RiverInTheRoad

You don't grow the sport with this elitist attitude. If we have empty slots let's give the riders an opportunity. The notable riders that were left out are still EXTREMELY talented people that have comitted themselves to the sport and persued it professionally. Not sending Theo is crazy, he has shown that he is close to WC top 20 speeds. If all countries only send the very best there will be 30 riders at the event.

It's a mixed bag. Good prices but service level is extremely variable. They use an infuriating "quote" system, so they are not really an online store in the traditional sense. Try to buy what you want, if they have the item in store the experience should be good. If they have to wait for stock rather go somewhere else. They are quite well stocked and have a good selection.

If you struggle with confidence due to being stuck in your cleats I highly recommend that you go the flats route. I use flats and cleats and swap regularly. Even though I have used cleats for years I am much more comfortable on technical terrain with flats. Cleats are faster, no doubt, and they save a lot of energy on downhills as you don't have to constantly shift your weight to keep your feet on the pedals. Flats are amazing for progression and everyone should start on flats. I want to slap bikeshops sales people that fit cleats to the bikes of novice riders that can barely climb a curb, it is dangerous. TLDR: buy proper pedals and proper flat shoes. You wil love it after adapting.

I recently fitted an Assegai MaxGrip. It is insanely grippy, almost mind-boggling. It really slows the bike down and your friends roll away from you on open trails. I actually think it is overkill most of the time, but I am really enjoying it.

I was hoping they would make it this weekend! 28 May will also have rain most likely, but I will be there come rain or shine.

I am glad it was postponed. Much better for the trails and trailbuilders, and now I can participate in the postponed event. Only stopped raining now.

I am sure this stuff is great but there is no way I will spend this amount of money on gearing, and it's heavy. At least they are creating jobs for kids to mine raw materials in DRC to make all the batteries.

Cool, great time of year to race Jonkers. Wonder what the change will be. Quite sure they will include Firehut and hopefully do proper top to bottoms again. My completely uninformed route guess: Armageddon 8 to gate via Oom Hansie DH track top to bottom Plumber top to bottom Firehut 3 to bottom

Thanks for all the tips everyone. I just need these nuts, they just screw on so just need to buy them:

Thanks, I will try that. On what did you grind the tip? Sanding paper?

Hi All Doing more DIY suspension servicing and tuning these days and I am struggling to find the following tools and spares. Can the bikehub expert point me in the right direction? I need: 32 mm chamferless socket Slickoleum grease or slick honey Fox lower removal tools Fox 20wt gold oil Some moegoe also damaged the nuts that that screw onto the airshaft and dampershaft of my Fox 36, where can I can replacements of these without having to sell a kidney? I assume Fox would sell these as spares?

Course was crazy pedally. Have never pedalled so much in my life. Ideal bike would have been an Epic Evo or similar, maybe even a hardtail. An ebike was a massive advantage. Was genuinely surprised that a guy on a normal bike took the win. Fun event though, really puts into perspective the skill and endurance that the top XCM guys and gals have. The lack of waterpoint was a big problem.

An #endurobro has a slight boepens, hates climbing and thinks they will beat everyone if they just finally get fit enough to show everybody. And they use to ride dodgy dirtjumps in high school.

I agree with you, a good AWD wagon is very nice and is a much better option for most people. I don't understand why soccer moms buy Fortuners and not RAV4s or CR-Vs. But having low-range makes a huge difference in steep terrain, much safer and less wear on your vehicle. I took a CR-V to Namibia and we traveled through the Namib Naukluft Park. I had to replace all 4 shock absorbers during the trip and my exhaust buckled/snapped from the vibrations, the car took an absolute beating. Nothing compares to a proper 4x4 for extended corrugated gravel roads.

To be honest this sounds horrible. Im all for being a safe road user but wow. Sounds like one is out on parole when driving to work.