Should I buy frame from overseas?

[pedal menace]

I have been looking at Carbon Frames locally and it seems that due to inflation/interest rates/exchange rates etc one cannot buy a decent frame for under R20K. As such I have noticed that I can buy a Specialized Tarmac Expert Frame (2007 model) for $1400 (around R11K).  Not sure about shipping yet but I have asked them. Should I consider this? I know the argument about warranty etc will come up, but geez I can save a lot of money.

 

[gummibear]

Add about 30% for shipping and taxes to that and then see if its still worth it.

[jabbathemutt007]

 

I have been looking at Carbon Frames locally and it seems that due to inflation/interest rates/exchange rates etc one cannot buy a decent frame for under R20K. As such I have noticed that I can buy a Specialized Tarmac Expert Frame (2007 model) for $1400 (around R11K).  Not sure about shipping yet but I have asked them. Should I consider this? I know the argument about warranty etc will come up' date=' but geez I can save a lot of money.

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Just be careful to add the cost of shipping and VAT before evaluating if its worthwhile. Shipping on a frame will be quite a lot more expensive than on smaller items.

 

[Spinnekop]

https://www.bikehub.co.za/forum_posts.asp?TID=28740&PID=469930#469930

 

 

[Wonder Woman]

Pedal Menace....Spinnekop is actually giving a really good deal there

 

Worth looking into!!!

 

[pedal menace]

definitely saw that one....unfortunately I ride a 56cm frame 

[NotSoBigBen]

https://www.bikehub.co.za/forum_posts.asp?TID=28740&PID=469930#469930

 

 

 

Now that's what I call a relevant hijack

[Spinnekop]

definitely saw that one....unfortunately I ride a 56cm frame 

 

Have you been accurately measured? 

I have a hacksaw......we can take a few mm off you.....bottom or top?

 

https://www.bikehub.co.za/forum_posts.asp?TID=28740&PID=469930#469930

 

 

 

Now that's what I call a relevant hijack

 

Thought I'd help the guy out......

 

 

[shrubber]

I got a shipping quote of ?200 on a ?300 frame!

 

Blew my potential deal out of the water. Might as well fly over to collect.

 

Would customs duty be payable on a frame?

[wisecrack]

I can sell you this one. It's slightly cracked :-)

 

 

[pedal menace]

now that looks like a real deal! discount if I take front or back half only?

[wisecrack]

For sure!

 

Can work out a great deal if you take the whole frame though :-)

 

I have also looked at shipping a frame from Comobike 'but it would have ended up more expensive than at my lbs.

 

Also really if I buy a cervelo frame from somewhere overseas will cervelo honour the guarantee? I don't think so.

 

[pedal menace]

no they probably won't! But I simply entertained the idea with the slight possibility that shipping might not be that much. The bike is being sold by R&A Cycles in the US. I guess I will will keep on looking...

 

[Saffa_G]

 

Add about 30% for shipping and taxes to that and then see if its still worth it.

 

the big problem is the shipping.  no tax on a single frame with no accessories if you bring it into SA.

 

[pedal menace]

taxes i.e. custom duties? Just shipping and VAT?

[Poison Ivy]

I have been looking at Carbon Frames locally and it seems that due to inflation/interest rates/exchange rates etc one cannot buy a decent frame for under R20K. As such I have noticed that I can buy a Specialized Tarmac Expert Frame (2007 model) for $1400 (around R11K).  Not sure about shipping yet but I have asked them. Should I consider this? I know the argument about warranty etc will come up' date=' but geez I can save a lot of money.
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You won't be able to do that (I know I have tried with a ladies saddle and shoes recently), because Specialized have SA distrubutors / license you cannot buy from any other country except good old SA....