Belhammel Posted February 14, 2011 Posted February 14, 2011 What a wonderful place the Hub is. I joined about a month ago with the idea of selling my spare mtb. Immediately after placing the post I read al the warnings about scammers and how you should not trust anyone or part with your goods or cash until you have 100% confirmation. So I sold the mtb and started looking for a road bike on which I can do some training. Whilst still searching this whole story about the guy who got Hijacked in Cape Town, his Specialized stolen and him looking for a new bike came to light. Many believed him to be a scam artist and a whole debate followed. Somewhere in there was a comment like - never buy a bike in another province unless you see it for yourself. Then I found a bike posted by Chaunce in Johannesburg. Sounded like a real good deal. Everything I was looking for. Only problem - there was no way I would be able to go to Joburg to view. Got into contact with Chaunce, he phoned me, sent me pics of the bike, and a whole page of correspondence followed. End of story, I trusted a guy I have never met. Paid the full amount without seeing the bike. Waited a week and finally received my new machine on Friday. In perfect condition with all brand new parts. Spotless. Seems like there is still people you can trust in this day and age. Thanks Chaunce you are a real gentleman. I would recommend all fellow hubbers to support him. All that is left for me to do is ride the bike and learn the etiquette of the roadies.
Tiny K Posted February 14, 2011 Posted February 14, 2011 Sweet ride man! I have bought stuff from him too (also live in CT area) and he is really a trustworthy guy! :thumbup:
'Dale Posted February 14, 2011 Posted February 14, 2011 Great positively inspiring post. I laaik that! AND watch out for Charltjie... He just joined the road bunch.
1hill@aTime Posted February 14, 2011 Posted February 14, 2011 just a bit of advice Charltjie, pedals boet they will help ALOT!
Tiny K Posted February 14, 2011 Posted February 14, 2011 p.s. oh is this the bike you commented about to AirBender on the 99'er thread...... worth the wait hey?!
Belhammel Posted February 14, 2011 Author Posted February 14, 2011 Great positively inspiring post. I laaik that! AND watch out for Charltjie... He just joined the road bunch. Thanks AirBender. I would not say that I have joined the road bunch just yet, but really enjoyed the 99er (on my mtb)New things to learn and experience. Much Fun
Wayne Potgieter Posted February 14, 2011 Posted February 14, 2011 HEY! THATS MY BIKE! Just playing. Chaunce's been on the hub a while doing good business. Nice post though. Thats what thehub is about, cyclists helping cyclists.
Belhammel Posted February 14, 2011 Author Posted February 14, 2011 p.s. oh is this the bike you commented about to AirBender on the 99'er thread...... worth the wait hey?! Jip the one I still have to learn to shift!
FrancoisC Posted February 14, 2011 Posted February 14, 2011 What a wonderful place the Hub is. I joined about a month ago with the idea of selling my spare mtb. Immediately after placing the post I read al the warnings about scammers and how you should not trust anyone or part with your goods or cash until you have 100% confirmation. So I sold the mtb and started looking for a road bike on which I can do some training. Whilst still searching this whole story about the guy who got Hijacked in Cape Town, his Specialized stolen and him looking for a new bike came to light. Many believed him to be a scam artist and a whole debate followed. Somewhere in there was a comment like - never buy a bike in another province unless you see it for yourself. Then I found a bike posted by Chaunce in Johannesburg. Sounded like a real good deal. Everything I was looking for. Only problem - there was no way I would be able to go to Joburg to view. Got into contact with Chaunce, he phoned me, sent me pics of the bike, and a whole page of correspondence followed. End of story, I trusted a guy I have never met. Paid the full amount without seeing the bike. Waited a week and finally received my new machine on Friday. In perfect condition with all brand new parts. Spotless. Seems like there is still people you can trust in this day and age. Thanks Chaunce you are a real gentleman. I would recommend all fellow hubbers to support him. All that is left for me to do is ride the bike and learn the etiquette of the roadies. Have dealt with Chaunce before, bought stuff from me. Nice guy.
I-FELT-the-FORCE Posted February 14, 2011 Posted February 14, 2011 Yay yay yay..... Thanks Charltjie for the positivity on a Monday morning... Chaunce, you ROCK star
Belhammel Posted February 14, 2011 Author Posted February 14, 2011 just a bit of advice Charltjie, pedals boet they will help ALOT! Thought I'd push it around for the first month, seeing tha road cycling is so dangerous (or so I've heard)
Cg_S Posted February 14, 2011 Posted February 14, 2011 hey Charl i'm glad you put your trust in me, so did many other hubbers, njoy as i really took my time building it, you made my day :thumbup:
Li Mu Bai Posted February 14, 2011 Posted February 14, 2011 learn road etiquette? why? roadies are grumpy, sometimes unfriendly, moan at others in the bunch, self-opinionated. much better to stay the way you are and learn how to have fun with mountain bikers, and bring that experience with you to your road bunch.
Belhammel Posted February 14, 2011 Author Posted February 14, 2011 hey Charl i'm glad you put your trust in me, so did many other hubbers, njoy as i really took my time building it, you made my day :thumbup: No problem Conrad. Thanks again
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