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19 hours ago, StreetCowboy said:

What is the maximum width the courier allows?

Sorry , I did not read your post carefully. If it is also too long, then unless the maximum width allowed is greater than the maximum length that they allow, then you may have to try a freigh (Triat forwarder.

I can't quite remember, but I thing the maximum length for courier services is 96cm and about half of the hight of my box. My box is called Bikebox Alan (Triathalon) basically the standard size evoc bags etc are fine.

4 hours ago, StreetCowboy said:

What's the maximum width?  Maybe they could ship it on its side?

Thanks for your reply, size of bikebox: L: 133cm x H: 94cm x W50cm. Courier service has very tight maximum sizing, it appears it is to long in length and to High in height for their services.

23 hours ago, In the jungle said:

I saw people at check in in the UK with these boxes on a KLM flight to Schipol, Amsterdam.

 

I did not speak to them or know where they were going but KLM does flights from the UK to BKK transiting Amsterdam.

thanks for your reply, yes the bicycle can travel with me, no problem as hold luggage on probably any aircraft's. Unfortunately I am now living in Thailand. The bicycle was travelling with me, but on dealing with the airline agent. There was communication problems, they thought it was an electric bicycle. When it's just a gravel bicycle with DI2 Gears. Basically they wouldn't allow me to travel with my bike, without me taking out the DI2 battery, this was impossible because it is situated inside the carbon frame (totally not accessible at the airport) Hope this explains things.

Hi Cycling Forum, new to your group, looking for information, suggestions on a fair priced, quality COURIER SERVICE for my hardcase bike box.  I would like it collected in UK (door to door service) & shipped to me in CM - Thailand.

The hardcase bike box is one of the largest on the market I believe.

Bikebox measures, L: 133cm x H: 94cm x W50cm.

The main problem seems to be the height of the box, as it is over the maximum size the shipping companies allow (Air/sea). 

I am running out of ideas, and the only quote I have recieved is over £2500 from a local company in CM.

I am willing to fly back their myself, if required. But could really do without this at the moment as my time in CM  is important.

If anyone has any recomendations, please let me know.

Warm regards,