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HP Venter

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  1. Thanks for the information @Jbrand @Pieter Vermeulen, much appreciated.
  2. @Pieter Vermeulen, did you get the DHB500? Are you still happy with the product? My concern is if alterations to the cable routing holes would be required because the holes seem a bit tight on the images I could find. Regards, HP
  3. In Pretoria. George Storrar Rd (East) between Fountains Circle and Groenkloof Spar, abeam the Groenkloof Campus tennis courts.
  4. I was lucky... They definitely did not have a good product and probably found it in a handbag from a smash and grab victim.
  5. Following the incident I notified the Sunnyside, Brooklyn and LS4 comunity policing forums. The Sunnyside SAPS Station vowed to patrol the area more frequently. My advice is to just get away from any attack - generate distance and stay on your bike. The whole thing lasted between 5 and 10 seconds. It covered a distance of 30-40 meters maximum.
  6. It is exactly where the M7 marking is on the map. Right on the uphill when you peddle hard...
  7. I was ambushed today by two people. They used pepper spray. I managed to swerve out of the way, BUT still got sprayed in the face... The interesting thing was that it took about 5 minutes for the burning sensation to start. Luckily I had sunglasses on and by the grace of God didn't get it in my respiratory track. Point that I am making is that it takes a while for the effects of pepperspray to kick in. Secondly, as a lucky "victim" I can say that an attack happens so quickly that it is unlikely that most cyclists will have the presence of mind to aim and spray. My two cents, just get away if you can. Also, today was the last time I went out alone.
  8. I was ambushed today, 28 March, in Pretoria. Happened next to to Groenkloof Campus in George Storrar Road (easterly direction). Two attackers, one jumped in front of me and the second was going to attack from behind. Managed to swerve out of the way but got sprayed in the face. I got away, but one second made the difference between serious injuries and just a burning face for two hours. Sick and tired of nonsense like this.
  9. The exact spot is right in line with the tennis courts on the Groenkloof Campus - the evasive swerve is clear on Garmin and Strava.
  10. I was sprayed with pepper spray by two attackers today 28 March in George Storrar in an easterly direction just after Fountains Circle close to the Groenkloof Campus. Managed to get away. Take care please!
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