Originally Posted by
cyclezealot
another consideration for buying in Europe. Depending upon the airlines, you likely will have to pay 70 dollars each way. That likely would in part ofset dollar devaluation. Also, an airline losses your bike, you are pretty much shafted. Their insurance is worhless, since they pay by weight. Ship it like Fedex, they wanted over 500 dollars one way, when I inquired.
As it's only for use in Europe, shipping is a non-issue, assuming I buy it there, which I plan to do now that I've seen the prices. Also, I'm only concerned with the cost in
Euros, not dollars.
Hmm.... Had forgotton about Gitane. I'll check them out, too. Thanks!
