebinks]

I have used cardboard boxes like this for years and flown all over the world with my bike in them. Never had any problems. The baggage guys don't throw these around - they're too heavy and awkward, they carry them and lay them on the conveyors. BTW - don't try to carry CO2 cyclinders on planes. They are not allowed. Just use a pump.

[@manwithnoname6580]

@@davebinks Agreed. Since my post five months ago, I’ve now taken my Cervelo 18,000 miles by plane in a cardboard box with not one scratch either end of the journey it’s the way to go! And I haven’t had to pay for one box yet 😊

[@TurnLeftNow]

I have a nice padded wheel-bag, do i still need to pad all the tubes since spokes or rims rubbing up against frame is not an issue?

[@BlackWaterCyclist]

That would probably work. The only concern I would have is if the wheel is able to move ever so slightly back and forth, it could wear into the paint during transit. The pads on the frame help because they are stationary and something can vibrate or rub against it.

[@TurnLeftNow]

@@BlackWaterCyclist makes sense! Thank you for the helpful content! 🙏

[@83aceman]

Brilliant thanks.