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bigkidneys
Aug 13, 05 22:41
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I was just looking at a certain online tri store website and it listed the total shipping weight of a set of Zipp 404 wheels as 30lbs. Now I know the wheels do not weigh that much and I am sure a box does not weight that much either. Any idea why this is?
"These aren't Love Handles, I just have Big Kidneys!"
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SWoo
Aug 13, 05 23:55
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Oversize items ship as overweight items with some services. Wheels and bike frames/bikes are oversize items. I've used Fedex and USPS and they measure the box and if it's too big they charge you extra over the simple weight.
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bigkidneys
Aug 14, 05 1:15
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I just had a bike broken down into 2 boxes and shipped usps priority mail and the total cost was $70. I have been told by Zipp that shipping a set of 404s the same way will cost $70. I just think they are trying to make a few extra $$. Just my .02.
"These aren't Love Handles, I just have Big Kidneys!"
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Trevor S
Aug 14, 05 6:11
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I just had a bike broken down into 2 boxes and shipped usps priority mail and the total cost was $70. I have been told by Zipp that shipping a set of 404s the same way will cost $70. I just think they are trying to make a few extra $$. Just my .02.


I got my 404's shipped through USPS with insurance for $25.00. Ship time was 3 days from Co to NY.
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