Shipping Bicycles: Here's How to Transport Them Cheaply

You've found a used e-bike on classifieds. The price is great, and the condition is right. Then you read: "Pickup only." The bike is 250 km away, you don't have a car, and a shipping company wants €120 for a single bicycle. At this point, thousands of deals fall through every week.

Why Bicycle Shipping is So Complicated

Bicycles don't fit into any standard package. DHL, Hermes, DPD: All have maximum dimensions that exceed those of a normal bike. Even if you disassemble it and cram it into a box, you risk transport damage. With e-bikes, there's the battery issue: Many shipping services refuse lithium-ion batteries or charge extra fees.

That leaves freight shipping. While they transport everything, prices often start at €100 and quickly rise to €200-300. For a used bike that might cost €300, this hardly makes sense.

The Alternative: Transport with MUVN

MUVN works like a carpool, but for items. Thousands of drivers are on the roads in Germany every day and have space in their trunks, on the back seat, or in their vans. You post a request, drivers on suitable routes respond, and you agree on a price.

The result: Your bicycle gets from A to B, you save up to 80% compared to a freight company, and the transport is insured through the Schunck Group. The insurance applies within the framework of the applicable insurance conditions. What exactly is covered and what requirements apply can be found in the terms and conditions and insurance conditions on muvn.de.

These Two-Wheelers are Most Frequently Transported via MUVN

Racing bikes and mountain bikes from classifieds, used e-bikes (especially popular in spring and summer), children's bikes and balance bikes, e-scooters and kick scooters, bicycle trailers and child seats. In general, anything that fits in a station wagon or van can be transported with MUVN.

How to Post a Request

Open the MUVN app or the web app at muvn.de. Describe the item (type of bicycle, approximate dimensions and weight), specify the starting and destination locations, and state your desired timeframe. The more accurately you describe, the faster suitable drivers will find you. Tip: A clearly recognizable photo of the bike in the request significantly increases the response rate.

Conclusion

"Pickup only" doesn't have to be a dealbreaker anymore. Whether it's a racing bike, e-bike, or scooter: With MUVN, you can find verified drivers who will take your two-wheeler along on their planned route. Cheaper than any freight company, insured, and hassle-free.

👉 Post your request now at www.muvn.de