How to Ship a Bicycle Overseas

You can ship a bicycle overseas in a variety of ways, but all include fitting the bicycle in a package of some sort, paying for postage and sending it to the correct destination. The packaging you'll use to ship the bicycle all depends on your personal preference. You can use a cardboard box, which can tear or disintegrate if it gets wet; a bicycle case, which can be pricey; or a bicycle bag, which is suitable for most people. All you have to do is get the bike into the packaging and send it off.

Things You'll Need

  • Pliers
  • Socket wrenches
  • Packaging
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Instructions

    • 1

      Disassemble the bicycle. Use pliers and a set of socket wrenches (an adjustable wrench works perfectly) to remove the wheels, the seat tube and the handlebars.

    • 2

      Place the bicycle and its components neatly into the packaging (cardboard box, bicycle case, or bicycle bag). If you're using a bicycle bag, pad the insides with cardboard, unless the bag is already padded. The cardboard will protect the bag from tearing and the bicycle from being damaged.

    • 3

      Seal the packaging. Use tape for the cardboard box (lots of it). The case and the bag can be sealed with padlocks.

    • 4

      Ship the bicycle. You can use a variety of postage services to ship the bicycle, including the local post office, FedEx or UPS. Carefully indicate the destination to which the bicycle will be shipped. If you submit the wrong information, the bicycle may not land where you want it to. Be sure to place your name and address on the package so it will be returned to you if it can't be shipped to its destination.

      You'll be charged a shipping fee that depends mostly on the weight of the bicycle and the size of the package. Once you pay the fee, the postage service will take the bicycle, apply the postage and send off your package.