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Nail on the head! Don't take in repairs if you are unable to repair them. Tell the customer exactly that and then let the customer decide. Don't decide for the customer!

I use a pair of Serfas for fun riding and touring. Have lasted me for years and have had no problems. Also cheaper. Just saying.

Have no mercy. Name and shame and help eradicate this mess. This is not Scamtree! Lets all try and protect this little gem we have going? One miss and you are out.

You are correct! Beware of some buyers (and sellers for that matter) Be very aware. That sort of behaviour/selling tactics deserve to be reported! I have been burnt here on the Hub and all the Do Gooders can first ask if they have been taken before prior to posting some sarcastic remark. Scammers, liers, unethical people are SCUM!

Have you tried First Freight?

Shot Conrad and thanks from me too.

Nice saddle. Would look better with a flag though! (Glad I was able to help in some way and that you and the bike got home in one piece.)

Bike box has been uplifted with compliments from Crème Boulle and First Freight Couriers. Conrad, man of your word! From my side, thanks very much for the hassle free arrangements. Cheers and keep well.

Hi Frail Creme' Boulle' has very kindly offered to have your frame transported back to CT. He has arranged collection for tomorrow. Please send me your forwarding address so I can do the paperwork. . Cheers

Hi Frail Creme' Boulle' has very kindly offered to have your frame transported back to CT. He has arranged collection for tomorrow. Please send me your forwarding address so I can do the paperwork. . Cheers

@Frail How is the saddle? Bust it yet? Hope the wheels are holding out. Frame sorted for CT.

How nice some people can be.

What a star! Thanks Conrad. I will measure and weigh this week end and get back to you with all the details etc on Monday. Thanks for the assistance. (and all the way from JHB)

Thanks Dazshell, appreciate any help I can get. See if you are able to arrange any assistance for me please .....with grateful thanks. It is going to be Frails call anyway.

Yup I noticed that. Know that area well. Extra 20k's I would say? Another serious note: How is it best for me to get his busted frame back to Cape Town? Suggestions wanted.

Good to know thanks. Have anything in mind? The frame is with me in Durban.

Is anyone able to assist in getting Frails bust bike back to Cape Town? It is a carbon frame already in a bike box. Any suggestions/help will be appreciated.

True this. Midnight in the bush in Transkei cannot be a happy place. @Uni - Thanks for the map update.

I think an action plan might be needed? Wait the night out and look at it in the morning? Anyone with some ideas or am I jumping the gun? He left Durban with everything FULLY charged so he WILL have enough power at this stage.

Did you arrange the Umtata accn? If so, what place was it?

I think he did mention something to that effect but his timing was out somewhat. He left here late in the day after Republic sorted him out with his replacement frame.

He did not mention where he stayed on the way up. If anybody hears anything, please post it.

Both his phones just ring. Have left messages to make contact. This is not like Frail.

Nope, nothing. It is not like him not to report in. Was in the Transkei yesterday. Could be a problem.......sincerely hope not. I am the closest I think so am prepared to fetch if need be?

Anyone doing this soon?