I agree. Especially with stuff like bike fit. I hear Horror stories. I habe my suppliers that was refered to me. But he's in pta. And yes dit. Skimp on safety gear
YES and know. If I think of most my customers I'm pta that have decent bikes. 30% are 100k plus. Everyone has a market. But you need to very sure you target the correct market and deliver the correct service. When I work for my clients that have be 20mil houses I treat it different than the one living in Danville. It is difficult to get into the high end market. But worth it. This is now related to other stuff. But same applies to any service type job
Ok somethings I've learnt I've the past month. Jou gat is eina pyn die 2de dag. After reading the stuff about food etc at the epic it's maybe best for me to take my own farm water and food. Since I'm used to that. Then a health person also said most people train for the stage races and eat for it but forget about their general health. A stage race takes alot out of you and also really knocks your immune system. So you should take stuff to boost your immune system aswell. And rest and sleep is also important.
So wolwespruit In Pretoria is having a trek demo day. 6:30-11.
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Have you tried horses? If you want to talk about expensive go there. Cycling is expensive since the tdau I started I knew it's expensive but cheaper that riding motorcycle cycles or my previous jeep. I used same shoes, bin, shirts etc for 7 years. Not bad if you ask me.
My option is listen to Robert. He has alot of stuff lying there by him and will definitely be able to help you build something decent. I have also looked at 26 vs 29. 26 has it downs but also you get better bikes for the same monetary value as 29er. Also I would look for best Components. A 26 er with good bearings and deore components is better than 29er with acera. But you can if you arw patient and shop everywjere incl Facebook find a decent 29er for that price. Speak to Robert and see what he can help you with price wise
So when buying. Check for scratches, to see normal falling etc.look for serious damage and cracks. All used bikes have scratches. Check especially fork. Ride it and check gears. Test brakes. And spin wheels to see if they run true
