A while back I saw a website with a great step by step design for crating a trials bike for transport, but of course, now that I am looking for it, I can't find it.

Has anyone seen something like this or have any suggestions, or plans laying around?

This would have to be a "made from scratch" crate.

I seem to remember something of the sort on TrialsXchange.com, have you looked there?

Les Mizell of East Texas Cycles has a short treatise on the subject.

Try this link to his site. I can't view the pictures on my machine - I've sent an email to Les about it.

Good luck.

I too have seen a detailed guide on shipping a bike...thought it was on LewisportUSA, but cant seem to find it on there.

I did find this on MotoSoup, not incredibly detailed though....

Instead of building a new one, you might try to get a crate from a shop that sells MX bikes (assuming there are no trials dealers close to you). My MX bike came with a steel bottom and frame that was covered with cardboard for shipping.

Another more expensive option is to build one out of plywood. People have build crates out of plywood for years to ship their bikes over to the ISDE.

You might find a company near you that will do it for you. I was surprised to find such a company about 18 months ago. Cheap too.

Thanks guys! Clarkp that was the one I was thinking of...in fact the one you mentioned HRC is the same article, reprinted

JTT - I can only assume that you want to crate your Gasser and come out to Trials(Gods) Country in British Columbia. - Oh! OK maybe you are still hooked on the Eastern Life - but surely if you are selling your GG and buying a new one from !!!!!!! - They should provide you with the old crate - Simple !!!

Ah Dave, I'd love to make that pilgrimage....however it's not in the cards (used up most of my vacation time in Disney). I am actually considering buying a twinshock as a second ride, so I can take out guys to try the sport, and maybe learn something in the mix