> "KRYSTN MCCALEB" <
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> > I need to ship a nice street bicycle to Hawaii. What is the best way and shipper to use? I
> > expect to remove the wheels, handle bars, and pedals and pack them.
> > Could I get a good box at a bicycle shop?
You can certainly get a box. All you have to do is ask, and they'll usually point you to their
dumpster out back.
Virtually all bike shops will pack and ship a bike for you. They charge varying amounts -- our local
shop here charged me only $10, while in CA they all wanted $50 or so.
"Jim Quinn" <
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> The last one I shipped I did so via Federal Express ground. There was a significant difference
> between them and UPS. I would check out both (and any other carriers) of them. My bicycle and box
> weighed 28 pounds combined.
Yes -- the last few times I did it, Fedex Ground was quite a bit cheaper. So that's what I use now.
Most shops use UPS, but they pay wholesale rates which are cheaper. If you're doing it yourself,
Fedex Ground is the way to go.
Matt O.