Bicycle and Bicycle Case Storage Between Trips in Japan

Confirm the bicycle and route before sending it

• Storage is potentially availableAn ordinary bicycle or bicycle travel case may fit Silk Crane storage when the packed item and transport plan are confirmed first.

• Describe the bicycle typeTell Silk Crane whether it is a road, touring, folding, mountain, or another ordinary non-electric bicycle.

• Share the delivery routeExplain where the packed bicycle will be sent from and where you expect to receive it after storage.

Measure the bicycle after it is packed

• Use the packed dimensionsMeasure the final length, width, and height of the bicycle inside its case or box rather than the bicycle alone.

• Record the packed weightInclude the bicycle, protective material, case or box, and anything else traveling in the same package.

• Identify the packagingTell Silk Crane whether you are using a hard travel case, soft case, cardboard bicycle box, or another protective setup.

Check whether the boxed bicycle fits the carrier limit

• A proper box is essentialYamato ordinary TA-Q-BIN can carry a bicycle only when it is properly boxed and remains within the carrier's current parcel limits.

• Confirm before taking it to a counterDo not assume a hotel, convenience store, or carrier counter can accept the packed bicycle without checking its final measurements.

• Keep the case in the planThe protective bicycle case or box is part of both the shipment size and the storage space required.

Arrange another transport method for a larger bicycle

• Larger packages need confirmationA packed bicycle outside ordinary parcel limits requires a separately confirmed transport arrangement before storage.

• Unpacked bicycles need another planDomestic parcel delivery is not the route for an assembled or otherwise unpacked bicycle.

• Price the actual package and routeShipping is separate from storage and depends on the confirmed transport method. Review general shipping estimates.

Ordinary bicycle storage FAQ for Japan