finallygotabike

That is exactly the problem - politicians/charities and so on are more concerned about showing they are developing some rural area or PDI that the actual deed becomes irrelevant and often not practical to maintain.

Any Swift D-Vore's ?

Also starting to consider this - can't ride on the road these days with cars or actually cyclists :)Also can't do my morning Spruit ride anymore because of the recent attempted bikejacking by Ballyclare.....

Hectic!

damm, that's the stretch i do in the mornings just after 7

I somehow dont think it is as easy as doing 15km/hr - more like being able to sit on bike for almost 17 hours

Came across some eager beavers this morning on the Spruit by the P&P - they were working away making the trial wider..........for their Recycling carts to fit! I had to chuckle at this

I always say, specially for Joburg - it is one of the friendliest cities in the world.....until we get in our cars

And is it adaptable for IDT and outside?

Actually not, since my post i have had a few contacts and we are working on some possibilities.

guess i must be then.....

Read my post again, at no stage did I use that argument with the bike shops. Since now after 5 months, as you pointed out, I am questioning going that route after not having success/getting feedback from them.

Been looking at Yeti, Cannondale, Spez.....

Been trying to buy a new 29'er for some time now but nobody is interested in selling me one, just not returning calls/queries anymore. 1. In July I started by going to a LBS in Sandton as they cover a specific US brand. They gave me good pricing on a build but did not have any frames in stock but would promptly contact me in 6 weeks time when the frames arrive. 6 weeks came and still no word..... 2. In Nov I was in Cape Town and thought let me pop into a certain LBS In Greenpoint re a lefty. They had to look around to try and find a frame but would get back to me a few days later on availability & pricing ( i wanted to change some components). Few days later I get call to say they found a frame, when I asked about pricing they said "sure, we will send it to you". Still waiting..... 3. Went to another dealer in Northgate a few weeks ago to enquire about same Lefty, still waiting on feedback..... 4. At the same time I also tried the opening of a new LBS in Fourways, again still waiting.... 5. Last week I went to a LBS In Linden, same story same result.......still waiting 6. Today I went back to shop no1 to enquire about the carbon models ( they did not remember from the last time), they selling the frame for same price as a complete bike in the US........ So, in conclusion is it just me having bad luck or should I start to look at overseas markets and bring a bike in myself? (anyone done this via a courier?)

Many moons ago I did this - bought a road bike (American brand) in the USA while I was there on business. Upon returning, I paid my FULL duties at the airport with customs and the bike still cost me a 1/3 of what was selling for in SA at the time.

Damm, 17 hrs on a bike - good luck

Pimped with what? And where should I go to for this?

The top flash alu is around R28k. I have often thought of going this route rather than the carbon 3. Again, can't seem to find any LBS who is willing to do a god deal.

Yes, hence me saying not winning yet

I am in the same boat at the moment - been looking at the Canondale Flash Carbon 3 actually - slight more expensive but hoping to find a LBS that will do a deal. So far not winning The Momsen does look nice as well.

Got a URL for that?

Hi, Just bought this thule bike rack 591 from a fellow member. Now trying to figure out which roof rack (for a venter trailer) will work with this? Or do i have to go the thule route for this as well? thanks

my trusty old R700 - about 8 years old, serving me well on the IDT.

I think he had a female cyclist with him, that about all i noticed other than the GoPro

Saw a guy with a GOPRO on Saturday morning along the Bryanston section of the Spruit recording fellow cyclists as they approached him. Anyone know this person, where/when can we see the video thnx