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@joetownend
Been trying for a few weeks to find the cheapest option to send my bike from London to Lyon. Since everything's calculated by volumetric weight it makes it ludicrously expensive from most companies. The cheapest I've found is TNT via Interparcel, at £74.62 + VAT. My boxed bike measures 138x23x80cm, and although the bike only weighs around 10kg I will always be charged for just over 50kg. Annoying, but now I'll be filling every nook of that box with heavy stuff (locks, etc.) to make it better value. Just in case any of you worry about the prohibited list, which states that "Any of these items [inc. bicycles and frames] being sent may result in prosecution, heavy fines and imprisonment," I received an email from them to better explain their restrictions:
"Thank you for your email.
Bicycles / Bicycle Frames are only Prohibited with the Interparcel services which is UPS however, you can send this item though any of the other services we display on our website.
Bicycles / Bicycle Frames are classed as Restricted through the other services which means that the goods are sent at your own risk, and you are only covered against, loss and not damage. "
If anyone has found anyone cheaper, please do let me know. Otherwise, I'll be going with these guys on Monday.