Cycling V2, General talks on bicycles
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 Jul 19 2012, 04:33 PM
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593 posts Joined: Feb 2005 From: Highland, Texas 
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QUOTE(Sky.Live @ Jul 19 2012, 04:26 PM) Luckily I am not living in US, there's so many deals there to rape your puny wallet in malaysia... there is also this bunch of bastards who is repeatedly stabbing you with poison needles... not much difference... where there is a will... there is a way... with overseas shipping... it is actually better off that you live in the states... |
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Jul 19 2012, 04:39 PM
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10,912 posts Joined: Feb 2006
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QUOTE(butthead @ Jul 19 2012, 04:33 PM) in malaysia... there is also this bunch of bastards who is repeatedly stabbing you with poison needles... if earn the same dollar to ringgit in States, it's only need few months worth of saving to get the ultimate dream bike compared to Msia salary with years of saving... not much difference... where there is a will... there is a way... with overseas shipping... it is actually better off that you live in the states... |
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Jul 19 2012, 05:04 PM
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4,390 posts Joined: Oct 2004 From: Cheras, Malaysia  
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I can buy a Ti bike or two with a month salary in the states.. I need 2 ~ 3 months salary in my to get the same bike, before considering shipping cost from US.
haha.. tht's considering if you have zero expenditure per month.. uh uh.. why all the Ti bike gave such food feedback, no one want to curse Ti bike or what? |
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Jul 19 2012, 05:11 PM
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540 posts Joined: Jun 2007
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QUOTE(Sky.Live @ Jul 19 2012, 05:04 PM) I can buy a Ti bike or two with a month salary in the states.. I need 2 ~ 3 months salary in my to get the same bike, before considering shipping cost from US. Just do It, think too much is an obstacle.haha.. tht's considering if you have zero expenditure per month.. uh uh.. why all the Ti bike gave such food feedback, no one want to curse Ti bike or what? |
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Jul 19 2012, 05:13 PM
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587 posts Joined: Feb 2010
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how much is the tax? anybody knows?
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Jul 19 2012, 05:17 PM
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729 posts Joined: Dec 2005 
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QUOTE Thank you for using the Customs Department e-Pertanyaan. Refering to your inquiry on the above matter, the explanations are as follows: For your information, racing bicycle is not subjected to any duty. We hope that you are satisfied with our explanation. Thank you. Pusat Panggilan Kastam Tel: 03-78067200 Faks: 03-78067599 Disclaimer: The duty/tax as advised is only a guide based on the information given. The assessment officer has the authority to determine the appropriate tariff and the rate of duty/tax is the prevailing rate at the time of import. (NA) Maybe can try ask seller to declare the bike as "racing bicycle". Anyone tried before ? |
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Jul 19 2012, 05:22 PM
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540 posts Joined: Jun 2007
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QUOTE(Confession @ Jul 19 2012, 05:17 PM) Maybe can try ask seller to declare the bike as "racing bicycle". Anyone tried before ? can declare as gift, high chances to escape. |
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Jul 19 2012, 05:23 PM
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61 posts Joined: Apr 2011
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sorry..can anyone tell me why road bike not subject to tax?
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Jul 19 2012, 05:33 PM
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259 posts Joined: Dec 2006
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in a nutshell, anything that malaysians don't make is usually tax free or lower in taxes.
lerun (malaysian co) makes mtb and other cycles but not road bikes... need to also qualify myself. i don't know if there are any taxes imposed on mtb and all. This post has been edited by mavericksam: Jul 19 2012, 05:35 PM |
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Jul 19 2012, 06:11 PM
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593 posts Joined: Feb 2005 From: Highland, Texas
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QUOTE(vin_ann @ Jul 19 2012, 04:39 PM) if earn the same dollar to ringgit in States, it's only need few months worth of saving to get the ultimate dream bike compared to Msia salary with years of saving... QUOTE(Sky.Live @ Jul 19 2012, 05:04 PM) I can buy a Ti bike or two with a month salary in the states.. I need 2 ~ 3 months salary in my to get the same bike, before considering shipping cost from US. if you are working as an expat there.. with basic living costs covered...and salary straight into savings... i believe it is do-able.. but as a US citizen... i doubt it...it is the same when my friend went to singapore... raving all the crap about singapore cars being so cheap compared to malaysia and stuff.. and he will own a fancy car so easily with his 7k SGD salary... end up.. he couldn't afford a car because the car is cheap.. but ownership costs are high... what we see from external is so often not what is achievable la.. is all i can say... QUOTE(Sky.Live @ Jul 19 2012, 05:04 PM) haha.. tht's considering if you have zero expenditure per month.. uh uh.. why all the Ti bike gave such food feedback, no one want to curse Ti bike or what? actually... if you read other forums... everyone is cursing Ti for not being stiff enough and flexing under load... either we have a different mentality or they somehow have swapped opinions... i personally like titanium myself for the longest time.. and there are several grades (2 actually) of titanium... the 3AL/2V or 6AL/4V.. difference in weight and stiffness... i prefer to go all out and get the 6AL/4V frames Added on July 19, 2012, 6:19 pm QUOTE(joonming @ Jul 19 2012, 05:11 PM) Just do It, think too much is an obstacle. you are evil...QUOTE(miaopurr @ Jul 19 2012, 05:13 PM) how much is the tax? anybody knows? as with malaysia... anything written in black & white can easily be over ruled by a person with authority....QUOTE(Confession @ Jul 19 2012, 05:17 PM) Maybe can try ask seller to declare the bike as "racing bicycle". Anyone tried before ? a legal seller won't do that... i tried it a lot with ebay sellers and they don't want to do that as it can get them in trouble...QUOTE(joonming @ Jul 19 2012, 05:22 PM) can declare as gift, high chances to escape. so is gift... quite a lot of online sellers are not willing to do that..you might as well put it as RMA return shipping... at least it does not sound like a con job so much... QUOTE(joeweng78 @ Jul 19 2012, 05:23 PM) sorry..can anyone tell me why road bike not subject to tax? that is anyone's guess.... i think because MTB is for recreational (they treat it)...i roughly heard something like that before.. .not sure if it is true...This post has been edited by butthead: Jul 19 2012, 06:19 PM |
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Jul 19 2012, 06:22 PM
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587 posts Joined: Feb 2010
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me like titanium. me love it long time
This post has been edited by miaopurr: Jul 19 2012, 06:22 PM |
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Jul 19 2012, 06:23 PM
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593 posts Joined: Feb 2005 From: Highland, Texas
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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Jul 19 2012, 06:22 PM) me like titanium. me love it long time let's get it... bulk buy time... |
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Jul 19 2012, 06:29 PM
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4,390 posts Joined: Oct 2004 From: Cheras, Malaysia
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QUOTE(butthead @ Jul 19 2012, 06:23 PM) let's get it... bulk buy time... lai lai |
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Jul 19 2012, 06:35 PM
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593 posts Joined: Feb 2005 From: Highland, Texas
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usually... bulk buy that starts like this never get serious...
Added on July 19, 2012, 6:45 pmOK... let's aim for Lynskey R440.. 6AL-4V titanium...  Euro 3,990 jeh... bulk buy a lot... maybe 50 euros cheaper... This post has been edited by butthead: Jul 19 2012, 06:45 PM |
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Jul 19 2012, 06:52 PM
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59 posts Joined: Mar 2007
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I'm pretty much satisfied with my Merida carbon frame
 every mm is fine-tuned to my body which make me think twice of upgrading to a better frame that might mess up with my fitting...as a recreational cyclist, I value comforts more. Performance may come 2nd. IMO. HEHE* An upgrade from RC to FR0 doesn't sacrifice the comfort, it seems to balance out between the frame stiffness level and the wheel set. At least in my case This post has been edited by mrjgx: Jul 19 2012, 06:55 PM |
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Jul 19 2012, 07:09 PM
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593 posts Joined: Feb 2005 From: Highland, Texas
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QUOTE(mrjgx @ Jul 19 2012, 06:52 PM) I'm pretty much satisfied with my Merida carbon frame that is plain self-hypnotic talk... every mm is fine-tuned to my body which make me think twice of upgrading to a better frame that might mess up with my fitting...as a recreational cyclist, I value comforts more. Performance may come 2nd. IMO. HEHE* An upgrade from RC to FR0 doesn't sacrifice the comfort, it seems to balance out between the frame stiffness level and the wheel set. At least in my case until the day you find the reason to buy a better bike... your statement will change and you will be complaining about your current bike like a whining mother in law... |
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Jul 19 2012, 08:55 PM
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364 posts Joined: Jan 2003
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me not yet me not yet~ im still adore with my Hilarious 500
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Jul 19 2012, 09:57 PM
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4,390 posts Joined: Oct 2004 From: Cheras, Malaysia
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QUOTE(butthead @ Jul 19 2012, 06:35 PM) usually... bulk buy that starts like this never get serious... OK i am outAdded on July 19, 2012, 6:45 pmOK... let's aim for Lynskey R440.. 6AL-4V titanium... Euro 3,990 jeh... bulk buy a lot... maybe 50 euros cheaper... |
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Jul 19 2012, 10:05 PM
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Jul 19 2012, 10:28 PM
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59 posts Joined: Mar 2007
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Watching all the descends on TDF mountain stages is killing me.....if only Malaysia has mountain passes like that...fuh
Added on July 19, 2012, 10:29 pm QUOTE(butthead @ Jul 19 2012, 07:09 PM) that is plain self-hypnotic talk... That is called self-control. Haha until the day you find the reason to buy a better bike... your statement will change and you will be complaining about your current bike like a whining mother in law...  This post has been edited by mrjgx: Jul 19 2012, 10:29 PM |
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