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Kuota K factor

  • 07-07-2010 3:32pm
    #1
    Gerryman
    Registered Users Posts: 20 ✭


    http://www.giantnerd.com/2008-kuota-k-factor-road-bike-professional.html
    Hi all i'm after some advice.
    I have searched the web and this is the best bike for its price on the market i think so i would like to know what you all think before i part with money.
    To get it into the country and pay duty it should coast 1400euro.
    My Cad 3 bike is getting on in years now and i have started club cycling and doing 150-200k a week so do you7 think this bike would do or should i up my spend.
    Any suggestions would be grateful.


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  • #2
    gerardduff
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 139 ✭✭gerardduff


    Gerryman wrote: »

    Any suggestions would be grateful.

    Wow. Love those Kuota bikes. Lucky you.

    I recently heard of this site...paulscycles.co.uk

    they have a special deal with Giant...not sure of the details but it means they can offer markdowns like this one.


  • #3
    Gerryman
    Registered Users Posts: 20 ✭Gerryman


    I have calculated the import duty to be about 20% but i have never brought a bike in from America can anyone set me straight.


  • #4
    Lumen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31,142 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    Remember than you have to pay both duty and VAT (compounded on top of sale price and shipping) for bikes imported from the US.

    More importantly, why would you want a road bike with a 76 degree seat angle?


  • #5
    Gerryman
    Registered Users Posts: 20 ✭Gerryman


    Thanks for that info Lamen when it comes to bike setup i will be the first to admit i haven't a clue.Have you any advice on what bike i should spend my 1200-1550euros on.


  • #6
    Lumen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31,142 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    Gerryman wrote: »
    Have you any advice on what bike i should spend my 1200-1550euros on.

    There is a fair bit of choice at that price - you should be able to get a decent full carbon frame. Have a search around (bike shops and online) and see what's on offer.

    Sterling has gained some ground on the Euro in recent months, so purchasing from the UK (e.g. Planet-X) is not such great value as it was, but there are still good deals around.


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  • #7
    Gerryman
    Registered Users Posts: 20 ✭Gerryman


    Thanks for that lumen ibut i've searched the web for weeks now and the only other bike that stud out was a comtat.co.uk bike.I have 2 sets of decent wheels so i might buy a frame and group set and get it built up to suit me.Is there anywhere in Ireland that will build a bike to suit me?


  • #8
    Lumen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31,142 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    Gerryman wrote: »
    I have 2 sets of decent wheels so i might buy a frame and group set and get it built up to suit me.Is there anywhere in Ireland that will build a bike to suit me?

    For a frame, I'd consider a Canyon. They were 50% off yesterday, 35% today. See here.

    If you're near Dublin I'd get Skeff to build it up for you.


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