47lbs Wheelset?
04-19-09, 01:31 AM
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47lbs Wheelset?
So I ordered a set of Deep V's laced to Milwaukee 4 Star Hubs from Ben's Cycle. The shipment says it weighs 47lbs. That had better be about 40 something lbs of packaging... Any ideas?
04-19-09, 01:35 AM
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Could be the dimensional weight. Most parcel services (fedex, ups, dhl) start calculating based on dimensional weight once the package gets above a certain size. Either way, that's going to be a hell of a charge for shipping. Hope you didn't choose overnight!
04-19-09, 01:37 AM
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hopefully, or they're doing that so they can ream you on shipping.
or a 50lb wheelset is possible i see after having just changed tubes on my 80's raleigh 10 speed with steel 27's. i think the rear rims weighs about the same as my lynskey
or a 50lb wheelset is possible i see after having just changed tubes on my 80's raleigh 10 speed with steel 27's. i think the rear rims weighs about the same as my lynskey
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i paid like $40 for shipping because I live in Alaska...... Maybe they used lead spokes even though I ordered steel.
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That's exactly what it is...I work for one of express companies..It's dimensional weight...
That's the reason frames and wheelsets cost more to ship..It's not the weight, it's the size..
A rough guide to calculate dim weight is to take the length X width x height divided by 166..If that number is greater than the actual weight, that will be the chargeble weight
In your case, approx wheelset box is 28 x 28 x 10 /166=47....
That's the reason frames and wheelsets cost more to ship..It's not the weight, it's the size..
A rough guide to calculate dim weight is to take the length X width x height divided by 166..If that number is greater than the actual weight, that will be the chargeble weight
In your case, approx wheelset box is 28 x 28 x 10 /166=47....
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04-19-09, 08:11 AM
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you should've got everything locally and built it yourself.
how much was shipping? i wonder if this is one of those situations where an LBS would've come out on top.
how much was shipping? i wonder if this is one of those situations where an LBS would've come out on top.
04-19-09, 04:29 PM
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I received a warranty wheel from Easton, the box was shaped like an enlongated diamond, and was just under the magic 86" (or whatever) girth plus height. Shipping cost was $4. Those guys are smart, even in their shipping.
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That would be interesting to rock as a training wheelset. Of course, I pity the fool who tries to stop it while riding brakeless.
