Congrats! You sold your frame on buycycle and now you are ready to ship it. Once you have received our packaging material proceed with the following steps.

STEP 1: CHECKING BOX & WHAT YOU NEED

This video shows what’s in the box and what you need to pack.

STEP 2: ASSEMBLING BOX & INLAYS

Learn how to assemble the box & inlays for safe frame packing.

STEP 3: PREPARING THE FRAME

Learn how to prepare your frame for packing in the box.

Secure bearings

Secure bearing with zip ties or remove them.

Stem is included: Leave it on and secure the fork with tape. 


Handlebar.
Secure the handbar by turning it in and securely attaching it to the wrapped frame.


Axle support.
Use axle support for front and rear.

STEP 4: PACKING THE FRAME

Learn how to securely box the frame, and print labels for pickup.

Wrap and padding
Use bubble wrap to wrap the frame and make sure it’s secure in the box.

Protect bottom bracket

For road bike frames, protect the bottom bracket by placing a wheel protector underneath or using bubble wrap.

Protect headset
For mountain bikes, make sure the headset is protected when placing it in the box by using cardboard.

Packaging Do's & Don'ts:

No direct contact between frame, or components.

This can cause scratches. Add extra padding between wheels and frame. This is the most common damage seen during shipping so the more protection the better. 

Protect the fork and rear triangle from pressure and compression.

Avoid bulky or modified boxes — no parts should stick out.

Do not alter the box. 

If your bike doesn’t fit, contact our support instead of modifying the packaging.

Important Reminders:

You are responsible for proper packaging.
Use extra padding where needed and make sure the bike is secure and no parts are touching. 

Correct packaging prevents transport damage and ensures your payout is not delayed.

You are required to upload pictures of the packaging process to get the shipping label. Take at least 3 photos of the unpacked order next to the packaging material and 3 photos of the packed order.

Download the buycycle app!

This will make the shipping process much easier.