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12-06-10 | 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by indyfabz

For ease, I recommend using one of Amtrak's boxes. The amount of disassembly required is minimal.

Also be aware that not all bikes will fit an Amtrak box, even with some disassembly. My big city bike will not fit without removing a wheel and the handlebars and stem. FWIW Amtrak will accept a bike in a regular bike store box too. I usually keep a couple of Amtrak boxes around for shipping my bikes back and forth between NC and MA or SC.

Aaron

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