Barry

I think he is saying new to him bike. But yeah 8/9k not going to get much if anything.

Now to see if we can find the other bike as two were stolen.

Maybe Bottlery Hills have a contact or number.

@Matt

@MTBAustria was last active on Monday. Maybe @Matt can pop him a mail or heads-up on developments.

And as a perant the thought never crossed your mind that the deal was suspect. Proceeded to book a service and flip it for 20k profit. A cyclist and Hub member for a few years can't tell me you didn't have a suspicion.

@JMK1 Johnathan might have some idea and/or parts you need.

Along as people buy the (50k)4.5k bikes the cycling community will suffer. The buyer is just as guilty as the guy that stole the bike.

As a seller I would probably be a little pissed and not much I can do but move on. The big wheel will turn and he will have his day he obviously don't work on the same moral compass as you and maybe me.

I would think there is more behind the reasons for just sending it back after testing. Maybe condition or misleading ad. I wouldn't sort shipping make payments etc for something I didn't want but I would send it back if it was not as advertised or in a condition I expected. I would hold payments release till sorted that's what BHP is for.

So your ad stated battery was faulty and buyers needed to get a new battery. Infact you bought it without a battery. So that was a BS story. A Levo for 4.5k and you snapped it up. Your ethics sux hope this becomes a lekker learning curve.

Maybe pop down to the local Spez dealers and chat to them. The buyer will possibly want a battery and charger.

I also have this kit for Giant but once again i have no idea on the model. Looks close to what you have.

I have a few bolts in my parts bin from a Trance and also Anthem. Not sure what is what but you are welcome to try them.

Keep the petrol I am sure the seller will catch someone else. We don't know who he is so we are all potential victims.

Naming on the Hub has oftern resolved matters of this nature. So yes name them and even tag them in ths thread. Alwase two side's to a story so let them have a say.

Maybe try Gedore SA in Lindbro Park. They did a calibration for me some time back. Edit: I see the lab address and number is KZN.

Hi, did Thule try fitting a standard lock barrel with key. Not sure if it would work but the barrels all seem to be interchangeable old and new. I have a few old plastic barrels you are welcome to try. They should lock the same but not with a flat screwdriver like yours.

I have a few of them. If you are in Gauteng/Centurion area you are welcome to have one. Chocolate or Smarties will do. Edit: ok i see you in Cape Town so Thule store should have and about R200.

Ok no problem. Give @117 a day or two.

Hi, i have a few 5mm spacers you can have. Plastic, Carbon and aluminum you can take the whole box of goodies some seat clamps also. Chocolate or Smarties will do.

I have 2x Mavic 1.8mm and a few 2mm you are welcome to have them if it will work for you. I would not use the plastic BB spacer as they tend to crack.

Yea 46°c realy not fun at all. Awesome venue and trails will be back next year.

Enjoy and have fun👍

A little rain for tomorrow would be nice. It is rather warm in this part of the world.