Rushdee

A few days ago "Daniel Britz The Bike Agent/Trader thebikeagent.sa@gmail.com 0649251651" enquired about my ad https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/dual-suspension-mountain-e-bikes/668316/2022-orbea-rise-h30-large-with-r60k-upgrades. After sharing personal info that he requested (listed below), he pretended to EFT, then disappeared. - clear ID copy front & rear pics - proof of bank account info - proof of address - loads of bike pics - selfie I assume that this could be a case of identity fraud. Bike ad and personal details could be fraudulently used to deceive interested buyers into handing over cash. Beware. In the meantime I've applied for Protective Registration on SAFPS's website (Southern African Fraud Prevention Service). My bank's fraud division advised that all credit providers and financial service providers vet new applications through SAFPS I believe. Please be alert. Any further advice/input appreciated. Screen shots of my interaction with Daniel below. Funny, his Whatsapp profile pic actually indicates a shady character.. *edited for conciseness*

ditto????

Pichas please.

Me not enjoying my recent 26" DH build: https://www.instagram.com/p/B5kqZnJnbpM/

Solo Sunday session. Solace. https://www.instagram.com/p/B5kqZnJnbpM/

Post fixed. Frustrating build but really happy with the end result. Maiden ride soon..

https://www.instagram.com/p/B4KvlSjnwaR/

Sunrise fun with the GoPro. https://www.instagram.com/p/BxHN3SuHyF1/

weekend shenanigans https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw38RV8nIo7/

Rides with wife & kids to the local park. Bunny hops everything in sight. Makes eldest kid capture dad's impromptu practice session. Adds slow-mo for effect. Kids loved the enthusiasm. lol. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsFxQiOnteg&feature=youtu.be

Hope that this local creativity grabs global attention. Thumbs up for the thought that's gone into this. But on my mountain bike I crash way too often to forgo the padded protection of my beloved backpack. And where else would my mobile phone be safely stored. Certainly not on the bike or in the pocket of a crash prone rider. In saying this I have just reminded myself of the need to improve riding skills. Eish.

Sunday. Clowning around. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJ7Yg_xzKHs&feature=youtu.be

Hoogekraal yesterday. Fun factor upped a few notches with an awesome blast from the past.

all this fancy tech, and still the rear derailleur remains the age-old standard design, like a limp arm protruding precariously. Some companies are attempting to change this though. Hopefully soon.