Againstthegrains Posted May 4, 2017 Posted May 4, 2017 I'm new to the forum and am looking for a medium frame 29er. Has anyone bought a second hand bike from someone online and had it couriered to them in another city (receiver pays COD)? I need some advice with respect to which courier to use, and what guarantees you can get so that the seller won't run off with your money. I know that most people on earth are mostly honest but...
madbradd Posted May 4, 2017 Posted May 4, 2017 I often send my bike between CT and Jhb, between bicycle shops (the gear change in Mowbray and Cyclic in Bryanston). Drop it off at one, they clean and box it and send it to the other. The shop normally assembles on the other side for you too. Not sure which courier they use, but can also usually send to private address. May also be a good way of ensuring that the deal goes down smoothly.
Dustbug Posted May 16, 2017 Posted May 16, 2017 I have bought and sold various bikes and moved them successfully to buyers around the country and also had a stolen bike boxed and returned always with Time Freight. they are pretty good at moving bikes and are also sponsors of various mtb and triathlons so understand moving bikes, I just get a box from a bike shop, bubble wrap the bike remove the hanger and rear derailleur , wrap the chain etc. Ive never had a come back or complaint.
rock Posted May 16, 2017 Posted May 16, 2017 also try www.xoc.co.za - you can get an instant online quote which is handy.
droo Posted May 16, 2017 Posted May 16, 2017 Triton are the best I've used so far, both in terms of price and service.
Renier82 Posted May 16, 2017 Posted May 16, 2017 Triptych! no better deal, trust me.any cycle related courier of goods Andrew Norman. Triptych Resources (Pty) LtdParc Du MontUnit D, 20 Railway RoadCnr HoistMontague Gardens, 7441021 555 3549 / 3598082 882 6238 (cell)086 759 2164 (fax)
Renier82 Posted May 16, 2017 Posted May 16, 2017 Cost for say a 10kg road bike?last i paid R300 excl vat for a bike box (cape town to jhb)*box had a road bike in it
Kalahari Vegmot Posted May 16, 2017 Posted May 16, 2017 last i paid R300 excl vat for a bike box (cape town to jhb)*box had a road bike in it Good grief, I paid R200 for a set of wheels. Might as well throw a bike in there it seems
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