joevan

Just waiting for batteries to arrive then will be fitting E-Assist. Need to be able to do more than the current 10Km and need help up hills!

Sandals with cleats. Due to a MTB accident 3yrs ago that left me with a spina\l cord injury now ride a 3 wheel recumbent trike. Need to clip my feet in but cannot get my feet into shoes. https://za.ciclimattio.com/s/shimano/sd500-shoe-2019/?id=20202&m=31226&d=108338.

Forget to add, you are only allowed two "GIFTS" per year.

I brought in some Shimano sandals from the UK last year. Invoice must be clearly marked GIFT, and value must not exceed R1500.00. You are not charged VAT or import duty, They still tried to charge me VAT and duties and I had to phone the shipping agent and tell them to read the invoice properly!!

Hope it works for you, rode my bike for 5yrs with no cable rattle and it was a cheap solution.

Go to any motorcycle dealer or scooter spares dealer, they should have a range of mirrors, including ones that clamp on the bars and ones that fit in the end of the bars. Rearview is excellent, I use them on my Tadpole trike.

Well the Back a buddy campaign closes 31 August, fell short of what I needed, but heartfelt thanks to those who did assist. Every bit was helpful. Now I have to get used to three wheels instead of two, but I can finally get out on the road again!!

Doesn't seem to be any local agents? Trying to avoid imports, tax makes it too expensive. May have to get a friend in UK to buy and send as a gift. If under R1400.00 no tax or VAT

Anybody know if there is anywhere in SA where SPD Cycling sandals are available. Due to a permanent injury, have started cycling a recumbent trike, but need to clip in for safety. Struggle to get feet into cycling shoes or any shoe for that matter. These would be perfect!

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This is what I have on order

Thanks Desi. Won't be able to do single track, but jeep track is a possibility. From my experience with a test ride, first target will be just to get around the block! Very weak. Derick will be my wing man once I can do a bit of distance.

Thank you Arno, much appreciated.

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An update on my progress. Up to November 2018, I was making slow but steady progress, could walk short distances, and generally take care of myself, even drive my car (AT). Then in November started going backwards had several falls and fractured left hip. After two weeks in hospital and several specialists, was told that nothing could be done to improve my status. But I will not accept this, I am going to carry on exercising and carry on with therapy which has already cost me over R30k over the last year which medical aid will not cover. Twice a week when we drive along Marine Drive to the therapists I see the cyclists on the cycle path and cry inside. But the possibility of riding on two wheels again is remote So I started investigating 3-wheel recumbents and found a local supplier in Cape Town. I am trying to raise R40k to purchase one of these so that I can enjoy the cycle track instead of just watching it! https://www.backabuddy.co.za/champion/project/joe-van-gent