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I bought a pair of Olympic Tread MTB Shoes at a sale from Chris Willemse Cycles a year or two ago. (I think it was their last pair and they do not stock it anymore). A few weeks ago I noticed one of the laces of the Atop system was almost chafed through. I could not find any replacement lace anywhere on Google - so I sent a enquiry email to the manufacturers in Taiwan (that was 23 April 2019). I received an email the same day - they will see who the suppliers in SA are and if they can sort out the problem. On 02 May I received an email from Gordon Gassert, product development manager from Bolton Footware in Elsies River, asking for my address so they can send me a replacement system. A few minutes ago, RAM Couriers delivered a complete set, right and left, including the lace, gear & knob (if that is what is what it is called) and the spanner to do the job. A quick Youtube video on replacing it and all done! Not often one gets service like that anymore! All credit to Atop Taiwan and Bolton Footware SA.

My wife and I cycled past the accident shortly after it happened. One of the saddest sights I have seen in a long time. Helmet lying on the other side of the road about 50m away, bike lying on the ground, hit from behind and Johan (I did not know him) in the middle of the road, no shoes......................his cycling buddy in tears trying to call his family............ The rescue people told me it was a white Nissan/Datsun bakkie with three occupants in front, they left the scene but the registration number was known and photographed.