I think you guys may be screwed.
Recently, within the last 6 months at least, I've read several travelers accounts who bought bikes in Chile ... and who then had ALL KINDS of problems getting their paperwork in a timely manner. I do believe you can travel within Chile on your bikes, but can't cross borders, but maybe there is a way? I would at least try.
This is exactly why now, many travelers have decided NOT to buy a bike in Chile. Better to buy a bike from a traveler, but if you're only doing a short trip, then not sure what you do.
The delays are CLEAR obstructions put up to SLOW and discourage foreigners from getting legal paperwork. It's all just stupid ... 
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