What type of transportation should be chosen?
Here is a brief comparison of the most popular shipping methods. If your country is not listed, please get in touch with us ( support@lighttravelcycling.com)and we can put together custom shipping quotes for you.
We can assist with customs clearance when needed just get in touch if you have challenges with your delivery.
1. EMS
Carbon rims and wheelsets are relatively large but lightweight, so shipping with EMS is cost-effective. Your local, domestic carrier will handle the final delivery (for example, USPS for US customers, Canada Post for Canadians.).
2. MTS
MTS (Multimodal Transport Service) is by far the most economical and seamless shipping method we offer. The packages travel by vessels (MTS-Sea) or by air freight (MTS-Air)and are delivered locally by a domestic carrier (FedEx or UPS). MTS-Sea, exclusive to the United States, requires 3 to 4 weeks in transit. The transit time for MTS-Air ranges from 1 week to 6 weeks, depending on your destination country. We offer MTS shipping options for customers living in the USA, Japan, Singapore, Thailand, South Korea, UAE, Iran, Vietnam, Taiwan, Russia, and Ukraine. We use negotiated rates with savings passed along to customers to keep your cost as low as possible. For many delivery regions, no action is required by the customer since clearance and logistics are coordinated by the carrier.
For US customers, please note that we cannot ship to regions with a zip code starting with 00, 96, or 99 (Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, etc).
3. TPD (Tax-Prepaid Duty)
TPD shipping is the only shipping method that arranges tax-prepaid rates for orders shipped from China to Europe, so there are no hidden or additional costs after payment. There are no customs or VAT fees. This option typically sees packages arrive in 2-3 weeks.
4. SF Express
This is the fastest and cheapest delivery method for customers living in China. The transit time is typically 1 to 3 days.
5. DHL FedEx (TNT)
If delivery is highly time-sensitive, DHL or FedEx is the best option, with shipping typically taking 1-2 weeks. DHL and FedEx are the fastest but the most expensive shipping options we offer.