Intro:
Before you begin
Step 1:
Assess the task
Step 2:
Start the process
Step 3:
Remove the pedals
Step 4:
Remove the wheels
Step 5:
Drop it in the box
Step 6:
Arrange for shipping

Allen wrench: a slim hexagonal (six-sided), L-shaped metal bar.

Crescent wrench: traditionally-shaped wrench that adjusts by turning the small, threaded cylinder located below the wrench's "mouth."

Derailleurs: the parts responsible for changing gears. Complex and susceptible to damage-that's why you wrap them during shipping. The front derailleur is located a few inches to the right of the central, vertical tube of the bike frame, towards the bottom. The rear derailleur is located a few inches below and to the right of the rear hub. Both have the chain running through them.

Handlebar stem: the metal post that holds handlebars and is inserted into top front hole of the bike frame.

Hub: the central axis of each wheel. Look for spokes, follow them towards the center, and there's the hub.

Quick-release mechanism: does what it says. Located at the seat post hole on the frame, and on the front hub (right side) and the rear hub (left side).

2torial #0579: Learn2 Ship a Bike (Continued) Assess the task OK, picture this. You are going to remove a few parts from the bike, wrap them in newspaper to protect the paint, and tape them back on the bike. When we know all pieces are adjusted and accounted for, we'll slip the bike in the box and send it off. Be absolutely certain you retighten anything accidentally or purposefully loosened.Step 2