Guest Omega Man Posted July 12, 2012 Posted July 12, 2012 Yes, I found a used Torque 6.0 going for cheap, so I snatched it up. Only taken it out twice so far. It seems like a decent enough bike, and the geo is a great improvement over the Morewood. Waiting for softer springs to arrive, then it's good to go!Sweet. I just love what YT and Canyon are doing to the bike market. It just shows that someone is making huge profits. I'm so amped for you guys. You'll LOVE it over there. I've already started bargaining with the wife and making plans to sell my YZ for next years trip. Just watch the Mutzig and watch those confidence levels on day 3 and 4. Both of those things will have you in a world full of hurt.
Hog_ Posted July 12, 2012 Posted July 12, 2012 Sweet. I just love what YT and Canyon are doing to the bike market. It just shows that someone is making huge profits. Not really the place to discuss pricing, but a friend of mine knows one of the staff at Canyon. Apparently they buy Boxxer R2C2's at less than a quarter of what you pay for it in the shops. Huge margins are definitely being made.
Mada3400 Posted July 12, 2012 Posted July 12, 2012 @Hog_ is there any way for yt industries to start importing their bikes to south africa, that tues 2.0... anyway, i reakon there is a big market for cheap, highly speced AM and DH bikes where, i plugged the price of the tues 2.0 into google and got 25k, thats nothing for something so highly specced
Peach. Posted July 12, 2012 Posted July 12, 2012 @Hog_ is there any way for yt industries to start importing their bikes to south africa, that tues 2.0... anyway, i reakon there is a big market for cheap, highly speced AM and DH bikes where, i plugged the price of the tues 2.0 into google and got 25k, thats nothing for something so highly specced No point, the importers will mark it up 40% to just rip us off and not to "flood" the market with bikes.
Mada3400 Posted July 12, 2012 Posted July 12, 2012 No point, the importers will mark it up 40% to just rip us off and not to "flood" the market with bikes. what about them just adding south africa to their "we deliver bikes to these countries" list http://www.yt-industries.com/en/company/sales-and-distribution/ they do personal deliveries so to skip out as many middlemen as they can
Mada3400 Posted July 12, 2012 Posted July 12, 2012 (edited) then you could get that tues 2.0 (my dream bike) for like 30k Edited July 12, 2012 by mada3400
Guest Omega Man Posted July 13, 2012 Posted July 13, 2012 what about them just adding south africa to their "we deliver bikes to these countries" list http://www.yt-indust...d-distribution/ they do personal deliveries so to skip out as many middlemen as they can I spoke the the YT guys in Morzine when I was over there a few weeks ago. The guy basically said that they would happily send a bike to SA but you would have to cover the shipping and VAT/Import duties which would add a fair chunk on to the cost of the bike. Also the honoring of warranties becomes a problem.
Guest Omega Man Posted July 13, 2012 Posted July 13, 2012 then you could get that tues 2.0 (my dream bike) for like 30kOk here is the plan. Book accomodation in Morzine for a weekBuy a plane ticket to Geneva. (Roughly what the cost of delivery, VAT and Import duties would be anyway)Order the bike and get it delivered to the place you are staying at in MorzineBuy a K@K R500 bike at cash convertersbox the k@k bike and fly to Morzine.Bin the k@k bike in MorzineRide your new shiny YT in Morzine for a week. Come home with a fat smile on your face and a nice new bike.
Super_mil Posted July 13, 2012 Posted July 13, 2012 The visas have been granted. Game on. My back up plan, should I destroy my bike early on in the trip will be one of 'em YT's
Hairy Posted July 13, 2012 Posted July 13, 2012 (edited) I spoke the the YT guys in Morzine when I was over there a few weeks ago. The guy basically said that they would happily send a bike to SA but you would have to cover the shipping and VAT/Import duties which would add a fair chunk on to the cost of the bike. Also the honoring of warranties becomes a problem. Anyone know how those bikes handle? Edited July 13, 2012 by Hairy
Guest Omega Man Posted July 13, 2012 Posted July 13, 2012 Anyone know how those bike handle?Spoke to 2 German dudes who had the limited edition 11.11 ones and they seemed pretty stoked.
Slowbee Posted July 13, 2012 Posted July 13, 2012 does the Hog still have that trials bike of his ? and how are the skills going on it ?
patches Posted July 13, 2012 Author Posted July 13, 2012 The visas have been granted. Game on. My back up plan, should I destroy my bike early on in the trip will be one of 'em YT's good to hear they let you in! Peach and I have just stocked up on bike insurance, so if I destroy my bike, I'll also be shopping around
Guest Omega Man Posted July 14, 2012 Posted July 14, 2012 (edited) I my rode local this morning (Tokai). I was instantly reminded to why I love France so much. The bottom part of the trail felt uphill. I promise you guys, your first run down Pleney will top all of your collective riding in SA. Edited July 14, 2012 by Omega Man
patches Posted July 14, 2012 Author Posted July 14, 2012 Weighed my Makulu this morning at the LBS (Mike's Bikes)... 17.08kg, with pedals. Not bad for a large size, alu framed DH bike, ey!? I shouldn't have told Peach though... as it seems now I will be carrying the spares and tools for the trip
Guest Omega Man Posted July 15, 2012 Posted July 15, 2012 Weighed my Makulu this morning at the LBS (Mike's Bikes)... 17.08kg, with pedals. Not bad for a large size, alu framed DH bike, ey!? I shouldn't have told Peach though... as it seems now I will be carrying the spares and tools for the trip If you are staying at that catered place don't they have tools?
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