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Great idea - I would make use of such a service.
Your price seems good and I would charge a bit more for gear/brake sets.
Ideally you would position yourself close to the trails so riders can make use of this straight after a ride. (Maybe joint venture with a coffee shop nearby?) I would leave it or do it myself if it can't happen directly after my ride - might as well then just go to LBS and have them do something else too. Love taking a clean bike home after a big day out.
It would be great for this service to be offered by someone skilled for the job. Like every padstal now offering bespoke bean to cup coffee with a completely untrained "barista", too often places (even some LBSs) offering bike washes have everything they need but an unskilled person doing the washes. With the price of bikes I want someone to do it properly. A guy standing there with a pressure washer full blast 1mm away from the fork seals and then lubing it up like a Brazers Bonanza. Can't deal.
This is just me though - other people would possibly bring in their bikes on a Monday like someone mentioned.
FYI - in response to Steady Spin:
more importantly...If Flückiger’s positive test is confirmed. Will his Strava times be voided ?
I see him taking some of the local leaderboards here in Stellenbosch...
On 8/26/2022 at 11:16 AM, RiverInTheRoad said:That drop is very doable, just takes a lot of energy to get enough speed. You will not make it from the Armageddon side unless you do a big bunnyhop to clear the gap.
It would be a non-feature if it had a downhill run-up.
Disclaimer: I only hit it in #Enduro comps
Just to complete the line-up 
Got her three weeks ago - this was yesterday 
The Swiss Army knife of bikes imo - just a pity they make the Bontrager Line Comp 30 rims out of cheddar cheese 
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1 hour ago, Super Sywurm said:
Couple goals
You are a champion
Wish someone could do this for me
Lost mine 13 December in Jonkers
Swyg soos die graf
3 minutes ago, Headshot said:
The Ion KPact are probably the best available but are DH worthy pads and pretty warm for just riding around. The 661 Recons are almost useless - I have a pair and don't bother with them. The latest version may be better but all the flimsy sleeve type pads can move on your leg, Couple that to a grippy rubber outer and they get pulled off the area they need to protect in a crash. Any pair you get should have a kevlar/ aramid fabric outer cover to prevent this and make them durable. I see CCS is now importing 7IDP protection - they make some good looking pads.
Sorry I have the K-traze or Lite - not sure what it is called, but the lighter one with a zip.
Remember choosing between the two and the KPact was way too bulky for the riding I do
4 minutes ago, thebob said:Knee and elbow pads should be fine for easy trails. But wear what makes you feel comfortable. Also know, that no matter how many pads you wear, it still hurts when you meet mother earth
100cement
It is just the difference between moaning to the Mrs beer in hand after a slam or having to ask her to take you to get stitches at the ER
lol
I use kneepads on almost every ride. Minimal extra effort and impact on feel during a ride, but so worth it every time you go down
Use to have G-Forms (those yellow ones - proper ninja turtle) which you forget you are wearing after a bit and bearable in Boland summers.
They offered decent protection - had a few slides on them.
I now have the Ion K-Pact Zip which I think is a great design.
I zip them to the downtube for the flats/climbs and put them on for downhills which works great
Been lasting for >2yrs now so pretty decent quality.
https://thebrandstable.co.za/product-category/ion-bike/protection/
Also have the 661 Recon Knee Pads which are similar to the G-Forms albeit a bit less protection in my opinion. Sometimes wear them in winter under long pants.
Use to wear elbow guards after slamming hard and getting stitches
Troy Lee slim pads - still have them but they are quite shite
Looking to get Leatt Airflex Pro for the elbows
On 12/13/2021 at 9:40 AM, Wheelie87 said:Hi Hubbers,
Went up Jonkers this AM via Irish - so lekker
Stopped to take in the awesomeness and recalibrate before the race of the rat kicks off another cycle...
Almost at the end of Armageddon I realise I forgot my glasses between Irish 7 and the last black climb section to saaltjie
Had no time (or energy) to go up an retrieve it - informed the lady at the gate if someone might return it (wishful)
(Actually noticed it in one of the pics I took)
Anyway....if by some miracle.... D'Arcs photochromic sunglasses - holla at me please
By voorbaat dankie
Many thanks
Warmest of regards
Went back this AM and.....glasses gone, nothing handed in at the gate either.
Anyway, was a lekker ride nonetheless. Conditions were prime
Hi Hubbers,
Went up Jonkers this AM via Irish - so lekker
Stopped to take in the awesomeness and recalibrate before the race of the rat kicks off another cycle...
Almost at the end of Armageddon I realise I forgot my glasses between Irish 7 and the last black climb section to saaltjie
Had no time (or energy) to go up an retrieve it - informed the lady at the gate if someone might return it (wishful)
(Actually noticed it in one of the pics I took)
Anyway....if by some miracle.... D'Arcs photochromic sunglasses - holla at me please
By voorbaat dankie
Many thanks
Warmest of regards
On 12/10/2021 at 8:16 AM, samson99 said:can you take a photo please. i have the same issue 😄
It was quite a rush job just before a trip (Mrs already sitting shotgun) so could be neater but....it works so well never bothered to change.
You only see it if you are quite tall and looking - otherwise invisible and works 100%
On 11/12/2021 at 12:18 PM, Wheelie87 said:Hi,
Looking for those rubber inserts for Thule Wingbars or suggestions for some alternative solution (silicon?).
I bought the bars on the Hub and they never had those rubbers and I reckon that is where most of the noise comes from when driving above 80km
Thanks,
Cheers!
Feedback
Had an extra roll of rim tape I bought (@Rapide) in 2019 - strong stuff. (Put a small piece on the downtube of my FuelEX where I suspect there use to be a plastic covering more than a year ago and been through mud rain many washes and still holding up perfectly.)
On the Wingbars - Been holding up 100cement for a few weeks now with a bit of rain and sun - works perfectly and only I or someone close to 2m can see it and doesn't really look bad IMO
Will just reapply as needed going forward.
On 12/7/2021 at 9:13 AM, thebob said:I have my Pike working very nicely with the following methodology (start with everything full open):
20% sag
Rebound set so the wheel doesn't jump off the floor when doing a big fast compression
HSC backed all the way out then one click in
LSC at 12 clicks from full closed. I found a nice spot where it help me up under braking, but wasn't too soft
Try a xSixx Foamo. Pretty light for the wide single ply version and should help keep the rims in one piece
Tried these recommended settings this AM on Armageddon (Jonkershoek) - felt very decent.
I added a few loose PSI's so I'm just peaking over 100 (RS recommends 110-115)
The forks felt stiffer less plush over rocks but experienced less (perceived) arm pump and had a very lekker decent.
O-ring sitting pretty underlining the DebonAir signage after the ride which I feel is a win.
22 minutes ago, thebob said:But, do you really need to use all the travel?
I would definitely like to use all of it if I can - it is just a 140mm
Call my crazy but I get a sense of accomplishment when the red o-ring is right below the Debon Air inscription after a lekker ride hahaWill phone a friend to help me confirm amount of tokens and proceed to remove and test as recommended. (not a great maccie myself)
51 minutes ago, Thermophage said:
This is great - thanks for sharing
4 minutes ago, thebob said:So bigger negative air chamber. That means the fork sucks down into its travel a little more than the new one and should be more sensitive off the top. It does mean you might want a bit more air pressure than the suggested chart pressure to keep the midstroke nice and supportive. Maybe 115PSI?
Thanks!
Bear with me here, but the reason I go down to ~100psi is that it feels less harsh and I actually use most of the travel when coming down e.g. Jonkers etc whereas it felt quite harsh and I noticed that I hardly used all the travel and on a 140mm I want use as much as possible.
Is this logic flawed ?
11 minutes ago, thebob said:Do you know if you are running the new Debonair spring with the smaller negative spring or the older one with the bigger negative spring?
20 minutes ago, Thermophage said:I have a spreadsheet if anyone is interested.
Lol
Please share
1 hour ago, thebob said:I have my Pike working very nicely with the following methodology (start with everything full open):
20% sag
Rebound set so the wheel doesn't jump off the floor when doing a big fast compression
HSC backed all the way out then one click in
LSC at 12 clicks from full closed. I found a nice spot where it help me up under braking, but wasn't too soft
Ah OK great, will definitely try it out on my next ride and give feedback
I reckon I am around ~95kg with kit and RS recommends ~110psi (which I find too high, I run ever so slightly under 100) rebound -7 clicks
The fork is still stock standard/factory settings and according to RS 2 tokens (I need to confirm this myself)
Will implement the above and see - I am a set and forget type so every time I attempt to fine tune the LSC/HSC I tend to mess it all up
On 3/2/2021 at 1:54 PM, Headshot said:Wow its quiet around here... Anyone else found that RS forks overstate the air pressure to rider weight? I'm in at least the 85kg range but I find the recommended pressure way to high. I'm currently around 55psi in my Yari with no tokens!
I have experienced the same on my Pike Ult
Any advise on the dark arts of setting the LSC and HSC
I get it right every now and then but mostly not lol I see now this was posted in March (still relevant to me though)
Gert jou shredder !
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