Boast about your latest purchases here...

[MORNE]

2 hours ago, Steven Knoetze (sk27) said:

So what is the background story about Farr if I may ask?

nothing really noteworthy.

kinda like this bike haha. ------ "oops I did it again" 👯‍♀️

The story is in the farr gravel frame thread i guess, not worth rehashing it everywhere. Shame they don't really deserve that. Just that they are now FAR away in oz and basically non existent locally. Some poor service/products and maybe some questionable ethics in the big scheme of things in some's view.  

Nothing too serious. It definitely doesnt warrant pitchforks and burning witches on a friday. 

unless you guys are keen for a braai?

Edited April 22, 2022 by MORNE

[Wayne pudding Mol]

1 hour ago, BuffsVintageBikes said:

This purchase was more out of necessity rather than choice after I cracked my Anthem's frame but I'm rather pleased with my decision.

rarely do I see a MTB I like, this is one occasion, very nice

[ChrisF]

2 hours ago, Steven Knoetze (sk27) said:

So what is the background story about Farr if I may ask?

 

Locally developed brand.

 

Did WELL, and gained a good bit of market share.  Family expanded into various different cycling businesses.

 

Few years back they shipped themselves and their manufacturing to Australia  ....

 

Couple of the distribution entities remained ... understandably went through a few teething issues.  Nothing serious.

 

The "fun" started when locals started struggling to get FARR products that were out of stock in SA ..... low volume imports did not make financial sense ....

 

The "FUN" started when old stock frames were sold off .... and the new owners needed some bits to get the bikes running, and then found the odd part was out of stock .....

 

 

Life moved on.

[Steven Knoetze (sk27)]

2 hours ago, ChrisF said:

 

Locally developed brand.

 

Did WELL, and gained a good bit of market share.  Family expanded into various different cycling businesses.

 

Few years back they shipped themselves and their manufacturing to Australia  ....

 

Couple of the distribution entities remained ... understandably went through a few teething issues.  Nothing serious.

 

The "fun" started when locals started struggling to get FARR products that were out of stock in SA ..... low volume imports did not make financial sense ....

 

The "FUN" started when old stock frames were sold off .... and the new owners needed some bits to get the bikes running, and then found the odd part was out of stock .....

 

 

Life moved on.

Unfortunate but it happens I suppose. Perhaps a bit of envy that they made their money and moved?
Its like being mad at the industry for killing off 26ers.......

[ACM]

10 hours ago, BuffsVintageBikes said:

This purchase was more out of necessity rather than choice after I cracked my Anthem's frame but I'm rather pleased with my decision.

Awesome; welcome to the Orbea club; absolutely love my OIZ

Edited April 22, 2022 by ACM
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[Riaan H]

13 hours ago, BuffsVintageBikes said:

This purchase was more out of necessity rather than choice after I cracked my Anthem's frame but I'm rather pleased with my decision.

You chose well!!

[Steady Spin]

Set of Lyne Pulse 30 wheels from @Jewbacca

Quick way to shed 1.2kg dropping this lady to 14.2kg in total. 

[samson99]

13 hours ago, BuffsVintageBikes said:

This purchase was more out of necessity rather than choice after I cracked my Anthem's frame but I'm rather pleased with my decision.

Stunning bike. Specs and weight pls. 

[Steady Spin]

Oops

Edited April 23, 2022 by Steady Spin

[J Wakefield]

Got this made up by Matt. Will post some other pics shortly but it will also be featured on GCN shortly. 

[DJuice]

9 minutes ago, J Wakefield said:

Got this made up by Matt. Will post some other pics shortly but it will also be featured on GCN shortly. 

Please share the detail of the frame, process…. 
Frame looks beautifull, gorgeous paint scheme.

Congrats and enjoy!!

Edited April 23, 2022 by DJuice

[splat]

33 minutes ago, J Wakefield said:

Got this made up by Matt. Will post some other pics shortly but it will also be featured on GCN shortly. 

[splat]

45 minutes ago, J Wakefield said:

Got this made up by Matt. Will post some other pics shortly but it will also be featured on GCN shortly. 

 

The really is beautiful
Congratulations!

And well done to Matthew too.
From humble beginnings to a big name in the cycling world.
 

 

[Steady Spin]

 

Edit: My comment was posted before the context. As someone who lost both their parents and has commemorative tattoos for them I get it.

Apologies if I offended you @J Wakefield 

Edited April 23, 2022 by Steady Spin

[J Wakefield]

4 hours ago, DJuice said:

Please share the detail of the frame, process…. 
Frame looks beautifull, gorgeous paint scheme.

Congrats and enjoy!!

Matt and I go way way back and are close mates. He was on my case all the time about a gravel bike and a personal theme. 
 

Bike is built in honor of my father who has passed away from cancer. The paintwork - especially the fork, is based on the full body tattoo I have which is dedidcated to my father, his struggles he had and my demons as they say as kid growing up.

I actually had very little to do with it as he and my wife put it all together to what you see today. I bought the saddle and had some input on some small things like the scribe on the top tube. 
 

The frame itself is a mix of Columbus, HSS, life and Zona with a full carbon seat tube. 

Has hand built wheels also. 

That’s  kinda it I guess. 

[J Wakefield]

17 minutes ago, Steady Spin said:

There is a naked man in that photo. 

If you need a copy for your wallet we can sort that