*Please* generously wrap each component to ensure safe shipping. It is your responsibility to ensure the bike arrives in the condition presented in your submission photos.
We recommend bubble wrap, foam, or packing paper.
01.
Purchase a bike box from FedEx - 54" x 8" x 28"
02.
Let out the air in tires.
03.
Remove front wheel and pedals.
04.
Remove seat and post, handlebars, and any accessories.
05.
Generously wrap and pad every part of the frame and individual removed parts.
06.
Provide extra padding to the rear derailleur to prevent it from bending
07.
Put the padded frame in the box.
08.
Route the padded handlebars through the fork and over the top tube.
09.
Put the padded front wheel in the box on the non-drive side (side without crank).
10.
Separate the padded wheel and frame by placing cardboard or other cushion to prevent rubbing.
11.
Fill the empty space in box and the top with additional padding to prevent shifting in transit.
12.
Securely tape the box and add your printed prepaid shipping label.
Complete!
Drop your box off at the designated shipper. Typically we use UPS.