Arkadion Posted November 18, 2010 Share Okay .. saw someone who could pass for a gardener walking in Crowthorne (Near Midrand) with a red S-Works and a white(Fox?) front fork. I'm suspicious because:- 1) Im pretty sure something like that is WAY out of his pricerange.2) He was walking (clips?)3) It was almost dark4) He was looking around himself nervously How about do we go checking if it's stolen ? If I phone the police they don't want to know anything unless a serious crime is taking place ? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/89904-average-joe-with-an-s-works/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
eraser Posted November 18, 2010 Share As far as I'm concerned you're doing the right thing by posting this sighting on the hub, if it was stolen then the owner has someone to contact, namely you, for more information. Thanks for taking the time. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/89904-average-joe-with-an-s-works/#findComment-1225438 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassie Posted November 18, 2010 Share I've had that same issue here in Stellenbosch!Just last week I cycled past a dude going to one of the farms on what looked very much like a DH bike...the fork was really huge and disc rotors etc. etc.I was going in opposite direction in the far lane and this still troubles me - I should have stopped and turned back and confronted the guy... Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/89904-average-joe-with-an-s-works/#findComment-1225439 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkadion Posted November 18, 2010 Share Shot We should probably make a sticky post for this kinda thing! The only thing I could possibly have done at the time I didn't think of was take a photo with my cellphone, so if anyone else encounters a similar situation, start snapping! Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/89904-average-joe-with-an-s-works/#findComment-1225440 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChUkKy Posted November 18, 2010 Share Okay .. saw someone who could pass for a gardener walking in Crowthorne (Near Midrand) with a red S-Works and a white(Fox?) front fork. I'm suspicious because:- 1) Im pretty sure something like that is WAY out of his pricerange.2) He was walking (clips?)3) It was almost dark4) He was looking around himself nervously How about do we go checking if it's stolen ? If I phone the police they don't want to know anything unless a serious crime is taking place ? Ive had a similar experience seeing a gardener pedalling very awkwardly on a black Merida with a Fox fork right by the Porsche dealership on Witkoppen Road. This was about 2 months back, I still pointed it out to the Mrs but there was nothing we could do, its a difficult situation I tried to get a better look but we were moving opposite directions.The fork alone is out of his price range... Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/89904-average-joe-with-an-s-works/#findComment-1225443 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerus Posted November 18, 2010 Share I find myself constantly looking, Like yesterday on my way into work - there is suddenly a guy riding a hardtail GT(possibly a avalanche), not there normally but today it was - tomorrow I will stop if I see him. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/89904-average-joe-with-an-s-works/#findComment-1225446 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerus Posted November 18, 2010 Share Okay .. saw someone who could pass for a gardener walking in Crowthorne (Near Midrand) with a red S-Works and a white(Fox?) front fork. I'm suspicious because:- 1) Im pretty sure something like that is WAY out of his pricerange.2) He was walking (clips?)3) It was almost dark4) He was looking around himself nervously How about do we go checking if it's stolen ? If I phone the police they don't want to know anything unless a serious crime is taking place ? Is long gone by now do you think? I think youve almost got to stop and ask, maybe just enquire about buying it as well? Edited November 18, 2010 by Caerus Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/89904-average-joe-with-an-s-works/#findComment-1225449 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkadion Posted November 18, 2010 Share Is long gone by now do you think? Jah All I can remember is Blue and white striped shirt (Horizontal), and a cap Edited November 18, 2010 by Arkadion Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/89904-average-joe-with-an-s-works/#findComment-1225452 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark ellis Posted November 18, 2010 Share I think there may be a guy who either does own one and dresses like a gardener or uses the bosses when the boss is at work, I have come acros a very similar thing a few times in Bryanston drive, first time even turned the car around and ,tried to find him but he was long gone. Posted on here and nobody seemed to have lost it. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/89904-average-joe-with-an-s-works/#findComment-1225460 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerus Posted November 18, 2010 Share Who or what is an average Joe, I thought I was one of them Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/89904-average-joe-with-an-s-works/#findComment-1225471 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SL7 Posted November 18, 2010 Share Maybe its a cheap chinese import! Cheap knock-off kits for sale on the hub too. Seriously though - other than being downright rude...is it against the law to ask for someone to prove ownership? Could you be sued for asking? Human rights and all that? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/89904-average-joe-with-an-s-works/#findComment-1225478 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark ellis Posted November 18, 2010 Share Who or what is an average Joe, I thought I was one of them haha me too, thats why i checked this thread, though maybe he saw me, the fat guy, on my s-works today and was going to rip me! Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/89904-average-joe-with-an-s-works/#findComment-1225480 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerus Posted November 18, 2010 Share Maybe its a cheap chinese import! Cheap knock-off kits for sale on the hub too. Seriously though - other than being downright rude...is it against the law to ask for someone to prove ownership? Could you be sued for asking? Human rights and all that? Just ask if you can buy it from him/ her/ it/ them(is that all bases covered) first. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/89904-average-joe-with-an-s-works/#findComment-1225482 Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeu52 Posted November 18, 2010 Share Anybody know where I can buy a knitted helmet too? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/89904-average-joe-with-an-s-works/#findComment-1225490 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTRacing Posted November 18, 2010 Share I came across a guy with a carbon ibis full susser, almost ran him over. Next to diepsloot. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/89904-average-joe-with-an-s-works/#findComment-1225495 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_w_65 Posted November 18, 2010 Share Okay .. saw someone who could pass for a gardener walking in Crowthorne (Near Midrand) with a red S-Works and a white(Fox?) front fork. I'm suspicious because:- 1) Im pretty sure something like that is WAY out of his pricerange.2) He was walking (clips?)3) It was almost dark4) He was looking around himself nervously How about do we go checking if it's stolen ? If I phone the police they don't want to know anything unless a serious crime is taking place ? I saw someone who may well have been his wife driving a convertible Ferrari at Broadacres Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/89904-average-joe-with-an-s-works/#findComment-1225504 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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