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@fleecey
hello... i'm looking for some help as i'm a bit confused about the scheme that everyone keeps telling me i should partake in. how much are people actually saving? I understand the tax benefits etc. but i've had "30% to 50% savings!" bandied about around me, and I don't really understand. does that mean if i buy a bike for £400, i pretty much pay 30-50% off the purchase price, and then buy it back at approx 5% at the end of the scheme? surely not...
i'm pretty bummed out right now as i had both my bikes stolen recently and i don't know if i can be bothered with all the paperwork faffing if there's not a decent saving... i'd rather just head down to the shop and get a newbie there and then!