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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