Buy Bicycles Direct From Taiwan
I’ve mentioned a few times on my blog how cheaper it is to buy bikes in Taiwan. I’ve seen differences of up to 35% between the final sale price here in Taipei and the MSRP in the US.
It actually never crossed my mind, but after having received about a dozen inquiries about the bikes, I decided to investigate things further with a few local shops and dealers. That being said, after having negotiated a deal with a few different LBSs, I’ve come to an agreement.
[Update: I’ve got some great deals on the 2010 Pinarello Dogma with either SRAM Red, Campagnolo Super Record, or Shimano Dura-Ace. Check out this post for details.]
[Update: I’ve received news about the top-of-the-line Giant TCR Advanced SL LTD ISP. It has got a lot of differences from the US TCR Advanced SL 0. Check out this post for details.]
I plan on making available a small number of bikes for people interested in buying them, in the US, Canada or Europe. I’ll concentrate on the Giant TCR Advanced, TCR Advanced SL, Defy Advanced, FCR Advanced, and Trinity Advanced product lines for Giant road bikes. For Giant mountain bikes, it’ll be Faith, Glory, Reign (and Reign X), Trance X (including Trance X Advanced SL 0 carbon fiber), Anthem X (including Anthem X Advanced SL 0 carbon fiber), and XTC Advanced product lines. If there are enough bikes being sold, I might receive better prices, but initially, it looks like the ones I have will be between 10-35% less than US prices.
Although this is mainly about Giant, there are also a number of Pinarellos, Wiliers, Orbeas, DeRosas, Kuotas, Colnagos, and TIME bikes and frames available. Rebates apply to those as well, though they aren’t as steep as the ones on Giant bikes. For example, a ’09 Pinarello Prince w Super Record 11, Bora 1 wheels retailed about $9,000. US MSRP for this bike is about $10,200. To keep things simple, I’ll concentrate on 2010 models, but there might be some ’09 models available, if that’s what you’re looking for. All bikes are new. Packaging and shipping will be handled by pros. Different shipping options will be available, though I’ll suggest using Taiwan Post. It’s safe, reliable, and cheaper than FedEx and DHL.
Right now, the steepest discounts are on 2010 Pinarello Dogmas, 2010 Giant TCR Adanced SL models, 2010 Giant Trinity SL models, as well as the 2010 Giant Anthem X Advanced SL 0 and the 2010 Giant Trance X Advanced SL 0.
So take a look at the Giant US website and tell me exactly what bike you want. You’ll need to give me your bike size in cm. I’d prefer to keep things simple and to deal with the bikes the way they come in the box, but you can always ask me for some upgrades. You should also be aware that there might be some spec changes between the US models and the Taiwanese models. Some models exist in the US and don’t exist here, and vice versa.
I can also get components: Dura Ace, Dura-Ace Di2, SRAM Red, Record & Super Record. Wheels are also available.
Be advised that shipping a bike from Taiwan to the US costs between $100-150 and a frameset will cost less than $100 to ship. Accepted payment is through PayPal and direct bank wires.
Send an email to djrange at gmail dot com to find out more.
I am looking for a giant defy advanced 0 or 1 to purchase… is this a possibility?
Hi there
Looks like you’ve stumbled onto a great little on line business! I’m here in New Zealand and wonder if you ship to our side of the world – in particular I could be interested in an Anthem X frameset/fork perferably with Fox RP2 (or rear shock with Pro Pedal).
Kind regards
Richard
Hi Richard and Brad, I sent you an email.
just wondering if you could e-mail me some prices on 07, 08 tcr advanced isp, 09 tcr advanced sl 1sp framesets. Also, just wondering if the 09’s have already been recalled for the fork issue. Also, if you could let me know some prices for sram force and red components, that would be much appreciated.
Thanks
Hi Mo, I sent you an email. We only have models of this year. Previous years’ models have sold out.
I am looking for the TCR Alliance I would like something with Sram Red but I am not sure about what price point I have to go to get the RED suggestions.
Thanks.
Hi Brad, I sent you an email. Cheers.
Dear Range,
Are you able to ship Giant bikes to Tokyo, Japan?
I’m interested in the Giant TCR 1. http://www.giant-bicycles.com/zh-TW/bikes/model/tcr.1/2883/39812/
Can you provide the price?
Thank you.
Hi Larry, I sent you an email. Cheers.
You offer some interesting possibilites. I am looking for a reputable overseas site to order a Kuota. Any recommendations?
Hi Ken, I sent you an email.
Range, looking for a replacement frame and saw your blog…Looking at a Giant or Velocite…can you send me some prices for either. Also, what would the shipping be to the US?
thanks
j
Hi Jay, I sent you an email with some prices. Cheers!
Hi,
Am looking to buy a large TCR Advanced (1 or 2) or TCR Alliance (0 or 1). Could you please provide some pricing options and confirm if you can ship to Australia?
Thanks,
Matt.
Hi Matt, I sent you an email with more details! Cheers
Hello
I was wondering if you still ship to Canada, Vancouver. I’m not sure if you have a price list of Giant Road and MT, also Pinarello Road. If you can also let me know shipping to Vancouver BC.
Thank, look forward to your lists.
Hi Ray, I sent you an email.
hi Range,
Am looking to get TCR Advanced frameset only..please advise on the frame size…im around 174cm height. Could you please provide some pricing options and confirm if you can ship to singapore? by the way.. im too looking for Giant TCR T-Mobile 2005 frameset..any idea where can get it?
Hi Vipz, I’ve sent you an email.
Looking for a trance x adv SL O
Hi Michael, I sent you an email.
Hi, I’m interested in purchasing a Giant XTC Advanced
Hi Niels, I sent you an email. Cheers
Hello,
I’m interested in acquiring a Giant 2010 or 2011 Trance X Advanced SL Frame only. The 2011 trance aluxx frame (silver with black & green trim)could also be an option. XL size, if available, is the one I’d be after. If you could provide some options and pricing/shipping costs to Melbourne, Australia that would be much appreciated.
Thanks for your time, Matt
Hi Matt, I sent you an email. Cheers
Hi,
I’m looking to buy a medium TCR Alliance (0 or 1). Could you please provide some prices and confirm if you can ship to Australia? And how would prices compare if I bought 2?
Thanks,
Yolanda
Hi Yolanda, I sent you an email. The TCR Alliance model has been replaced by the TCR Composite model. Cheers.
Hi,
Looking @ the Defy Advanced 1 & 2 (2010) or Defy Advanced 2 & 3 (2011).
Could you please provide prices
Thx!
Hi Rick, I sent you an email. Cheers.
Hi Range
Looking for a 2009 TCR Advanced 0 Black/Red Scram Red groupo, and Ksyrium ES wheels. Size large. Would also like a TCR Advanced SL 1 White/Red Dura ace groupo and Dura ace carbon wheels.
Thanks
Wes
Hi Wes, I sent you an email, Cheers
Hi
Looking for a 2010 giant trinity advanced sl 0 but I live in Australia, can we work something out? I need a large.
Hi Cade, I sent you an email. Cheers.
Hello Range,
I’m interested in a Trance x1. (large) Could you please send let me know your price including shipping to Perth.
Thanks,
Andrew
Hi Range,
I am interested in a Trance X1 or X2 in large (complete bike) or just a Trance X frameset, shock and with forks? in large either 2011 0r 2010 year models, with postage to Melbourne Australia. Cheers Murray
Can you tell me how much a Trance X Advanced SL1 Size M and a Trance X1 Size M would cost?
Thank you!
MG
Hi looking for a Giant Trinity 60 or 62 cm frame. Can you post to South Africa ?
Please quote me 1 unit of:
Anthem X Advance SL frameset w Fox float RP2 or RP23.
M size
Color: composite/blue color.
Ship to country: Singapore.
Hi, looking for the price of a giant reign frame of price of a giant reign 0
I would like to ship the TCR 2 into Singapore. Could you provide some pricing option for the shipping? Thanks.
I would like to ship the Giant TCR 2 (2012) into Singapore. Could you provide me some shipping options and the cost? Thank you!
Would like a price for Defy Advanced 1 (2013), size 55.5cm, I am 181cm in height, shipping to Sydney Australia.
Tony
interested in pinarello dogma . size 51 / 53 top tube . matt
Are you still doing this. Im keen on a glory. I live in Australia.
ARE YOU STILL DOING BUSINESS, PLEASE CONTACT ME IF SO.
Do you think you cane send a bike to South America?
Regards
M.
ARE YOU STILL DOING BUSINESS, PLEASE CONTACT ME IF SO. I would like to get info.
Thanks
Hi Hugo, no I’m no longer selling bikes.
Hi, i am doing bicycle business for 30 years. please send price list of your all range bicycles
.please send shipping charges & all expenses upto LUDHIANA, INDIA if available.
I’m no longer selling any bikes. Thanks for your interest.