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Thanks for the info everyone. Dropped my forms off on Wednesday and it was fast and painless. Went back on Thursday to collect the permit, that took about 45mins. You hand your Id over, then wait to be called. If your photo is not on the system then you need to take one. (Helpful hint, don’t move the chair when you sit to take the photo, the guy gets really upset because his camera is set at the perfect distance to the chair). Painless process all in, staff were friendly, I didn’t move the chair! Felt a bit bad for the staff, they were getting a bit of abuse for not allowing someone to fetch another persons permit, even after they explained that you need to fetch in person due to the photo and that you need to sign. rode ride, was nice to be back there. permit is also valid for 2years which is nice.

Thanks, that is very helpful. Ordered the saris basic trainer and the speed sensor which can also be used as a cadence sensor. If I end up using this daily then I would consider upgrading to a smart trainer. hopefully by then I will have shed some kg’s and be under the max weight limit for more smart trainers. Currently saris is the only trainer with a rated weight limit that will support me and a bike up to 12kg.

Thanks everyone. Will start looking for a road bike. 🙂 I’ve worked out the size (54-56) based on a bunch of online height to frame size calculators.

I'm trying to lose weight and get a bit fitter so I can finally hit the trails on my MTB again. Decided to get a mag trainer and now I need a bike for it. I can't use the MTB (29er and I don't want to fork out for the trainer thru axel adapter). Should I get a fixie or road bike for the trainer? Primary objective is to lose weight and get fitter. In that order. Would also like to use it with zwift / rouvy. I've purchased a speed sensor to make this possible. 99% chance that the bike will be stuck to the trainer and never leave the house. I've been looking at 2nd hand bikes. (old 3x9 road bike or a Rook One fixie)

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Thanks, i'll get the loctite green. after removing the crank, there was also play in the bottom bracket so i've ordered the new bearings and bottom bracket from the US. Should arrive on Monday. Will add the loctite before installation of the new bearings though.

After removing the crank, bearings are loose in the frame. Now I feel even more ripped off and feel like I should have spent the 8K on a new spin bike or a road bike and IDT How did you epoxy it? Remove the bearings, apply epoxy, put the bearings back and wait for the epoxy to set? I'm wondering if new bearings will work but I doubt it. Might try source some to try first but would still like to know your epoxy method please.

Thanks for the advice. I've bought the tool. waiting for it to be delivered. Will try source new bearings locally first and hope that fixes it before I import the bottom bracket.

Just says take it to a bike shop. It's a proprietary star trac bottom bracket which costs 80gbp so i don't think a bike shop can help but I will try, will be sure to leave him a review once I figure out what's wrong. I was skeptical seeing as he had over 100 items for sale over time but no good or bad reviews, but he's been a member since 2015 so I figured it should be fine.

Actually watched this video before buying the bike. Seller was in a different province and I asked about the mechanical condition and was told that it was perfect. He lied and I'm 8.5K down Right now I'm just trying to get it fixed so i don't have an expensive lemon taking up space. It's a bit heavy to cart to a bicycle shop and i can't lift it due to shoulder surgery. Finding someone to come out to fix is proving difficult. seems to be loads of people in joburg but not in cape town. hindsight, should have gone with a roadbike and idt.

I bought a spin bike recently off the hub which was "in great working condition"... I'm sure you know where this is going. It arrived and it's not. The Crank is loose, moves from side to side. I've tried to tighten it but it seems like it's the bottom bracket that is loose. If I tighten the chain, then the crank / bottom bracket makes a grinding sound which i'm sure is not good. I don't have a crank puller so can't remove the crank... Do I A. Find a crank remover, and see what's going on with the BB? B. Can someone recommend a spinbike mechanic in Cape Town that I can call? Bike is a Star Trac NXT (Looks like Gen3, not sure which one)

Those GS's are such awesome bikes. Cannot fault them. Super Comfy, amazing on long trips and on gravel. and the best part... you don't feel any wind. Just talking about it and seeing your pics makes me miss my gs

Got out for a quick ride to test how the shoulder holds up on a ride. I think the vibrations has helped the healing process ????

Looks beautiful and sounds beautiful.