Should I take my bike to the UK?

[BigDL]

  On 4/30/2019 at 12:27 PM, Dadbod Racing said:

That's the thing, take it with.

 

For EG: He sells the bike in the hope of getting something very schweet when he gets there... That's the dream, reality is he won't get settled for a few months. We all know he'll be spending weekends in Ikea picking out duvet covers and matching curtains at Ikea....

 

Take it with ride it, once he's done his duty at Ikea he can then go and ride to get rid of that meatball smell.

 

Once the curtains are hung and the bed in matching colours has been made up he can go bos on Chain reaction! That's when things will be cheaper!

 

if you don't want to buy new then ebay will be your best bet, be careful though that damn website is addictive!

When we moved here, I stuck my mtb in a box and brought it over as luggage. We landed Saturday morning and I was cycling on Sunday morning. I considered leaving it and am pretty sure it would have been a year or two before I could justify the money to buy another.

[daveno7]

  On 4/30/2019 at 10:44 AM, Scooterza said:

Hi all

 

I am heading to the UK (Leeds/Harrogate/York area).  I have a 2015 Giant Trance Aluminium frame with SLX components.  I've upgraded this with American Classic Wide Lightning rims and Giant Dropper Post but the rest of the bike is stock standard.  Bike is still in good condition with no issues.  

 

Should I take it with me or sell it here?  We've got a shipping container going over so should have space to send it. 

 

Appreciate any opinions.  

take it with you...always nice to have a bike to get out and ride with..

[MrJacques]

There are some nice brands available over there, like Whyte, Orange and even Boardman. If you can sell yours for the same price or more than what you'd pay for a new (or 2nd hand equivalent) bike over there, then consider selling it here and avoiding the shipping expenses.

 

btw, would you have to pay import tax if you took your bike with you?

[BigDL]

  On 4/30/2019 at 11:09 AM, Dadbod Racing said:

Take it with you.... Save the money you wold fork out for a new bike on some cold weather riding kit.

Once you're settled and find something nice then you always have the option of keeping or selling.

 

**** loads of places to ride in Yorkshire. Even if you don't want to pack it in the car and and ride some trials you can find the nearest Canal and ride along the Canal for hours. FYI don't go close to the swans each and everyone swan in that place has a flippen complex.... Oh the queen owns me ... whatever! Sorry I digress but yes plenty options on the cold island. Bike to work scheme is one once you qualify. I'm sure the limit has now been moved up cause at one stage it the limit was £1000.

 

FYI York is awesome! lots and lots of bicycle lanes to utilize.

 

Last FYI stay away from Special Brew, it's only for the unemployed.

Still £1000

[Dadbod Racing]

  On 4/30/2019 at 1:00 PM, BigDL said:

Still £1000

 

Bastards.. 

 

Oops I mean that's a shame seeing as prices must have gone up....

[Dadbod Racing]

  On 4/30/2019 at 12:57 PM, Jacquers said:

There are some nice brands available over there, like Whyte, Orange and even Boardman. If you can sell yours for the same price or more than what you'd pay for a new (or 2nd hand equivalent) bike over there, then consider selling it here and avoiding the shipping expenses.

 

btw, would you have to pay import tax if you took your bike with you?

 

He shouldn't though, I'm sure I read they filling a container and it should all be personal effects if I'm not mistaken?

[Dadbod Racing]

  On 4/30/2019 at 12:42 PM, BigDL said:

When we moved here, I stuck my mtb in a box and brought it over as luggage. We landed Saturday morning and I was cycling on Sunday morning. I considered leaving it and am pretty sure it would have been a year or two before I could justify the money to buy another.

 

It's the perfect way to explore. I remember getting my first bike a trolled the classifieds for anythnig just to get around with a it made life so much easier! Myself and the missus even went on dates and had a few brewskies and then back on the bike home. York was awesome for that :-) She fell on her moer once,  what does a Kaapenaar know about about ice and riding at night .... lmao... Good think she laughed it off otherwise I'm sure I would have gotten the blame for it being cold in England in November and for the road being iced up ...

[daveno7]

  On 4/30/2019 at 12:57 PM, Jacquers said:

There are some nice brands available over there, like Whyte, Orange and even Boardman. If you can sell yours for the same price or more than what you'd pay for a new (or 2nd hand equivalent) bike over there, then consider selling it here and avoiding the shipping expenses.

 

btw, would you have to pay import tax if you took your bike with you?

 

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