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What did you end up doing? Just wondering how feasible it would be to send a bike to Oz via post rather than wait for my next visit.
For what it's worth, I used an "unaccompanied baggage" service going from Oz to UK many years ago.
BikeFlights just use another courier - I think FedEx in USA - so I'm not sure what advantage they have over anyone else other than convenience of them knowing which service will take a bike box.
hippy-
Hi Hippy,
Sorry for the late reply. Currently packing up my life, slowly, as I depart in over a month now.
I decided not to ship anything ahead, I found a great deal with China Southern airline, which allowed me to add on extra luggage relatively inexpensively. ~US$175 for additional luggage all the way to Melb.
So I'm just going to bring it as additional luggage, packaging it in a box from my LBS.
TMcPain
Hi everyone,
Looking to ship my bike over to Australia in June when I will be moving over there. Just a one way trip for the bike. Been checking out luggage mule (quoting ~£300) and Send my bag (quoting ~£120).
Does anyone have any experience with these couriers? or can suggest a preferred courier? Is there specialist insurance cover I can take out?
My bike is a 2020 trek emonda SL6 disc. Not sure what the value of it would be today its seen a fair few miles but I've kept it in great condition and service it regularly.
My query is, should I risk boxing it myself (just perusing through this forum there are some horror stories from some experiences with boxing and bagging) or can I rent/hire a hard case bike box? Anyone have any recommendations appreciated.
Thanks.