Any Bikers??

[00Accord4cyl]

Any thoughts on how expensive it would be to ship a bike? I went online to FedEx (shipping from Columbus, OH to Chicago, IL) and if I did everything correct it said it was just $37. That just does not seem right hahaha

Anybody have any experience shipping bikes

 

[aznfunkyflip]

Got my Michelin Ksyrium yesterday and installed it with Specialized Tube.

I got Fizik Dual Tape on the way, and Bontrager X-Lite Carbon Cage.

Here's my current set-up.

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[00Accord4cyl]

Goodness spending the big bucks for water bottle holders! Should look good though

 

[Ratchet]

Any thoughts on how expensive it would be to ship a bike? I went online to FedEx (shipping from Columbus, OH to Chicago, IL) and if I did everything correct it said it was just $37. That just does not seem right hahaha

Anybody have any experience shipping bikes

they are usually around that price range. i've been shipping bikes sold on ebay. the best route to have a low S&H cost plus proper packing is to get an carboard bicycle box from your LBS. These boxes have measurements that is approved both UPS and FEDEX. And if get lucky, those cardboard boxes comes with styrofoam and fillers.

 

[00Accord4cyl]

Yeah I could not remember how much it was when I worked at a shop since we just had a flat rate. Went by a LBS few days ago to get a box and packing material...decided against shipping it though. Just was not worth the trouble and it would of not arrived until midway threw my trip because of my procrastinating....LAME

now if I want to ride a bike while I am in Chicago I will have to rent some crappy Swchinn for $60 a day...rip off...I wish I knew someone in Chicago to lend me a bike

 

[Ratchet]

i almost did the same thing when i went to Cali last year. Didnt want to go through all the hassles so i ended up renting some demo bike on one of the LBS there. You could try that too to avoid the schwinns.

 

[aznfunkyflip]

Goodness spending the big bucks for water bottle holders! Should look good though

Yes, they are expensive, but I didn't pay retail price for it. Ended price was $30, but it's still expensive for just bottle holder.

 

[00Accord4cyl]

Work at a shop, or buy used? Or I guess you could have a good friend at a shop since I always gave discounts to mine

 

[aznfunkyflip]

Work at a shop, or buy used? Or I guess you could have a good friend at a shop since I always gave discounts to mine

i just shop for a good deal on CL and ebay a lot.

im still a newbie to road bikes and have limited experience on building it. i used to build BMX bikes a long time ago, but i guess it shouldnt be that far of a difference.

can you still get discount?

 

[aznfunkyflip]

How much should I ask for my wheels if I was to sell it?

2004 Mavic Ksyrium Elite