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52 minutes ago, Brakepad said:If you want a new dual suspension good bike you have to spend good money.
sorry, but the budget doesn't match the request, why not second hand , maybe hardtail maybe 26" or 27,5" wheels maybe all of that and your budget matches.
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.
30 minutes ago, Oliver1012 said:Ya 6k with the service cost. Not sure where kylemore is but he met the seller at Boland college. Contacted stellenbosh police station this morning to report the purchase, they said they will call me back after they searched their records for the case number.
Maybe Bottlery Hills have a contact or number.
4 minutes ago, Oliver1012 said:We sent @MTBAustria 2 messages with no response. Not sure how else to reach him. Any advice
5 minutes ago, MORNE said:Have these people gotten hold of each other? @MTBAustria?
Theres obviously a case number. The people and serials are now all known. The seller, the people and now parent who bought the stolen goods and its also not so hard to get @CWC Online involved to share info once you let them know they’ve almost unknowingly been made part of a dodgy love triangle.
@MTBAustria was last active on Monday. Maybe @Matt can pop him a mail or heads-up on developments.
On 4/23/2024 at 6:11 PM, Oliver1012 said:My son Jordan bought the bike last week and only got a booking at CW yesterday, hence posting it today. Many people buy and sell of FB marketplace, it is rather common. The seller gave a legitimate history of the bike and my son thought it was a bargain because of the faulty battery. He is not out there to profit from stolen goods....
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.
42 minutes ago, theomeyer said:Hi all.
My, I think, 2006 Bianchi needs a bottom bracket. It is rocking as I'm pedalling.
My LBS who were not so cooperative said it is a narrow 105mm Italian thread.
I would appreciate any help or referral.
@JMK1 Johnathan might have some idea and/or parts you need.
17 minutes ago, Shebeen said:do I have the story straight?
* @MTBAustria had his bike stolen, bike without battery but worth ~R50k(that's a guess but not really relevant)
* bike is found on FB marketplace for R4.5k, but listed as sold
* @MTBAustria gets the cops involved
* @Adeeb SSZA finds the same bike for sale on FB marketplace for R25k by @Jordan Van den heever
* ad is taken down once @Jordan Van den heever realised it is actually stolen.
* guessing @Jordan Van den heever saw $$$$ from a quick deal, and is now going to try negotiate with @MTBAustria
I have so many questions.
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.
14 minutes ago, RobertWhitehead said:But put on your Dexter hat quickly: Let say I have a race coming up and I know that I will need a new piece or hardware for this race. I then scroll through the classifieds, put an offer on BHP, pay the amount, receive the item before the event, do the event and return the item 🫢
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.
19 minutes ago, RobertWhitehead said:I thought about an interesting loop hole this morning when using BHP. So let's say I am the buyer of a certain item or kit. I use BHP and the item arrives on a Friday or even a Thursday for that matter. I then decide to fit the item to my bike and take it out for a test run before confirming that the item has been delivered. After testing it I then return it and claim it to not be what I am looking for / want. Is there something that safeguards the seller against something like this?
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.
2 hours ago, Jordan Van den heever said:Hello someone send me this thread. I bought this bike last week in stellenbosch off fb marketplace (obv have all proof),took it for a service at chris willemse and posted it today and was contacted by an unknown person saying the bike was stolen. I then removed the add. Can the owner please contact me.
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.
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20 minutes ago, James_hayes said:Hi everyone. I need to get 2 new pivot bolts from a 2015 giant trance that connect to the rear triangle. If anyone has some please message me🙏
I also have this kit for Giant but once again i have no idea on the model. Looks close to what you have.
13 minutes ago, James_hayes said:Hi everyone. I need to get 2 new pivot bolts from a 2015 giant trance that connect to the rear triangle. If anyone has some please message me🙏
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.
3 minutes ago, The Ouzo said:Dammit, now I've wasted money on petrol for my pitch fork, who is going to reimburse me ?
What is this world coming to, cant even have a good lynching anymore.
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.
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31 minutes ago, TheoG said:Been to one in Bellville and one back in Pta, both refuse, want to sell me a new Proride 598 .... 🙈
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.
34 minutes ago, Lewyza said:Hi my thread on the bolt that holds my Thule Hang-on Bike Rack got damaged so stops turning half way in.
Does anyone know where I can buy the Thule 50212 Tightening screw M16 in Cape Town. I'm based in the Northern Suburbs.
Or where to buy any replacement bolt that is the same side. I just need to make sure it tightens enough to keep the rack steady.
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.
23 minutes ago, Sultan said:HI, if the other hubber won't take it, I will cladly pay for it
Ok no problem. Give @117 a day or two.
4 hours ago, 117 said:Anyone have 2 x 5mm headset spacers lying around? Willing to pay in beer coupons
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.
23 minutes ago, Koos Likkewaan 2 said:Anyone know where I can get the 1,8mm spacer that goes on the freehub behind the cassette ?
Secondly, would a plastic BB spacer work for this ?
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.
1 hour ago, ChrisF said:Lekker ry 👍
Enjoy and have fun👍
Stolen: Specialized Turbo Levo (orange) - without battery 2016 (Western Cape)
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I think ' unknowingly ' is out the window on this one. The poop hit the fan and it's now damaged control. The damage and trauma is way more than the item been sold and returned. Bike jacking, murder, mugging, home invasion list goes on.