Broker Posted October 7, 2014 Posted October 7, 2014 EMS is great until the item arrives in South Africa then the SA Post Office take over and it becomes messy.
Meezo Posted October 7, 2014 Author Posted October 7, 2014 The flippen SAPO strike is making k@k, the longer they taking the higher the dollar getting, or rather the weaker the Rand is getting. Â Crappy times!!! Steven Knoetze (sk27) and BogusOne 2
Pure Savage Posted October 8, 2014 Posted October 8, 2014 Anyone imported a groupset from Merlin cycles for your build? What import duties we looking at on a groupset?
shaper Posted October 8, 2014 Posted October 8, 2014 Anyone imported a groupset from Merlin cycles for your build? What import duties we looking at on a groupset?should be same as for components and parts, approx 15.4% Pure Savage 1
madbradd Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 Hey guys. Wanting to know if anyone has had any experience with yishunbike. http://www.yishunbike.com/ looking at ordering some mtb wheels from them. 30mm wide hookless with straight pull spokes. Apparently fine for 120kg riders, but wanted to know if anyone has a personal review to share.
Spoke101 Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 Hey guys. Wanting to know if anyone has had any experience with yishunbike. http://www.yishunbike.com/ looking at ordering some mtb wheels from them. 30mm wide hookless with straight pull spokes. Apparently fine for 120kg riders, but wanted to know if anyone has a personal review to share.The rims look exactly the same as the ones being tested by a local frame manufacture. I will get a second opinion and let you know.If they are the same then you won't have any problems and they are crazy strong and stiff, just not light. Â
madbradd Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 The rims look exactly the same as the ones being tested by a local frame manufacture. I will get a second opinion and let you know.If they are the same then you won't have any problems and they are crazy strong and stiff, just not light.Awesome thanks. I'm 105kgs so not too worried about weight, more worried about strength. And they still come in at about 1.5kgs for the set. Any experience with chosen hubs? I'm pretty much choosing between wide lightnings, ztr arch ex, or chinese carbon. These are the only cc ones looking strong enough.
Trackmonster Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 Anyone imported a groupset from Merlin cycles for your build? What import duties we looking at on a groupset?Bought some items from them and arrived within 2 weeks. No import duties just vat. They have the best prices for group sets.
Trackmonster Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 Awesome thanks. I'm 105kgs so not too worried about weight, more worried about strength. And they still come in at about 1.5kgs for the set. Any experience with chosen hubs? I'm pretty much choosing between wide lightnings, ztr arch ex, or chinese carbon. These are the only cc ones looking strong enough.Wide lightenings maximum recommended weight is 90-100kg. Arch Flow ex are wide and strong. Go at least 30mm wide. Much better. Â
madbradd Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 Wide lightenings maximum recommended weight is 90-100kg. Arch Flow ex are wide and strong. Go at least 30mm wide. Much better.I thought the wide lightnings were 107kgs tbh. Good to know  Arch seems to be the go to rim for heavy xc riders... was hoping for a lighter bling alternative.
2bliss Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 (edited) I thought the wide lightnings were 107kgs tbh. Good to know  Arch seems to be the go to rim for heavy xc riders... was hoping for a lighter bling alternative. Light-Bicycle I've ordered from them a number of times with no hassles or complaints. Our household owns three MTB wheelsets built on their hoops. Light and strong. Couldn't be happier.  These beadless rims could work for you at 420g (+/- 15g) for 35mm wide and rider weight limit of 130kg: http://www.light-bicycle.com/35mm-wide-29er-rims-beadless-for-bicycle-trail-or-mountain-bike-enduro-with-tubeless-compatibility.html#.VDZOZBazzkY EDIT: They have other rim options too (width/weight/bead) and also offer wheelsets. Edited October 9, 2014 by 2bliss
madbradd Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 Light-Bicycle I've ordered from them a number of times with no hassles or complaints. Our household owns three MTB wheelsets built on their hoops. Light and strong. Couldn't be happier.  These beadless rims could work for you at 420g (+/- 15g) for 35mm wide and rider weight limit of 130kg: http://www.light-bicycle.com/35mm-wide-29er-rims-beadless-for-bicycle-trail-or-mountain-bike-enduro-with-tubeless-compatibility.html#.VDZOZBazzkY EDIT: They have other rim options too (width/weight/bead).Contacted them about their 27mm rims which are 120kg rated but they didn't seem too helpful... unfortunately also don't have a straight pull hub apparently (bling factor) although they do have a hope hub option. Did you buy wheelsets or rims from them and have them built here?
2bliss Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 (edited) Contacted them about their 27mm rims which are 120kg rated but they didn't seem too helpful... unfortunately also don't have a straight pull hub apparently (bling factor) although they do have a hope hub option. Did you buy wheelsets or rims from them and have them built here? Hey Madbradd  That is strange, because I got very good service from them for both transactions. Dealt with Nancy Yu and Brian Xia. We bought the 30mm wide 29er rims (390g +/-10 with 120kg limit) and had them built up locally. The wheelbuilder (very well-known guy) was super impressed with the quality of the rims. I have to agree with Trackmonster - go for at least 30mm width. You'll get a much better tyre profile on the wider rims. I've also ordered from Nextie Bikes and have to say that they have the best and friendliest service I have yet encountered. Purchaced beadless 27mm width 29er rims (both weigh 360g, weight limit of 150kg) from them and they even painted them free of charge! (Fluorescent green ) They also offer many other widths including 30 and 35mm. EDIT: Oops, forgot the link http://www.nextie-bike.comSpeak wit Brian (yes, another Brian!) sales@nextie-bike.com Edited October 9, 2014 by 2bliss
janemy Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 Contacted them about their 27mm rims which are 120kg rated but they didn't seem too helpful... unfortunately also don't have a straight pull hub apparently (bling factor) although they do have a hope hub option. Did you buy wheelsets or rims from them and have them built here? Contacted them about their 27mm rims which are 120kg rated but they didn't seem too helpful... unfortunately also don't have a straight pull hub apparently (bling factor) although they do have a hope hub option. Did you buy wheelsets or rims from them and have them built here?There are many reviews of IPLAY mtb wheels on MTBR.com, many options.But the limited rider weight is not so sure 100%, mostly is 100kg.
janemy Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 EMS is great until the item arrives in South Africa then the SA Post Office take over and it becomes messy.i know it now, thanks!
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