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My experience with Wahoo... Bought a second hand Kickr4 which gave some issues. Contacted Wahoo for a repair (I was willing to pay) and was told that it isn't repairable. I pointed out that the Wahoo CEO acknowledged there was a design problem with the K4, and surely it could be repaired given this is an acknowledged design issue. The best Wahoo could do was offer was a trade in for a Core at R12,000 (basically retail price) or a K5 at R17,600 (slight discount), which I declined as given a choice, I'd move back to Tacx (I have a Climb as well which only works with Wahoo products). I then mentioned to WahooSA that there was a self repair option that Wahoo offered to their US customers and was told this is not available. I managed, without Wahoo's help, to find the contents of the repair kit and and got some parts made (except for one part, which I got a substitute for - though the original never needed replacement in my case). Repaired the K4 myself. When the belt of my Climb snapped Wahoo replaced the entire unit under warranty - had it been a few months older I'd have an expensive door stopper. Any semblence of support for Wahoo products out of warranty is, in reality, non-existant. They should clearly disclose that their products are not repairable at point of sale. This is in stark contrast to Tacx - when my previous Tacx trainer had an issue Tacx had replacement parts on hand.

Had the same issue with a kicker 4, bought second hand. Emailed them when it made a noise and was told because it’s second hand they can’t do anything about it. Asked if I could buy the kit the CEO mentioned to DC Rainmaker when he acknowledged the K4 has design flaws and was told it’s not available. Managed to find the dimensions of the parts and sourced them independently. Then had an issue with a Wahoo Climb - the “cam belt” snapped. Was replaced under warranty, but told they can’t be repaired at all so have to be thrown away. I had made a complete transition to a Wahoo ecosystem from Tacx and look forward to going back. Had an 8 year old Tacx was repairable within a week with no issues.

Hi, My Garmin 920xt battery life is shot. The device can be opened with a hex screwdriver. Would be interested in hearing from anyone that’s changed a Garmin battery themselves. Has anyone attempted a battery change, and if so, which battery did you buy (see below) and from where? Do Garmin sell the batteries and if so for how much? I’ve looked at YouTube videos and there are a few that have changed the battery, which is attached to the back casing. Can import the battery with the casing -cost is under USD15 but the shipping is USD99, if anyone interested in a group order to bring pricing down let me know. Takealot has 920xt batteries for about R400, but (1) the connection is different to the ones shown in the YouTube videos and the ones that come with the back cover, (2) they don’t include the back cover, and (3) a video by Triathlon Taren indicates that the battery that’s attached to the back cover is malleable and can’t be removed from the cover easily. Has anyone bought these batteries from Takealot and how easy was it to change?

Thread hijack… anyone replaced a battery on a 920xt themselves? There are replacement batteries for sale on takealot, but on aliexpress the replacement battery is attached to the back cover (bought as one piece) and the battery connectors for the two appear to be different

Hanging flat on the wall would be first prize. Can’t seem to find him. Do you have a name?

There was a company in Europe that manufactured a towball that could be mounted directly to a wall for the purpose of storing bike racks, but they didnt ship to SA. Do you know where to get a wall mounted towball, or if you have pics of how to mount a towball meant for a vehicle to the wall would appreciate it.

Availability of spare parts is a factor to consider. A few friends bought four-bike bike racks from boatssa.co.za. On two of the three racks the footer that holds the bike wheel to the racks has come loose and detached while the bikes were on the racks (on one rack multiple footers on a single trip). Tried getting hold of the BoatsSA on numerous occasions via telephone and website to buy new footers and never got a reply - very different to the good service prior to the sale.

Anyone know if BCC is open to ride? Or when it will open?

Been reading and viewing so many reviews, all very complimentary and so few criticisms. And this is the only modern vehicle I can think of that makes white steel wheels look cool - love it!

Thoughts on the new Defender?

How safe is it when adding the paraffin to the wax if doing this on a gas stove?

We also put a tour together. Day 1 (Wednesday) - Sasolburg to Bethlehem Day 2 - Stop over is just past Little Switzerland. Ride via Clarens (with a stop for pancakes) and Golden Gate Day 3 - Stop over is Midlands Saddle & Trout (with a stop for lunch in Estcourt) Day 4 - To Pmb (with a stop for milkshake en route) Day 5 - Amashova The group generally splits in two at some point (based on speed) with each group having a vehicle and trailer behind them. If anyone knows of a good spot we can stop for a decent bite between Sasolburg and Bethlehem let me know

Funny can never been that dangerously dumb!

Could they be the bodyguards of the Bahraini prince that did IronMan SA last year? Several bodyguards do the IMs with him.

I wonder of the narrowness of the roads leading to Kyalami. With the old route the bunches would spread out over the highway (referring specifically to the later starters). Now there will be many inexperienced riders on a two lane road with no shoulders and punchy hills. Think there will be many more accidents. Hope I am wrong.

Why not, its one of the most expensive stickers you will ever buy.

I use the Bontrager HilLo RXL Speed Dial. It's shaped a bit like a regular saddle with a full channel seperating the left and right sides. You can dial in the gap you need, so the nose can be split from a cenimeter or so to a few of centimeters. Used it for IM and it was great. Thinking of getting the non-adjustable one for my road bike.

Looking at the guy from Hungary I don't believe its real - where do you find a guy that only does leg days in the gym!

Wonder how many people would be able to truely smile like those kids are, if we were in their position financially.

Saw that the Triangle Sports guys had a wetsuit and a trisuit for R2,500 (for both) at the IM expo. Think the brand was Dare2Tri.

Dibs doesn't count for anything IMHO. I had a buyer who PM'd me an offer which I accepted. Turned down other people because he promised to come around in a few days time to pay and collect (item was new, so condition not in dispute). I called him after a few days, no answer - then got a text saying he was on a farm and doesn't get good cellphone reception but that he would definitely collect in two days. Contacted him again, only to find out that he now has finance issues and no longer wants the item. For me it'll now be the first guy that pays gets the item. I will however let other potential buyers who planned to view the item know that it has been sold.

Heard the MEC on 702 earlier this week. He said that part of the initiatives is that every municipality in Gauteng will need to build 10km of cycling lanes every year for the next five years. Sounds like a plan.

Experienced this earlier this month, three rhinos ran straight towards us while on a walk at a reserve - just the sound of their feet thundering against the ground is enough to give them respect, never mind the sight of three beasts and those magnificent horns hurtling towards you.