Packing Your E Bike

PACKING YOUR BIKE

TOOLS
• 4mm, 5mm and 6mm hex wrenches and pump
• Pedal wrench (open ended 15mm wrench might work)
• Small blade or pocket knife to cut cardboard and open box on arrival

Materials
• Obtain a bike box and plastic fork protector from a local bike shop
• Get extra cardboard boxes to reinforce inside of box and protect the bike
• Packing tape, sandwich bag, rag, bubble wrap or newspaper (optional)

Packing
• Remove pedals, front wheel and quick release, stem from steerer tube and seatpost
• Insert bike in box; turn handlebars to allow them to fit; stick seatpost near rear wheel
• Insert front wheel in front of and just above cranks; cranks should be horizontal

Precautions
• Insert fork protector into fork, wrap frame in bubble wrap or newspaper (optional)
• Fold a piece of cardboard and place it inside of box, below and in front of fork
• Place a piece of cardboard between wheel and frame, wheel and box

Helpful tips
• Put pedals and front quick release in sandwich bag with pedal wrench and rag
• Pack tools and pedal bag together in easily accessible bag or pannier
• Twist tie a seatpost rail to rear wheel or rack so it can’t fall out

Potential problems
• Holes can magically appear in the box during flight/shipping allowing things to fall out
• Avoid storing helmet or small items in the box with the bike; panniers add protection
• Sealed items may explode during air transport, including tubes and lube

Tracking
• Write daytime name, address and phone number at least four times on outside of box
• Write ‘fragile’ in large letters on every side of the box
• Look for bike in special or oversized cargo area of airport