Drusky Posted October 31, 2012 Share Hi guys, saw this today in Port Elizabeth. Have seen it before, can track it down again. Spoke to the rider. Friendly young Zimbabwean guy. I explained to him that I thought he had a very nice bicycle. He said that his brother had bought it for him. While I was picking it up and "weighing it" I got the code off the bottom. It is an eight character code. If you think it is yours you can PM me your code and I will let you know if you are the winner rightful owner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR ◣◢ Posted October 31, 2012 Share Those bikes date to the mid 90s I think Very possible that it's legit? Agteros 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cippo Posted October 31, 2012 Share Those bikes are from early 90's, sold for less than 5 grand. Carbon tubes with aluminium lugs. It's actually a Giant, Cadex was the model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR ◣◢ Posted October 31, 2012 Share These days would sell for around R500? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cippo Posted October 31, 2012 Share Still looks in good nick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibruegge Posted October 31, 2012 Share "Saw a black man in a Mercedes Benz today. It was a 1978 model, but in good condition, almost certain it was stolen, also because the driver had a Congolese accent". Half the guys picking our bins on bin day have bikes like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil6 Posted October 31, 2012 Share "Saw a black man in a Mercedes Benz today. It was a 1978 model, but in good condition, almost certain it was stolen, also because the driver had a Congolese accent". Half the guys picking our bins on bin day have bikes like this.I get what you are saying.Maybe he works for a cyclist that gave him his old bicycle.It has a cycling computer on it and I can assure you that the recent owner did not fit this for himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiles Posted October 31, 2012 Share I would say legit - but then looking at the photo, the bike still has spd cleats. (makes me wonder a little) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drusky Posted November 1, 2012 Share "Saw a black man in a Mercedes Benz today. It was a 1978 model, but in good condition, almost certain it was stolen, also because the driver had a Congolese accent".Half the guys picking our bins on bin day have bikes like this.Boy perhaps I am over sensitive today but that feels like a kick in the teeth to me. A 1978 Mercedes Benz in good condition with low mileage can be had for about R30K to R50K, considering South Africa's employment equity it is quite feasible that a black man could own one. Nationality is irrelevant. I didn't realize that the bicycle was such a worthless machine. It's good to hear that the garbage crew in Cape Town have such nice wheels. The cleats and prostrate friendly seat made me look twice. For the record I didn't harrass the guy or make him feel like a criminal. If I had lost my bicycle, as has happened to a quite few cyclists in PE, I would be delighted to have the opportunity to get it back. I would confirm the frame number with that ignorant, racist prick Drusky and then offer the friendly Zimbabwean guy a reward for the machine. If I have made some kind of forum etiquette blunder please feel free to make me aware of it using direct language. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azonic Posted November 1, 2012 Share Slightly dodge... No-one sells a bike with all those accessories on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wannabe Posted November 1, 2012 Share Boy perhaps I am over sensitive today but that feels like a kick in the teeth to me. A 1978 Mercedes Benz in good condition with low mileage can be had for about R30K to R50K, considering South Africa's employment equity it is quite feasible that a black man could own one. Nationality is irrelevant. I didn't realize that the bicycle was such a worthless machine. It's good to hear that the garbage crew in Cape Town have such nice wheels. The cleats and prostrate friendly seat made me look twice. For the record I didn't harrass the guy or make him feel like a criminal. If I had lost my bicycle, as has happened to a quite few cyclists in PE, I would be delighted to have the opportunity to get it back. I would confirm the frame number with that ignorant, racist prick Drusky and then offer the friendly Zimbabwean guy a reward for the machine. If I have made some kind of forum etiquette blunder please feel free to make me aware of it using direct language. Don't stress too much. You did good, asked a valid question and did not make any wild accusations. (I.M.O.) There is a couple of guys around here that is going through life carrying a huge chunk of wood on their shoulders. Should the bike be stolen and as a result of your actions be recovered, good on ya. If it was not stolen / not claimed / not proven stolen, no harm done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azonic Posted November 1, 2012 Share I'll admit that I am suspicious of all highly pigmented individuals, on a bike that you can SEE does not fit the person/clothing, etc. Or on a bike that you can see was given a coat of black paint with a brush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eitan Posted November 1, 2012 Share These days would sell for around R500?Get me one for R500 and I'll take 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR ◣◢ Posted November 1, 2012 Share That was a question, not a statement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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