SilverRider

That bike would incapacitate half the field because we will be staring at this beauty. I'm also considering my singlespeed, even though not such a beauty.

Skuus Oom Bennie, I just thought since the elevation was far less than the rest of the Koepel and because we know how singlespeed bedonnerd you are (it takes one to know one 🫣) that it is worth a try.

What bike did you ride? You could maybe consider one of the singlespeeds?

Welcome back!

Chris is very right about the WA group. The chirps and chat is going on constantly. Most of us just want to get the work up to date and get down to the Argus. We can't wait! NS. Please keep bad weather predictions to yourself 😉

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Ai Chris, jy het dan dieselfde dag as die Potch-trein die early bird inskrywing gedoen...

You can't go wrong with Robert. The closest you can come to a customized bike without having to build it yourself at a very good price and service.

Only posting pics now, took the MTB's for some gravel and game viewing on Wednesday afternoon. @Scary Rider @RobertWhitehead

Moenie van die hitte vergeet nie!

I was quite surprised when I saw CST on offer at the Maxxis stand. They did go all out with the MTB's this year, historically the stand was more focused on motorbikes and scramblers and their tire needs. It was a very pleasant surprise though and we had a nice chat with the representatives.

I have a Jack Rabbit Tubeless Ready on my hardtail. It has been on for about a month and I have no complaints. The tread pattern is probably more intended for speed than for grip. I bought the tire from the Maxxis stand at the Nampo agricultural exhibition so you are correct in your assumption regarding the pedigree of the company.

Totally understandable. If you want to come and ride in the area, give me a shout. I have family that has a farm not far from Koedoeslaagte (closer to Potch and the Schoemansdrift road) and we can arrange an informal waterpoint for you.

And also a totally different offering than the Crater Cruise. Don't expect the same standard of organisation, waterpoints and gees. And it is quite a bit more expensive to enter.

l'll be there with my 26" dual suspension MTB. Grateful the event is revived and that we can ride in the Koepel.

We took another picture today with four equal height riders.

I saw the ad for a rigid, 26 inch, rim brake fork earlier today. I've been looking for fork like that for ages. Best of all was that the steerer was long enough which is always a.problem. Contacted the advertiser, he promised to send pictures and measurements which arrived quickly. Asked @ChrisF he would help out with collection since it was close to his valley and I'm in Potch (Keep in mind the Potch train is coming down for the CTCT). Exchange was done to everybody's contentment and new friends were made. What a wonderful experience.

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Watch out! Double trouble 😝

Yes, did it before. Did 3 events of the series in 2023. Won't go back even though it is on my doorstep. It is quite pricey for what is offered. The last event we rode didn't even have a water table at the finish line, no medal (not that a medal is the be all and end all, but it is nice for first timers), not even official timing. The Ottosdal Draf en Trap is also this same weekend, most riders will probably be in Ottosdal. If you really want to ride the event I can send you routes for the 52km and 80km.

Finally got round to downloading and enjoying the pics. Dankie Chris, dit was 'n fantastiese Argus-naweek!

The MTB event has a mix of variable terrain. No major climbs but you can expect singletrack, jeep track, farm roads with corrugations, actually very few district road, lots of winning fields (wenakker) around the maize fields and some track in the veld. Excellent waterpoints and marshals. The heat can be challenging but it is not a gravel grind and it isn't too technical either.

Had a ride around Wilgeboom Agricultural Holdings just outside Potch this morning. My sister and uncle joined in. We call it the "Plot crawl".

I had the Scwalbe Pro Evo One mounted previously on my Dura Ace tubeless wheelset. It worked sort of. Very comfortable but very prone to punctures in my experience. I used it with Stans though because I couldn't get my hands on Orange Seal back then. So when replacement time arrived I got the Good Years and orange seal. Also broke a lever or two but the crowbar tyre levers did the job. Inflated and seated with the track pump and no issues since. No puncture or sealant spraying the rear triangle of the bike that used to be a big irritation with my previous setup. I'm a huge fan now.

Finally finished the build on my MTB SS. He already made an appearance on the Where has your bike taken you today thread. Got the frame almost exactly a year ago, together with the handlebar and seat post and some gearing goodies that I never intended to use. Got it from a Hubber. Then came the fork, front wheel, white tyres and an extra set of black tyres. Also from a Hubber. The fork's paintjob was tired but some powder coating sorted that. The crank, BB, green grips, tubby bag and minipump from Hubber Rion. The stem I bought many years ago, also from a Hubber. Saddle also from a Hubber. The chainring and sprocket came from CRC, long before the ZAR become so useless. Rear wheel, chain and headset I got from the LBS. I have a 38-16t on there, because my commute is really really flat. Everybody knows that Potch doesn't really have hills. It rides like a dream. It's quiet and smooth, the bike is light compared to my old commuter, and is just loads of fun.