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| PACKING YOUR BIKE |
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Tools |
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- 4mm, 5mm and 6mm hex wrenches and pump
- Pedal wrench (open ended 15mm wrench might work)
- Small blade or pocket knife to cut cardboard and open
box on arrival
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Materials |
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- Obtain a bike box and plastic fork protector from a
local bike shop
- Get extra cardboard boxes to reinforce inside of box
and protect the bike
- Packing tape, sandwich bag, rag, bubble wrap or newspaper
(optional)
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Packing |
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- Remove pedals, front wheel and quick release, stem
from steerer tube and seatpost
- Insert bike in box; turn handlebars to allow them to
fit; stick seatpost near rear wheel
- Insert front wheel in front of and just above cranks;
cranks should be horizontal
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Precautions |
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- Insert fork protector into fork, wrap frame in bubble
wrap or newspaper (optional)
- Fold a piece of cardboard and place it inside of box,
below and in front of fork
- Place a piece of cardboard between wheel and frame,
wheel and box
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Helpful
tips |
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- Put pedals and front quick release in sandwich bag
with pedal wrench and rag
- Pack tools and pedal bag together in easily accessible
bag or pannier
- Twist tie a seatpost rail to rear wheel or rack so
it can't fall out
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Potential problems |
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- Holes can magically appear in the box during flight/shipping
allowing things to fall out
- Avoid storing helmet or small items in the box with
the bike; panniers add protection
- Sealed items may explode during air transport, including
tubes and lube
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Tracking |
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- Write daytime name, address and phone number at least
four times on outside of box
- Write 'fragile' in large letters on every side of the
box
- Look for bike in special or oversized cargo area of
airport
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