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  1. 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.
  2. 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!
  3. 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 ?
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  7. 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?
  8. 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/
  9. 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.
  10. Bl4d3
    Correct to an extent. Fully assembled bikes out of the EU carry no duty if you supply the previously mentioned documentation. That tariff heading I showed there is for complete bikes Out of Asia, they do not, as Asia fall under "General". Bike parts on the other hand carry no duties, which is why most brands that come from the far east ship their bikes as parts. Fees are FOB times exchange rate at time of arrival in SA + 15% VAT + what ever clearance fee that has been quoted / negotiated with your courier / forwarder.
  11. Bl4d3
    Contrary to popular belief, there is in fact NO DUTY out of the EU, IF..... the supplier notes their EUR1 details on the invoice and supplies a copy of the EUR1 certificate. This is just to certify that the bike is made / assembled in the EU.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. Brettowski
    Thx all. As I’ve had a stroke, therecumbent option is part of my rehabilitation . I’m thinking it might be cheaper to travel to Europe to collect and return with the bike as a used item.and brinh g it back with me as a excess luggage
  16. PhilipT
    Out of interest, will it work our cheaper if you bring a used bike in from travels abroad? Will any duties/ VAT be applicable? Anyone done this?
  17. MORNE
    Sorry yes, as sorry yes, as @Frosty mentioned, x3 in a calendar year. so you could do 3x in dec24 and 3x in jan25 and it would be fine (if you didnt want to bring in anything else the rest of the year. Unfortunately these days even R50k wont bring in a full bike worth the effort. The shipping alone will be about R3k+ and then about the + 25% as noted above. Plenty to buy locally in that range. A R50k frame though…might make more sense.
  19. 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.
  20. BaGearA
    If you aren't a business then claiming the vat is not going to happen. Bike will be subject to duties but not sure how much.
  21. 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.
  22. DE Naude
    Has anyone bought bike parts from Temu, Aliexpress? What was your experience? Is it trustworthy?
  23. atilla
    Good Morning, Where would I be able to purchase this bike? Which store would have stock? Thank you in advance
  24. AllAboutRides
    Dear all , I'm looking at buying this model mountain bike and would like your thoughts on this bike and if you ride one yourself, please be in contact. Specs of the bike: * SRAM GX Groupset * SRAM Guide RS Brakeset * FOX Step Cast 34 120mm fork * Rockshox Micro Brain Rear * Roval Control Carbon Wheelset Would like to know riding style, as I'm used be riding S-Works Epic 3 years back and felt way to aggressive for me and hard as hell. Your opinions will be much appreciated!
  25. mspalk
    Looks great, is it lightweight though? My current bike is quite heavy, and that really stops me from doing jumps etc.
  26. Phillippe Coetzee
    Titan Racing Cypher all the way! Also dont have to buy new since they come with 5 year multi user warranty. Ive seen a few titans in the 30k range with carbon wheels as well. (Obviously second hand.) Awesome bang for bike and a pleasant ride experience.
  27. 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!
  28. Bichael Dewing
    If you zoom in you can see a DJI logo so something drone related.? Or a mount for whatever other products dji have to mount on your bike🤷🏼‍♂️ not familiar with their product range..
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