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Re: New Frame

Postby George » Tue Jan 29, 2008 4:45 pm

yeah no worries, should look cool.
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Re: New Frame

Postby Rob C » Tue Jan 29, 2008 5:20 pm

can I borrow your boras to look cool?
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Re: New Frame

Postby -Adam- » Tue Jan 29, 2008 6:10 pm

[quote="Paul H"]I reckon I can do a sub 15lb bike.


Whats the point, you can't race it then :wink:
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Re: New Frame

Postby mrP(Boonen)VT » Wed Jan 30, 2008 4:43 pm

What is this obsession with weight anyway? :D
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Re: New Frame

Postby -Adam- » Wed Jan 30, 2008 8:22 pm

[quote="mrP(Boonen)VT"]What is this obsession with weight anyway? :D


Ahem, theres a few peoples bikes on my list for the comissaire to weigh at the next race im at... :lol:
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Re: New Frame

Postby mrP(Boonen)VT » Thu Jan 31, 2008 9:30 am

Now, where did I put those lead weights? :wink:
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Re: New Frame

Postby Andrew G » Thu Jan 31, 2008 10:04 am

[quote="mrP(Boonen)VT"]Now, where did I put those lead weights? :wink:

Normally in the water bottle you discard on the start line aren't they? :D
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Re: New Frame

Postby Wal » Thu Jan 31, 2008 10:06 am

One trick I heard was to put ice cubes down your seat tube. Obviously only effective if your frame has drainage holes! Might not work so well on really cold days either...
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Re: New Frame

Postby huw williams » Thu Jan 31, 2008 10:11 am

[quote="-Adam-"][quote="mrP(Boonen)VT"]What is this obsession with weight anyway? :D


Ahem, theres a few peoples bikes on my list for the comissaire to weigh at the next race im at... :lol:



See, they've beaten you in the head game already Adam - next you'll be worrying about what gearing they've got, how much training time they've had, if what they had for breakfast was better than you - you've lost before you start :D
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Re: New Frame

Postby Elliot M » Thu Jan 31, 2008 7:51 pm

[quote="marco"]I think there is import duty as well as VAT - the rate is written down on the customs and excise website but i cant find it at the moment - there are different rates for different items - components, bikes and frames will all have a different ratings, maybe thats where the discrepencies Hugh mentioned come from


and a customs handling charge, and i think tax is worked out on total cost including shipping.

ISTR one issue is that "finished items" are charged differently from "unfinished items/spare parts" (not sure of actual nomenclature) and which bike parts are considered to be varies.

i think i worked out once that around 40% was the maximum charge that could be levied on something like a bike frame
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Re: New Frame

Postby Paul H » Thu Jan 31, 2008 11:28 pm

Ive found import duty reasonable. I bought a few things from US inc a powertap hub and only paid £60 inc handling charged and reckon I saved at least £200 if I bought it here.

I will let you know the cost when it arrives.
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Re: New Frame

Postby -Adam- » Fri Feb 01, 2008 2:58 am

[quote="huw williams"][quote="-Adam-"][quote="mrP(Boonen)VT"]What is this obsession with weight anyway? :D


Ahem, theres a few peoples bikes on my list for the comissaire to weigh at the next race im at... :lol:



See, they've beaten you in the head game already Adam - next you'll be worrying about what gearing they've got, how much training time they've had, if what they had for breakfast was better than you - you've lost before you start :D


Haha, thats the funniest thing I've read all week! Mind games, mind games, don't mean sh1t if you ain't got the legs to beat me!
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Re: New Frame

Postby -Adam- » Fri Feb 01, 2008 11:57 am

:lol:
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