Collection & delivery options during lockdown

[Gaz]

I'm very interested in an e-bike, but it's collection only and up in Cheshire, which isn't a necessary journey for me from down on the South Coast.

Can anyone suggest/recommend a courier service that'll basically do it all for me. It's important to me that the bike arrives in the condition I buy it, so I'm quite happy to have to pay well for the service.

Thanks

Gaz

 

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imo 100-150 price wise loads on ebay.

 

[tommie]

I'm very interested in an e-bike, but it's collection only and up in Cheshire, which isn't a necessary journey for me from down on the South Coast.
Can anyone suggest/recommend a courier service that'll basically do it all for me. It's important to me that the bike arrives in the condition I buy it, so I'm quite happy to have to pay well for the service.
Thanks
Gaz

Have a read here -> https://www.e-bikesdirect.co.uk/delivery/

 

[BazP]

If your commuting bike had broken and you needed one for work then it may be an essential journey.
Parcel Express used to collect things from me, 25kg shouldn’t be too much.

 

[Kwozzymodo]

Try cyclesent.co.uk. Should be around £45 for delivery.

 

[Wander]

Parcel Express used to collect things from me, 25kg shouldn’t be too much.

Doesn't work like that. The couriers will make a charge based on what they call 'volumetric weight'. Expect a charge based on 100-150kg.

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Volumetric weight refers to the overall size of a parcel and is measured in volumetric kilograms. Our pricing is calculated based on whichever is the greater out of the volumetric weight and the physical weight.

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[Gaz]

Try cyclesent.co.uk. Should be around £45 for delivery.

That was looking promising, but they don't courier e-bikes

Gaz

 

[Emanresu]

Can the current owner access a cardboard bike box? Or can you get one delivered to him. It is down to removing pedals, battery and loosening the handlebars.

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Looks like they will also arrange delivery too

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[Gaz]

Can the current owner access a cardboard bike box? Or can you get one delivered to him. It is down to removing pedals, battery and loosening the handlebars.

Bicycle Box - Large

Buy a large bicycle box that can easily accommodate bikes of all shapes and sizes and ensures safety during transit or in storage. Express delivery.

sendbike.com

Looks like they will also arrange delivery too

Calculator – Get a Quote for Shipping Your Bike | SendBike

Get real-time shipping quotes for the delivery of your bike to any city in the world. Schedule your shipment 24-7. Your bike will arrive safely and on time.

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Seller's confirmed they're happy to box it if I arrange to send them a box

Gaz

 

[BazP]

Doesn't work like that. The couriers will make a charge based on what they call 'volumetric weight'. Expect a charge based on 100-150kg.

What is Volumetric Weight? | ParcelBroker

Volumetric weight refers to the overall size of a parcel and is measured in volumetric kilograms. Our pricing is calculated based on whichever is the greater out of the volumetric weight and the physical weight.

parcelbroker.co.uk

Well it worked for me for years. Parcel Express just asked for the weight of my parcel, averaged 5 - 20kg. Not sent anything for the last two years though.
A company sent me 50kg of cast iron weight six months ago and delivery was £18.

 

[Wisper Bikes]

Hi Gaz, if any of our bikes suit you we will deliver within 5 days to your door with the bike fully prepared and ready to ride. After the lock down you can take it to your local dealer for maintenance. Just a thought.

All the best David

 

[Gaz]

Hi Gaz, if any of our bikes suit you we will deliver within 5 days to your door with the bike fully prepared and ready to ride. After the lock down you can take it to your local dealer for maintenance. Just a thought.

All the best David

Thanks David, the bike I'm interested in, funnily enough, is a Wisper. It's a carbon 906xc Tourer, so a bit unusual. Unfortunately when factoring in a battery rebuild, boxing, courier costs, it's at the point where the 905 demo you've got advertised will be cheaper (even if they're quite different bikes so not really comparable).

Gaz

 

[Wisper Bikes]

Thanks David, the bike I'm interested in, funnily enough, is a Wisper. It's a carbon 906xc Tourer, so a bit unusual. Unfortunately when factoring in a battery rebuild, boxing, courier costs, it's at the point where the 905 demo you've got advertised will be cheaper (even if they're quite different bikes so not really comparable).

Gaz

Hi Gaz, that was an amazing bike! If it's in good nick it would be worth getting, full throttle as well! We can re-cell the battery to 17Ah and we still support the bike with spare parts.

All the best, David

 

[Amoto65]

Thanks David, the bike I'm interested in, funnily enough, is a Wisper. It's a carbon 906xc Tourer, so a bit unusual. Unfortunately when factoring in a battery rebuild, boxing, courier costs, it's at the point where the 905 demo you've got advertised will be cheaper (even if they're quite different bikes so not really comparable).

Saw this on ebay not far from me, personally I thought it was overpriced, I have had a 905se for over 2 years now and it has been excellent and that is the one I would go for ( until the new Wispers arrive)

 

[Nealh]

Currently bidding at £860 on the Bay.

 

[Gaz]

£880, but a zero bidder. Lot of money, nice as it may be. £950 for the 905SE ex demo from Wisper. I'm out.

Gaz