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Similiar happened to me , buyer thought nothing was amiss about buying a carbon road bike with ultegra components and PowerTap pedals for R5k from someone on the street , only came clean when he was placed under pressure by someone who showed him the stolen ad.. and called himself a cyclist- sickening

Great outcome and I had a sense that you would come right dealing with them directly. I only use Specialized saddles and have not had this issue with my Assos bibs, granted I have the Equipe. This also does not say much for the distributor though, why could they not facilitate this ?? Actually quite pathetic if you think about it.

I had a set built by Nick - so Nextie with Hope RS4 hubs

Thanks , get your point on the Tyre story, you want them as closely aligned to the rim as possible. This is the reason went with a wider rim (21 ID) and 29mm exterior, resulting in an optimum configuration taking the recommendations into account when fitting the 28mm continental. I’m still running rims so will need to stick with this size.

It happens - just say no, if they really want the item and your price is fair - they will negotiate. I had the same the other day and just declined the offer.

Any latest feedback on this ? I did my first ride on a set of 55mm’s today, and all I can say is WOW, “felt” fast… previous set had thick carbon carbon spokes on a standard rim so probably not very aero to begin with, current rim is pretty much flush with the tyre as well. Felt no penalty when climbing either, previous rim was light and very stiff, Looking forward to next ride!

There’s also Nick , but he’s out in George.

Yes, he has built some and also trued some others, he’s my go - to mechanic so everything runs through him.

Shoo , that must be quite some stem for that outlay and I guess you need to do a lot of gravel to make full use of it, my bike fortunately takes 45mm tyres( can even go wider) and the handlebar has some “give” as well, with a thickish tape as well.

Nice steed

A bit of a revival

I only use WW mild detergent. Kit is washed on its own and not dried in direct sunlight

Hoping to take these for a spin this weekend

the lack of a tether is unfortunate yes, i believe you can change the light settings from your head unit

You think police care? When my bike was recovered the police didn’t even question the buyer.

Yeah, there is an article re. this but can’t post link for some reason . Cycling Weekly, apparently the Garmin patent expired in 2021

Mmm, hope not!

Interesting development from Trek with a varia alternative

Guess the Mille must be avoided then, the Assos Lycra is usually very thick though?

Definitely escalate this with Assos directly whom I’m sure will apply pressure on the distributor, this is brand damaging after all. I’ve had them repair some bibs which were bought a long while ago, yes I had to pay and arrange shipping to Switzerland but in my mind it was worth it. Helped that I got someone that side to ship for me. Shipping back to me was swift and at their cost.

What a load of crap, completely ridiculous!

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Clint Elliot at CE Cycles in Tokai BMC in Salt River the above based on my experience.

Sickening, and yet bugger all gets done about it, perhaps Alan Winde and the mayor should do a few passes through the area on bicycles WITHOUT any security detail, perhaps then this will finally hit home.

Yeah, it’s not for everybody, can be costly depending on your approach, the geometry and look of your bike is also a factor, a bit biased, but i think mine came out okay🤔