2019 S40 coming soon!

[ElyDave]

well, if they don't go frameset as well as complete build, that cuts out a whole UK (and I think EU as well) market with 4.7% import duty on frames and something like 15% on complete bikes, PLUS sales tax on top - 20% here in the UK.

Makes the new Q prohibitive for example with no framset offer

 

[tiltmaniac]

Standard QR everyone.

I liked the comment, but that doesn't mean I like the fact behind it

 

[super slim]

well, if they don't go frameset as well as complete build, that cuts out a whole UK (and I think EU as well) market with 4.7% import duty on frames and something like 15% on complete bikes, PLUS sales tax on top - 20% here in the UK.

Makes the new Q prohibitive for example with no framset offer

In The land Down Under it is 5% import duty, for frame or complete bike, and 10% sale tax, so we are MUCH better off than our OLD Motherland!

What are the duty and Sales tax on a 2nd hand Cruzbike bought in US and shipped to UK?

If you flew to US, bought a NEW OR 2nd hand Cruzbike, did a 2 week tour, and flew back with it, what would the sales and Import duties be?

 

[dtseng]

In Canada, importing a V20 frame set would cost nearly five thousand CDN dollars: add 250 shipping, custom brokerage fee, custom duty and/or tariff if any?, plus 13% sales tax.
This is the reason why CB is so rare just north of the border.

 

[ReklinedRider]

I have to say.... That orange paint is awesome. Now, if I could get a frame set with that color...

I know I'm kinda color blind but....what orange paint??

 

[Kenneth Jessett]

It's been mentioned by a UK contact that the duties + sales tax makes any imported CB too expensive, but as far as Canada is concerned, what stops a Canadian buying an S40 having it delivered to a US friend, that friend then drives the bike over the border and hands it to you? Any duty and tax then?

 

[Mark B]

I know I'm kinda color blind but....what orange paint??

 

[dtseng]

I like the smooth weld on new S40.

 

[3WHELZ]

Hmm, where did you source that pic?

 

[dtseng]

Hmm, where did you source that pic?

If you sign up, Lucia will send you bit by bit of info by email.

 

[3WHELZ]

You are correct. Somehow I did not notice that particular pic in the most recent email. I thought Mark may have access to some inside knowledge. After all, it was his reviews dating back 10 years that convinced me to purchase my first Cruzbike in 2008, a Silvio 1.0.

 

[ReklinedRider]

Now THAT's pretty!

 

[Mark B]

You are correct. Somehow I did not notice that particular pic in the most recent email. I thought Mark may have access to some inside knowledge. After all, it was his reviews dating back 10 years that convinced me to purchase my first Cruzbike in 2008, a Silvio 1.0.

And I'm still getting it done on my Silvio 1.0. I still get all kinds of comments about what a cool design it is and they are shocked when I tell them it's actually "old-school"! It stands the test of time.

But that Orange..... I could be swayed to upgrade!

 

[The Brook]

It's been mentioned by a UK contact that the duties + sales tax makes any imported CB too expensive, but as far as Canada is concerned, what stops a Canadian buying an S40 having it delivered to a US friend, that friend then drives the bike over the border and hands it to you? Any duty and tax then?

Well, the 31.5% exchange rate between the Canadian and US dollar is kind of steep, but it might still be doable if you have an american friend you could ship it to.

 

[dtseng]

The new S40 frame set is priced at $ 2,350. This is good to know that frame alone is available. All one needs are the drive train and the wheels.

 

[McWheels]

I was lucky enough to get my brother in law to bring the V2k frame set with him on a business trip to Europe. What's in the box? A bike. Easy.

 

[DavidJL]

That green frameset looks really cool.

 

[Roger Underhill]

well, if they don't go frameset as well as complete build, that cuts out a whole UK (and I think EU as well) market with 4.7% import duty on frames and something like 15% on complete bikes, PLUS sales tax on top - 20% here in the UK.

Makes the new Q prohibitive for example with no framset offer

Sounds like a chance to fly with a bike bag, have riding holiday and avoid the taxes? Or is that dishonest?

 

[MariposaLand]

I just saw this YouTube video of Robert putting the 2019 S40 together:

 

[Roger Underhill]

I finally succumbed after lurking for years. First ever recumbent is a new S40 in orange. Probably the first ever in mainland China (other than the titanium clones). Wow...