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On 8/11/2022 at 10:59 AM, Shebeen said:8 days to kick off, endless possibilities.
https://www.procyclingstats.com/race/vuelta-a-espana/2022/gc/startlist
will roglic actually ride?
how can evenepoel really be the favourite, he is not really GT racepony ?
Can almeida step up and get a big result if given the go ahead and backup?
Carapaz was a bit off the pace at tdPologne, but Ineos still won with Hayter.
Hindley to do the double?
With Evenpoel having a 2:40 lead after stage 13, that post didn't age well.
21 hours ago, andrecapetown said:Planning an DS E bike purchase, budget is R110, 000.00 max. Casual rider aged 55. Love the table mountain trails but too unfit at the moment.
What would the best buy be for my money. I would prefer a 'brand name' bike.
So far my number one choice is the Specialized Turbo Levo Alloy.
Get a Vespa 
1 hour ago, MTBRIDER1234 said:Haha I have kinda given up waiting for pictures... or waiting for him to say if it is narrow wide, what the chain wear is, if the hanger is bent, what brand the groupset is, what length the chain is etc etc.
Maybe this will be bikehub's greatest unsolved mystery...
Also as a mechanic, it is kinda hard to diagnose your problem with your drivetrain without enough information, so OP, it benefits you to post pictures
Haha, sorry guys. I'm out of town, 1500km from the bike that needs photos. But u are all legends with your insights. Most of which exceed my tech skills. Anyway there will be photos when I'm back.
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51 minutes ago, MTBRIDER1234 said:That is strange for sure. Is it a narrow wide chainring though? Also if a chainlink is bent then that could be what is causing that, but it is very unlikely. Maybe you could send a photo to help me get a better idea of it.
Also what wear is the chain at? And you are sure your chainring is not bent right?
Will send pics tomorrow. Chain seems fine. LBS checked that. But if chain was a problem, would I only drop it on the largest sprocket?
17 minutes ago, DieselnDust said:a photo of the set up would be most helpful.
Climbing gear? I assume you mean the biggest sprocket at the back?
Yes biggest sprocket. Will send pics tomorrow.
2 minutes ago, DieselnDust said:What chainring are you using?
Not sure TBH as LBS popped an excellent condition 2nd hand one on just to elimate that as the problem. Chain hasn't stretched, limits and n-screw seem fine. And it's not a new chain.
I find it strange that it only ever drops when shifting out of climbing gear.
I'm running 1 x 11 on a 2017 Spez Stumpie. Sent bike to LBS reporting that I keep dropping the chain (off the front blade) but only when changing out of climbing gear. Bike shop said group set all good except front blade. Replace with a relatively new second hand one. Problem persists.
What to do? Replace entire groupset with new? Derailer, chain and cassette all look fine.
11 minutes ago, Block said:What gadgets are you guys using to measure pressure levels. My two pumps give totally different readings. Is the electronic gauges worth the expense
I use a digital gadget, sorry can't recall the brand. My pump (which I assume is less accurate) reflects pressures about 40% lower than the gauge. So I think I was seriously overinflating before buying the gauge.
1 hour ago, love2fly said:My 2 floor pumps vastly over read compared to my Topeak gauge. As long as you're getting consistency you can read with whatever you wish.
I find things get slippery over 1.3 Bar on the front....plus my hands rattle less at 1 1.
My floor pump under reads horribly , so I also use a proper gadget. 1.4 upfront 1.6 on the back works for me
On 5/2/2021 at 1:50 PM, eala said:Similar weight ,rims and tire width ..My front tire will come off and there is no control on a rocky descent on such low front tire pressures .Best i found was 1,6 front and 1,8 rear.Maybe you have a very thick walled tire or ride only gravel or our gauges are both faulty
I weigh 84kg and run 1.4 front and 1.6 back. No issues.
21 minutes ago, guidodg said:30psi max...not sure where you read 200-250psi?
Ja, I assume the Spez site is correct, the pressure I was running was clearly waaaay too high, could lose a set of gonads.
I have had some issues with my Specialized Command dropper. Google search suggests a dropper should be pumped to 200-250 psi. Specialized website says this post should be pumped to 30 psi. Why the massive difference?
Hi Mike, we picked up last night in Cecelia, what is your cell number.
On 10/7/2021 at 6:48 PM, Niekkiev said:Any entries available?
Ja, a mate of mine pitched up and entered on Thursday.
Spoke to my dad.
As far as he recalls they (Council) expropriated (with compensation) the entire length of the proposed Hout Bay bypass road starting at about 400m passed the graveyard and up to opposite the Houtkapperspoort entrance where the new fence is being erected, This encompasses the bulk water supply underground to the reservoir above IY as well, the road and water supply sharing the route in part where the erf in question is located. The road never got off the ground due to other development needs in the community and a lot of opposition from the property owners who own properties abutting the road reserve. That is as memory serves BUT its decades ago and my dad is elderly.
Like Is said in the above post, it should be a matter of fact and law - somebody will need the City to confirm the actual status quo.
The landowners erecting the fence do indeed have rights, (unless the expropriation split their erf), so if they are doing the erection of the fence legally, then the City has authorisation regarding their development should seek to balance the needs of the community (access) and their development (security), a deal can be struck as it was at Ruyterplaats. Experience shows that the community will have to be vigilant and make sure that the City regards the needs of the community when dealing with the developers, otherwise the City currently sees an increase in coffers via rates and can be pro development.
In my view the best way would be to work via the councilor and TMB who have proven very effective at negotiating access.
(Sanparks are an abutting owner - but the less said of any reliance on them the better).
Spoke to my dad.
As far as he recalls they (Council) expropriated (with compensation) the entire length of the proposed Hout Bay bypass road starting at about 400m passed the graveyard and up to opposite the Houtkapperspoort entrance where the new fence is being erected, This encompasses the bulk water supply underground to the reservoir above IY as well, the road and water supply sharing the route in part where the erf in question is located. The road never got off the ground due to other development needs in the community and a lot of opposition from the property owners who own properties abutting the road reserve. That is as memory serves BUT its decades ago and my dad is elderly.
Like Is said in the above post, it should be a matter of fact and law - somebody will need the City to confirm the actual status quo.
The landowners erecting the fence do indeed have rights, (unless the expropriation split their erf), so if they are doing the erection of the fence legally, then the City has authorisation regarding their development should seek to balance the needs of the community (access) and their development (security), a deal can be struck as it was at Ruyterplaats. Experience shows that the community will have to be vigilant and make sure that the City regards the needs of the community when dealing with the developers, otherwise the City currently sees an increase in coffers via rates and can be pro development.
In my view the best way would be to work via the councilor and TMB who have proven very effective at negotiating access.
(Sanparks are an abutting owner - but the less said of any reliance on them the better).
Thank you for this, it is most helpful. I agree that engaging with Councillor is the way to go, which I have done. You can get him on roberto.quintas@capetown.gov.za
Hope to see full refunds and free entries for 2021 to everyone who entered for 2020.
I suppose that depends on whether or not their insurance covers this cancellation. They would have already incurred the bulkof their costs, so a full refund may not be appropriate.
Another first bike question - how do we feel about Silverback?
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My suggestion would be to buy a full suss 2nd hand alloy bike . R16k for a new bike is going to get you a hard tail with *** components. Better to buy a 2016/2017 decent full suspension bike.