2011年10月25日星期二

You do have to do some disassembly of thebike,

You do have to do some disassembly of thebike, removing the pedals and handlebar.There's one more shipping set-up that is a little lessexpensive. We discussed the advantagesand comparedNike pas cher, some expenses.In the end, I went to do a little research to find out what would be the best way to go when traveling by airplane - ship your bike in the cargo hold of the plane, ship it ahead of timeNike Requin Plating Femme by UPS, or rent a bike when you arrive at your destination.Renting was the clear loser among the three options. Also, it's expensive. Youcan get a hard-sided bike suitcase for around $350 USD, andit will last forever. My friend Ann takes her bike wherever she goes, even ifthe trip isn't about biking - like her Christmas trip toArizona to visit her parents. If you ride more than a coupletimes, you're money ahead, once you've invested in some kind of shipping carton.Shipping your bike in the airplane's cargo hold is a goodoption, and might be the best choice depending on thecircumstances. The bike isdelivered to your door.You have a tracking number, so you can keep informed aboutthe when and where of your bike's current position whileit's en route. You won't be without your bike for the 2 to6 days it takes when shipping by UPS. I don't recommend the plain cardboardrectangular boxes because they are expensive, around $150,and only last for a handful of trips. Thebiggest benefit here is the minimized hassle factor. The advantages of carrying it with you onthe plane include the fact that you will have it with youat all times. You can getby with as little as taking off the handlebar and pedals.The cost is around $40 each way.The option I like best is shipping via delivery service.Depending on the from-to locations, the cost is usuallyless than carrying the bike on the plane. So, if you rent and ride once or twice while you're there, you'll have almost broken even with the cost of shipping your bike. You don't have to do anydisassembly, Nike Requin Classic Pas Chernot even the bars because of the triangularshape. Also, you can use asoft bag, which is not recommended for shipping by adelivery service.Depending on what kind of packaging you use for theshipment, disassembly of your bike is minimal. For about $80, you can get a triangularcardboard shipping carton. If you haven't takenyour bike with you on trips already, I assure you that it'sworth it.Daniel Lebarge, journalist and cyclist, is a contributing writer for First Bicycle[http://firstbicycle.com], offering valuable free information about cycling and bicycles. A good shipping carton is necessary, ofcourse, but for people who travel often it's worth theinvestment.Here is the run down of options for shipping cartons. Thereis no waiting in long lines in the airport baggage claimarea, no packing it into the rental car. You can rent a clunkerfor $45 USD a day if you're in an area where bike rental iseven possible.If you want a decent bike, though, you're going to pay at least $65. Just use the quick release for the front wheel andseat, and hold them in place with the tie downs that areprovided.For details about carrying cases and shipping, go on-lineand enter the term 'bike shipping' in any search engine.You'll be pleased to find that traveling with your own bikeis affordable and fairly hassle-free. For example, youcan ship a bike from Miami to Chicago for around $30. Both the waterproofand cardboard rectangular box come with tie-downs, straps,and foam chocks. For these, you have to take off bothof the wheels as well as handlebars, seat, and pedals tofit the bike into the case.For around $200, you can get a waterproof bike box that isvery durable and has the advantage of being collapsiblewhen not in use. Forone thing, it's not your bike, so it is likely to beinferior along with not fitting you perfectly like your ownbike does. Articles by Daniel are also found at All Boots [http://aboots.com/] and Snowboard Max..





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