Shipping to oz

[Alipen1234]

Hi does anyone know the cheapest way to ship a mountain bike 27.5inch to Australia from UK. My son has emigrated and wants his bike se T over. Thanks in advance

 

[weareHKR]

There's a multitude of different options @Alipen1234 - better off using the old Google

 

[Brandane]

Do you live near an airport? Having previously worked in air freight, I know the basics of it. You will need to complete paper work, and package it very well to prevent damage by disinterested handlers along the way. Best bet would be to visit or phone a handling company like Swissport or DHL.. It won't be cheap, and will be weight/bulk dependent! The other way is to send it by sea, which requires the same paper work but the delivery time will be much increased. On the plus side, it will be cheaper.

 

[fossyant]

Bear in mind you are going to have to completely clean the bike - there are rules about dirt and stuff coming into Australia. I have a work colleague that had to strip and clean the bike. He decided to fit new tyres as a precaution. Double check the rules.

 

[vickster]

Is it a valuable bike? I wonder if it might be cheaper to sell here and he buy a new (second hand) one over there?

If it has strong sentimental value, then perhaps money and potential aggro no bother

 

[fossyant]

The other option is:-


Tell him to bog off, it's your bike now !

 

[Ajax Bay]

What bike is it? If you're not 'into bikes' just share whats written on it and its fork, and if you have an idea, what year. Or get sunny Jim to sign on here and tell us.

 

[Alipen1234]

Bear in mind you are going to have to completely clean the bike - there are rules about dirt and stuff coming into Australia. I have a work colleague that had to strip and clean the bike. He decided to fit new tyres as a precaution. Double check the rules.

Yes I was aware of that and was going to get it cleaned by bicycle shop thanks

 

[Alipen1234]

The other option is:-


Tell him to bog off, it's your bike now !

LOL I couldn't ride it even if I wanted too😁

 

[Alipen1234]

Is it a valuable bike? I wonder if it might be cheaper to sell here and he buy a new (second hand) one over there?

If it has strong sentimental value, then perhaps money and potential aggro no bother

I think he paid over £600for it. But having checked a few companies this maybe only option

 

[Alipen1234]

There's a multitude of different options @Alipen1234 - better off using the old Google

Yes I have looked on Google and checked out a few options

 

[Alipen1234]

Do you live near an airport? Having previously worked in air freight, I know the basics of it. You will need to complete paper work, and package it very well to prevent damage by disinterested handlers along the way. Best bet would be to visit or phone a handling company like Swissport or DHL.. It won't be cheap, and will be weight/bulk dependent! The other way is to send it by sea, which requires the same paper work but the delivery time will be much increased. On the plus side, it will be cheaper.

Unfortunately not I'm in cornwall. I will check these companies thank you

 

[Alipen1234]

What bike is it? If you're not 'into bikes' just share whats written on it and its fork, and if you have an idea, what year. Or get sunny Jim to sign on here and tell us.

I'm not sure to be honest. I'll tell him to sign in and give info thanks

 

[straas]

£600 is (relatively) low value. I think the best option would be to sell here and buy over there, although I have no idea about the Australian market.

 

[fossyant]

Yes I was aware of that and was going to get it cleaned by bicycle shop thanks

Given cost of shipping, cleaning (this will take some time as it has to be spotless). etc, he might be best buying locally in Oz. As said it's not an expensive bike.