Build-a-Bike - Enriching the lives of the less fortunate

[Caerus]

I'll be in Cape town at the end of March on business. If you want to put it in a sealed box I'll drive it back to jhb.

Can do

[Guest notmyname]

@Caerus, I'll PM closer to the time. THIS IS AWESOME!!!

[Trackside]

Hi all, I have two guys that I have been helping to get proper bikes to start participating in events.

They both live in Cullinan and commute by bicycle daily to Pretoria to work.

 

The first guy, Lucky, has already participated in the Beast of the East, Down and Dirty, Dullstroom and Sabie. I am very gratefull that Bestmed has contributed to entry fees, transport and accommodation and to Chris for the Felt bike.

After the conditions of Dullstroom and Sabie his drivetrain and brake pads are cooked.

Can anyone help me with a 10 speed chain, cassette and chainrings? The crank is a Truvativ (not sure about the model) The brakes are Shimano disk brakes. I will also appreciate 26" tyres with decent life left in them. His wheels are tubeless but we can use non-ust tyres if we can get some.

 

The second guy, Mlongise, got a Scott Aspect 40 FOR FREE from a fellow hubber. However the lockout of the Suntour schock is broken and it is stuck in lock position. It is a spring shock and my LBS says to send the shock to Cape Town for repair may end up costing almost as much as a new shock.

I saw that CWC sold a shock like that for R500 on the hub recently!!!!

Can anyone help with a 26" shock or know someone that may be able to help with repairing the lockout?

The bike is fine for commuting but I would like to get him to some events and for that he will need a working shock.

 

Thanks

Edited February 26, 2014 by Trackside

[IronAss]

Send me bank details.

I am also now ready with some parts send me an address.

[TheNewGuy]

What parts do you need still? Lets see if I can chip in some of my stuff

[divernick]

http://www.buildabik...ycle-challenge/

 

We are now an official charity as part of the Momentum 94.7 Cycle Challenge.

We will be riding for a purpose.

 

Click the link above for more info.

[IronAss]

My First charity bike build, complete with clothes and shoes.

To a deserving youngster in my neighbourhood

[Gandalf]

My First charity bike build, complete with clothes and shoes.

To a deserving youngster in my neighbourhood

 

Good lad!!

[Toon63]

I'm handing over my first charity bike next Friday to a gardener I'm so excited cant wait to see him and to surprise him.

[Meezo]

I got a 9 speed Tiagra Roadie groupo i can donate, I'm in Cape Town.....

[Iwan Kemp]

PM me if there's anything else still needed.

[divernick]

I got a 9 speed Tiagra Roadie groupo i can donate, I'm in Cape Town.....

 

I'll pay for the postage - PM me bank details and I'll send my address.

[Meezo]

 

I'll pay for the postage - PM me bank details and I'll send my address.

 

@Toon63 said i can send it up to you. I've got your details I'll forward you the tracking number. Will probably only be tomorrow!!!

 

All the best guys

[divernick]

 

Vusa and myself before Delta dash 2014. he did 11 laps of 5,8km before imploding. He fell twice in the beginning laps but soldiered on nicely. Congrats to this young man - he has promise!

[Guest Caro]

I think this is a wonderful initiative and a friend gave me this link. I have some spare parts such as chainrings and cranks and a set of XT deraileurs etc. can I send them your way?

[divernick]

Yes please!