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Hi Guys,
To pick this up again, as I've been off the hub for a looong time.
Who are the guys to buy from locally?
Also what are prices for road frames?
Thanks
They are currently looking for model makers to build at Legoland in the UK. My dream job 
Not to answer your question directly, but could affect your choice in backpack.
I leave shoes and a couple of pairs of pants, toiletries, etc at the office and either drive in 1 day a week to swap out or pop in over the weekend. This means my backpack only needs to carry 1 x shirt / socks / undies in and bring back at the end of the day. Smaller the better. Also have tools, rain jacket, thermal blanket, laptop, lights, etc.
It is definitely something that I have been thinking about, it's also why I'm looking at the 27l pack.
First Ascend have one called cadence, which is absolute rubbish. Not enough room for an extra pair of shoes (which is a huge problem if you are using clipless pedals). I would say in my experience the following are important factors.
1. Waterproof - Is the Thule waterproof? The Osprey comes with an waterproof cover
2. Size - Not sure - Seems 27l is the most common size - What are you using?
3. Comfort - Thule felt comfy. Osprey has the mesh (similar to hiking backpack) which also felt comfy
With all things considered I would say the Thule is the clear winner (and also my current choice) also did a fair bit of research before I made a decision, after all 2.5k for a backpack is not exactly cheap.
I use this one.
Its great, think it looks pretty much the same as the one in your post.
http://my-live-02.slatic.net/p/thule-cross-over-25l-laptop-backpack-blue-tcbp-317-5424-253628-1-catalog_233.jpg
Do you know how many litres that pack is?
I also need to carry my 15" laptop.
Hi All,
I've tried doing a bit of research within the forums, but there doesn't appear to be an up to date thread regarding back packs for commuting.
I've also done research online, but most of the backpacks are not available locally.
The two that I have found that look like the best options are the Osprey @ R 2199 (32l) & Thule - R 2300 ( 27l/ 32l)
My question are,
Kind Regards
Oi Billy Rae! Where you been? Married again yet?
Nope not married again yet 
Still in Cape Town. Been off the bikes for over a year. Went through loss of family, my father passed away, and having to look after my mom.
Life is now starting to get back to normal, and getting back to the good things in life, like riding, bodyboarding and will be taking up Kite surfing this year.
2016 is gonna be a good one.
Whats been happening on the 'Bikehub?'
So what has been happening on the Bike Hub ladies and gents?
Not too bad, the car insurance is almost what I am paying now, I'm waiting on them to call me now. Thanks for the heads up.Just a heads up on King Price insurance - for every vehicle you have comprehensively insured with them, you can comprehensively insure a bike of up to R50 000 value for R1 per month. This includes certain parts breaking in a crash, like frame, fork etc. Excess is R500 or 10% of claim ... damn good if you ask me
A friend of mine in the UK just won a trip to the race courtesy of Vittoria Tyres and gets to follow stage 12 in one of the support vehicles.
I foresee many undesirable things sticking into that.But is was replaced with this
If you go SRAM its obvious you can't afford quality equipmentI see the problem. It quite clearly says Shimano. If you go Sram you never go BAM.
Rather stick to BMX
What amazes me, is that not one other person 
besides the motorcyclist 
stops to check if the chap in the car is OK 
Great photoshop skillsDo you want to deliver that 6 pack today or tomorrow?
You did however forget the sideways kick 
Take that back, not everyone can braai properlyBut the real question is, how many Afrikaners in this poll can "langarm"? Anybody can braai, eat stywe pap, drink brandy en coke, or have ancestry from Jan van Riebeek. Ek vra maar net ...
It's all great telling us to go find it, but, How long is the trail? Do you start at the restaurant? Is it safe?The trail is next to the Suikerbossie restaurant...go find it!
Still not really helping, is it for the Republic of Hout Bay residents only?Above Ruyterplaats...
Do you have anymore info as to where exactly this is, possibly a map as well?
Who remembers?
in Chit chat
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Who remembers Oom H, I had a chat with him last night
He sends his regards to those hubbers that know of him.