Commuter bikes / hybrids in SA

[Budza]

SO, I'm returning from the UK towards the end of the month.

 

I've been commuting daily in London- average is about 10km each way.

 

It'll cost me around £60 to get my bike back to SA. Obviously used, I don't think I'm liable for tax..?

 

I have one of these: http://www.thebikelist.co.uk/pinnacle/cobalt-three-2014

 

I wasn't in the market for something like this in SA, so I don't recall having seen anything similar around...

 

Those in the know - are hybrids available? Would you think it's reasonable to bring something like this back? I don't have a job yet, so commuting feasibility is unknown..

 

I reckon I could always flog it on here if needed- if it's a bit unusual it may be worth a bit more.

 

IIRC, it cost me £550 new, as in the above link. I've added SKS mudguards.

 

Otherwise, it's stock.

[Budza]

Nobody?

[Christian van Zyl]

There are a couple of hybrids on the market, I've seen some in the CycleLab stores. 

 

Importing a complete bike does have a duty, I think it's 20%. 

[Budza]

There are a couple of hybrids on the market, I've seen some in the CycleLab stores. 

 

Importing a complete bike does have a duty, I think it's 20%. 

 

Apparently bikes/components are 0 duty but incur VAT on declared value +10%.

 

What I can't see is how this applies to USED equipment.

 

Like when importing a NEW laptop, I get that I need to pay VAT/duty etc. When flying in with my used one, I pay nothing...

[gummibear]

If you flying with it then there's no duties.