Old and Slow

It's all very well and good to say you must find the right bike shop, but that inevitably means finding all the wrong ones first. I always attempt to build relationships with the bike shops I support, but I have still had too many bad experiences to count. Sometimes people just work in the wrong field and other times they just don't realise what they don't know. I once watched a mechanic use a meter long allen wrench on my crank bolt, strip it in front of me, and then blame me for the work I had done. Also had a very reputable bike shop refuse to sell me "the wrong BB" when I built a custom BMX that used a MTB BB, at a time that BMX still used the old oversize standard. Even after bringing the frame in, there was lots of confusion.

This is the best example I can find of what I am looking for, although I would need more space between the bikes and a greater angle (bike standing almost parallel with the wall). So far the most viable option is the one @Danger Dassieshared, but R12k is a bit steep when you buy 6 of them.

So our problem is we have zero parking bays available, only a few meters of walkway that still needs to be accessible enough for patrons to be able to walk through. So the stand solution can't extend more than 1m from the wall into the walkway, hence the need for some kind of custom solution.

That's very cool, and could work nicely! This is what I had been thinking along the lines of though. I guess I should have posted this from the start.

Thanks for the suggestions, but not really what I'm looking for. As you said @droo, we have a fair amount of wall space, but can't really come out far from it. Hanging the bikes from the wall means that you are at bar height away from the wall, anything up to 1.1m (roughly) Having the rear wheel and handlebar against (close to) the wall means at most you are 780mm out, less on the angle and less with road bikes (majority of customers). Hopefully that makes sense.

I like this thread! Here are some of my favourites from this year.

I'm looking for advice or ideas for a bike stand for 6 bikes, to put outside a coffee shop. There is limited space so the bikes need to be as close as possible to parallel with the wall. I was thinking an angled rack, similar to car parking spots. I'm either looking for an off the shelf solution, some design ideas, or someone that can quote to make them for me. Would prefer 2x stands for 3 bikes or 3x 2 bikes rather than 6 individual stands, as these will need to be put out and packed away each day. Based in the Winelands, WC.

Hi guys and gals. I'm looking for advice on a decent 24" bike for a 7 year old. My 4 year old is eyeing his older brother's bike and is desperate for something with gears, so I thought I would get a new bike for my older son and pass down his bike to his brother. He currently has a Titan Hades SE 20" and I would like something similar in 24". It doesn't seem like any of the 24 offerings have an air shock like his Hades SE does, and looking at value for money, the Avalanche Ignite looks like a great buy. It also has the drop top tube which will help at the beginning. Can anyone offer feedback on this or alternatives in the same price range. Thanks in advance. Here is the link to the Avalanche https://www.avalanchebikes.co.za/products/avalanche-ignite?color=matte%20blck%2Fsilver&size=24%22

Looking for a shimano M785 left lever. Kids right lever broke and LBS replaced with the above, now the left has gone and would like to make them match. Happy to pay or send beer.

I'm looking for a Shimano m785 left hand brake lever for my kid's bike if anyone has one they're willing to part with. Happy to pay.

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This is absolutely insane. I hope those responsible are caught. I'm commenting so I can find this thread later. I often come across very suspicious adverts in the WC. Will post any I find.

Seen on FB marketplace Stolen or best deal this year. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1109530763517601/

I've got two bike trailers you can have if you'd like. One is a weehoo the other a BMX style one. Both attach to the seat post. Pm me.

I have one of these and it's very decent, but I wouldn't buy it if I had an e-bike.