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Bike Box Wanted - hire or buy?

Posted: Mon Aug 05, 2024 8:53 pm
by Johnallan
I've never flown with a bike before but I've a trip planned to Lithuania in a couple of weeks and I'd like to use a hard case for piece of mind.

Does anyone have one available for sale (cheap) or to borrow for a week (happy to pay for the privilege)?

It would need to have a bit of extra space for a few bags etc.

Halifax/Huddersfield/Hebden Bridge sort of area.

The other alternative is obviously a cardboard box from a LBS but I'm paranoid about baggage handlers ruining the trip...

Cheers!

Re: Bike Box Wanted - hire or buy?

Posted: Mon Aug 05, 2024 9:33 pm
by macinblack
Used Polaris hard boxes regularly come up on ebay - One just went for £70. You can hire them for £5 a day at some places.

This is on ebay at the moment.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/135177660423?_ul=GB&var=0

Re: Bike Box Wanted - hire or buy?

Posted: Tue Aug 06, 2024 7:43 am
by fatbikerbill
You can borrow mine for a bottle of red wine. It's tatty but functional, big enough for a fatty.

Based just north of Bolton but could head over to Hebden Bridge for an excuse.

When do you need it?

Re: Bike Box Wanted - hire or buy?

Posted: Fri Aug 09, 2024 3:01 pm
by Johnallan
Thanks for the friendly offer Bill!

I've managed to borrow one locally so no longer required but I really do appreciate the kindness!

Cheers! :-bd