DMH

You're clearly a friend of the sellers if you're taking his position alone on this and ignoring mine (with evidence).

Errm the seller is the one who created this thread. And then attempted to discredit me with his fabrications. You think I'm just going to let that happen?

Aah bud guess you didn't see my first post here. I did message him the next day. He then said he couldn't talk at work and promised he would send me the info at 1330 when he got home. I waited till after 2 then sent him a message asking to chat when free. Then called him closer to 4. This screenshot was all the next day:

Jeez this guy. Another lie. I sent the Gif after you told me you created this thread. You're just discrediting yourself at this point.

Not buy it. I said I'd take it. After saying earlier that I was super keen. That was a pretty firm commitment. Obviously I wasn't going to make payment until getting the info I asked for. Seller was not considerate or professional. Especially with the ghosting after. And even more so now with his embellished take on how I engaged with him.

Indeed. Would you mind elaborating on what you think was wrongdoing from my side?

My review that I posted earlier today - it's not sour grapes from losing the sale. These things happen. It's the ghosting since that irked me. And the chance to warn Hubbers of someone that I don't believe is a desirable seller. Wanted to buy a Garmin Epix Gen 2 from him. Had asked him to give me first option. Which he assured me he would do. I then confirmed a couple hours later that I would take it. And tried calling him. He messaged me later that evening noting it had been (allegedly) sold. I tried enquiring several times as to why he sold it but he's just ghosted me since. I'd asked several questions about the condition of it - especially the battery life and asked him to send a photo showing estimated life on the watch. Also asked him to send me the serial no. With which I was going to verify whether it was really purchased in June 2025 as he had noted. (Certainly possible but it is a watch that debuted in 2022). He had promised to send me those details but didn't and then claimed it was sold. So if it really was sold then (or he'll list it again) verify these or you could be getting a lemon.

Screenshots attached.

I have our entire chat history on Whatsapp that I'd be very happy to share here. I will share the last part shortly. He was very pleasant throughout until the ghosting. His story also doesn't add up. Yes I was tipsy when we'd spoke the night before and I indicated such and that it wasn't a good time to make a purchase decision. We laughed about it. The 'swearing a lot' was in the course of the voice note - nothing negative at all, just part of banter - he is most welcome to share it here. I gave him more than enough time to respond to me - we engaged last on 5th March. I sent him 2 messages the day after and then another last Wednesday. Sharing screenshot below shortly. As well as the review. AITAH?

Wow I see you posted 'hoax' twice here. Was going to ignore it. But I can kind of see why you may have thought it's a hoax. It ain't. I bought one 2ndhand via Karl Rost on here via Alpha Beta Cycles in Kimberly shortly after my last post. Wimpie the owner. Welcome to check with either of them. This is her:

Thanks for weighing in bud. Yeah I know nothing about Titan carbon wheels. I see the hub is Titan too. Could you share any insight on why you don't like them? Of course I'm not expecting them to be in the league of the name brand carbon. But just like many are more than happy with Chinese carbons, this should be a solid rim. It's the hubs that I'm a bit worried about. But I should be able to replace just hub if need be right?

Sram Rival - 105 equivalent. So I'm happy with that! Current bike is tiagra and had no issues with that so a step up. And this has the double tap which I prefer. Thanks for the comment

Thanks I read both those off your site. And they were glowing reviews indeed. Just had no idea whether these were 'sponsored' reviews or not. Have called both your Jhb and Cpt offices a couple of times now and had great chats with pleasant sales managers. Last chat, I was told that you made podium with the bike in the CT Cycle tour and SA Champs (iirc) and that tells me that your bike doesn't just look fast, it goes it too. I went into Solomons here in Durbs and was told that they had practically no warranty returns with any Titans over the years. And that it's owned by Cytek (distributor of Merida too) and that they're good, solid guys - happy to make a plan to help keep bikes on the road. Cyclelab said they've been very happy too and recommend without hesitation. So looking forward to picking one up soon. Cheers.

Hiya Really keen on their new Valerian. Touted as an aero & climbing/race bike all in one. Seems to be superb value. Especially the one on Cyclelabs recent sale. The Elite. Disc, Sram rival, carbon wheels. Retails at r53k. On sale at 35 grand. 18k off. I called Titan. They based in Stellies. They're making their own moulds now. Claims this model should be around 4 years at least. Bike looks awesome. And I'd like to support local. Just no solid reviews yet. And worried that it may look fast but without the R&D budget of the big guns, it may not be all that good on the road. I'm just a medium level rider, not a racer. 45 y.o. but getting more serious and wanting to get into the peloton riding in the races (the relatively slower ones for now - sub 330) Would really appreciate any comments/insights.

You do get Squirt in 500ml bottles - just got one yday at Hattons cycles, Pmb. Great value too - R180 for 500ml. I'd guess LBSes would rather not stock it cos they want yu to keep comin back!