Western Flyer Posted August 20, 2008 Posted August 20, 2008 I have recently purchased enough bits and pieces to be able to put together my first basic bike. For those members who can't spend a fortune but want to get into the sport with something entry level, it is possible thanks to this forum. I have spent about R2500 (including the cost to build the bike done by one of the hubbers) to assemble my bike (RC3000 with Tiagra group set). I rode it this last Sunday (even in the crappy weather) and she went great.There is always a risk when trading on this forum and I was one of those who regularly visited the site but have never bought anything. However I believe that positive experiences like I have had will encourage those who are a bit unsure. My thanks go to Conti, Savage, Steynja and Workshop, doing business with you has been real pleasure. It also goes with my thanks to this forum as well.
MsBehavn Posted August 20, 2008 Posted August 20, 2008 Great first post,, Western Flyer. I bought my mountain bike off The Hub in March this year and can honestly say that I didn't have any of the drama that I've read about on here recently. Happy riding
Jackes Posted August 20, 2008 Posted August 20, 2008 All bragging and no show-off... Where's the pic on the couch ? Enjoy
hagar Posted August 20, 2008 Posted August 20, 2008 well done and may you have many happy kms on your bike and to those hubbers who helped good on you that is exactly what this forum is about sharing your knowledge with others and the occasional chirping and NCR posts . But a pic of your bike would be nice too enjoy !!!!
slowpoke Posted August 20, 2008 Posted August 20, 2008 i agree, where's the pic? and are you joining up for the hub ride on 6 september?
Western Flyer Posted August 20, 2008 Author Posted August 20, 2008 Ok ok, I will take a picture (on the couch) tonight and see if I can post it tomorrow. The group ride on the 6th?? I have seen some of the posts, but can't remember seeing where it starts or ends. Don't be misled by my alais, I live on the West but definitely no Flyer. I am easing into this sport right now. Sunday was my first ride in about 18 months. Don't know how far I rode (maybe 20 km's) but I was in the saddle for about an hour.
markStockton Posted August 20, 2008 Posted August 20, 2008 Well done WF. I can't wait to see the pictures.
slowpoke Posted August 20, 2008 Posted August 20, 2008 WF it's midrand way. there will be a support vito at the back so you can ride as far as you are comfy then hop into the van
shaunh Posted August 21, 2008 Posted August 21, 2008 Well done Guys!!! The spirit on the Hub is definitely on a High!!!
Western Flyer Posted August 21, 2008 Author Posted August 21, 2008 Well done WF. I can't wait to see the pictures. Here is is picture as promised. Sorry for the quality I had to be quick in taking a pic with the bike on the couch. The wife was not too impressed when I told her that I was getting a bike last week.
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