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@Belinda Roxburgh I am no legal beagle, but depending on the content/wording of his intimidating email, surely that could be used to open a case of victimisation?

Correction: when his new overseas business SCAM takes off

Number 16 for me this year. Have also over the last few years made it a fun ride, stopping for a coffee in Bryanston and a Beer in Dunkeld.

Maybe another avenue to explore is to try and get his face plastered in some main line media publications. We all know that some Jounalists are worse than lawyers. I am sure if enough people that have been at the receiving end of his scams approach a News 24 etc, they may be interested in publishing an article. Not sure if there are any legal repercussions but will go a long way to spreading the truth of his operations.

Nope. The Scumbag

And apparently has a baby on the way?

The gnarly back roads post all the heavy rains in the Big Smoke.

Took an old carbon 26" mtb HT frame, fitted with 27.5 wheels and Bontrager rigid fork. Not pretty, but functional. Next will be the drop bar option and shifters.

Hopefully he is sitting in jail cell until then?

Had a similar scenario a while back. Bike Hub offer at half asking price. Excuse being CT based.

Here's another possible option if you can stretch your budget a bit. Theres always room for negotiation on some items. Hopefully other hubbers can advise. Norco Storm 1 (M) | Hardtail Mountain Bikes | Bike Hub

At OP. Does your budget of 3-5k include cost of Helmet etc or is it just for the bike?

Have a 330 lying around (not 530 as originally thought). Baking plate looks to be different, but mount is the same. Welcome to have it if you want.

What size bike are you looking for? Have an old 26er Cannondale advertised in the classifieds for 2500. Willing to drop to 2250 if keen. Size is medium. Here's the link: Cannondale F600 26 HT MTB | Hardtail Mountain Bikes | Bike Hub

May have an old 530 lying around which you would be more than welcome to have. Would just need to cover postage as up in JHB. Will let you know via DM.