A bike to replace MrNyati's stolen Scott?

[BuffsVintageBikes]

Sorry, those amounts were in a spreadsheet layout when I posted it.

[The Ouzo]

Are you guys ready for this? It's huge and you have all renewed my faith in humanity. 

Thank you ALL very much, you have honestly all made a difference in a family's life today

The power of a collective just blows my mind every time I experience it and it does so much good.

May there come a time in your own lives when you are all blessed enough to be on the receiving end of such generosity

 

Here's a breakdown of all donations received. If I've left anyone out, please PM message me so I can double check my statement but as of a few minutes ago, this is what's cleared in my account:

 

Nyati Bicycle Fund Raiser   Buff 500 Eddy 500 TheoG 500 FONDTF2 250 Annon 500 Patch 500 ZEBRA 200 AdamA 300 ChrisF 500 Cappi 300 Annon 200 BIKEALOT 100 Schalkvan 750 Annon 500 FROSTBITE 500 TOMIK 250 NixM 1000 Edge-Design 1000 MATT 300 NICKGM 400 Myprodoll 500 Red Robin 350 DARKO 500 Djuice 400 Annon 500 Hopefield 300 Annon  500 BUTTERBEAN 300 CHAINSAW 250 LeChatnoir 300 WHUYU 200 MUTTLEY 1000 Annon 200 justbrowsing 500 BigDL 1000 amr63 250 ASTEER 250 Bomberman 350 Annon 500 Total 17200

 

Yup, you read that right... R17 200   Mind blown

I'll say it again, you guys are awesome

[Darko]

Sheeet. He can get a sweet Pyga now 

[Tomik]

Or a decent scooter! Lol

[TheoG]

Absolutely awesome, and there I was thinking R7k would be a good target ... 

 

He can get a nice upgrade on the stolen bike and the debt can be klapped one shot.

 

Job well done to all !!!

[GhostSixFour]

Just saw this now

Just something to maybe keep in mind. I see there is two e-bikes for sale on the forum that is within reach of this, maybe consider that as well. Seeing as it is their only form of transport, it might assist them in getting further, faster than they normally would - opening potential areas for work.

[Edge_Design]

Sheeet. He can get a sweet Pyga now 

 

I know you're joking but I'd suggest looking at a cheaper bike with insurance... No point in a fancy bike that might make him a target and could disappear again. 

 

Even if he uses the money he was putting towards the debt to pay for the insurance.

Edited February 27, 2021 by Edge_Design

[BuffsVintageBikes]

Morning all, an additional amount of R300 by SCARY RIDER cleared on Sunday and pushed the total amount to R17 500

 

Now we need to ask your help again... to find a bike   Neither Andrew or myself have been able to find a Small 29er in Jbg or CT for under R12 000. It would seem that stock is an issue everywhere at the moment.

 

I saw this little bike in the classified's today and it looks pretty neat, could it be viable option?

 

https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/hardtail-mountain-bikes/459205/scott-aspect-930-shimano-deore-components

[TheoG]

Morning all, an additional amount of R300 by SCARY RIDER cleared on Sunday and pushed the total amount to R17 500

 

Now we need to ask your help again... to find a bike   Neither Andrew or myself have been able to find a Small 29er in Jbg or CT for under R12 000. It would seem that stock is an issue everywhere at the moment.

 

I saw this little bike in the classified's today and it looks pretty neat, could it be viable option?

 

https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/hardtail-mountain-bikes/459205/scott-aspect-930-shimano-deore-components

 

That look like a very good option.  There is very little small frame bikes available, may need to jump on this one before its gone.

Edited March 1, 2021 by TheoG

[Grease_Monkey]

Morning all, an additional amount of R300 by SCARY RIDER cleared on Sunday and pushed the total amount to R17 500

 

Now we need to ask your help again... to find a bike Neither Andrew or myself have been able to find a Small 29er in Jbg or CT for under R12 000. It would seem that stock is an issue everywhere at the moment.

 

I saw this little bike in the classified's today and it looks pretty neat, could it be viable option?

 

https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/hardtail-mountain-bikes/459205/scott-aspect-930-shimano-deore-components

A little expensive. I sold a Scott Scale with full XT and a Fox 32 on it for that amount 2 months ago. And that bike was really in mint condition.

[Andrew Steer]

Morning all, an additional amount of R300 by SCARY RIDER cleared on Sunday and pushed the total amount to R17 500

 

Now we need to ask your help again... to find a bike   Neither Andrew or myself have been able to find a Small 29er in Jbg or CT for under R12 000. It would seem that stock is an issue everywhere at the moment.

 

I saw this little bike in the classified's today and it looks pretty neat, could it be viable option?

 

https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/hardtail-mountain-bikes/459205/scott-aspect-930-shimano-deore-components

Second to this, anyone with any ideas on how to handle the insurance? Our biggest fear is we're sitting back at square one again in a couple weeks time... it's also something we need to figure into the costing. I've even considered adding it to mine, but not sure that's viable...

Sad we have to think this way, but it is what it is

[Arrie]

I contacted Crown Cycles in Cape Town. They have a Scott Aspect 950 for R11500 in size small if you are interested.

[Darko]

What year is this Aspect? 

 

https://bikemarket.co.za/shop/bicycles/mountain-bikes/pre-owned-scott-aspect-410-s-bm5228/

 

Any good?

[Slowbee]

I contacted Crown Cycles in Cape Town. They have a Scott Aspect 950 for R11500 in size small if you are interested.

If you want it - I am sure we can arrange postage/courier to you Buff.

 

Heck I will cover it myself if you want it.

[Butterbean]

Are there really no shops or brands that want to get involved here? Would be well worth the PR in exchange for a reasonable discount....

[BikeisLife]

Are there really no shops or brands that want to get involved here? Would be well worth the PR in exchange for a reasonable discount....

There is basically no supply of bikes in this price point from factory, so although it may be a good PR move, it wouldn’t really be beneficial or viable.