Lucky Fish

Is this not the time to say that you should at least have one hand on the handlebars at all times? This reminds me of the time when helmets were introduced. It was foreign at first but now everybody is used to it.

Don't waste your time by laying a charge. I have been scammed (different scammer), laid a charge will irrefutable proof and nothing happened. Hit where it hurts most.

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It is only OK to stop at a red traffic light if you practice your track stand. Foot down shows you are tired and overstretched. Go home.

Moeg and tired!

If you run tubes make sure that you check the inside of tyre to find the offending object. If you don't you may find yourself fixing the same puncture over and over.

When stopping always put your feet down on the same side.

Definition of a bicycle: A unicycle with a training wheel.

Oh, I am sorry, I made a mistake. I now realize bicycle accidents (and death) never happen during a race or a training ride as long cyclists abide to the rules of the road. Maybe you should re-read my comment: I (You should) never cross a green traffic light unless I am (you are) sure that it is safe to do so. The same applies to a red light. We should all take responsibility for our actions. Rules are there for those that cannot make their own.

I never cross a green traffic light unless I am sure that it is safe to do so. The same applies to a red light. (If it is impossible for me to proceed, mostly due to traffic density, I practice my track stand.) Those who have problems with crossing red lights should never do the Jozi Hustle.

Chris. How can he be a victim if he lost nothing in this transaction? Maybe you can arrange to have the bike (and gear) stored at your shop till the court case is finalized? (Which is what I should have done in the first place prior to parting with my money.) Be careful to vouch for another person's character: Many thought that it was impossible for Hansie Cronje to be involved in illegal sports betting; Bill Clinton having an affair with Monica Lowinsky; Tiger Woods to cheat his wife with multiple partners and recently Oscar Pistorius where some believe he is still innocent of murder despite the conviction.

R6500.00 plus some gear that he included in the transaction.

Thank you for the feedback.

The bank may not divulge customer information directly to me. SAPS is getting a court order to have access to the accounts involved. Fortunately I made copies of every bit of communication I had with the scammer; e-mail, whatsapp and voice mail recordings. I am confident that he will have his day in court. The main purpose of my post was to remind everyone that this is just one more way thieves try to part you with your money. From Junkmail their response to block the account and all his adverts as well as giving goods advice: 'Never part with your money unless you see the goods!'

Ebrahim Mohamed, from Newcastle, advertised a very nice Bianchi road bike on Junkmail. I decided to buy the bike and asked for his banking details which he sent by e-mail. I paid the money into the account and arranged for the collection. Close the the collection date I was told that the money does not reflect in his account. I then sent him proof of payment only to be told I did not pay the money into his account. He denies the e-mail contents. He then forwarded a fake screenshot from his phone with different banking details. (Interestingly the 2 accounts are both from Newcastle Standard Bank and both have very similar sounding names. Standard Bank did their usual nothing to reverse the transaction.) I have laid a charge of fraud. Johan Vermeulen.