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Why are you sorry for us? You're the clever clogs who bought the stuff and got poked by the taxman. And I have no idea where Cape Twon (sic) is, obviously there are no caps, water bottles nor tax there, or so it appears.

Thanks for the positive feedback guys, it's nice to know that we get it right every now & then!

With regard to the original post - there are two Santa Cruz hangers; QR and Thru-axle. It would appear that you were charged the former price in the first instance, and subsequently the latter ( and no doubt correct) price in the second. 'Phone around for prices on Santa Cruz hangers, I doubt very much you will find them any cheaper elsewhere - and no, our prices have not increased due to shop expansion.

Did someone say Bauhaus? There must be a spy in the cab.

It looks even better in the "flesh", I even got to ride it! Many happy miles Wayne.

I will not enter in a grammatical point-scoring fray. And yes Mr Bornman, I was addressing the post to you. Flame on.

If the wheel was so badly bent we would not have attempted to true the wheel. The fact that it was trued is testament to the fact that the wheel was not badly out of true. If the original poster was unhappy with our service then he should have contacted us and we would have advised him accordingly. And our wheel builder is very highly skilled, and certainly not a fool, as you so glibly infer.

When you took the wheel to Finish Line did you stress that you had ongoing problems with the wheel and ask advice? If a wheel is brought in to be trued, that is what is done, if our advice is sought then we will give it to the best of our ability. I think it is a bit harsh to flame Finish Line for not asking your personal history with the wheel, you wanted it trued and that is what was done.

Will order on Monday as discussed.

Cool!

Thanks for the good feedback guys? Warren, I hope the T Shirt fits!

We do Momsen too. Ordered an Al 129 for a client today.

Dropper posts rock, when you need it it's there, when you don't - ride at full extension. If you've never ridden with one, you'll never know the benefit Nuff said.

ShawnJ, Give me a call at Finish Line (011 391-6912) and we'll see what we can do. Cheers, Ian

Thanks for the support guys, we are looking at making it bigger and better next year. Clay, the sale of beer can be a legal nightmare, but we'll remedy that for the next edition.

Yes thanks Jason, he called me and I asked him to bring in the wheel and we'll see what we can do. As you know, we take our customer service very seriously and will go to all lengths possible to assist. Unfortunately we are often at the mercy of the agents, but we' ll try our level best.

Scotty, that's not nice!

I'm not aware of any problems regarding Fulcrum wheels. Please give us a call on 011 391-6912 so we can see if we can assist. Thanks, Ian Finish Line Cycles

Well done Daryl, awesome!

Did you guys at least miss the Smurfs? Sorry to have missed it, but work is work!

Ryder have many fine products. Their foray into sealant may not have been seen as successful, however, I have encountered many disgruntled Stan's, Joes and Tyre Juice users as well- there is no "perfect" sealant. A lot depends on maintenance and the severity of the puncture. Just saying.

7 July 2013 Dunblane Equestrian Estate 60 km, 35 km, 10 km, 2 km Online entries: www.championchip.co.za Online entries close 1 July 2013 Entry fees and starting times: 65km R190 (7:30), 35km R150 (8:00), 10km R60 (8:15), 2km R30 (8:30) Flat, fast track. Ideal mid- winter " blow the cobwebs out" ride.

A Merida 900 is a good bike. Make sure it has the original air fork, and that is set to your specs. Price seems reasonable if it's in mint condition. Remember that it's a 26 er, frowned upon by many!

Snob value - Specialized, Santa Cruz, Yeti! Intense etc. Bang for you buck, can't beat Merida.

. I thought immediately of OB. The helmet could be an immediate giveaway though!