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Introducing the Imbi Bike Saver

By Press Office · 73 comments

Introducing the Imbi Bike Saver, the latest cycling accessory you need to protect your bike.

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You love your bike, don’t you? You’re also likely to have spent a considerable amount of money on your beloved steed, so don’t take the chance with makeshift padding when transporting your bike on the bike rack.

The Imbi was developed by South African, Earle Loxton, an avid cyclist who hails from Somerset West. Earle sought out a better way in which to protect his bike whilst on the bike rack as he travelled to various events and training rides.

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After working through an assortment of prototype models, the Imbi was eventually born in 2015. Earle and his wife Mariëtte introduced the Imbi to the world at the Inter-Bike show in Las Vegas. Shortly thereafter they managed to secure a distributor in the USA.

The Imbi is produced from a soft, durable EPDM rubber with a velcro strap attached. The design ensures that the Imbi will last the lifetime of your bicycle, while it is not easily lost, being bright red in colour.

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After discussions with local distributor 88 Sports, the Imbi found its way to the shelves in a select number of cycling retailers across the country in April 2016. With a network of stores that stock the Imbi expanding on a daily basis, keep an eye out for it at your local bike shop.

At a price of R299, the Imbi is reasonably priced accessory which you can’t go without. Not only will it protect your bike from being scratched and chipped every time you need to transport it, but because the Imbi fits perfectly Imbi-tween, you’ll be on your way in a matter of minutes each time you need to travel.

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Comments

lerouc

Nov 17, 2016, 6:24 PM

So Earle send me a message saying he wants to give me the new improved version with the stitching and after saying i would return the old pair he said no i can keep the old ones and he will give me a new pair as well.

 

Was delivered today free of charge!!!!  :w00t:

 

What a great customer service! Thanks Earle!  :thumbup:  :thumbup:  :thumbup:

Juba

Nov 19, 2016, 3:39 PM

Well done, it looks like a great accessory. Where can I order / buy these?

Bikalot

Nov 20, 2016, 3:58 PM

Well done, it looks like a great accessory. Where can I order / buy these?

 

Hi Juba

 

You can get the Imbi's online from either CWC or BikeMob. 

 

If you let us know where you are based, I will let you know where your nearest stockist is.

 

Thanks

Bikalot

Nov 23, 2016, 7:44 AM

Hi Sepia

 

We are chatting to our stores there who currently stock the ASS MAGIC Chamois Cream to get some stock to them. Will update as we go.

 

Jowetts Cycles in PMB does have at the moment if you are up that side at all.

 

Hi Sepia

 

Imbi's will be available in Durban from Friday from:

 

Thule Partner Springfield

Thule Partner Uhmlanga

Leigh's Cycle Centre near Gateway

 

I trust that will be of assistance to you

Sepia

Nov 24, 2016, 9:08 AM

Hi Sepia

 

Imbi's will be available in Durban from Friday from:

 

Thule Partner Springfield

Thule Partner Uhmlanga

Leigh's Cycle Centre near Gateway

 

I trust that will be of assistance to you

Paid on the day but nothing has come to light.  

Advise please?

Bikalot

Nov 28, 2016, 3:25 PM

Paid on the day but nothing has come to light.  

Advise please?

 

Sorry not quite sure what you mean? Our stockists have told me that they have received stock.

Eugene Brown

Nov 28, 2016, 3:54 PM

Bought a pair at the 94.7 expo, and tested them this weekend taking my 29'r FS and FatBike on my Buzzrack 2-bike platform. Worked an absolute treat, even though I battled to get them back on after numerous post-ride refreshments! Really nice product :)

Bikalot

Nov 29, 2016, 6:21 AM

Bought a pair at the 94.7 expo, and tested them this weekend taking my 29'r FS and FatBike on my Buzzrack 2-bike platform. Worked an absolute treat, even though I battled to get them back on after numerous post-ride refreshments! Really nice product :)

 

Hahahaha. 

 

Thank you for your support Eugene!

Sepia

Nov 29, 2016, 7:01 AM

Paid on the day but nothing has come to light.  

Advise please?

My apologies.

Goods were lying at the PO and they had no idea that it had arrived.  No documentation, Zip.

Thanks for the number so they were able to "find" it.

Also, many thanks for the great product.  Works a charm!

Bira

Jul 21, 2024, 2:01 PM

Anyone know where i can still get these? Thule sell something similar but at a ridiculous price
splat

Jul 21, 2024, 2:22 PM

20 minutes ago, Bira said:

Anyone know where i can still get these? Thule sell something similar but at a ridiculous price

I think that Thule actually bought the brand/product.

Bira

Jul 21, 2024, 2:24 PM

1 minute ago, splat said:

I think that Thule actually bought the brand/product.

Thats a pity

Shebeen

Jul 22, 2024, 7:11 AM

On 11/15/2016 at 8:08 AM, coppi said:

Pretty nifty idea, hopefully not ridiculously priced............

 

On 11/15/2016 at 8:10 AM, madbradd said:

This looks really well thought out. 

 

Edit: Looks like the cost is R300 for a set of 2. 

 

16 hours ago, Bira said:

Anyone know where i can still get these? Thule sell something similar but at a ridiculous price

 

16 hours ago, splat said:

I think that Thule actually bought the brand/product.

so 8 years of inflation and the swedish meatball treatments gets you from R299 to R1299

 

https://www.thule.com/en-za/bike-rack/accessories/thule-bike-protector-_-988000

 

Thule Bike Protector bike protector black/gray

 

 

Bira

Jul 22, 2024, 7:12 AM

Just now, Shebeen said:

 

 

 

so 8 years of inflation and the swedish meatball treatments gets you from R299 to R1299

 

https://www.thule.com/en-za/bike-rack/accessories/thule-bike-protector-_-988000

 

Thule Bike Protector bike protector black/gray

 

 

🥲

MORNE

Jul 22, 2024, 8:26 AM

1 hour ago, Bira said:

🥲

PM me, i have a set i can let go for R300ish, Havent used them since getting a platform rack. Think i used them less than 5 times to be honest. Just need to find them in storage first.

thebob

Jul 22, 2024, 10:20 AM

1 hour ago, MORNE said:

PM me, i have a set i can let go for R300ish, Havent used them since getting a platform rack. Think i used them less than 5 times to be honest. Just need to find them in storage first.

If @Bira does not take them, I am keen for them

Bikalot

Jul 22, 2024, 2:13 PM

On 7/21/2024 at 4:01 PM, Bira said:

Anyone know where i can still get these? Thule sell something similar but at a ridiculous price

Hi Bira. Yes we did do a deal with Thule on this product so it is now exclusively available through them. If you don't come right, have a look at Mellow Velo cycles in Fourways, they had a set or two in store when i was there last in June.

Bikalot

Jul 22, 2024, 2:14 PM

3 hours ago, thebob said:

If @Bira does not take them, I am keen for them

See above post - you could alternatively try Mellow Velo

Shebeen

Jul 23, 2024, 7:45 AM

17 hours ago, Bikalot said:

Hi Bira. Yes we did do a deal with Thule on this product so it is now exclusively available through them. If you don't come right, have a look at Mellow Velo cycles in Fourways, they had a set or two in store when i was there last in June.

"deal" wait, does that mean that Thule bought the company/product or just licences the design? 

 

looks like company just went quiet

https://www.facebook.com/imbicompany/

Bikalot

Jul 24, 2024, 9:29 AM

On 7/23/2024 at 9:45 AM, Shebeen said:

"deal" wait, does that mean that Thule bought the company/product or just licences the design? 

 

looks like company just went quiet

https://www.facebook.com/imbicompany/

Hi Shebeen.

 

The Imbi Bike Saver was a product/brand of BIKALOT, without being able to go into the specifics of it here, we have a deal with Thule and where they now produce and sell the Thule Bike Protector.

fanievb

Jul 24, 2024, 4:18 PM

Hollow pool noodle R45 at my local china town. 

I can cut them up and ship to you for R150 a piece 

MORNE

Jul 24, 2024, 6:08 PM

@Bira now the proud owner of these ‘vintage’ pre-corporate sell-out babies. Enjoy!

 

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Steady Spin

Jul 25, 2024, 8:26 AM

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https://www.chamberlains.co.za/quick-fist-original-rubber-clamps-25-57mm-2-pack-10010-1084349

This works super well for me. 

R229 for the win! 

Shebeen

Jul 25, 2024, 11:02 AM

On 7/24/2024 at 11:29 AM, Bikalot said:

Hi Shebeen.

 

The Imbi Bike Saver was a product/brand of BIKALOT, without being able to go into the specifics of it here, we have a deal with Thule and where they now produce and sell the Thule Bike Protector.

You made a deal with the devil?!

well done, I guess. wonder if sales are up now that it has the black and white on it.

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