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Beware - Shortage of LBS Bike Boxes
Posted: 21 Aug 2020, 5:08pm
by simonhill
This probably won't be a problem for many people, but.....
I was in my LBS today and mentioned I would need a bike box in October. I was told to get one now because as there is shortage of new bikes, so there will be a shortage of the boxes they come in.
Obvious I know, but thought it worth a mention.
Re: Beware - Shortage of LBS Bike Boxes
Posted: 22 Aug 2020, 2:42pm
by Woodtourer
Here in the US at our shop we have been "hoarding" bike boxes for that reason!
Re: Beware - Shortage of LBS Bike Boxes
Posted: 24 Aug 2020, 1:00pm
by djb
good point. The thought has crossed my mind a few times when seeing empty boxes at a few bike stores....but realistically, I ain't going nowhere for a long time, not by plane anyway.
Re: Beware - Shortage of LBS Bike Boxes
Posted: 24 Aug 2020, 6:25pm
by bigjim
I've had to sell some bikes as collect only as I can't obtain bike boxes.
Re: Beware - Shortage of LBS Bike Boxes
Posted: 24 Aug 2020, 8:15pm
by hufty
Or if the airline doesn't mandate a box then use a CTC bike bag or similar.
Also to mention when flying back I've sometimes had to make do with a patchwork of cardboard and lots of packaging tape and not had a particular problem getting the bike through check in.