Tomik

This is an interesting one. It is not damage caused by an accident, I agree. But it is accidental damage. I would assume KP has specific clauses saying there must be an accident for a claim. by the way, I too am embroiled in a disputed claim and 100% agree that you get what you pay for. This insurer (who I will disclose once the dispute is resolved) insists on repairing a snapped top-end frame instead of replacing it. They were close to half the price of Cyclesure but when it comes to my first claim, they decline. Again, perhaps it would have been better to drive over the bicycle instead of being honest.

That's my view - it will not be exactly the same as before. The frame will look exactly the same (painting is easy), but I doubt very much that the carbon lay-up, weight etc. will be exactly the same. I'm not even sure how they repair a thin seat stay to manufacturers specifications that is meant to provide a certain level of stiffness AND compliance. They probably just repair the outer layers (but that's a big assumption on my part and I may well be very wrong).

To clarify, the seat stay appears cracked through i.e. snapped. Not a little "dent/scratch in the bumper". CBR did the assessment (as they do for all of this insurers claims) and said it can be repaired. Which it can. That's not the point. Just like the chassis of a 911 can be straightened. Doesn't mean it should be. Anyway, this thread was about the value of a repaired frame (thanks for all the replies). I guess the next step is enlightening readers to insurance standard operating procedure. It is clear there is a lot of confusion on the matter and probably differences in how different companies handle frame damage. If one can take anything from this, it is that it would be a good idea to get in writing what the insurers position is in cases like this before getting a nasty and expensive surprise.

Thanks, will check it out.

I am the second owner, bought from a BMC rep. The warranty still stands as per a new bike. I quote from BMC's website "The warranty begins with the purchase of a new BMC bike and continues in effect, if the bike is sold on. However, you must be able to provide the original receipt in order to file a warranty claim." So yes, a repair would compromise the warranty. I have said all this to the insurance company (whose name I shall disclose once I have a resolution, either way).

Am fighting with the insurance company (through a broker) and will update as soon as I can. It's a 56. 😉

Thanks for all the replies. I agree on the analogy and that is why I believe no manufacturer would authorise a repair. BMC certainly doesn't. I will disclose the insurers details once I get a resolution to my claim. It has been in limbo for a month now. I think it is important people realise that not all bicycle insurance is equal. I'm particularly annoyed as all my friend's cracked frames were replaced (all 4 of them were Tarmac S-works that had similar accident damage, maybe slightly worse). Maybe they got lucky. It's a pity we don't have diminished value claims in SA. In the US, you can claim for the difference in value/resale from an accident if the insurer repairs the vehicle. That after all is the point of insurance - to put you into the same financial position you were in before the event.

Hi guys. Quick question. What do you think a repaired BMC Team Machine SLR01 Disc frameset is worth? Bear in mind it comes with the seat post, stem and handlebar. Fully integrated cable routing. I had the misfortune of having a friend ride into me causing a small crack on the right seat stay. CBR says it is an easy repair (quoted R6900 to repair) and I don't disagree. However, I was planning to sell the whole bike before the accident, but not so sure that it's financially viable/smart now. Am fighting with insurance for a new frame but that's a story for another day/thread. Any opinions on what the going rate is on a repaired superbike frame? It costs about R90k new.

The actual word is irrelevant. He was obviously upset that OP didn't give him in his opinion sufficient warning of turning. Completely ignoring the fact that the cyclist was likely too close to the OPs car to start with. So the cyclist is basically blaming others for a situation he himself created. Quite common in our country of zero accountability. OP, while I understand your anger, just forget the incident and move on. Racists are everywhere and nothing will change.

As Philip mentioned, definitely the Bredasdorp MTB trails (not on a gravel bike!). They're called Heuningberg MTB Trails. This is proper MTB (not downhill, just raw rocky trails) with great views and tough climbs (but not too long). I did a 2 hour, 24km ride which was basically two different loops with about 2km overlap - was enough for me. I drove from Arniston and parked on the hospital side. I seem to recall paying for a permit using snapscan on the trail.

David George brings them in. He's at Gear Change in Cape Town. The Syncros Tofino is the same saddle. I got two of those from bike24.com for a bit cheaper. I found I sat more square on the gebiomized / tofino. David showed the pressure distribution in real time. The phenom was on my mtb (road bike had a fabric saddle) but I swapped it out anyway. I'm not sure about the main difference but I suspect the small lift at the back made it difficult for me to find an optimal position. It could also be that this was only a problem because the cranks were too long on all my bikes, but now that I'm comfortable I'm not changing anything.

And this. Instability on the saddle would contribute to that pain you referred to. P. S. I read about Robert's offer after posting my original reply. Hope it works out.

It's not the bibs. It's the saddle. I've ridden all the different Assos and the Ciovita Supremo are on par with the best of them. My go-to bibs now for 100+ rides, including cycle touring. I swapped a Phenom (which I have for a sale if you're interested, 143mm) for the gebiomized saddle and it was a revelation. No lam-gat no matter how long I ride for. I know that pain you refer to on the inside of the leg, but don't experience it anymore. While the Power saddle no doubt works for many people, it doesn't work for everyone just like the Phenom didn't work optimally for me.

They may be expensive but will save you plenty in physio bills!! I changed saddles and cranks on all my bikes. Am quite a bit poorer, but far happier on the bike/s.

Lost my Uvex photochromic sunglasses on the wynberg hill descent. Should probably have left them at home as they were no use before or after.

There's a cycle lane all the way through the Waterfront so you have just one big intersection to navigate (tip: take the pedestrian crossing) and you're in relatively safe waters. Pun intended. Through the waterfront onto Beach Rd. Nice two lane road all the way to Bantry Bay, then in 10 minutes you're in Camps Bay. If you want to start on a climb, head towards Table Mountain on Bree Street (behind hotel) and head up Kloof Nek. Lots of traffic, but early morning is fine. Cycling in these areas really is relatively safe, just watch for fast traffic areas and jump onto the pavement where necessary.

Yes, it goes to Herbertsdale. Starts just after the Gouritz crossing of coming from Vanwyksdorp. It's long but fairly gradual on both sides, the Klein Karoo side is longer. We rode it from Bonnievale (Eight Bells) and then traversed the Langeberg to Garcia Pass and over to Riversdale. Only issue was water - there was none after the pub!

Another option (assuming you have a gravel bike) from Calitzdorp is to go over Rooiberg Pass to Vanwyksdorp and then over Cloete's Pass to Mossel Bay. Also a big day out (176km) but Cloete's Pass is great. There's a pub 2km down the south aside - handy for a water refilll.

Guess so. 184cm, 69kg. Wear a M in Assos. Rest of the bib fits really well, but perhaps my legs are skinnier than most.

Had a similar issue with Castelli sizing on their bibs. No way does a M fit an 84 waist as per the size chart - it's way too small, more like a 78 waist. Properly squashes the package. And their Giro Italia tops are too big. So I'm pretty annoyed too with the inconsistent sizing but I just sold all the items in the classified. Sounds like that was the easier route than dealing with them. But to the guys punting Assos, my issue with them is that they've slowly gotten shorter over the years. I have two of their near top range (can't recall model name) and they're like hot pants. So am also looking for alternatives.

As bizarre as it sounds, a well-known bike fitter Steve Hogg has proven that certain plastics affect ones proprioceptive feedback mechanism and can cause imbalances when riding. He specifically noted this affect on lateral hip position of some in-shoe wedges but also sunglasses and other plastic-based devices. He calls it "material challenges". It's something to look into. Here's a link to an article. https://www.stevehoggbikefitting.com/bikefit/2011/08/material-challenges-how-to-lessen-your-ability-to-coordinate-your-actions-without-being-aware-of-it/ The key finding is in paragraph 17/18. I can't copy it as it is protected. But it's worth reading the whole article. His website has further reading. As odd as it may sound, he has established protocols to determine this impact and uses it as part of his extensive bike fit process. If you read his blog, you will get a good sense of his experience and methods. I would just leave the thing at home if you have isolated the device as causing discomfort no matter the reason.

Similar story with Spez Tygervalley. Needed a helmet on one occasion, they didn't have my size so said would order and call me back. Still waiting for the call... Same story with MTB shoes - no call-back received. Needless to say, I don't have a Spez helmet or shoes. And am extremely unlikely to buy from a Spez shop in future. So some basic advice to the new shop: Follow up on orders and requests. Sure not all will convert to a sale but if you let a few slide, you will lose customers.

I'd try figure it out myself if you're not able to pay for a proper fit. Sore arms/neck/shoulders suggest too much weight on them, so it's likely that your bars are too low. Can also be that you're too stretched out which would need a shorter stem. Work through it methodically starting with saddle height, then saddle setback to get proper knee flexion, then work towards the front of the bike. Raise the bars if you can first then look into the reach.

No definite date given, but it won't be for a while. There are a lot more dangerously burnt trees to fell before allowing the public in. Deer Park is mostly cleared now.

Exactly. Not sure what benefit a 10-44 will give besides slightly tighter gaps - actually seems like a step backwards. Have a mullet on my new GG - with a 40t up front it's good for 16% gradients with luggage. The suspension fork doesn't appeal to me either...unweight the arms over the rough stuff. The seatpost looks interesting if it really can soak up corrugations but is really ugly. And will probably be R10k locally!