Getting ready for moving day

[fourflys]

So I got bike #1 packed up for moving day... I'm leaving the top of the boxes open so the packers can "approve" it and it will be covered by the insurance... I've got the Ritchey Breakaway to pack (easy since there is a bag for it...) and the Santa Cruz Superlight that I have a big box for... I'm taking the Hakkalugi with me on the drive...

Here is the Casseroll packed better than I treat my kids I think... :D
http://threeflys.smugmug.com/Sports/Cycling/i-h7HMdjM/0/L/IMG2915-L.jpg
http://threeflys.smugmug.com/Sports/Cycling/i-XkqjGvR/0/L/IMG2916-L.jpg

[Louis]

Be sure you have something underneath the big chainring, or somewhere under there (I guess that holds for all edges) so if they drop the box on end the frame doesn't just slide down and dump all the load on the big ring. That happened to me a few years ago for a bike in a Trico IronCase and I got a bent ring courtesy of FedEx (or maybe it was UPS, can't remember).

Edit, although it looks like maybe the rear wheel is still installed, so that should help.

[MattTuck]

It appears you're cross chaining in that top picture. :no:


have a safe trip man!

[Steve in SLO]

Let me know when you are driving through SLO...I'll buy you a beer.
I'll PM you my phone #

[fourflys]

Be sure you have something underneath the big chainring, or somewhere under there (I guess that holds for all edges) so if they drop the box on end the frame doesn't just slide down and dump all the load on the big ring. That happened to me a few years ago for a bike in a Trico IronCase and I got a bent ring courtesy of FedEx (or maybe it was UPS, can't remember).

Edit, although it looks like maybe the rear wheel is still installed, so that should help.

I left the rear wheel on, figured the tire would provide a bit of cushion... I did add some extra padding on the sides... the good thing is FedEx or UPS won't be touching this... the boxes will go into a huge crate with all my other crap and and put on a big boat to Alaska... :D

[oliver1850]

I don't usually do this but:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQznwwbZeRg

I hope you enjoy the change of scenery.

[jgspin]

Too bad I didn't get a chance to ride with you, since you're only a few minutes away. Best of luck on your move and be safe.

[AngryScientist]

... the boxes will go into a huge crate with all my other crap and and put on a big boat to Alaska... :D

i'm sure it will be fine, what can go wrong?

sounds like an epic adventure you're about to haul ass into, enjoy it man, have fun!

http://www.majordojo.com/assets_c/2010/08/container-ship-thumb-640xauto-3424.jpg

[fourflys]

thanks all!