shipping ebike from seattle to hawaii

[dmcmillin75]

I have a cube kathmandu that I need shipped from seattle to hawaii and am not sure if it's even possible. I would think it would be but again, I am not sure. anyone have any resources in regards to this? this isn't for vacation, I normally live over there and the bike cost 5k and isn't easy to replace.

 

["A"]

Just rent a bike in Hawaii, probably able to try something different.. or better.

The only time I would travel with my bicycle is when they can fit inside a Samsonite suitcase with me.

If I can't check the bike in during flight, plan to bring along a disposable bike.

Renting bikes in Hawaii is easy.

 

[Calsun]

There are services that specialize in acting as freight forwarders for bicycles. One is bikeflights.com

You will need to box the bike but they take it from there. You can get a bike box at little or no cost from a local bike shop that will include packing blocks.

 

[Hoggdoc]

Wouldn't it be cheaper to sell it and buy another bike in Hawaii if you are going there to live. If going to visit, rent a bike once there.

 

[dingdangdawg]

Generally speaking, most airlines will allow you to check your electric bike as long as the battery is removed and packed separately in carry-on or checked luggage. Some airlines may also require that the battery be placed in a fireproof container or bag before being taken on board.

But if the wattage exceedes TSA rules, try this article

Take an electric bike on a plane: Dealing with the battery! | eBikesHQ.com

Wouldn’t it be great to take your electric bike on a plane while you travel? Depending on where you plan to go, you can tour…

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Why go through the hassle when you can just rent a bike in hawaii?

 

[pagheca]

Hi,

I am very interested to any suggestion regarding international shipping of ebike, in my case one of the main problem with them. There maybe many reasons for needing that. For instance an international relocation, the need to spend a couple of weeks in a place with short trips to other destinations with our own bike and well tested accessories and setting. Or maybe an emotional reason (we don't want to sell our beloved bike), etc. Other times the supplies, brands or models are limited in some places (I experienced the issue personally here too), and want to bring our personalised ebike with us when we relocate for work.

I believe that the difficulty of traveling by plane (but, I believe, not by ferry) with an ebike is one of the obstacles to its widespread use everywhere, especially for avid travelers such as I am. I hope safety will increase and this will change in the future.

Any suggestion or first-hand experience is welcome, as I will need too to relocate soon or later and the options to sell here are limited. Thanks.

 

[Smaug]

The OP never said WHY he wanted to ship an eBike to Hawaii. Recommending he rent one is assuming it's for vacation.

What do you say, dmcmillin75?

 

[dmcmillin75]

I have been living in seattle due to school but am now going back to hawaii full time. I found out I can just ship as others have said with the battery out.