How do you measure a bike for shipping?

Carriers calculate a shipment’s size based on its Length, Width and Height where: Shipment Size = (1 x Length) + (2 x Width) + (2 x Height). You will get the best shipping rates when your Shipment Size is less than or equal to 130 inches or 330 cm.

How much does a bike weigh in a box?

I found one estimate of about 10 pounds, and the tech at my LBS “guesses” that a standard 30 x 8 x 53 box weighs 2 pounds. For long distance shipping, that much of weight difference can save a lot.

What are the dimensions of a bicycle?

The critical dimensions are bicycle width and length, and space behind the bicycle needed to get in and out of each space. Bicycle handlebars are 15 – 18 inches wide for road bikes, 20 – 24 inches for mountain bikes and hybrids. Overall bicycle length is about 68 inches.

Can you fit two bikes in a bike box?

It’ll work, but it’s a tight fit, especially when you have larger frames. Check your weight with both bikes in it as you may get pinged for both bike charges AND overweight charges getting out of the US.

What’s the cheapest way to ship a bike?

The best, cheapest way to ship BIKES is FedEx Ground 3-Day. You can ship a bike box with bike plus maybe 30 lbs of luggage, etc., for about *$45* across the USA. As for SKIS, there’s only one way to go: USPS Priority. You can ship skis across the US for about $10-25 this way.

Can you ship a bike without taking it apart?

There are several steps to take to fully prepare your bike for transport. The best way to do this is by packing in a box, to avoid damage to the bike. However, if you can spare the space, wrapping the bike up in bubble wrap without disassembling could work for a short trip.

Is 25 pounds heavy for a bike?

25lbs is not heavy. Ok it is but it won’t slow you down. that kind of money can get you some pretty good bikes. Check Specialized/Trek/Cannondale.

What are the dimensions of a standard bike?

So the average adult bike is 69″ (175 cm) long. Handlebars can vary from between 15 – 18″ (38 – 46 cm) for road bikes to 20 – 24″ (51 – 61 cm) for hybrids and mountain bikes.

What size is a bicycle shipping box?

With most bikes weighing between 15 and 19 pounds, you may wonder how big of a box you need for shipping. It should be at least 43x11x32. This is the base bike box size. A box this big should not surpass the international shipping size limit. Boxes can be even bigger, but not by much. FedEx sells bike boxes that are 54x28x8.

How much does it cost to ship a bicycle?

Bikes, a common item often shipped via Amtrak Express , can cost close to $60 to $80, regardless of your destination. As a bike weighs close to 100 pounds once boxed, it can be safe to say it’s within the estimate mentioned prior. Bike boxes, if you were to need one, are available at Amtrak for about $15.

What are the dimensions of a cardboard bike box?

Typical Box Sizes. Crateworks sells an adult bike box in cardboard or plastic that measures 45.5 x 30 x 11 inches. The tandem and recumbent bike box measures 71 x 31 x 11.25 inches. Hard plastic or metal box sizes vary but are usually less than 12 inches deep.

How do you ship a bicycle?

Have the bike’s destination on hand when filling out the shipping label. Some companies won’t ship your box unless all over the edges of the shipping label are securely taped to the box. Take your bike to a shipping facility and pay the fee to send it. Take your package and bring it to the closest shipping facility.