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Markellis

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  1. I bought a pair of Sidi Dragons from ASG Paarl on 6 February this year for my girlfriend to try on - all agreed. They didn't fit so I returned them about two weeks later. No problem except that they could "immediately" credit me, but it would happen soon. Well, despite numerous emails and phonecalls, I haven't heard any more than the repeated promise.

     

    Rochelle doesn't seem to be "customer care" in the broader sense of the word - or ASG Paarl is sufficiently independent that Rochelle can do no more than plead with Kyle at ASG Paarl to repay me. Her pleas have thus far fallen on deaf ears.

     

    What to do? Hellopeter then legal action?

     

    Anybody got any ideas?

    You a lot more patient than me, I would have gone legal route ages ago.

  2. Great thread guys...it also has a LOT to do with our own internal competitiveness...

    Have you on the odd occasion raced another car to the next intersection (ok. When you were younger).

    Haven't you tried to prevent someone from overtaking you or tried to get there FIRST, on a number of occasions (ok, many occasions...)

    Then you'll be pushed by your own ambition (whether realistic or NOT).

    So what...it's cycling and we love it...so live it...(nothing further to say...)

    You should see me at buffets at weddings....it’s pure competitive poetry I tell you!

  3. Ah man this me laugh and I can relate on so many level.

     

    I also have every ride logged to Strava, garmin connect, training peaks for stupid reason, I have absolutely no idea what half the numbers and graphs mean but it makes me feel better knowing it’s there....I guess I’m expecting to one day have a lightbulb moment starting at one of them and work out why trying to drag my 100kg petite figure up a hill is going slowly.

     

    And when friends are over that dont ride and see everything in what I call “the bike room” there is always that awkward question “what does this cost?”

     

    I have given up trying to explain why it’s important to save 100g off a bike....while sipping beer and smashing my face into anther bag of chips

  4. I hated cycle lab with a passion, had one too many snot nosed little punks on the sales floor and super arrogant management. (Fourways branch)

     

    The Lynnwood store opened up not far from me and I went in to browse, what a difference!

     

    It’s great store, super friendly bunch and always helpful.

  5. Another vote for Ciovita. The Enduro I think it’s called is fantastic.

     

    Solomon’s cycles is the best place to buy bibs I find, they always make a plan to beat any other prices by other shops.

  6. What should you be looking for when buying a treadmill? I am clueless when it comes to running? ( I can run a hot bath and that’s it)

     

    I don’t mind spending 20-25K, I just don’t know what to look for

     

    It sounds like the Nordic is a good brand?

     

    I got from Technogym and nearly vomited when I got to the price

  7. Save yourself a lot of headache and look for something secondhand in the mainstream brand as mentioned above.

     

    Bikemarket.co.za has some secondhand bikes in the same price range

     

    Also look at Signal bikes, they local and solid.

  8. Haha this cracks me up!:)

    Sorry Wayne, didn't recognise you but Im sure I did say hello... haha!

     

    Guys, looks are important yes but there's a whole other discussion being missed here.

    The Pyga Mobu is NEXT LEVEL, like the Stage was 5-6 years ago, this thing is that same leap into the future, mark my words.

     

    On looks, I haven't heard any other comments on first looks than "that is a beast" "looks so fast" "have never seen anything like it" and I'm aslo not a raw carbon fan but when you appreciate the fact that these layers have been done by HAND, by a single person right here in beautiful SA then you realise its an work of art. Patrick always said that the precision of carbon layers done right, should never be hidden... it should be something to be proud of.

     

    With all that in mind, the raw carbon has really grown on me and Im always super proud to show of this beast.

     

    Wayne, I'd love for you to see the artwork up close and personal...

    Please send me a whatsapp: 0836508141

     

    For the record, our Mobu bikes Cape Epic race ready with burley tyres, tyre inserts, sealant, 2 bottle cages AND a dropper post as we would have lined up at Epic comes in at 11.3kg

     

    Without dropper (normal seatpost and seat) and tyre inserts, with lighter tyres and normal amount of sealant, pedals and 1 bottle cage my Mobu weighs in at 10.4kg (Race ready as I would ride at any other race)

     

    10.4kg for a 120mm travel all round MONSTER that can out climb any 100mm bike out there, c'mon... ;)

     

    I cant say much more than that so its up to you guys to find out for yourselfs...

    And that’s why I ride a Pyga....

  9. I have chatting to a few guys I know in the industry and have seen a few examples first hand now, looks like we in for a +-30% Increase on imported bike stuffs due to the awesome exchange rate we are seeing.

     

    At the moment you can grab some killer deals on bikes, specialized and canondale come to mind, but once the local stock is gone, bike prices are potentially going to rocket. I find it highly unlikely the exchange rate will stabilize any time soon.

     

    I reckon we going to see a huge increase in second hand bike and trainer sales pretty soon, more in demand and at higher prices.

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