Dave6895 Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 Okay i had my bike nicked and now its time to get a new one. I fancy pushing the boat out so how about this.DOB MAGNESIUM 26"FRAME I'm toying with the idea of modding the frame, i saw Tarty Adam's post of what he did and i fancy doing the same.I'd like to try a rear disc out, super light.I found someone that is selling them for £100 delivered and tempted to get but not sure if it would be investing that money into a better frame or not.Does anyone ride one here at all?Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam-Griffin Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 (edited) I hav'nt actually ridden one but from what i've heard there quite nice to ride and pretty light but to be honest i wouldnt go modding it, its probably light enough as it is BTW try to calm down with the post, good luck if you do get it and be sure to post some pics up !AdamEdit: just realised you've been validated, congradulations now go and liven chit chat up a bit lol Edited October 10, 2007 by adamgriffin3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basher Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 For 1oo id get it and try it out if you like the geo, If your a harsh rider though i would stay away untill someone has given them a proper review as chances are you could snap it. If you run a rear disk the chances of cracking/snapping the chainstay are greater aswell.If your a fairly smooth rider like the geo id go for it. Id run a maggy though as i think chainstay will snap with a disk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 Saw Mr.Zhi riding one at a Ebtc comp, looked good, weighed hardly anything and he certainly wasn't going easy on it either so I'm pretty sure they aren't excessively weak. The only thing I'd watch out for is flex, you probably wont have many problems with it if your running disc. For 100 quid, absolute bargain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave6895 Posted October 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 Okay intresting know someone was absuing one. I shall look into it a bit more on getting it. Shame it's short as i prefer long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex-Mitchinson Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 I just got a mod one. There isn't much flex at all and it rides really nice.Im not sure about how much abuse it can take but im quite light and dont do anything huge so it should be alright.How come you are getting one for £100, i payed £200 for mine?20" dob magnesium pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave6895 Posted October 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 I'm not ordering it of the guy in the UK. I'm ordering it where he gets all his parts. I chatted to him a bit and found he was adding x2 the price so waved 2 fingers to that and went eles where. They even take paypal too. Oh thats £100 delivered! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex-Mitchinson Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 I'm not ordering it of the guy in the UK. I'm ordering it where he gets all his parts. I chatted to him a bit and found he was adding x2 the price so waved 2 fingers to that and went eles where. They even take paypal too. Oh thats £100 delivered!meh, fair play then, how did you find out he was adding 2x the price?cant believe dob frames are £100! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave6895 Posted October 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 You've been validated quicky, I can see why meh, fair play then, how did you find out he was adding 2x the price?cant believe dob frames are £100!They are less than. Think, the shops sells it, they need to cover cost, then there is shipping and materials.I googled and looked around and found a few places that sold it and mailed them. Got a reply of the cheapest and a lot use it so i'm going to order it latter this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 Will you have to pay any import tax? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave6895 Posted October 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 Will you have to pay any import tax?I've mailed to ask but as far as i know not as it's inc in the price. I mailed to make sure and ask can it come via a differnt courrie once in the UK as what with Royal Mail at the moment it'll get lost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boswell Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 (edited) Saw Mr.Zhi riding one at a Ebtc comp, looked good, weighed hardly anything and he certainly wasn't going easy on it either so I'm pretty sure they aren't excessively weak. The only thing I'd watch out for is flex, you probably wont have many problems with it if your running disc. For 100 quid, absolute bargain.I also saw Chris riding a DOB 26" on a london ride a while back, it looked fooking sex. Edited October 10, 2007 by Boswell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basher Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 100 quid sounds a little cheap, id watch out. There was a huge topic about a guy who was offering to sell people stuff amazing cheap from china and was alittle dodgy everyone decided and no one decided to take the chance in buying. Are you buying it from the same place as "zhi" does, if not do you no that the place has a decent reputation? they ever delt with anyone else in the UK i should also think that you will be hit with import tax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave6895 Posted October 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 Zhi aparantly get it off a mate. I found a place that has good rep with the uk, has given me all there contact info and a english speaking person there.It all checks out.Im just waiting on a mail to conferm my orderI had some Chinabike add me offering me cheap stuff but i could tell it was fruad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basher Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 Zhi aparantly get it off a mate. I found a place that has good rep with the uk, has given me all there contact info and a english speaking person there.It all checks out.Im just waiting on a mail to conferm my orderI had some Chinabike add me offering me cheap stuff but i could tell it was fruadYou thought of asking round and seeing if anyone else wants anything, may help you save on postage. You any idea how much it is for a pair of magnesium rims form there? And i think you should really look into seeing if you will be done with import tax or just to cover your back anyway get the shop to put the value of the product down as below 25 quid i think that way your excempt from it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave6895 Posted October 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 You thought of asking round and seeing if anyone else wants anything, may help you save on postage. You any idea how much it is for a pair of magnesium rims form there? And i think you should really look into seeing if you will be done with import tax or just to cover your back anyway get the shop to put the value of the product down as below 25 quid i think that way your excempt from it.£18 GBP and a gift is the limit for anything coming in to the uk as an import from a non EU country.I duno how i'd go about it as i'd be advertizing i think which is not allowed.Need to work out carefully Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Duck Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 If its marked as a gift, and the value is marked at under £36 - no tax.If it is marked as what it is, i.e. not a gift, and £100 you'll have to pay no more than £20-£25 in tax. So i wouldn't really lose sleep over it. Seems like a really good deal to me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave6895 Posted October 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 If its marked as a gift, and the value is marked at under £36 - no tax.If it is marked as what it is, i.e. not a gift, and £100 you'll have to pay no more than £20-£25 in tax. So i wouldn't really lose sleep over it. Seems like a really good deal to me...Erm when the hell did that change then? It's £18 and has been for a long time. Warranty or sample gets through as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basher Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 £18 GBP and a gift is the limit for anything coming in to the uk as an import from a non EU country.I duno how i'd go about it as i'd be advertizing i think which is not allowed.Need to work out carefullynah you won't be able to advertise i just ment ask mates kinda thing, i may be interested in something if you do fancy bringing over stuff for others. add me chelseafan_5@hotmail.co.uk.If what quackers said is correct, might be worth talking to the shop and asking them to mark it up as a gift ect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave6895 Posted October 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 Well lets stop there and just see what the shop says yeah. It might be a max order limit for all i know.As and when i'll find a way to sort you out with a frame if it's possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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