How To Pack A Bike For Shipping In A Cardboard Box

[@that70sschwinn]

Great job, I have received multiple bikes from eBay sellers, 2 out of 10 were packed with this attention to detail, those 2 traveled safely, the others came with some sort of damage to the frame due to poor packaging, i.e scratched frames, bent chain guards, derailleurs and rims. Nice video

[@johng6124]

Never thought to use pipe insulation but it makes perfect sense. Thanks

[@gilbertlopez6101]

Always wondered how thorough is enough. thank you for the video and info.

[@DoReMi123acb]

moving to newfoundland in 3 weeks. video was just what i needed!

[@lewiseakins381]

Good information. Was stressing over how to return a bike I had purchased. Still have the bike but threw out some of the styrofoam. The advice to go to a local bike shop to get stuff for the front forks and caps for the wheels is invaluable.

[@kodiward7730]

That's one lucky bike , good video , the best detailed bike shipping video I have seen so far. I just use Cardboard to rap the bike , but I would pack it well if I was selling it.

[@jonmalkowvich6967]

Wow if I ever buy a bike. I hope it from you. Lookin like Fort Knox

[@FFVoyager]

Nice video, I've shipped a few Moultons around the world and do much the same. I also use old 'Jiffy' bags (are they called the same in the USA?) - padded mail envelopes - to go over extremities. Only had one small problem ever (bent Sturmey index rod and broken rear reflector to a Deluxe that went to Hong Kong) and UPS insurance paid out promptly!

[@alantaylor6691]

Good protection. However if you took the forks off, you could use a box with similar width and height, but only 80cm long. Then, if all sides are under 1 meter like that, it can then be check-in luggage for flights instead of the more expensive oversize luggage. As well, if couriering the bike, the main cost is usually in the size of the box not the weight, so typically you'll courier at a cheaper price with a 80 x 70 x 22cm box as opposed to a more typical-sized bike box like the ones you get from the bike shop. Some bike boxes ship at double the courier price than the 80 x 70 x 22, like those 140 x 75 x 20cm ones Giant uses for their road bikes. Finally, you can carry a 80 x 70 x 22cm box easily.

[@GrandPrix46]

Recently purchased a bike on ebay, should arrive this Friday, hoping its packed half as well as this one.

[@z0mbie0ma]

Nice, really good job! That's by far a better packing than most companies and bike shops do!

[@chucktheobald4791]

I shipped a bike to Seattle once, this video pretty much covers everything I did. Well packed bike. But, you should put whatever tools you will need into the box as well.

[@HiltsyAdventure]

I think he sold the bike not shipping it to himself on vacation.

[@bob-ny6kn]

You are wrong. Read the description.

[@johngta7172]

thumbs up for the pipe insulation. im just hoping we humans can make all that stuff from bio-degradable/recyclable/reusable materials

[@margueritelightning]

thank you, this video is super helpful!

[@nurseang9365]

you are awesome! THANK YOU

[@MegaFrendzel]

What is the size of this box? I've a free sport luggage transport, but there is a limitation on weight which is 23 kg and size which is 210cm as a total of height, width and length. Do you think that's possibile to pack 21'' bike with 28'' wheels into box with this size?

[@kamylko]

Can I use this technique when taking my bike as a luggage into the plane? For example when I want to use my bike on a trip in a different country. Thanks.

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

Probably. But it would likely cost a fortune.

[@kylebonsor2104]

Yes! Check out luggage mule.

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

I have also seen special luggage size containers that allow you to pack bikes and maybe pay standard luggage fees if they don't know it;s a bike.

[@thrjygdcmnbfdzfsa]

kamylko durianrider has lots of videos about packing bikes for international travel

[@kamylko]

Thank you!

[@engineereuler1762]

so, what do you do at the end of the day, when you come from work? trying to put your bicycle back in the bus/train!!

[@ernestinebaynard4109]

Can u please tell me where I can get a box this big and thanks for the Video

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

Places that sell bikes. Bike shops. Walmart. Target. They get new bikes in these boxes.

[@johnmccullough6306]

Great video, very informative..

[@karmadesantos8400]

You're the man! Thanks for the informative video, helped me save time and money! 👌 you got a new subscriber!

[@jasonbogle1313]

Great video RJ! What do you think this package weighed when you shipped it and how much of the weight was packing?

[@velvels6852]

please inform card board size and total weight allowed in air travel

[@hishaam6915]

i was wondering....... what do you do for a living ?? just curious

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

Computer programmer.

[@hishaam6915]

thanks for replying and keep up the good work

[@lucianonarno1408]

Now you can send me your Koga Miyata! :D Great vid, man.

[@gihadmurad]

I bought a high end mountain bike from someone on eBay. I hope this person takes the time to pack the bike like this or goes to a local bike shop and gets them to do it.

[@toranada]

Gihad Murad So how did d it go?

[@XadeGrimm]

I got 2 questions. 1.) Box dimensions? 2.) Where to aquire box? I find myself needing to pack my bike for bus travel but there is a dimension limit of 62" when L + W + H = limit.

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

Boxes come in different sizes. Try your local bike shop or Walmart, or anywhere that sell new bikes.

[@forevercomputing]

I'd tape that bag of pedals TO the frame.... Boxes rip and stuff falls out

[@stephensouproanuck4622]

Good job

[@glencarter9084]

Can I please get an idea of overall weight of the box overall. Maybe dimensions of the box?

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

It makes no difference what the size/weight of the box I used was. They come in different sizes. Go to a bike shop, get a box, and measure and weigh it.

[@srgopal]

Is that a Park Tool AWS-1 3-way hex wrench you are using at 4:30?

[@srgopal]

Also, please confirm the size i.e. 4/5/6 mm set or 2/2.5/3. Thank you! Great video btw!

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

Yes, AWS-1. 4/5/6.

[@DavidFraser007]

I read somewhere that if you say the box contains a TV, the delivery workers don't throw it around.

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

The was where the boxes had a tv pictured on it.

[@stilianivanov3377]

David Fraser Im a "delivery worker" myself, and from all these years of experience i can tell that no matter if its TV, laptop or a lamp - they all fly like a paper planes. There is nothing you can do about it, but pray for that box. A big "FRAGILE" on the sides of the box would do better.

[@DavidFraser007]

I'm no expert and I'll probably never do this. But I had a new bike delivered once, in 1985 from UK to Germany. It arrived in good condition and it wasn't broken down into as many separate parts or wrapped as thoroughly as RJ did. Maybe that was more luck than design. Anyway, I still have the bike and it's still in decent condition. (Yes, I still love it).

[@mitchelllewis8673]

Now just add a picture of a TV on the outside like Canyon did and you won't have to worry about it being chucked around in transit.

[@jamespelechoski4079]

What is the pipe insulation going to do? Just to protect the paint? Doesn’t make sense if some operator crushes your bike that stuff will not help

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

It helps protect the frame from being scratched, dented, banged up against other parts, etc. No, it is not going to protect the bike if they drop it into a crusher, but then not much will.

[@johnjosephmartinez2786]

Hey boss any suggestions on freight companies to use to ship from California to Florida? I'm going to price UPS FedEx and then trucking companies to see what the best deal is. could sure use some input. It's a giant brand street bike with 29 inch rims. I had the same idea putting it into a box just like you head down here.

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

www.shipbikes.com/

[@letslove8363]

Shipped through who please? What shipping company? Thx

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

www.shipbikes.com/

[@kyrillspecialk4046]

nice !

[@spiderman01980]

It's costs £190 to post a bicycle. Its costs £100 for me, a 23kg hold bag, a cabin bag with no weight limit, and sports equipment(bicycle box). With easy jet one way. For £190 i can have with a return flight. A complete rip off to ship a bicycle.

[@derekwildash2683]

What was dimensions of this box.? Thanks

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

I don't know. This was years ago.

[@Gabriel-pt6tq]

What were the dimensions of the box?

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

Can't remember. They come in different sizes. FInd one to fit your bike.

[@cindysu6694]

How big is the box?

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

They come different sizes. Get one to fit your bike.

[@kheng66]

what are dimensions of the box?

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

Height x Width x Length. They come in different sizes. Go to your local bike shop and see what they have.

[@clintdelatorre6367]

Here, there

[@Timyoo78]

Clint Dela Torre hahaha

[@danielsnook5029]

The last step is to hire Ace Ventura to deliver it and see how it holds up.🤣

[@draoicht22]

Id just take the small bag of parts with me when travelling ( in my luggage )

[@AndrewHelgeCox]

Didn't show what you did to secure the chain

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

I wasn't too worried about the chain. The frame was pretty much covered up. Once, the padding was packed in, it wasn't going to move around much. But you could zip tie it also.

[@miladne1092]

religiously

[@dmoney4075]

PCV pipe 😂

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

Yep PVC. I caught that, but didn't bother to fix it.

[@broccolihart1]

Barefoot at that...

[@mateuspastilha]

Your videos are great, but you should take care of your lungs (for our sakes too...). One should NOT have asthma symptoms EVER. Maybe the mineral spirits in your workshop are eating your lungs away

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

LOL! I ran 6 half marathons and 2 full marathons that year!! What you are hearing is a condenser microphone next to my face.

[@koukimonzta]

i think i rather pay a bike shop pack my 3k dollar carbon frame.

[@beerbanditriverside3372]

Nice video. Bit of a overkill lol. Who’s going to buy a crAppy $32 dollar tShirt or $50 jumper Seriously. Merchandise WTF..!

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

People asked for shirts. I designed a few, and uploaded them. Those are the default teespring prices.

[@beerbanditriverside3372]

Ahh very good.. nice 1 mate.👍😄

[@beerbanditriverside3372]

I was actually wondering why all these merchandise T-shirt’s and jumpers on all the channels are exact same price. Hope you sell a shitload of them. Good 1