Just received a pair of Campagnolo rims, via USPS to Sweden. And as I have
received and sent rims previously, with a sturdy cardboard. These came
squashed on two sides, paper thin. I would always recommend to reinforce
the angles, top side and bottom side.
Here is a pic of them
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/
On 17/01/07, John Waner <x76911s@socal.rr.com> wrote:
>
> I received 3 pairs of tubulars, all taped together, then wrapped in
> medium sized bubble wrap. So when they arrived it looked like one
> very wide rim. No box, just bubble wrap, and the natural strength of
> a rim, or 6 warped together. These came to me from Australia via
> parcel post, not that I recommend this method, but you should be safe
> with the ones mentioned in prior post.
>
> Good luck
> John Waner
> Huntington Beach, CA. (USA)
>
> On Jan 16, 2007, at 8:55 PM, Fred Rafael Rednor wrote:
>
> > I've had several sets of rims shipped to me using Ray's method
> > and I've never had any problems. These were shipped to me from
> > both the USA and Canada. The first time I received such a set,
> > I was shocked. But after receiving about 4 sets in this
> > manner, I think it works just fine. In fact, the rims I've
> > received were not even wrapped as well as Ray does it.
> > Cheers,
> > Fred Rednor - Arlington, Virginia (USA)
> >
> >
> > --- Raymond Dobbins <raydobbins2003@yahoo.com> wrote:
> >
> >> I've shipped several pairs of rims without boxes, by simply
> >> wrapping each rim individually with foam pipe insulation, and
> >> then taping two rims together to form a single ring. There
> >> is plenty of room to attach the mailing label, and all of the
> >> rims I shipped this way arrived safely via USPS. A proper
> >> box would be ideal, but in the absence of one, this method
> >> works fine.
> >>
> >> Ray Dobbins
> >> Miami FL USA
> >>
> >> scott davis <francopedia@yahoo.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> I always use cardboard rim boxes. I ship tons of rims and
> >> have never had a casualty...knock on wood rims. Here in the
> >> Twin Townes, Quality Bicycle Products speced out special
> >> boxes < 84 inches. >84 inches is the typical size for
> >> over-sized box charges. Boxes hold up to 4 narrow tubular
> >> rims. Just add a little newspaper or other light padding and
> >> it's they're set to roll. I get my boxes directly from the
> >> QPB supplier in Minneapolis. Used rim boxes should be
> >> available at any shop with wheel builders. I usually use
> >> USPS, out of convenience. Scott in Roseyville, MN USA
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> I'm wondering if any list member can share some wisdom about
> >> shipping
> >> rims (yes, just rims, I have some old Nisi rims to ship).
> >>
> >> Any reasons to prefer UPS, USPS, or FedEx?
> >>
> >> tia,
> >>
> >> Hugh Enox
> >> La Honda, California
> >>
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