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Bikes: Masi, Giant TCR, Eisentraut (retired), Jamis Aurora Elite, Zullo, Cannondale, 84 & 93 Stumpjumpers, Waterford, Tern D8, Bianchi, Gunner Roadie, Serotta, Serotta Duette, was gifted a Diamond Back
how about loosening the stem faceplate and rotating the bars such that the brake handles are pointed downward?
When I shipped my bike, I would use a bike box from the bike shop. To fit it into the box it required the wheels, handlebars, pedals and seatpost to be removed. I would also put supports in the fork end and dropouts, so the fork and frame would not be bent, an old pair of hubs would work also.