Makro Cannondale

[NeverNotRolling]

Thanks for posting the photos. This looks like it will be a perfect replacement for my daily commuter bike. My old Cannondale F7 has served me loyally for the last 9 years, but it's time for a new one to last me for my last 5 odd years before possibly retiring after what then will be 40 years at Sasol. Yesterday I was 35 years at Sasol......   I have been cycling to work and back (currently) for about 30 years now, and for the price of possibly a single car installment, I can continue saving on fuel expenses.

 

Wow 30 years, that's amazing!

[nickc]

Do they have any Supersix disc brake Ultegra's yet?

 

They might have, could not see them clearly, were still being unpacked and the New Scalpels were in the way !!

[TheEd]

Sorry guys, they dont have Large or Medium, only 29".

 

All I can say is "WOW!" 

[callieskibbe]

Sorry guys, they dont have Large or Medium, only 29".

 

Does 29" qualify as an extra large??

 

[TheEd]

Does 29" qualify as an extra large??

 

 

LOL

 

[GrahamS2]

So, I went down to Makro in toti after coming across this thread. I am keen to get my Mrs one of these bikes, trail 5, as they offer quite a bit of bang for your buck and if she doesn’t quite enjoy riding ( which is highly possible ) I haven’t broken the bank.

 

It is VERY well specced for the price and I would have taken one had they had the right size which is a small... the guys on the floor are clueless and could not tell me weather or not they will have any different sizes coming in - in fact they could tell me anything... anyway, having gone through many bikes over the years, the trail 5 is an excellent entry level option for the price. If anybody can advise on if they know what sizes will be available and where, please let me know!!

Makro Springfield seem pretty jacked, but most of the 20 bikes they received have been reserved or sold. My wife picked up a trail 5 for herself earlier today. It's boxed, so I'll be building tonight 

[nickc]

Makro Springfield seem pretty jacked, but most of the 20 bikes they received have been reserved or sold. My wife picked up a trail 5 for herself earlier today. It's boxed, so I'll be building tonight 

 

 

What size did you get her?

[JPD1]

I went to Springfield and Toti. Only medium in stock of the Trail 5 and 7.

[TheEd]

Failed to spot the "Makrodales" in Bloemfontein...  As usual, I'm guessing we'll be left out of the loop!

 

Not that I care anymore...  Found a second hand bike in the classifieds with better specs for cheaper that satisfies my urge to commute!

[Craai]

Strange how branding makes such a big difference to people; if this bike was taken exactly as-is and had a “Makro” sticker instead of “Cannondale”, I bet we wouldnt have a 20 page thread on it

[GrahamS2]

What size did you get her?

She got herself a medium. Seems pretty decent for the price point.

[nickc]

She got herself a medium. Seems pretty decent for the price point.

Thanks - Want to get one for my daughter - she is between a medium and a large.

[RustyHWR]

Thanks - Want to get one for my daughter - she is between a medium and a large.

Makro Montague Gardens got the Trail 5 in now but only in size Medium according to the sales person

[NeverNotRolling]

Makro Montague Gardens got the Trail 5 in now but only in size Medium according to the sales person

 

Yes, Mediums only, he said they have around 25 units. Grabbed one this morning.

[Maximis]

Are any of the stores going to get any smalls?!

[nickc]

Are any of the stores going to get any smalls?!

 

Or larges - at this stage seems to be just mediums out there.