{"id":15958,"date":"2018-05-23T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-05-23T03:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/2018\/05\/23\/mc-ellis-prefers-cycloplus-the-experts-in-bike-parts-r7327\/"},"modified":"2023-02-08T05:57:20","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T05:57:20","slug":"mc-ellis-prefers-cycloplus-the-experts-in-bike-parts-r7327","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/mc-ellis-prefers-cycloplus-the-experts-in-bike-parts-r7327\/","title":{"rendered":"MC Ellis prefers CycloPlus – The Experts in Bike Parts"},"content":{"rendered":"
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CycloPlus Dealer Tour<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Episode 1<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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#WeVisit MC Ellis Fietse, Beaufort West<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Walking into MC Ellis Fietse is like walking back in time, to an era when ostrich feathers were in vogue and four-legged horsepower reigned supreme.<\/p>\n

Constructed in 1899, the building was originally a general dealer with a tailor housed upstairs. Tim Ellis’ oupa bought the building in 1934 and turned it into a fiets winkel. Three generations later and the Ellis family are still large and in charge in Beaufort West.<\/p>\n

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It was fascinating hearing about the 100 year+ history of the shop, which is filled to the brim with an assortment of parts that are equally as old!<\/p>\n

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Casually hanging from the ceiling, this museum worthy ‘dik-wiel’ below dates back to the 1880s … it’s wooden rims and drive shaft drivetrain are truly remarkable.<\/p>\n

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With all the modern day hype around shiny new carbon bikes with flashy paint jobs and feather-light parts, venturing through the shop’s greasy shelves and workbenches is a truly refreshing experience.<\/p>\n

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This is a part of our industry that rarely receives attention, but when one scratches beneath the surface there are incredible stories to be found.<\/p>\n

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When looking at the bikes in the shop, it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to see that tyres and tubes are fast movers … the unforgiving Karoo roads certainly take their toll on local commuters.<\/p>\n

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Meneer Ellis and his mechanic, George are firm believers in Cycloplus’ quality and chose it for its extensive range. From brake cables to ball bearings, CycloPlus provides dealers with a complete solution.<\/p>\n

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Commissioned by Rush Sports.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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