Posting frame and forks advice??

[Linus27]

Hi,

I have just sold my frame and forks and so need to post them out. Whats the best way to do this? I have a Kuwahara bike box I could use to post it in. Also I will wrap it up in bubble wrap with lots of padding. Anything else I should do to make sure it gets there safe and sound.

Also, whats the best method of posting? Parcel Force with insurance etc??

Any advice really appreciated.

[phantom photon]

I just use a free bike box from Halfords. Usually try to cover the frame with foam pipe lagging for protection and then wrap in lots of bubblewrap 

Usually use Parcelforce with extra insurance depending on the value of the bike.

[Linus27]

I just use a free bike box from Halfords. Usually try to cover the frame with foam pipe lagging for protection and then wrap in lots of bubblewrap 

Usually use Parcelforce with extra insurance depending on the value of the bike.

Excellent, thank you 

[djgivvinup]

another tip is to stick something between the dropouts to stop them getting bent inwards, a piece of wood or strong tubing..i've received a few frames that have had the dropouts bent because they weren't protected properly 

[Linus27]

another tip is to stick something between the dropouts to stop them getting bent inwards, a piece of wood or strong tubing..i've received a few frames that have had the dropouts bent because they weren't protected properly 

Nive one, Great tip 

[kdw712]

as above really

loads of padding and packing
and decent (insured) delivery service

[pickle]

a good and cheap tip for bits between the drop outs is to cut a length of cardboard the correct width, then roll it up into a tube.........it's very strong and stops any crushing sideways 

[Mattdub]

Interparcel seem ok