Those elusive components!

[The expat cyclist]

You know what I am talking about?

 

You need that one special component that will be like the cherry on top for your ride...but flippit, they are like a missing sock!

 

Right now I am looking for a red 160mm rotor that will not brake (sic) the bank...I can get affordable 140, 180 and 203 in red. Aaaaand 160mm in red....for R1500 per rotor.

 

I bought an affordable one from CRC with a few other bits earlier this year...but it squeals!

 

Tsk.

[Fisan]

Eish. Know the feeling. I've been on the lookout for a silver (and/or black) seatpost clamp. Not QR. Not bulky. They do exist, but apparently not in SA-Land.

 

Like this

http://www.bike-discount.de/media/org/orgb_F/orgid_155/thumbs/143038_1702964.jpg

[Pieter1]

You know what I am talking about?

 

You need that one special component that will be like the cherry on top for your ride...but flippit, they are like a missing sock!

 

Right now I am looking for a red 160mm rotor that will not brake (sic) the bank...I can get affordable 140, 180 and 203 in red. Aaaaand 160mm in red....for R1500 per rotor.

 

I bought an affordable one from CRC with a few other bits earlier this year...but it squeals!

 

Tsk.

I can send you one. For free.

Edit. Sorry it is 180.

[DJR]

Hens teeth are always expensive!   

[AdamA]

I am looking for a 2017 Canondale Si Black Inc. to attach to my Shimano 520 Padals ( Cause, those bikes come without pedals) , But i can't find one anywhere for under R20,000 !?!?!?!

[DJR]

Try finding classic Campagnolo bits and you will learn the true meaning of the word 'elusive". (Things like C-record and Nuovo Record groupsets, Master and Arabesque frames.)

[Paul Ruinaard]

For those elusive Campy bits try www.campybike.com or ebay.

 

THere are some amazing things out there if you know what you are looking for.

 

 

[Paul Ruinaard]

You know what I am talking about?

 

You need that one special component that will be like the cherry on top for your ride...but flippit, they are like a missing sock!

 

Right now I am looking for a red 160mm rotor that will not brake (sic) the bank...I can get affordable 140, 180 and 203 in red. Aaaaand 160mm in red....for R1500 per rotor.

 

I bought an affordable one from CRC with a few other bits earlier this year...but it squeals!

 

Tsk.

I have a box full of 160mm rotors as I ride 180. YOu want one?

[Capri Wheeler]

I have a 2008 Raleigh LTD.

The hangar broke, which costs at most R200. I couldn't find one that fits for a while, so that would have cost me a new frame. But then luckily Tony Impey Cycles came to teh rescue for R180. I was SO relieved. saved me about R18,820

[DJR]

I have a 2008 Raleigh LTD.

The hangar broke, which costs at most R200. I couldn't find one that fits for a while, so that would have cost me a new frame. But then luckily Tony Impey Cycles came to teh rescue for R180. I was SO relieved. saved me about R18,820

There are companies that make any derailleur hanger, old or new. I got one from E-Bay for an oldish Litespeed. Couple of hundred bucks, no hassle, better than the original. 

[DJR]

For those elusive Campy bits try www.campybike.com or ebay.

 

THere are some amazing things out there if you know what you are looking for.

I know, but often my wallet (or my stingy genes) just won't play the game.

[eddy]

Eish. Know the feeling. I've been on the lookout for a silver (and/or black) seatpost clamp. Not QR. Not bulky. They do exist, but apparently not in SA-Land.

 

Like this

http://www.bike-discount.de/media/org/orgb_F/orgid_155/thumbs/143038_1702964.jpg

Size ?

[Cogent Industries]

A used rear bottom suspension arm/bracket for a Giant Trance seems to be that. Looks like I have no choice but to get a new one. 

[TheBritishTwit]

In my case, had a crash, scratched my rear Campy skewer quite nicely and am trying to replace the 1. Cheapest price so far is R1000...

[Bomberman]

I can send you one. For free.

Edit. Sorry it is 180.

I might be interested, could you send me a pic?

[BDF]

Try finding a good used 2009 Yeti 575 dogbone! Niks, Nada, nilch...