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Resolved Question: any idea how much a courier would charge for a 215 mile trip to deliver a 20kg electric bicycle?

looking at an electric bicycle, wisper 705, weighs about 20kg on Ebay. It is advertised pick up only but 10 hour round trip. Any idea how much a courier service charges to deliver a bike about 214 miles?

9 Jul 2010, 8:15 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Someone is buying my bike off of craiglist, read this email, do you think i could trust them?

That's great, Thank you for getting back to me. Though I'll be using the services of a mover who will arrive for the pick up of the item on my behalf every because I'm currently away for a contracting Job but I will send a Certified check through my Bank to cover the cost of the items. The check will be delivered to you by a reliable courier company within 2-3 working days. Please do provide me with your full mailing address, and also indicate your final price, the Name that should be on check and finally a cell phone #. Kindly delete the posting because am serious in buying it, when the Funds Clears then we can arrange for the pick up asap. I will be waiting to read from you soon. Thanks for your understanding....Aimee Cutri.

9 Dec 2009, 6:47 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: how do i get a courier?

im buying a bike off ebay and need a courier to pick it up i dont have a clue how to receive one and how much they are

8 May 2009, 5:12 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: I don't have an NOC. But I need to Relocate to Bangalore. What should I do?

I am a recent college graduate. I bought a bike about two months ago using finance in my dad's name. The bike is registered in my dad's name. Now I have a job offer to Bangalore. I need to relocate to bangalore along with my bike. I can't receive an NOC since I can receive one only after the completion of the loan. Even courier companies ask for NOC to transport it to banglore. What are my options to relocate my bike to banglore from chennai?

8 Jun 2010, 1:21 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Motorbike Courier Delivery UK URGENT!!!?

hey guys, sorry if im being a pain in the arse, but i baught a motorbike of ebay and the guy said he would deliver it but now he is refusingn to. i have non way of getting it back.. are there any bike couriers that will pick it up and deliver it to me? and if so, do any of you know the prices? regards, Nick.

7 May 2010, 4:17 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Courier Bag wont stay on my back while riding bike?

i just bought a bike messenger bag (Base Camp Messenger) made by 'The North Face' and even though i wear it tight to my back, it keeps slipping around to my side or front while i'm riding my bike. anyone have any tips that might help this?

7 Jul 2009, 11:31 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Which Road Legal Quad Bike?

Can anyone recommend a sturdy road legal quad bike? I run a motorbike courier business in the UK and this recent snow has been a nightmare, thinking of getting a road legal quad to at least keep moving in this snow & ice and using it for local delivery's and promotion. So being able to put some sort of advertising box on the back is a must.

5 Feb 2009, 9:32 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Is this a fixed speed bike? or single? pic included?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Bicycle_courier_552.JPG ps where can I receive a chilly bike cap like that?

4 Aug 2009, 1:23 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: How do i become a bicycle messenger/courier in London?

Also as well could you tell me what companies deal with hiring bike messengers, what do i need to become one, what was the interview like, anddddddddddd is it possible if i can do it part time because i'm starting back university soon. fitness isn't a issue as im (being humble here) 'quite fit' oh also as well can you fill me in on what the pay is like. i've done some research but woud a more detailed explanation. thank you for your time in reading this and furthermore thank you for replying in advance :) have a nice day

31 Aug 2009, 5:50 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Does this craigslist reply seem like a scam to you?

So I recently put my high end bicycle on craigslist for $650 (150 below retail) And I have gotten a response, however it seems fishy, what are your opinions? Do you think this is a scam? Here is an email I recieved. Thank you for getting back to me. Though I am planning to use the services of a mover to pick up of the bicycle on my behalf every because am on a job transfer and short of time but I will send a Check through my Bank to cover the cost of the item. The check will be delivered to you by a reliable courier company within 3 working days. I will appreciate it if you provide me with your full mailing address, final price for item, the Name that should be on check and finally a cell phone #. Kindly delete the posting because am serious in buying it. I replied with this A few things, If at every possible, Cash or Money order is strongly suggested, just to insure payment. And one mistake with the bike is the valves on the tires. they are a wierd tipped valve that require a special pump, but they can be replaced cheap. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- I don't like the idea of check, let alone a mailed check. but he has to pick up the bike right? so if the check clears it's every good and I hand it over....right? This money will help kickstart my ebay store(...And by that new 2010 PMR I've had my eye on haha) but before I ramble(any more than I already have..) what do you think? does he sound legit?

30 Jun 2010, 4:32 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Where can i go to be hired as a bike messenger/courier?

I have a bike. I have a bag. I have a lot of experience riding in heavy traffic. I'm currently living in Orlando Florida but I'm willing to travel to another city/state if i have to..

30 Jul 2009, 10:36 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Send a Bike to the USA from UK, help!?

I sold a bike on ebay and need to send to the USA. The buyer is glad to pay high delivery charges but this is still proving difficult as every couriers so far say that its too big for them (its a bike in a box), has anyone got any ideas, even by boat! Thanks

30 Apr 2010, 4:16 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Where West of Ontario are bike couriers used?

More specifically are they used in Regina, Saskatoon, or any other places than ...Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver? Thanks for your answers!

28 Jun 2010, 8:51 pm | click here to view more

Voting Question: Gay or Bi Bike Couriers/Messengers?

I've known many and worked as a courier, but every of them have been uber str8..........anyone a gay/bi courier or know any? 1st EDIT: ha ha ..... watch, they'll be very few responders i know what i'm talking about Where do you live NOHOMO?

28 Jan 2009, 7:32 am | click here to view more

Voting Question: How old do you have to be to be a...?

Bike Courier? Where's 'over here'? I'm asking about the UK I mean a bicycle courier, not the motorcycle kind

25 Aug 2009, 4:32 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Hi, someone have never buy at bikes distributors ltd?

Hi, i buy a lot of things on the net, but this time...i've a problem: I've bought a fork and a pair of avid elixir brake at bikes distributors ltd ,the problem is that the company (world wide courier inc) seems me a theif,but i don't know who is really the theif and if i receive my parcel (in italy). some one can help me or know something about them??? thanks

24 Sep 2009, 11:49 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: are these road bikes any good ? links below or any recommendations?

Or do you guys recommend any other good road bikes for below 400 1. http://www.target.com/GMC-700C-Denali-Road-Bike/dp/B000FGI99I/ref=br_1_1?ie=UTF8&frombrowse=1&qid=1277416582&searchView=grid5&sr=1-1&node=172854011&searchRank=pmrank&searchPage=1&rh=&searchSize=30&id=GMC%20700C%20Denali%20Road%20Bike&searchBinNameList=purchasing_channel%2Csubjectbin%2Cprice%2Ctarget_com_primary_color-bin%2Ctarget_com_size-bin%2Ctarget_com_brand-bin 2. http://www.target.com/Kent-Denali-Pro-Bike-Yellow/dp/B0029XLHBW/ref=pd_ecc_rvi_2 3.http://www.target.com/Schwinn-Courier-Road-Bike-Green/dp/B002TQYXR4/ref=sc_qi_detaillink

24 Jun 2010, 7:48 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Best way to send a bike by mail? (cheapest)?

What would the best way to send a bike by post/courier? What would be cheapest? And how do I do it?

23 Apr 2009, 3:00 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: What is the best way to post my bike? Royal mail? Parcelforce?

I have a push bike for sale on Ebay, and a buyer has asked if it can be posted? and what would be cheapest? can it be sent by royal mail? or do I need a courier? Its Uk to Uk

23 Apr 2009, 2:58 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: how does one become a bicycle courier?

i thought this was an interesting job, and i adore riding, so what could be better than making deliveries by bike? where are the best paces to do this and how does it work? just out of curiosity here....

20 Jan 2009, 2:14 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: How can I (Teenager) make money? (10 Points)?

Hi, I'm a Teenager currently trying to make a little money to support my lifestyle. My parents won't let me receive a job because I receive benefits (every of which is going to a college fund) from my Dad's disability checks and they would cease if I had a job (Tell me if this is true, if you know, I'll Google it). I really don't want to ask for money from them, I'd actually prefer to earn it. Can you guys arrive up with some creative ideas other than the average babysitting, etc. I live in a tiny suburban town and is limited to only using a bike (Courier is out of the question). Thx 10 Points for Best answer!!

20 Feb 2010, 6:56 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: a bike for a courier?

What nice of bike would be best for a bike messenger a ten speed a fixed gear the trek gritty? well road bikes are pretty much ten speeds now aday hum well the trek gritty is a single speed with brakes i wonder would that be good AH WELL the question is old but i have some more info i live in saint louis not many hills and i am a teenager

2 Sep 2010, 12:30 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: typical bike box dimensions for postage?

i'm tying to compare courier companies and want to receive an idea of the dimensions of a typical bike box.

2 Mar 2009, 5:52 am | click here to view more

Voting Question: Should I be suspicious of this?

I'm selling an exercise bike on craigslist, and someone emailed me this about it : Thank for asking what you are not understand? What am saying is am out of state for business trip and also offer you a certified check as payment of the exercise climber, So we are not to meet in some where or your home. If you agree with term of payment, give me your name, address, city and zipcode to mailing the check to you through courier service and i will receive back to you with tracking number of the check and mover/shipper in charge of the pick up at your home or the place you keep the item. I just found it a bit suspicious, and I'm not sure of the difference between a regular check and a certified check? What's your opinion?

19 Mar 2009, 9:40 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Do you ride your bike in the rain?

Do you ride your bike in the rain. I have seen couriers out in the rain delivering parcels and how are they not afraid they would fall in the rain. Last week I saw a guy flying along on his race bike Bmw on the motor way passing cars and there was lots of surface water fair play to him. I would not go that quick in the rain. Thanks for answering

19 Jul 2010, 2:56 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: i want to take my bike from Delhi to Kuala Lumpur.?

Hi I am Raj, I want to take my bike from Delhi to Kuala Lumpur. Its Hero Honda Hunk, 150 CC, weight 150 Kgs. Please guide me on the courier services and let me know the local rules and tax on it. How much would it cost, whether it is better to have a bike here in KL rather than taking it from Other country. How will i take it back when i moved from Malaysia.. I need a help to find out the answers on it. Thanks

19 Dec 2009, 5:27 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: How far do Bicycle Couriers have to travel in a day?

I'm looking to start work as a bicycle courier in London. I've always been into biking and I'm more than confident on them. However i got my bike nicked and was unable to replace it about a year ago so I've fallen out of shape a bit. Does anyone know of any bicycle couriers that are regularly taking people on. Also how good at cycling do you need to be? what sort of distances will need to be covered a day? so i can start training now.

18 May 2010, 5:33 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: I am curious as to how much Push bike couriers in london are paid?

I had a interview on tuesday at Cyclone Couriers to become a push bike courier in London city. I am desperate to work but don't want to work somewhere shitty despite whether it pays well for instance, "sainsburys" I worked night shifts there and it was shit, quit in an instant. places like hmv and other "bait places to work" never seem to be hiring. In the interview the guy mentioned money and said that at best, the most experienced couriers make around 200 pound-ish. I'm starting fresh but i can match these guys in terms of riding capability. I'm talking a bit too much and losing sight of my question, soo, how much do push bike couriers in london make? thank you in advance for answering.

18 Jun 2010, 9:24 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Moving bicycle from Bristol to London (UK!) - train? courier? other?

Hi! I recently took up a new job in London, and I'm moving there from Bristol. I want to take my new bike to London. For various reasons, a bike rack or roof rack are out. Is it easy enough to take it down on the train a week later? There is one change, so I'm not sure if the secondary trainline will have a bike compartment... anyone know how to check this? Alternately, how would I send a whole bike by post/courier/freight? Is it cheap/easy??? Any other (easy!) suggestions?

18 Feb 2009, 6:00 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: I want to post a bike within the UK, Which is the cheapest courier for this?

the bike is a Kona Cowan. not sure how much it weighs, it weighs as much as a bike :P

17 Mar 2009, 3:57 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Courier service to pick up a bike?

How would I set up a courier service to pick up a bike from someones home and deliver it to me. I have bid on a bike on ebay and it is too far away from my home to pick it up. Do you think this is possible?

17 Jun 2010, 6:42 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: what is the cheapest courier service that could deliver a bicycle from Great Yarmouth to Near Wolverhampton?

So far i have found prices from £40 and upwards, yet the bike isnt worth that much lol Its aprox 25kg, 150x50x100cm ( once the front wheel is removed)

17 Jan 2010, 3:23 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: E-Bay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?

Have you ever bought and paid for anything from E-Bay and not got? I have paid for a bike to be told it has gone missing from Night Freight the couriers since been picked up from the seller.This is my first buy on E-bay i will have to have a look into did my £70 post cover insurance.I would think so.... My bike was £310 total £380..... i nevr paid by paypall.....:-) .....

16 Sep 2009, 2:16 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: W|E , Its 700c by 23 700x23?

To w|e it's a 700c by 23 and the halo couriers only have a 700c by 26 , my bikes a ss track bike mericer kilo tt stripper

16 Mar 2010, 9:09 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Courier jobs for teens?

I want a courier job like a bike courier or on foot? I live in the West Midlands, but i don't live in London and i heard bike couriers are common in busy cities like London. I like the idea of a air Courier but i have to be 18...

16 Jun 2010, 1:57 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: What is a good budget Courier / Track / Fixie Bike?

Needs to be good enough quality to ride 100 miles a week. Single speed, brakes optional Fixed rear wheel optional. Links appreciated I saw this for sale http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Matte-Black-Track-Road-Courier-Bike-Dual-Hub-60cm-Frame_W0QQitemZ300316743550QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Bikes_GL?hash=item45ec45d77e&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65:12|66:2|39:1|72:1688|240:1318|301:0|293:1|294:50 But how good value is it? *answer* You are totally correct, these look great

16 Jun 2009, 7:56 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Why are unions HIRING demonstrators for their "protests" at MINIMUM WAGE?

Jennifer Levitz of the Wall road Journal reports: "The Mid-Atlantic Regional Council of Carpenters is seeking paid demonstrators to march and chant in its current picket line outside the McPherson Building, an office complex here where the council says work is being done with nonunion labor. "For a lot of our members, it's really difficult to have them arrive out, either because of parking or something else," explains Vincente Garcia, a union representative who is supervising the picketing. So instead, the union hires unemployed people at the minimum wage—$8.25 an hour—to walk picket lines. Billy Raye, a 51-year-old unemployed bike courier, says he's grateful for the work, even though he's not sure why he's doing it. "I could care less," he says. "I am being paid to march around and sound off." Hmm... MINIMUM WAGE?? Don't the unions say that it is NOT a livable wage? WHY aren't they paying their "demonstrators" a REAL "living wage"? Is this more leftist HYPOCRISY or DOUBLE STANDARDS?

16 Jul 2010, 7:17 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: anyone know a good place to get a fixed gear bicycle?

im looking for a site that lets you design your possess fixie, like custom wheels/colors etc... preferably without it costing an arm and a leg. i will mostly be using this for courier work/daily riding. not gonna be biking no marathons(dont know if that makes a difference. also a fixer upper is ok too

16 Jul 2009, 8:37 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Courier a Quad bike from England to Scotland?

Looking to transport a quad bike weighing 270kg from Cheltenham to Inverness, quote from parcelforce was £ 500+ and most of the couriers I have checked don't allow items as heavy as 270kg, UPS, Fedex, Parcelforce, DHL. Any suggestions on how I would receive the bike transported?

15 Jun 2009, 1:48 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: How does one find a bike courier job?

I live in Victoria, British Columbia. I'm looking for a bike courier job. How do I go about my search? Does anyone know the companies in this city that use bike couriers? Are there any listings or forums I could check out with a focus on this? Many thanks!

15 Aug 2009, 7:48 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Sending a bike from Midlands to London?

what is the best way for someone to send me a bike, unaccompanied. Most couriers are not interested. Can they put it on a train and I meet it at the other end?

13 May 2009, 9:52 am | click here to view more

Voting Question: Would a bike have to be boxed or packaged for a courier to collect it?

I want a bike off ebay but it's 'pick up only' and the guy said he doesnt have time to box or package it...would a courier pick it up just the way it is?

13 Jun 2010, 9:30 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: why are sports bikes so popular?

Not every the bikes I look on the road are sports bikes but most of them are why is this and I also look that motorcycle couriers seem to like them as well there is no storage on them though well on some so why are they so popular. Thanks for answering

13 Jul 2010, 11:02 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: best courier bike ,ntv ,cb500 ,cx 500 ,gt550 ,gt750 ,etc etc?

whats the best courier hack based on durability handling in town and mpg ..................

11 Apr 2009, 9:30 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Bike Courier Main Offices?

I was writing a story for English about a bunch of couriers hanging out waiting for their next commission and it just occurred to me. Do couriers have a building they go to for work or do they just stay home until they are requested to deliver something?

1 Nov 2009, 4:16 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: how would i arrange my own courier to pick up a bike on ebay?

i E-mail the person saying would they send it and they said they have no problym if i arange my possess Courier!!! how do i go about that?

1 Apr 2009, 9:35 am | click here to view more



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