Robbie Stewart

Welcome to the Bikehub @KyleDurh. I own two Specialized bikes. Camber and Stumpjumper EVO. The original components are okay and don't need upgrading unless they are worn. That will save some randelas at first. The best upgrade you can do is to get rid of the Roval wheels as soon as possible. Those are properly rubbish. The set I have on my Stumpy are super soft, and after only 6 months of riding I have already taken to the rear rim with a shifting spanner to get some serious dings out.

I'm guessing he was married. Sad all round. So many victims. no winners.

I just came across a live tracker for Lael Wilcox riding around the world in 110 days. To say this is an ambitious endeavour is probably the understatement of the year, but I would be interested to follow her progress none the less. Massive kudos to her for taking on this mammoth challenge by the horns. https://www.followmychallenge.com/live/lael/rtw/

Hulle weet nie wat ons weet nie! All I have to say to this oke is "Don't be a box. Be lekker". But he wouldn't get it.

If you're looking for some smooth flow line jumping then Hoogekraal has a line that has a bunch of decent sized jumps that can be rolled on the B-line or if you opt for the A-line you can pull some serious hanging time. It just recently got revamped and opened again to the public two weeks ago and is riding very well currently. This is mid way down that new line. VID-20240523-WA0000.mp4

My current favourite is Starke Brew Black Rhino stout.

Have at it. bwahahahahahahahaha

I was sitting in my car at the traffic light one fine Saturday arvie many moons ago, window down, minding my own business waiting for green. Enter two guys stepping off the kerb in front of my car. The one guy is brandishing a knife, wildly slashing at the second chap who was backing away from the knife guy. They come around the front of my car, and the guy backing up lifts his shirt right by my window and draws his 9mm he had stashed there, and point blank pops one into the guy with the knife. It takes knife guy a moment to register what happened. He paused, lifted his shirt to see what just happened and then let out the most primal cry I've ever had the displeasure of hearing. He was dead before he hit the floor. Light turned green and I got out of dodge. It's been nearly 30 years since. Did the knife guy deserve it? maybe. Does it still bother me all these years later? To a degree it does. Have I been desensitized to violence? Sadly, yes. These days I just leave when I see people acting poorly.

The only thing that you missed was your sanity when you opted in to pay that rip-off day pass for trails that aren't that good. For that same money you could go ride much better trails all day and have money to spend on a good post ride meal.

It actually does - when compared to similar places elsewhere in the Cape, never mind SA. Yesterday I was driving past Dunoon to the N7 and passed maybe 3 SAPS bakkies and probably as many CoCT Traffic cars that had boxed in a taxi by the traffic lights and they were busy cuffing the driver in the middle of the road. Another time I passed the same way and I'm pretty sure all of Cape Town's police and law enforcement descended on that place like it was ground zero for a "eat as much as you can for free KFC buffet", except it was for a shooter at the local Shoprite. Look, that place has it's days, and the days for cycling past there are long gone thanks to Covid, but apart from that, I still prefer the Cape over anywhere else in SA.

only if you live in the Republic of the Western Cape. Everyone else lives in Retardistan, formerly known as South Africa, which is part of Africa. the Republic of the Western Cape is nothing like Africa. Here, stuff works.

Every so often I find myself wondering what I will do if I am confronted in such a scenario where I am needing to defend myself, especially on my bike. How will I react? What will I do? How will I defend myself? I think it's important to know that before you find yourself needing to figure out the next move and not knowing what that next move ought to be. It could mean the difference between life and death. It should preferably be a muscle memory situation, really. Your repetitively trained instincts should take over and get you out of immediate danger, and allow you to get to relative safety where you can make clearer decisions. And as you say, that only comes from being trained, and not as some mental exercise, "hope for the best" situation.

This is probably the most important comment on this entire thread. If you draw, your very next action must be to squeeze the trigger whilst making sure you ONLY get rounds on target. By this time there is no more time to worry about emotion or consequence. You draw to shoot. And before you do that you had better make sure you have an adequate backstop for rounds that pass through or miss the target, because you are liable for every round that departs the chamber of your sidearm.

I chuck my kit into the washing machine and in addition to the washing powder I chuck in about a tot of white vinegar. Zero pong. My gloves were getting manky and since I do that the smell is gone. My helmet liner gets a warm hand wash using hand gel in the basin and left in the soapy water to soak while I shower. After rinsing everything smells fresh again. I don't have odour issues anymore.

Kind of like the tendency of Mercedes to design that ugly as heck rear end that reminds me of a long bottomed horse's ass. How anyone could drive that and not be embarrassed and ashamed evades me.

The new addition to the Hammer trail was officially opened today, and it could not have been a better day. The jumps were perfectly groomed like a fine chocolate cake, with just the right amount of tacky grip in the morning. As the day progressed it dried out nicely and the jumps got even faster. A good bunch of guys and girls were sending that line and the stoke levels were high. All round today was a jol. Even the weather played nice with not a breath of wind making the day even more special. The drop was conquered in short order by just about everyone. I found the landings a bit harsh and managed to whiplash my neck on the last attempt - the drop time is pretty long - but I'm sure doing it a couple more times will iron out the kinks. Doing the run from the top of the Hammer all the way through to the end is a awesome experience, and by the time you turn out of the trail your quads are on fire from all the pumping. That line can now probably be considered a full flow line as no pedal strokes are required, yet the accumulated hang time from all the jumps is not something to scoff at. I think it is safe to say that between Hoogekraal and Contermanskloof, these two trail networks are among the cream of the crop in South African mountain biking. Thanks to the Tygerberg Mountain Bike club for making this all possible.

This is the kind of NMT infrastructure I don't support.

I wholeheartedly support the city’s initiative to expand non-motorized transport (NMT) infrastructure in the mentioned areas. However, as others have pointed out, I am concerned that the uptake of these improvements might be limited if cyclist and pedestrian safety is not adequately addressed. It’s essential to recognize that this initiative goes beyond merely keeping cyclists off the roads; the ultimate goal should be to create a safer and more efficient transportation system for everyone. The specific section between Paarden Island and town has repeatedly demonstrated the challenges faced when implementing cycle lanes. Despite the initial investment, these lanes often become encroached upon by vagrants and criminals, rendering them ineffective. If people fear for their safety while using these facilities, they will opt for alternative modes of transportation, defeating the purpose of the infrastructure. To enhance the success of this project, I recommend that the city not only focus on physical infrastructure but also invest in a comprehensive security plan. This plan should ensure safe passage for pedestrians and cyclists along the west coast cycle path. By addressing safety concerns, we can encourage more people to use these facilities, ultimately reducing the number of cars on the roads.

I have this on my bike. it really is a gamechanger

to be fair - that huffy is only a bicycle shaped object. It's a far cry from what I would call a bicycle as we have come to know them.

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner courtesy of Amazon.co.za for all of R4099.00 Excuse me while I quickly go upchuck on the lawn. I don't even know where to begin.

Like @MORNE said. It's not Roxette anymore. It's just Rox. and that is like Queen without Freddy.

that's why the bike costs 200k. It has to be . . .

I saw a chap drop into one the Tokai snakes on a gravel bike while I was heading up to DH0 a while back. It all looked good, except for those dropper bars. They made me feel very wobbly even just looking at him.