Bicycles

[Jii]

@bertoni:

Ok fellas I really need your help. I've fallen in love with an Ibis Mojo SL and want to buy a complete bike from a shop in the US. Problem is they're not allowed to send a bike outside the US. They say I'll need a US address for them to deliver the bike to and have it sent on from there to me in France. How the hell do I go about this? Anyone know of a reliable proxy service in the US? Or a very trustworthy person? Thanks in advance for your help!!!

I have no experience with myus.com but it seems to be the most popular proxy service around. I would look into that as an option. Probably not very cheap to get a complete bike shipped to europe from the US though…

[bertoni]

Thanks Jii. I saw their ad but don't know enough about them at this stage. To be honest it's looking less and less likely. The cost of having it sent to europe are verging on the ridiculous. Quotes seem to be around 800-900 dollars! Be almost as cheap to fly there and back and pick it up. Why are the costs so feckin high?

[jacoavlu]

USPS/EMS likely to be much cheaper than UPS and it's reliable
I've proxied for a few folks here on the forum but not sure I want to get involved on such a large item
What's the size and weight of the box need all 3 dimensions and the insured value?

[Seul]

From a PM:

It's about 35-40 lbs (18kgs). Dimensions (in inches) are 48 x 11 x 35.

I figured if you were able to disassemble it, and ship it in pieces, cost would really go down as well…

[jacoavlu]

ah too large for USPS, sorry

[Giles]

I would catch a flight to the US and bring it back.  Likely to be the cheapest (least expensive) option

[bertoni]

Yeah it looks that way G. Thanks for looking and replying y'all. May check flights but don't think it's realistic. If anyone knows of a cheap Ibis Mojo Sl or Yeti 575 both frame size M please send them my way! Why is europe so goddam expensive for bikes?!

[moykky]

@Jii:

We want to see pics of Urbanwoodsmans awesome Leader right here.

Edit: Didn't realise I hadn't posted pics of this one here:

Got it for winter commuting in august but now since I've switched jobs and my commute is 800 meters it hasn't gotten much ride time. I'll try to hit the trails with it at some point, it rides really nice.

Gonna give the polo bike some action today though!

I just connected you to a certain username in Fillari-lehden foorumi!

[ddtrash]

Bertoni

I have just sent you a PM.  I can maybe help you along with your quest for a cheaper Mojo SL or Yeti bike / frame.

Both are great frames, I have ridden both and I would struggle to choose one over the other ,at a push the Ibis might just get the vote.

I am lucky enough to be riding a Jeff Jones custom 29er, this is one of the last ones that Jeff made himself before farming the frame building out.  I think I posted some pictures earlier in this thread? I just love the bike but if I were to go back to a suspension frame it would probably be the Ibis getting my vote

Have a read of the PM and get back to me.

[madmonday]

what i put up a two wheel vehicle some where.  that isn't a bike?

don't answer injun, just joshing you

[bertoni]

???

[Megatron1505]

Beautiful Ed…

As part of the Tron family, New Year fitness drive. We are considering purchasing these....

[daveo]

New winter rig…what better way to ward off all upcoming snow?

[Jii]

Nice Pugsley! Never tried one but will definitely, there are a few of those around over here too. Superb in snow afaik.

[Jii]

Built this one up about a month ago. Haven't gotten the chance to test it off road yet because of all the snow but it's been a blast on wintery roads and as I used to mountain bike a lot I really appreciate the comfort off the fatter tyres.

[bertoni]

Nice bikes fellas….

This is the reason i'm SELLING IH instead of buying....amazing....

[unharmed]

Some lovely bikes in this thread. I'm deeply fond of Pugsleys and really wish I could justify one. Anyway, here are my current two:

The Country Boy now has tan hoods on it and the Swift a pair of 2011 Race Face Turbines otherwise they look much the same.

[daveo]

Jii, that looks like an awesome urban crusher.  All City frame?

Unharmed, nice Nature Boy!

I definitely had some fun with the Pugsley this winter.  I can't wait to get out and hit the trails with it all dried out!  Meanwhile, I'm pushing the Steamroller.

[Jii]

@Daveo:

Jii, that looks like an awesome urban crusher.  All City frame?

Close but no, it's a Leader Mordecai (A friend of mine actually just built up a similar build with the Def Wish frame, they're very similar).

Love the Nature boy and the Swift Unharmed!

[LandoCal126 0]

Can anyone recommend a quality Bike Hook? I am looking to mount my bicycle in my closet. I want it to lay flat against the wall vertically as opposed to the garage style, jutting out from the wall. Anything out there besides the big hook that you mount into the ceiling? Thanks in advance!