Cliff how much did Foward Air quote you, over $600 ? I'm using these guy http://www.eagleoneexpress.com/about_us.htm, no crate required & no prep, they only ship bikes, nothing else. From San Fransico To Massachusett $590. Delivery is longer only becasue they travel all over picking-up and delivery bikes cross country. But they are first class, the trailer is set-up in 2 levels and they handle your bike like it their own, not like a box of whatever. Check their site. I had a quote from Allied trucking of over $800.
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