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what is the most cost effective way to ship a bike frame within South Africa?


scotts

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Hi hubbers,

 

I purchased a MTB frame from a guy in Capetown and am now looking for the best way to get it to Grahamstown. Any advice would be appreciated as so far the quotes i've had from courier companies have been really high (>R1000). Frame is carbon so not heavy but dimensions are they issue.

 

cheers

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I used time freight to get a steel frame from Jhb to CT.

 

Cost was ~R300 and it was all internet based (real quick and easy).

 

Used a standard Niner frame box 60x80x120 (I think) and it weighed 5kg.

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Via the post office you can do it for around R75 excl. insurance.

 

Just make sure you take a STD box and shorten the length to just fit the frame as they have a max length of 1m I think it was that they will accept.

 

As per std practice, protect the frame as best you can in the packaging.

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Via the post office you can do it for around R75 excl. insurance.

 

Just make sure you take a STD box and shorten the length to just fit the frame as they have a max length of 1m I think it was that they will accept.

 

As per std practice, protect the frame as best you can in the packaging.

Jip did a few weeks ago box was 107 cm but they excepted it.
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I received a Marcello frame from CWC when they had their recent sell off and was shipped by speed services just in bubble wrap packaging, not even a box and arrived no problems.

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Try a courier called star express - cheap and excellent service, they are on google.

Should cost around R200-R250

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