Slowone Posted February 19, 2010 Share Good luck in finding a bike to borrow. Iam sure that there is a kind hearted hubber in Gauteng to help you out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAZORBLADE Posted February 19, 2010 Share Thanks Biker but i was helped out by Slick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robodog Posted February 19, 2010 Share Hi Slick Thanks very much for helping out the youngster. May u be blessed and may someone else be able to help you one day when you in need.It's a pleasure Anton. He is a good kid and very enthusiastic. I've asked him to let me know how he gets on with the sizing. Definitely a shorter stem needed but I hear you have that sorted. Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowone Posted February 19, 2010 Share Thanks Biker but i was helped out by Slick Glad to hear. Enjoy cycling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Twin Posted February 21, 2010 Share Don't see a thank you from the young man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idrive Posted February 21, 2010 Share Maybe he should apply his mind to spelling first ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMario Posted February 21, 2010 Share I'm sure a BIG "Thank You" is on its way. Let's keep the faith and give the younster a chance to show his worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speed Devil Posted February 21, 2010 Share What I don't understand is how easy people find it to beg for something in stead of going out and finding a way to earn some money so that they afford what they want.When my brother and I started cycling way back in 1988 my parents could not afford to support our cycling addiction after 6 months, so we had to go out and find part time jobs. We delivered newspapers, worked at fastfood outlets, cafes and wherever we could so that we could afford the upkeep of our bikes. We started small and over time upgraded our bikes until we had a relatively "good". I'm sorry, I might sound callous and cold, but we have been there and know it's not easy or cheep, but people should first try look for ways to try and fund there past time themselves before starting to beg for handouts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles Posted February 21, 2010 Share Hi guys I thought our hubbers were there to help each other and to promote the sport not to make sarcastic comments. So if you have nothing positive to ad to this forum rather keep it to yourself. I couldn't agree more Anton. Well said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idrive Posted February 21, 2010 Share Hi guys I thought our hubbers were there to help each other and to promote the sport not to make sarcastic comments. So if you have nothing positive to ad to this forum rather keep it to yourself. I couldn't agree more Anton. Well said Isn't that just another sarcastic comment .... maybe we are preventing someone from getting ripped off.Who else feels that there's something fishy about the post. Going to varsity, can't spell, cyclist lets him ride a bike during the week .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cycle Gr8 Posted February 21, 2010 Share Dear idrive and speed devil... You guys are the biggest idiots i've seen in my life. You have no idea whats going on in life. Maybe if you start reading your Bible you'll see that if you ask for something and you believe you'll recieve it. Now because you had to work yourself to death for your bikes you can't find peace that someone else gets blessed. And for my spelling, im at varsity and i can spell anyway i like that won't stop me from beating you on the road in a few months anyway. I met a gr8 guy that got me started with one of his bikes. Slick is a guy thats understands a real passion for something and he could help someone in need. I've thanked him personally and on PM. If there where something fishy I wouldnt have given slick my student card etc... But I just want to thank slick again for his awesome help and understanding. Super Mario I just want to also thank you for your support and positive remarks. You're the type of guy that promotes this gr8 sport. Everyone else that wished me luck, thanks guys i really hope to meet you guys soon on the road... I'm quite eager to start racing as soon as my ass can take the hours haha... Happy cycling Cycle Gr8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robodog Posted February 21, 2010 Share Shaan is a genuine young guy who needs a bike for a couple of months while he saves up for one of his own. Therefore it is not a handout, the bike is on loan. Can you blame the guy for being excited about the sport since he has only recently started cycling? I was really impressed by him as he did not have the usual attitude of arrogance and indifference which is so commonplace amongst today's youth. Instead he was outgoing, enthusiastic, polite and respectful. The kind of kid I hope my daughter will bring home... To put your minds at ease, he has obviously thanked me profusely in person when he collected the bike and later via a number of mails after his first ride on it. Those mails, you may be pleased to hear, did not have any grammatical or spelling errors. Even if they did contain errors, I'd forgive those minor faults since English is not his first language. My roadbike has not been ridden for 2 years, just hanging from the ceiling gathering dust with rusting cables from 2008 Argus. It's not exactly thelatest piece of kit either. I'm sure if a scammer wanted to steal a bike, he could havefound something a lot better than a 2001 KHS Flite 800. After speaking to him on the phone, meeting him in person and talking to his dad - I have absolutely no doubt that I'll get my bike back and in a better condition than when I last saw it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robodog Posted February 21, 2010 Share Hey Shaan, I started writing the above post before I saw your response. Enjoy the bike and I'll chat to you soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noneking Posted February 21, 2010 Share Fantastic story! Hope you enjoy the bike Shaan! Awesome show of kindness slick!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robodog Posted February 21, 2010 Share Hi guys I thought our hubbers were there to help each other and to promote the sport not to make sarcastic comments. So if you have nothing positive to ad to this forum rather keep it to yourself. I couldn't agree more Anton. Well said Isn't that just another sarcastic comment? question mark .... capitalisation Maybe we are preventing someone from getting* ripped off. *incorrect wordWho else feels that there's something fishy about the post? question markGoing to varsity' date=' can't spell, cyclist lets him ride a bike during the week .... Eish, the grammar here...[/quote']slick2010-02-21 15:43:26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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