You should be able to leave the brake and shifter levers secured to the handlebar; however, if any cables are stretched unnaturally when you place the bike into the box, you may need to remove these from the bars. Strict manufacturing procedures ensure a consistent level of quality and we have been awarded with ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 certification. There are some premium bike boxes, that are built with lightweight technology that weigh around 12kg. Most models of bike cases will require the wheels, handlebars, seat post, pedals and rear derailleur to be taken of. Many bike bags weigh between 3-8 kg and leave you with more than enough headroom to stay within the baggage allowance of most airlines.

Pay special attention to your derailleur (especially if you do not have a plastic derailleur protector disc) and anything that is made of carbon. You can send your bike on its way, confident you did everything you could to make sure it arrives at its destination safely. This includes foam strips cut to the length of your frame tubes, plastic fork protector to go in the place of your quick release axle, plastic hub protector plugs for your front wheel, plastic derailleur protector disc and sometimes even some choice pieces of bubble wrap or foam/plastic sheets.At Schiphol (Amsterdam) I primed the pump with customs by asking where my bike would shoe up (oversized baggage) and, “oh by the way, where can I assemble it”. It’s worth nothing that it does add a teeny tiny amount of width to your box, at the wheels, so if you’re pushing the limits of box or baggage sizing allowed by your airline or you get a particularly pedantic official at check-in, you might need to be prepared to whip it all off and carry it in your hand luggage.

Before packaging, you may have to remove wheels, pedals and saddle and position the handlebars diagonally. If there is anything pointy, it could cause a puncture in the box, increasing the chances of damage.Mountain bike boxes are slightly larger than road bike boxes and if your bike is a larger size, it will require a bigger box as well. Place small parts (pedals, quick-release axle, etc) and any tools you may need to reassemble the bike into a small cardboard box or plastic bag.

Bicycle box is made from heavy duty, double wall, corrugated cardboard, in standard brown Kraft finish. Read more about the condition New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging is applicable). If you wrap everything in bubble wrap and shove the equipment into the case, it will be like Christmas for the customs officer!Where glass or mirrored items are purchased, please ensure the item is opened and checked before signing for, as any damaged items must be signed for as damaged otherwise a damage claims cannot be made.

And if you’re planning on packing all your riding kit, spares, tools, backpacks, and whatever else you need to take along on your riding holiday, then the total packed weight becomes very important. Topic: Bike transport · Travel More advice in this topic How to Avoid Excess Baggage Charges when Travelling with Your Bike? Our ingenious packaging solution, consisting of a corrugated cardboard box, accessory holders and flexible paper protective bags and wraps, offers maximum transport security even for single-piece distribution by postal or forwarding services.This is the main advantage over YT Industries’ Body Bag, which is considerably heavier at a claimed 4. Sturdy and Reliable Construction: Made with high-quality corrugated cardboard, our TELECAJAS bicycle box provides exceptional resistance against shocks and compressions.