A few years late to the party but are you guys still riding in the Columbus area? I want to get back into trials riding, I used to ride in North Yorkshire as a kid.
It's heartwarming to hear about your plan to reunite with your beloved Montesa Cota 348 after all these years. Shipping a vintage bike can be a bit of a challenge, but it's doable.
As for the shipping, whether you should dismantle it or ship it completely depends on a few factors. Dismantling might offer more protection, but it can also be time-consuming and potentially cost more labor. Shipping it complete is simpler, but you'll need to ensure it's well-secured.
I moved to the USA on a 3 month work detail and here I am 20+ years later, married, kids, dogs, mortgage……but I left my love back in the UK. I am looking to be reunited with my beloved 1978 Montesa Cota 348. I would love this bike to be my next rebuild project.
Does anyone have any bike shipping experience?
This bike has been sitting for 30 years in a garage (it was not ridden the last few years of me being in the UK) should I dismantle it and ship part by part? Should I ship it complete? Can I get customers clearance without a title?
I have had a couple of quotes that want to wrap the bike in bubble wrap and build a customized crate along with all those costs!
Any and all advice and recommendations appreciated (I know I can hunt and buy one in the USA but they are not mine that I have owned for many years)
Any trials riders in Columbus, Ohio area?
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A few years late to the party but are you guys still riding in the Columbus area? I want to get back into trials riding, I used to ride in North Yorkshire as a kid.