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  1. cvdup
    Speak slowly so I can understand please. If I fly to the UK, buy a bike and bring it back with me - will I still have to pay the taxes and duties?
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    Touring Bike

    cvdup replied to cvdup's topic in What bike to buy

    Missed this. See it is close to me, so might just go check it out
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    Touring Bike

    cvdup replied to cvdup's topic in What bike to buy

    Saw that this morning. Sad
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    Touring Bike

    cvdup replied to cvdup's topic in What bike to buy

    500 Euros to import. Madness
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    Touring Bike

    cvdup replied to cvdup's topic in What bike to buy

    I now have a new favourite - Kona Sutra SE. comes standard with racks and a Brooks Saddle. not badly priced, but shipping is outrages. Will have to make another plan
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    Touring Bike

    cvdup replied to cvdup's topic in What bike to buy

    Would love to see your bike and setup when done
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    Touring Bike

    cvdup replied to cvdup's topic in What bike to buy

    Cycling is such an irrational thing. Do I really need a touring bike - probably not. Do I want one. Hell yes!! I start dreaming about quitting my job and riding around the world. I try not to fuel my fire and then stumble upon photos of the Rondo Mutt ST Or I watch documentaries like this…. https://youtu.be/caCM58F3yHA?si=JCoyNOchua8bPTvc
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    Touring Bike

    cvdup replied to cvdup's topic in What bike to buy

    Not sure why my replies aren’t showing. Wanted to sat this is a big tip which I would not have considered when buying a bike.
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    Touring Bike

    cvdup replied to cvdup's topic in What bike to buy

    I am no touring boffin (yet) but the answer might be steel vs aluminium- carrying capacity. obviously there would be other technical things, but maybe the experts can help.
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    Touring Bike

    cvdup replied to cvdup's topic in What bike to buy

    Thanks Nick I have a gravel bike but looking for something touring specific, which can carry a full load (panniers and gear) for longer (and more comfortable) distances. I have no idea where “there” is. The US have Surely, Tumbleweed and a gew others and Europa also have a few options. The dream is a long distance tourer which I can keep for life.
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    Touring Bike

    cvdup replied to cvdup's topic in What bike to buy

    Thanks for the advice. Will make contact.
  12. cvdup
    As one dreams about escaping the rat race you come up with some great ideas. So I want to get my hands on a proper touring (not bike packing) bike and set it up for longer distances and travel. My limited research however shows no options in SA and very few of the real touring bike brands ship to South Africa. I need somE advice: 1. What are some real world travel bike options (to Carry the weight and to be comfortable) 2. How do I get them here - unless I fly there to buy 🤷‍♂️
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