joevan Posted November 18, 2018 Share 14 months ago, I had an OTB on my MTB and suffered a spinal cord injury, incomplete Tetraplegia.Have limited use of hands, but can walk short distances, and as part of the daily exercises I do, I have mounted my old hardtail on an IDT and manage a few minutes pedaling on this every day. But I miss being out on the road! No way I could do this on my road or MTB if this is ever going too be possible. So I have been considering Recumbants like the attached photo.Does anybody know of any local suppliers, preferably in Cape town area? Similar to link below. https://www.ubuy.za.com/search/index/view/product/B071CLQ5PP/s/Performer-JC26X-Recumbent-Trike-27S-FRP/store/store/kk/dp Prince Albert Cycles, tinmug and DJR 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR Posted November 18, 2018 Share Hi Joevan I know that Tim Brink is the guy in Cape Town who knows all about recumbents. Here is his link, send him a message, I'm pretty sure he'll put you in contact with the right people. https://www.bikehub.co.za/index.php?app=core&module=search&do=search&fromMainBar=1 https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/171921-the-really-big-recumbent-thread/?hl=recumbent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joevan Posted November 18, 2018 Share Hi Joevan I know that Tim Brink is the guy in Cape Town who knows all about recumbents. Here is his link, send him a message, I'm pretty sure he'll put you in contact with the right people. https://www.bikehub.co.za/index.php?app=core&module=search&do=search&fromMainBar=1 https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/171921-the-really-big-recumbent-thread/?hl=recumbentThanks DJR, will try him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joevan Posted November 18, 2018 Share Was also looking at this, with shipping comes to about R28k. can any Hubbers experienced in importing bikes and bike parts advise me what extra costs i.e. Import duties, Vat etc. will still be levied. The trike is shipped disassembled. https://www.ubuy.za.com/search/index/view/product/B07CKJHCCN/s/Performer-JC70-Recumbent-Trike-27S--FRP-seat/store/store/kk/dp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emkay2811 Posted November 19, 2018 Share I bought mine in France and brought it back with me as extra sports luggage. Cost €150. I paid via my SA bank account and as it was for private use did not incur any import duties or VAT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinmug Posted November 19, 2018 Share Sorry to hear about your accident. Hope you recover and get to enjoy longer rides again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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