ChrisF

Yes, there is a microdot system for bicycles ... As you have experienced, most bikes are stolen from home .... stay far clear of these switch on-off options.

Trail guides .... riding "off" trails .... Swak voorbeeld manne 👎

Meerendal seems decent. Protea Corridor .... uhmmm ... Patric's elves has some repairs to do ... A good number of cyclists came through that mud .... some trying to carry their bikes while their legs were sinking into the mud ... 7 weeks of record rainfall ....

A friend had a trying time with them regarding a warrantee item. Turns out they called back, regularly. Due my friends work answering calls during working simply is not an option .... They dont leave messages .... This led to a lot of frustration. Once they faced each other it was quickly resolved

Check your "MyCycleLife" vouchers .... you may even get a decent discount on it Had to smile at the big discount I can now get on the Varia .... which I bought from them end of last year Really worth keeping an eye on those vouchers ....

@Nick maybe pin this to the top of the current threads for a day or two .... This thread came in handy .... platform did some seriously strange stuff until I did the log out and log in again .... on each of my devices.

I went down this rabit hole a while back .... until one of the more experienced Hubbers reminded me that it is about the "time and effort", rather than the accuracy of the watch .... For "accuracy", stick to the Zwift / MyWhoosh . IndieVelo data as loaded to Strava. Comparing these three platforms - - Zwift sets the benchmark - MyWhoosh is incredibly resource heavy !!!! The buffering spoilt the experience for me. I am one of the people that experienced sensor connectivity issues with this platform .... check it, test, fine, start a ride and then it starts acting up .... - IndieVelo .... it simply WORKS !!! I love it. - Only Zwift can load directly to Garmin Connect .... by the sounds of it a licensing/fee issue .... Your next option is to manually load the fit file to Garmin. - number of other riders .... seems some want the group vibe, other prefer the solitude .... Zwift has the numbers. Seems MyWhoosh has more than IndieVelo, but just a perception. Take a step back ... the REAL benefit of a trainer is staying active and the ability to work on power/cadence/endurance, etc .... all these platforms gives the data you need to work on any of these parameters. PS - I AM a Garmin fan .... it irks that the latter two cant export directly to Garmin .... that is a minor technical function that has no bearing on the training I can get from these platforms. Data is available on Strava if I want to monitor progress, or I can manually copy the fit file.

Almost 500mm of rain on these trails in the last 7 weeks Nee kyk, nou kan die somer maar kom !!

Just an email to the organisers to arrange the entry for Tygerberg club members

@Treddy two things drain a battery: 1. Hills ... sounds like you did a lot of this. 2. Wind ... you dont mention this. Fitness level of the rider also makes a significant difference. On my Trance E I get 10 to 12 km per 100W.h, thus 70 to 90km on your battery. Strong head winds have reduced the range to 9km per 100W.h. Why the discrepancy between Giant and Specialized ? You need to read the manuals to see "how" these two brands use power assist levels. Giant - each assist level multiplies the rider's input, to a maximum of 250W. These percentages can be adjusted in the app. It is actually easy to use more than 200 W in assist level 2 !! Thus the relatively short range. Specialized - it seems (based on feedback from other riders) here each assist level is only a percentage of the 250W, thus less power used and a longer range. The best way to increase the range of the Giant is to use the app to adjust the assist levels down a bit.

What a SPECIAL event !!! Sure .... those water crossings .... Many riders start with plastic bags over their feet. Nice low speed, and "part pedal" action goes a long way towards limiting getting your feet wet. And THEN .... those views ... What a special bucket list experience when the rangers help you navigate this section ... PS - The organisers are busy planning a TWO day event for 2025. This will be the 82 and 89km routes, according to early feedback.

Maybe one more test .... with the valve core removed, use a thin rod to check if the valve stem is blocked. I have seen this a few times. Obviously a much quicker and better test would be use the pumps on another bike where you know the tyres are correct. I have had a connecting head cause similar issues .... but you say you have already replaced one.

Jip, most likely just the core. If you dont have a spare core, just remove as much of the muck as you can. Not perfect, but should work a while.

I tried the afternoon thing. My workday often finish at another site. Getting home is irregular to put it mildly. I also find I just dont have energy in the afternoon. On the odd occasion when I can commute, with a few extra km on the way home, I have to take an energy bar. Just glad I found a schedule that works, and that I consistent with it.

In month 5 of getting up at 4:30 to exercise before work. Every so often my wife gets up early because of this .... certainly thee worst part of early exercise.