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If this was Thursday I rode past there countless times

If this is true it must be hugely dependent on other factors. I do 1400KM a couple of times a year, sometimes with bikes, sometimes not. I struggle to notice a difference in fuel consumption and I watch it like a hawk. This is with two bikes (including a huge 160mm enduro bike) on a hanging rack. I will say my stress levels go up with a hanging bike rack! I end up looking at the rack in my rear view mirror every few minutes.

I'm a snake magnet. I think I just spot them and others ride on past... I love them but also extremely scared of them. Get the shivers riding in tight trails with poor visibility. At least on a bike I feel slightly safer. I could never trail run for this reason. Some places seems worse than others. Basically every time I ride upper g spot I see a moerse puffy. Probably why I ride so much more in winter 😄

Ban the guy who shouts wopaaaa. Lower the costs for entry. Even for the relatively well-off, it's gotten to the point where one reconsiders. Not sure what can be done about this one but I know loads of roadies who are now MTB converts. The trails are really good in the WC at the moment.

Does anyone know when 2023 Merida's arrive? The conundrum is this: Can't find a nice secondhand HT There aren't a huge amount of options and stock is still an issue. The Commencals are nice but overpriced (complete bikes) IMO. The big trail 400 is available but requires some immediate upgrades and more long term The big trail 600 is nice out of the box I wish I could just get an ETA Unless I can get an ETA on something better it seems like the best option is to go for the 400 and immediately upgrade the fork to a RS Revelation and brakes to Shimano Deore 4 piston. The total price is about 27k. I'll have to upgrade wheels and drivetrain over time. Knowing my luck, the very next day something sweet will become available lol.

I think the Ecoflow 600w one can do short bursts of 1200w so it can do a (select) coffee machine or hairdryer. It also charges in an hour or so. https://za.ecoflow.com/products/river-max-portable-power-station They are often R9999 on special which is a good deal.

I should probably do this myself really but at that price I'd def give it a try.

I saw it. I'd take it but I require an XL.

They don't have stock even though their website says they do.

Howzit guys. Long time. Has anyone got one of these (or other derivatives to the 400?) and what is the sentiment? https://www.merida-bikes.com/en/bike/3049/bigtrail-400 Ideally, I'd like the 500 or 600 but no one has stock. This 400 variant goes for around R20k. Even more ideal would be a Commencal Meta HT but they are more than double the price and are probably worse spec'd (coil fork, no dropper). The frame can't be worth an extra 20k and the Merida frame actually looks really good technically. My main concern is the fork (Suntour XCR 34) blowing up on me. Serviceability, etc. I'm quite happy with the Deore drivetrain. Context: I have a bling 160mm 650b Enduro bike but I am looking for something for longer rides, more general rides with the family, and have always wanted to try an aggressive HT. I will die of boredom on a XC bike as I like to jump/hop/manual whatever I can.

Hey guys. Long time. I just purchased Maxxis WT tyres and I have Flow EX rims (25.5 internal). I'm reading now they are designed for 35mm but are also fine for 30mm. I've Googled it and most people say it should be fine as the Flow EX rim is not exactly narrow. I was so busy fussing over tyre choice and compound that I let this slip. The bike shop didn't mention it either. Anyone tried this?

Sorry. It's all over Facebook groups. I will delete. Sent from my SM-G970F using Tapatalk

Just heard the guy that died is my partner's obstetrician. He seemed like such a good guy. RIP.

Eddy

Bike arrived two days later in good nic. Constant communication. R324.90 incl to ship anywhere I believe. Very happy to recommend them to others.

Very nice. I'd imagine prices vary but any indication?

Big Trail type bike will be my next. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

giving them a bash. Will report back.

Nope! Just for Sunday cruises around CT.

No still got the Reign for the mountains. Bought that Eddy Merckx in the classifieds. Thanks all!

Revive: Any up to date details on this? Need to get a road bike from Pretoria to Cape Town.

Brilliant!

So this is not even out yet and already outdated? No metric shock linkage so no parts in 4 years (if you lucky)

A few pics from the last few days. Rhodes mem and the top of Helderberg. https://www.instagram.com/cpt.rob/

What an incredible show. Watching Andreu ride was really a treat.