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Thanks E-J. I'll PM you.

We desperately need the following parts for a few guys who have been waiting ages for bikes: Small and Medium 26er MTB frames MTB wheels, hubs, spokes and rims. In any condition. MTB forks and cranks. Thanks! It doesn't mean much to you or me but it makes a profound difference in the lives of the recipients! Thanks in advance!

On of our Build-a-Bike recipients, Vusa was robbed of his bike today near Tembisa. The bike has a FOX fork, is blue and silver and has ORANGE plastic pedals. Please be on the lookout in the Midrand/Tembisa area and call the cops if it's spotted. i am trying to get the case number and will put it up here as soon as i have it. Thanks in advance.

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On of our Build-a-Bike recipients, Vusa was robbed of his bike today near Tembisa. The bike has a FOX fork, is blue and silver and has ORANGE plastic pedals. Please be on the lookout in the Midrand/Tembisa area and call the cops if it's spotted. i am trying to get the case number and will put it up here as soon as i have it. Thanks in advance.

I have some Tektros you can buy for R700....

Thanks go to Jason who donated a whole bag of parts to our initiative last night, including derailleurs, shifters, brakes and a fork. Thanks a million!

Daniel came to collect the bike we built on Mandela day. He lives in Tembisa and would normally walk to Woodmead at 4am to get to work on time. Now he can at least sleep til 6!

Cut em off but know the bike will never run gears again.

last night a Build-a-Bike recipient, a security guard at my complex, brought his bike to use my pump for a tubeless tyre sealant top up. While attaching the pump the valve crumbled so we popped a new one in. Then we gave the bike a quick once-over. The cranks felt loose, so I suspected a worn BB. This is what happened when I removed the left crank arm. (See pic) The bottom bracket was so worn that it fell apart as soon as the crank arm was removed. So we installed a new BB. (Thanks Tool-up Cycles for donating a slightly used one). Then I asked him if anything else needed attention. He said the bike was too soft. Some air in the fork and shock and he's now good for another few thousand kilometers!

I might have something, will confirm tonight.

https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/107136-build-a-bike-enriching-the-lives-of-the-less-fortunate/ Build-a-Bike SA website Build-a-Bike Facebook page I collect these old parts from cyclists and build bikes that are donated to les fortunate members of the community on a per-nomination basis. I also use the parts to help the guys fix and maintain their bikes.

Something cool happening on Friday next week for Mandela Day. Our first celebrity bike build-off. Stay tuned to our Facebook page for more info. Www.facebook.com/buildabikesa

Is it for a 29er or 650B?

Straight gauge spokes are NOT stronger than butted.... #justsaying

I have only one on mine, but I do have a bolt-on hub. If you're using a QR, one tug will be fine, but use a good QR skewer like Shimano, not a cheapie.

You only need one.....

http://singletrackworld.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/2013/06/BigWig.jpg The Ragley Bigwig is now also a contender!

Shipping is about $150. That said, I'll check out diald for Ragley stuff. Cheers!

My bell saves my life and that of pedestrians every time I ride to and from work. I'd never commute without a bell.

I think I have a frame in mind. Vassago Bandersnatch

Sanded with 320 then 600 then polished with drill mounted rotary mop. The drill polishing took 15 min per arm.

Look at these old Campy beauties. Too special for a Build-a-Bike. Anyone keen on making me an offer? All proceeds go to Build-a-Bike SA

I wish money was no problem! Let's just say that I'll have to be very patient as I have a limited budget and this build will depend on bonuses etc. At this stage I'd like to go with a black frame, but nothing is cast in stone....