Has anyone shipped a frame or wheels from Australia to the US? What's the cheapest way to do it? How long does it take?

Has anyone shipped a frame or wheels from Australia to the US? What's the cheapest way to do it? How long does it take?

I once had a MTB suspension fork shipped from New Zealand to Canada. I don't know if that'll be any help. It was shipped regular air mail and took around 3 weeks. I think it only cost $15 or so.
Whatever you do, don't ship it regular parcel. It'll get sent by boat and won't arrive till sometime next summer.

I think the Aussie Postal Service may have a sizing limitation that makes it not feasible. But thanks anyways. I may find a good deal in New Zealand some day.

I once had a MTB suspension fork shipped from New Zealand to Canada. I don't know if that'll be any help. It was shipped regular air mail and took around 3 weeks. I think it only cost $15 or so.
Whatever you do, don't ship it regular parcel. It'll get sent by boat and won't arrive till sometime next summer.

The Max thay will take is 20kg which is OK but their size limit is 105cm length x 140 girth (as in height + width + height + width). A frame with fork out in one box will work, a wheelset and parts in another.



http://www1.auspost.com.au/pac/int_parcel_type.asp

You might try to check with FedEx, UPS and DHL downunder and compare with them.


Ain't cheap but it is possible. I flew with mine.

ciao