May 1, 20205 yr 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
May 1, 20205 yr https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Enclosed-Vehicle-Classic-Veteran-Car-Collection-Transport-Delivery-Service/383527894924?hash=item594c0b3f8c%3Ag%3AbuMAAOSwt3tedLi9&LH_Auction=1 imo 100-150 price wise loads on ebay.
May 1, 20205 yr 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/
May 1, 20205 yr 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.
May 2, 20205 yr 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. https://parcelbroker.co.uk/help/what-is-volumetric-weight-volume-calculator/
May 2, 20205 yr Author Try cyclesent.co.uk. Should be around £45 for delivery. That was looking promising, but they don't courier e-bikes Gaz
May 2, 20205 yr 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. https://sendbike.com/products/large-bicycle-box? Looks like they will also arrange delivery too https://sendbike.com/pages/calculator
May 2, 20205 yr Author 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. https://sendbike.com/products/large-bicycle-box? Looks like they will also arrange delivery too https://sendbike.com/pages/calculator Seller's confirmed they're happy to box it if I arrange to send them a box Gaz
May 2, 20205 yr 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. https://parcelbroker.co.uk/help/what-is-volumetric-weight-volume-calculator/ 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.
May 6, 20205 yr 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
May 6, 20205 yr Author 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
May 6, 20205 yr 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
May 6, 20205 yr 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)
May 6, 20205 yr Author £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
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