Vintage Bikes can be 1. delicate and 2. difficult to ship. Dismantling these types of bike for collection or delivery, in a box, can be difficult for sellers due to the retro nature of the bike. They may not have the tools or want to risk damaging it. If they are dismantled, the buyer needsRead more ⟶
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Hybrid Bike Collection and Delivery
Dismantling hybrid-style bikes for collection or delivery, to put in a box, is a real pain for sellers and then the recipient needs a good level of mechanical skill to rebuild it when they receive it. This can mean a time-consuming drive to collect the bike in person or paying a local bike mechanic toRead more ⟶
Full suspension MTB Collection and Delivery
Full suspenson MTB Bikes are 1. very expensive and 2. heavy to ship, particularly e-MTB’s. Dismantling these types of bike for collection or delivery, in a box, is a real pain for sellers and then the recipient needs a good level of mechanical skill to rebuild it when they receive it. This can mean anRead more ⟶
Cargo Bike Collection and Delivery
Cargo bikes are BIG, so moving one requires a specialist courier. Electric or Non-Electric cargo bike collection and delivery with Bike Services UK is the answer. A traditional courier my seem a cheaper option over the Ready to Ride deliveries we do but factor in insurance against damage (which is common), time and the faffRead more ⟶
5 Reasons Facebook Marketplace Buyers and Sellers should use us
Buying and selling on Facebook Marketplace is a great way to get sell unwanted items or even grab a bargain. For bikes, it’s a bit more complicated. Bicycles don’t slip into a nice self-seal packet or box, they require a proper bike courier you can trust won’t damage them. Would you trust them? Shipping bikesRead more ⟶
5 Reasons Ebay Sellers and Buyers should use us
Buying and selling on Ebay is a great way to get rid of unwanted items or bag a bargain. For bikes, it’s a bit more complicated. Bikes don’t slip into a nice self-seal packet or box, they require a proper bike courier you can trust won’t damage it. That’s rare these days. Shipping bikes inRead more ⟶
Exercise Bike Collection and Delivery
If you are buying or selling an exercise bike, particularly smart bikes like the Wattbike or the Wahoo Kickr Smart which are basically NOT portable when they have been setup, what do you do? Fear not, Bike Services UK can help you with a collection and delivery of any exercise bike. They typically have aRead more ⟶
Why a bike box is bad for your bike
If you’ve ever been on the wrong end of a damaged bike in a box, frustration aside, it’s easy to wonder how couriers actually manage to do so much damage and in some cases damage a bike but not the box! The fact is your household name couriers don’t like bikes in boxes. They areRead more ⟶
Cargo Bike Delivery and Collection
A Cargo-style bike is becoming more popular with families and businesses looking to replace vehicles that are expensive to operate. For short urban journeys, taking the kids to school, shopping or using one for delivery or to just carry your stuff. They are cheaper, greener and more fun! However, purchasing a cargo bike and gettingRead more ⟶
What is Ready to Ride?
Shipping a bike is stressful. Firstly, finding a courier that will deliver is a challenge. Then when you do find one you will have to pay a premium price and make sure it’s extremely well packed in a bike box. If you have one of course. Loss and damage are common, so when it leavesRead more ⟶