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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 😄
Does anyone know when 2023 Merida's arrive?
The conundrum is this:
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.
1 hour ago, 117 said:I have a jackery box, works like a charm. I never ran an IDT off it although I did threaten to test and never got around to it.
It used to run my wifi, big telly, sound system and lamp for around 2 1/2 to 3 hours. I could get longer use out of it by disconnecting the sound system and replace the lamp with a battery light. It could not run a kettle, or coffee pod machine - it simply didnt have the ompfff
I now run an inverter system so the jackery box has been redeployed to the ex's house for some use
Jackery is great because it took about 6 hours to fully recharge if it was totally empty. Or, the same amount of time to recharge from the car. It has great use as a portable system for camping or what ever outdoor activity you need it for.
No, I'm not selling mine
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.
2 hours ago, Ruben Hechter said:I've got a 2021 big trail 600 up for sale
I saw it. I'd take it but I require an XL.
4 hours ago, Chadvdw67 said:
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?
Ffs blew a spoke coming down Constantia hill. Rim = in its moer so that's my first mechanical retirement.
So frustrating. Perfect weather and lead up to this event [emoji24]
Cute little guy
I've lost my racetec chip.
I take it I can get one at the expo?
Sorry. It's all over Facebook groups. I will delete.Thought the family specifically requested his name not to be released?
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Just heard the guy that died is my partner's obstetrician. He seemed like such a good guy. RIP.
I used these people last week and they were great.
https://www.facebook.com/TriptychResources
R324.90 to move a bike from JHB-CT
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Very nice. I'd imagine prices vary but any indication?
Big Trail type bike will be my next.
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giving them a bash. Will report back.try these guys https://www.facebook.com/TriptychResources
Goodness!!!1 so a little shaved legs and lycra action in your future then?
Nope! Just for Sunday cruises around CT.
Oooh replacing the reign?
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.
But the original PAM-2 still ok ?
I could not do them any harm, on any trails.
I find them very strong.
They still true, even after 3500km.
yeah they were a lot better than I expected (from what people told me they would be like)
Stong rims that remain true but sidewalls are weak. Got a few dings. Other than that a bit heavy.
Didn't have any issues with the hubs either.
Fuel Economy With Bike Rack
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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.