Originally Posted by
gbalke
If you do in fact ship a dismantled bike, I would guggest that you make the extra effort to support the fork and rear dropouts. Cut a 2x2 to the correct lengths and bolt then between the fork and dropouts. This will prevent damage in these areas and a disappointed buyer.
And don't let the rear der support the back of the bike in the box. I once got a bike with a destroyed der that way.