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Thanks so much for this thread - I google searched for where I buy a new BOA and found this thread.
My one cable is missing a portion of the housing and the clasp has started slipping.
I uploaded my claim now - took all of about 2 minutes and got an immediate response.
Let's see from here - I'll update as I hear.
I would check exactly what cover you have for R166 because that's very very low...Holy shot that’s expensive, I have 1 bike worth more than those 2 combined at 125k fully insure for R166.
What on earth is OS smoking.
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To be honest, 2 weeks is not a big deal considering that it's only 10 working days and I think I got paid out in 9... The claim had to be processed, an assessor had to view the bike and write his report, the office had to process it and then payment had to be effected... I hence consider two weeks astounding service...The fact that people are happy with waiting two weeks for a claim shows how much work there is still to be done in insurance.
Glad you got paid, Hollard are tops.
As all the other posters - load them as specified on your household policy and be sure that they're under an "all risks" equivalent as this covers you for almost everything.
I'm with Hollard and my R120k bike is about R460pm - I had a claim last year Jan because I literally broke the carbon frame (& a collar bone) in a fall - components weren't transferable onto new frames (non boost, 2x10, etc).
They paid me out in full less than 2 weeks from submitting my claim. Very impressed with them.
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Nope - once you've clicked OK the EFT cannot be reversed without permission from the receiver of the funds.I might be wrong, but i heard that if you do an eft, phone the bank, tell them you mistakenly paid into a wrong account, the bank refunds you in 24 hours, maybe this is what he did?
If i saw funds reflect, i will transfer the amount into one of my other accounts, but then again, not sure if the bank will then request it back if they refund client, it is truly a stuff up, strongs..
I bought the 45s for my son and to be honest I'm really impressed with it...
Good quality, all the latest software that the top end units have got like body battery, stress level, etc...
Some of which I don't even have on my fenix 5x plus...
But I don't think it has some other stuff like Garmin Pay, music, etc...
My son loves and uses it for MTB, running and waking but not indoor so I've never looked to see what extra sports we can add but that's easy to check online...
The GPS is good and locks on very quickly... Great colour screen with customisable screens... Battery lasts him only a few days (4-5) but its super quick to charge - no more than 60 minutes...
Interesting that through a school day he'll easily do 10k - 15k steps...
Hey Shaun - sorry for your loss.
The only way for money to reflect in your account and then not is if the scammer has a contact at a bank and deposits a fraud / stolen cheque that will then bounce a day or so later.
For all for future reference, please advise exactly how this chap 'paid' you ? You have to get a proof of payment AND confirmation of funds cleared in your account.
The deposit of a stolen cheque goes back well over 10 - 15 years already. They deposit the cheque at the bank through their contact and then send a fake EFT proof of payment. They very clever.
If a buyer doesn't make an instant EFT in front of me, with proof of payment sent to me directly from the bank, then I wait 5 working days before releasing the goods.
I'm also not interested in anyone who buys sigh unseen and sends someone else to collect the goods - first warning flag of a scam.
Breedts neck is in a terrible state at the moment and I doubt that they have any intention of fixing it up prior to the race. For me, tbh, there's no enjoyment in this climb, just torture and possible damage to bike and self.
It ain’t as monstery as it used to be. The small climb that used to go through Mountain Sanctuary Park was removed a few years ago, that was in my opinion the killer climb. The monster climb is long, but rideable. Also it used to be like 80km long, shorter now.
BTW, if you rode that climb after walking across the river in MSP, then I applaud you because I always considered that unrideable - I'm sure I remember it always being a compulsory portage section.
My experience is that everything Apple is just plain stupid...
Get a Garmin and all your problems will be resolved...
Rather look for a gently used, better brand, better spec 29er HT. Even if you have to go up to about R6k - R7k.Hi Guys,
Does anyone here have any experience with the Galaxy mountain bike range? I can get a Medium frame 29er with a 24 speed Shimano set and Disc brakes, I am looking to replace my son's Raleigh 4.2 Dual suspension with 26" wheels, as he is busy outgrowing it.
Input will be appreciated.
You don't want to throw money into a cheap entry level base bike by upgrading it.
Besides, the sum of the parts are considerably more expensive than the sum of the whole - so cheaper to buy a better spec'd bike than to upgrade a low spec'd bike.
The galaxy will also have zero resale value should you want to upgrade at a later stage whilst a silverback or similar will probably sell 3rd hand for the same as what you'll pay 2nd hand.
Also, check if disc brakes are mechanical or hydraulic - opt rather for the latter.
They change email addresses daily...Be on the lookout this email address offering to pay for your bike using paypal
Jaana Soininen
s.jaana367@gmail.com
It's the bitcoin scam where you get a receipt that reflect the amount for the goods plus the cost of the bitcoin but you have to buy the bitcoin from your own pocket and send to them in order to release the funds .
Ive searched the name and email but could get any hit , hopefully this alert will save some from getting scammed.
I think the crux of the matter is that a scammer will never actually hand over cash to another party with the intent on getting the item and his cash back.That is a red flag, as mentioned we will take a deeper look into this particular user.
In a case like this we'll defer to the courier tracking. If the courier confirms that the item was delivered to the address specified by the buyer we'd regard the deal as accepted and proceed with payout.
So once Bike Hub can 100% confirm that the money is irrefutably in their account, it's probably a legit deal.
BUT these scammers are sharp and clever and I wouldn't put it past them to try something. But for sure they'll always opt for the easier scam.
Matt, what happens if the seller ships the bike to a local agent / depot and then the buyer claims they never received it and hence want their money back from Bike Hub Pay ?Hi all,
We have had a number of reports regarding this user and suspicious sounding requests.
Although I understand the caution, and it's well placed online, we've had no reason to believe this user is a scammer when reviewing the recent reports.
Since launching Bike Hub Pay we have had a number of enquiries from foreign buyers in Jordan, Qatar, UAE, Germany and Denmark. Some private buyers simply wanting something they cannot get in their local markets and a smaller number of resellers in the UAE and surrounds.
International deals via Bike Hub Pay are more complex though and as such it's not something we're openly recommending just yet. The major stumbling block is the shipping times and risks around further delays in the unlikely case of a return.
In a local deal shipping usually takes no more than 3-4 days, but for international sales it's likely 2-4 weeks. Given the way Bike Hub Pay functions where the seller receives payout once the buyer has the item it's understandably not a route many sellers want to go if there may be a long delay.
Earlier this year we had a similar deal go through with a buyer in Jordan, however the buyer agreed to release payment once the bike was delivered to a depot in Joburg. For the moment this is the safest (and quickest) way to handle an international deal via Bike Hub Pay - the buyer will accept the deal once the bike is delivered to their local contact.
We will take a closer look at this user, but if the deal is done via Bike Hub Pay as suggested above and you only ship the bike once WE confirm payment is secure there's no risk to you as the seller.
Click on his profile and see when it was first registered by bike hub ?I see the account is still active. What is the point of reporting if nothing gets done.
It's a SCAM mate... play with him a while... Add 50% onto the price due to high demand and he see what he says...
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So you've retired your bib shorts after using them only 10 times then ? BS...Yip, I have 3 pairs of assos bibs reserved for indoor use. I raced them, trained hard and now see through. They were great and had a hard life.
Bought a few new pairs, retirement for the old set.
Tyres wear, groupsets wear. That's life.
Mate, this is happening to R4000 bib shorts after about 10 use/ wash cycles. Bit soon for retirement, no ?Use them on the stationery training trainer at home. Get a new pair to wear in public.
Retirement is a fact of life.
Thanks for the feedback however that's not the issue. If it were then it wouldn't be exactly the same place on all my shorts.Its the enzymes in your washing detergent.
Lycra isna natural fiber, and enzymes will digest it.
Enzymes are awesome at removing grease soils, and they even work when the wash cycle is over! That's great for your white cotton shirts... Horrendous for Lycra.
So, the solution? No, its not Assos' ridiculously priced tiny bottle of detergent.. Go to your local shoppie, and pick uo some skip DELICATES, or baby, or whatever. They're the expensive liquids at the top of the shelf. They contain basic detergents without enzymes. Just be sure to check the ingredients. If it doesn't mention enzymes, it won't have them. I can't find a powder without them anymore on store shelves.
At home, use the baby or lingerie safe detergent, combined with a wash bag (can buy some at dischem) and the delicates cycle on your machine. This will do wonders for all your cycle kit.
Should keep bibs looking like new for years... I bought some Assos 6 years ago, and they still look amazing, although the black has faded slightly (can't avoid UV damage, really) but no visible, ahem, cracks....
This may sound like total overkill, but at over 2500 for a single pair, it pays to look after them at washing time...
I also wash mine and my wife's together, always, in the same manner and this has never happened with her shorts.
I will however still take your suggestion as it can certainly do no harm to move to a more sensitive detergent. Thanks.
I'm so glad you mentioned this as I've been meaning to for a few weeks now.Hi Community
I have a fantastic bib and still in very good condition except for at the back where everyone from behind can behold my bum. No tear or holes, the fabric is thin that you can see through it. Is there anyway one can do something about it to repair that part of the Bib or someone who specializes in repairs?
I know what you mean and I have exactly the same problem with all my bib shorts : Castelli, Sportful, North Wave. All shorts were one away from the top of the range of respective brands.
I've engaged the suppliers and followed their care guidelines exactly - gentle wash, lowest spin cycle, don't hang to dry, dry away from sunlight, etc.
I even take them off before doing any stretching or rolling on the foam roller.
But still keeps happening to all my bib shorts after only about 3-6 months old and worn / washed no more than once a week.
On the back, above the pad the fabric seems to stretch and thin out to the point where it's see through.
I even thought it's maybe from keeping stuff in the back pocket that rubs against the fabric but my shirt pockets are no where near where it's thinning but I still keep nothing in that pocket anyway.
I'd love to know why this happens to some of us ? My current theory is that I might be in the tall side of my size and maybe the fabric in this area is being stretched but I cannot take a larger size.
I agree with you regarding higher pressure to protect rims, in fact many bike shops are now advising against low pressure (<1.8bar) with carbon rims although the general sentiment out on the trails seems to still be for lower pressures.It is and it isn't...
In Summer in Cape Town I run my 2.3/2.4 MTB tires at 1.8 bar.
The trails are blown out, rocky and exposed.
The extra 2 seconds I would gain running softer isn't worth the risk of pinch flats and destroyed rims. At 1000zar a tire and even more for a rim I'm happy to 'lose' performance and keep myself rolling.
In winter I might drop the pressures to 1.6 on the front and 1.7 on the rear.
I'm also 75kg, so I'm not a heavy. As someone who is not a pro but has years and years of experience, I choose reliability over gainz.
My worry with to hard though is comfort and punctures due to sharp rocks that a lower pressure tyre would roll over.
I pretty much aim for 1.7 don't and 1.8 rear.
I think you mean Vittoria and not Victoria... LOL...Hi guys
I want to run a maxxis aggressor as a front tire and a victoria barzo as a rear tire
Will it work?
Most people (myself included) run the BARZO as a front tyre and the Mezcal as a rear...
Cape Cobra editions only...
Might be a silly question / suggestion but are you sure the creaking is coming from the headset bearing ?
I also bought my wife a brand new 2020 RC900 world cup (yellow one) in Nov last year.
After a few rides we had the same thing that definitely sounded like a creaking headset bearing - when under load and turning handlebars there was a constant creak, creak, creak.
So I narrowed it down to headset or cables but didn't go as far as you and open her up.
Took to my LBS bike shop (not where we bought the bike) and they found that when the bike was built, they didn't put foam into the frame around the cables, hence the creaking / ticking when turning handlebars.
They squirted in some foam and the bike is silky silent and the 2nd love of my wife's life.
My 2c from my experience...
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Yup - logged the claim on Sunday arvie - the new BOA dials (complete set) arrived this afternoon with DHL - 4 days from receipt of my claim.!! Amazing service.