Boast about your latest purchases here...

[Steven Knoetze (sk27)]

36 minutes ago, MORNE said:

The first step is to admit to the problem. Congratulations. Part of these steps and the healing process though is to share images of your moments of weakness publicly. You will find strength in the vulnerability. It’s ok, this is a safe space…

here, ill start:

 

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

[BuffsVintageBikes]

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.

[Jakkals.]

6 minutes 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.

Nice brett, we all love a bit of spanish sometimes.

[dardo82]

Wille Honde bike brackets 👌

[TyronLab]

25 minutes 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.

That bike deserves better than that tube taped to the seatpost. Sies man! 😁 Stunner!

I've found that when its rolled up toight and taped right above the bottom bracket its the most inconspicuous.

 

[BuffsVintageBikes]

19 minutes ago, TyronLab said:

That bike deserves better than that tube taped to the seatpost. Sies man! 😁 Stunner!

I've found that when its rolled up toight and taped right above the bottom bracket its the most inconspicuous.

 

LOL... that was day 1 and I hadn't yet done a tubeliss conversion but was desperate to ride it so I made a plan. It's since been converted and the tube removed 🤙

[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.