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  1. Brettowski
    Greetings all. ik Jill looking at having an recumbent trike custom built in the Czech Republic and I’m looking for advice with regards to the importation of the bike into South Africa. Particular, I’m concerned about the duties that need to be paid when the bike is shipped back to South Africa. In addition, they will be vet payable and how would I go about reclaiming thevat There is anybody on this group that has imported in South Africa that can share any advice. I’ll be most grateful. Thank you.
  2. Skanzo
    Hi all. Ive decided to buy a mountain bike for fitness but need some help . Im 194 cm , 120 odd kgs , 39 years old. Mostly want to cycle around farm roads and coastal forests on the KZN North Coast. I dont really know what to look out for , but know that I dont want to buy something heavy which I am not going to enjoy . What should I be looking at getting into this. I realise budget is as long as a piece of string but what should I be looking at if I am just starting off , want something relatively affordable, but dont want something heavy and crap which is going to put me off? Appreciate any advice
  3. mspalk
    I am looking for a new dual suspension mountain bike to buy, around 8-9 000 Rand, and am not sure what to buy. I want a good bike, with good parts that I can use for jumping and offroading alike. I have looked around, but am having trouble finding anything. If you want to suggest nything, or if you have a bike to sell, then message me.
  4. Ruan K
    I'm looking to buy a dual suspension MTB bike, my budget is around 30-40k mark. Could I get some advise on which bike will be the best bang for buck as I am quite new to the sport. I'm not a serious racer and just ride for fun, but looking for something that can do everything. Thanks in advance!
  5. mspalk
    I found this bike, and on my other forums they said that it was hard to find a good dual suspension for under 25k, but this looks really good! Just asking if it would be worth buying??? https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/dual-suspension-bikes/662459/titan-skyrim-trail-plus
  7. Baracuda
    I flown too and from Europe with a bike a few times and have not been stopped. Perhaps take an old bike bag across with you, throw a bit of mud on the bike, throw in your cycling shoes and helmet, so it all look like you have been on a trip.
  8. Sampaj
    Hi I’m buying a bike in EL from a seller who doesn’t know how to box etc. any LBS recommendations who can box and I’ll pay for boxing and courier. Thanks 0618488324
  9. mspalk
    I am selling a bike on Bikehub (Merida 1-20 Comp 900D (2012) | Dual Suspension Mountain Bikes | Bike Hub) and I put it for 8k, but I am not sure if people will buy it for that price. It is in good condition, and a very good bike.
  10. Hivann Waschefort
    Hi Guys, New here, want to sell a bike I got as a gift last year. I have never driven it so everything is brand new. No idea what it's worth, can anyone give me an idea? Pictures attached bellow.
  11. NDM
    Hi everyone, I'm in dire need of advice please. I'm going to be doing my very first sprint triathlon (20km cycle leg) in a few months time. I currently do not own a bike. I have a R5k budget to buy a bicycle to train with and use on race day. I realize that it is not a lot of money, but I'm not yet sure whether I'll be seriously getting into this as a sport or not. Additionally I'll still have to buy the ancillary biking equipment eg: helmet, bike rack, water bottle cages, etc..... As a result my current thinking is to just get an entry level hardtail mountain bike (29 inch wheels) and just use that, stock standard? I've found the following bike advertised: https://cwcycles.co.za/product/1018157-bike-mtb-ht-alu-avalanche-reflex-2. Is this a worthwhile buy for my needs? If I don't take to the sport, then I just have a cheap bike for recreational use? If I do, then I'll just resell and spend a bit more? I'm very cautious about buying second hand, as I know next to nothing about bikes and wouldn't be able to tell if I'm buying a dud or not. I'm 1,7m tall and weigh 80kg. Am I setting myself up for failure? All advice welcome. Thanks in advance!
  13. bigringing
    Hi everyone, Going to be flying into Milan, Italy and, for obvious reasons, am looking to do some road cycling in that region. Currently trying to figure out whether it makes more sense to rent a bike box and take my own bike, or look to rent a bike locally. I have never flown with a bike before and do not own a bike box. I know there are some Scicon Aerocomfort bike bags available for rent in Cape Town. Appealing given the minimal disassembly required, but am wondering if the lack of a hard shell would place my bike at risk. Any suggestions and/or views regarding travelling abroad with a bike bag/box? Alternatively, anyone perhaps have any leads on decent bike rentals in or around Milan? I've had a Google, but a suggestion based on a good experience would be preferable. Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks in advance.
  14. Dashen
    Hi all. I am new to the cycling game and just purchased a SignalS930. I wanted to find out what vehicle carrier I should look at? are all carriers versatile? any suggestions? thanks
  15. michaelbiker
    Never did the proof of export. Never been stopped and asked for it when returning. YMMV but I’ve travelled overseas with my bike about 2-3 times per year for the last 10 years. I was once stopped returning with two bikes (mine and my wife’s) but they were just looking for cigarettes and alcohol. I even opened the bike bag to show them I had nothing on me.
  16. Viking1
    15% duty and 15% VAT, as mentioned the VAT cannot be claimed back unless you import the bike in the name of a business. Frames and parts are Duty Free. Ask the supplier to send frame and fork in one shipment, and rest of bike 3 weeks later addressed to your wife. 😉 Obviously depending on value of bike versus 2 x courier cost. Good luck.
  17. ChrisF
    I have cycled with gents on recumbents. Couple of them around Durbanville. Dont own one myself. Just seemed a more 3D frame layout than a normal bike, thus wondering about packing and transporting it.
  19. Zebra
    Cannot answer your question, since i dont recall flying with either of mine, but the SWB would have been way easier than the LWB, SWB with a wheel off, and the ‘boom’ retracted for travel, is much less unwieldily than a LWB. Keen to hear if you OWN one, and what it is? (I had a LWB LINEAR alu recumbent, u/s steering, and a SWB HP Velotechnic Street Machine, and would be easier to fly with USS/SWB bike. Both are still here, somewhere in SA; i think i regret selling them!
  20. Mikehess47
    Good morning all! Traveling to USA for some racing:D I wanted to find out if anybody has experience travelling with a bike with British Airways. For some reason when I ask them on the customer service line they aren't much help ... From what I've read, to not have to pay an extra fee, BA expects my luggage and bike bag to weigh under 23kg to not be penalized? I was always under the impression it's 32kg. But now I am not exactly sure... If need be I will obviously have to pay extra. However I don't want to pack so light to hit the weight limit, just to find out that I could have had an extra 10kg of luggage.. Thanks everyone! Mike
  21. Frosty
    You might be stopped and asked for proof of export; which you declare at the time when leaving the country. I say might, as it might not happen; depends how on “how on the ball” the customs officials are. It’s your responsibility to ensure you comply, in case they stop you. Anyone that has taken their bike overseas, as part of their luggage will be able to comment on having declared their bike at departure.
  22. ChrisF
    Question .... Flying with a BIKE often raises the question of package SIZE and WEIGHT. What is the packed size and weight of a recumbent ? HOW would this impact flight costs ?
  23. StaticX
    Good Day All So im currently looking at three options thats for sale but i just dont know what option to go for and what options has the best setup. I'm new into cycling but this would be to spend more time with my son and to start riding weekend trails. Below is the details i have on each Option 1) Pyga oneten 29 Gearing: 1x11 SRAM GX Dropper Post: Yes Frame Material: Aluminum Front shock: MRP 130mm Rear shock: ROCK SHOX Monarc RT3 tyres: brand new MAXXIS Ardent Option 2: 2017 TREK FUEL EX 8 Fork - Fox Rhythm 34 Float, Grip adjustable damper, E2 tapered steerer, Boost110, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset, 130mm travel Rear suspension - Fox Performance Float EVOL, RE:aktiv 3-position damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210x52.5mm Groupset - Shimano deore xt Option 3: Specialized Enduro Carbon SRAM 12 speed Fork - Rock Shox Solo Air 160 Rear Suspension - Crane Creek DBinline Seat Popper
  24. Bub Marley
    If customs stops you and opens your box and they see it’s a new bike then yes. But you can get lucky as well. They normally just pick randomly so it’s luck of the draw.
  25. Eddie Stafford
    I have decided to buy a new titanium road bike and have identified two bikes of interest. the bike will be bought in the UK and someone will bring it in March. The bikes are the Ribble Endurance Ti Disc Sport - https://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/ribble-endurance-ti-disc-105-r7100/ And the Holdsworth Helm - https://www.planetx.co.uk/products/holdsworth-helm-sram-force-22-titanium-road-bike. Both bikes cost the same - £1,999 (ZAR 48,000) (The Holdsworth shows the price as £1,659, but when you add UK VAT it is £1,999) The Ribble comes with Shimano 105 2x12 (50/34) and a Mavic Aksium 19 wheelset (heavy at around 1850 grams). The Holdsworth comes with SRAM Force 2x11 (50/34) and a Vision Team 30 wheelset (heavy at around 1900 grams). Except for the different wheelsets, groupsets and seat stays there is little to choose from. Which one of the two will you choose and why?
  26. 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?
  27. FirstV8
    I see you are in Benoni , why dont you speak with Desmond Soekoe in Fishers Hill . He builds bike , conventual ,E powered , petrol powered ,trikes in both petrol or battery . He is very innovative and passionate . https://soekoe.co.za/
  28. Bl4d3
    So a way around it that most EU assemblers follow is to have the frames painted in the EU. This finishing of the frame acts as a loop hole which allows them to consider the frame as made in EU. They are however limited on the amount of alloy frames they can import into the EU due to antidumping policies. I know several brands who do this, having also worked for one of them. Bikes are expensive because many just pay the 15% duty to avoid the **** show that recently happened with SARS against several brands/distributors with the millions of Rands in fines dished out, I've seen and read several of these orders. Ridiculous shipping prices, Transnet delays, a weak Rand, and increasing shipping prices to the EU from Asia have pushed prices up horribly. I'm sure all bike shops will agree that the margins are insanely low, even for the big players, as everyone has been trying to absorb these increasing prices and minimise impact on the customer, hence why there are bikeshops closing weekly, it's just not profitable / worthwhile.
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