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Hello all,
It's been a while, and we hope all of you are as ready for winter as we are!
I am pleased to inform [some of] you that Get Stoked Distribution will hence forth be making select DT Swiss spares and tools available direct to public via our B2C portal: Get Stoked Online
As is our business model, you will still be required to select a store from our list of premium partners with whom you wish to support, however this initiative simply means those of you experiencing little to no success in obtaining your required spares and/or tools will now be able to order them conveniently.
These tools and spares can be found on the following page of our online portal:
https://getstokedonline.co.za/product-category/wheels/wheel-accessories/
Get Stoked has been working tirelessly toward better local representation and support for DT Swiss by way of implementing the first phase of our official DT Swiss dealer network in which many stores are now carrying multiple essential spares in order to offer potentially same day servicing for most DT Swiss related services.
We of course highly recommend you first check with your local dealer on whether they are able to supply and/or support you with quick and comprehensive DT Swiss related servicing before attempting repairs at home.
If however, you still wish to opt to do your own home servicing, this initiative will be right up your street and we encourage anyone who would wish to attempt their own repairs to get in touch with us should you have any questions or further info required.
Cheers!
Great stuff......what happened to one of the most knowledgeable & experienced wheel builders in Africa....Doug Patterson ? Sure you guy can get him to assist. #getdougback #dtswiss
Morning Robert
Great explanation to what seems to be a very "deliberate" attempt too sell you something, based on incorrect information. If he's being unreasonable in the repayment (which is all done electronically), then you need to report him to BikeHub Admin. If you feel you can resell the item for the price you invested, do so (sans the thru axle). Make sure to give the Seller 5 working days too initiate a refund.
Good luck.
I'm privileged to be able to "test drive" a set of the new First Ascent Podium kit (bib + jersey).
My First impressions were not overwhelming, since I feel the packaging could have been nicer, for the money being charged. Possibly a nice branded string bag or something, would make it a little special.....?
Bib - it has good fit, just cut slightly high infront, so not as easy to take a leak as with other brands (read Assos, Santini, etc.). The chamois padding felt bulkier on my first fitting, but then I compared it with other brands (read Assos) & it's similar thickness. The Lycra feels like quality, but only time & more washing will tell. Stitching is top notch, with no irritation any wear. On the bike, I settled in right from the go & never needed to readjust or felt uncomfortable. Washing - Quick drying including the chamois. So can be used everyday, during summer.
Jersey - The material is super light weight, so it doesn't feel like you're wearing anything. It's a very good cut/fit very similar to other brands (read Rapha). On the bike, I wore a quality under shirt, so not must sweat reached the jersey material, so this including the flow thru the jersey made for very comfortable dry rides.
My only question - is the kit worth top $$$$ ? I don't think so, First Ascent has a excellent product, but need to use it to build their brand awareness via pricing, under clients who would have invested in European brands.
Still a move in the right direction !!
Received my set of Podium kit for testing. Looks like great quality material & construction, so let's see how it fits & goes during actual rides over the next weeks. #lekkerpodiumride #firstascent
Hi Guys,
Thanks for the constructive feedback and comment around the launch of our new Podium Range. We are super excited about our updated and rejuvenated cycling offering which features 3 different tiers for different types of riders.
You can view more on our tier structure here: https://www.firstascent.co.za/explore/features/new-cycling-range
We value all feedback on our product and do undertake vigorous testing processes in the development of new ranges, like we undertook with the new Podium Bib.
That being said, we would love for some further feedback, and most importantly having you riding in the new Podium Bib - so we are willing to send 3 people on this thread our new Podium Bib (male or female) along with a jersey of your choice to ride in and provide feedback to us - free of charge, no strings attached!
Mail us on marketing@firstascent.co.za if you are interested to give our new Podium Bib Shorts a spin and we will choose 3 people. Please include your BikeHub alias for our own reference.
Cheers,
First Ascent
Excellent Response.
It's so hard to judge - My ASSOS T Cento S7's with a sticker price of over R5k (still have the box to prove) are now a little over a year old and the elastic at the bottom of the leg has given up and now resembles a frilly skirt!! no compression and they ride up my thighs. I only use these for road (and care for them correctly) and if I consider my other bibs which I mainly use for MTB, the use I've had and the use I'll still have - this bib was a complete and utter waste of hard earned cash. Anything decent at around R2k these days is a bargain, so I'm all for experimenting with honest gear at the right price .............. I certainly won't be looking at ASSOS again!
Yes I must admit, the Assos S5 range is probably the most durable range they produced, everything afterwards was made to be "replaceable". They also supplied chamois cream & Assos wash with the S5 range of bibs....now that's all "extras". See if you can find a good pair of Uno or Mille S5 bib shorts.
Those sales really are madness! And a good deal stays a good deal! I've also been down that road with those older bibs and I can honestly tell you that these new ones are in totally different league! The comfort and fit makes all the difference!
Does charl_i_am work for First Accent if you were involved in the "testing" ? I believe the way you wash/care for your bib is the most important way of making sure it'll last years. I own Assos Uno (entry level) bibs that are almost 8yrs old & have no issues. I do wash them by hand directly after my rides & then hang on a clothes rack to dry.
What is the correct way to take care of shorts ?
I ride in them, the wife washed it, once properly dry it goes in the cupboard until the next ride ... what else should we be doing ?
What I find works best for me (and my Assos bibs), is to have a bucket with warm water & tablespoon of liquid Omo, in the shower. So straight after my ride my kit goes into the bucket, then hand washed & hung on a clothing rack. This way I've had Assos shorts last me 6-8yrs ! Machine washing & leaving kit all sweaty in a washing basket for days, is what "kills" synthetic fabrics quickly !
P.S. - I have noticed that Ciovita are using a similar designed chamois as the old Assos Uno bibs & I think that's a great thing.....if you can't beat it, copy & use it !!
Here's the email for the Mavic agent in CT Gavins@dragons.co.za
Hope this of assistance.
Howzit Gents
I must admit I've enjoyed the Assos S5 Uno bib design & fit for years, unfortunately it is not manufactured any longer. I was pleasantly surprised to see that Ciovita is now using the exact replica of the Assos S5 Uno chamois, but with the new Assos S7 design shoulder straps.
Excellent fit & value in Ciovita, where I do where Large in Assos, I find XL in Ciovita fits great.
PS. 1) To "newbies" remember not too wear any underwear under your bibs, that could make a very pricey pair of bib short, feel very uncomfortable after long rides.
2) Always try hand wash your kit or at least your bib shorts, directly after your ride (I keep a bucket of soap water in my shower) & line dry. It should last many years !
Happy trails !
The Village Roaster in the Farm Village, Noordhoek, CT where the owner Guy does a awesome coffee for R15 !!
NOT Cycle Friendly is Houtbay Coffee Roaster, Paul the owner is very unaccommodating & the security at that Houtbay complex expect cyclists to dismount & push their bikes on the roads thru the centre....what a joke !
Dragons Sports Refreshed by New Investment
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Great for the future of SA Cycling ! Now Micheal Hirschfeld will have too cycle from his home in Llandudno, to the new office/warehouse in Paarden Eiland.......???? #ebike #giantbikes