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Old 10-23-2010, 01:08 PM
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Driving down or consider taking the car train? How about a bike rack? That would probably be the best way to get them here.

Russ, if you upgrade, what are you considering getting and why? Remember, Florida is pretty flat and you have to be a pretty avid rider to ride in the middle of the day during much of the year. So, that leaves you riding in the morning and evenings on pretty easy roads most of the time. You planning to race or ride centuries? Lots of off-road riding? In other words, if you're planning to do regular riding in and around TV, I can't think of a reason to upgrade if you like your bikes. Of course, it is a good excuse to get new bikes. I know I would use any excuse to get a new bike back in the day.

So, find out the cost of shipping via UPS, FedEx freight, USPS or maybe just add them to whatever conveyance you're going to use to ship your other stuff down here. If you're flying, check with your airline and see how much they will charge to add them to your luggage. I know I did that to get my bike to Bali many moons ago -- it was $75.00 back then (R/T). You will have to crate and clean them.
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