RiverInTheRoad

If you want the Avinox support local and buy the Outer! I have a Bosch with 100 Nm and it chows chains for breakfast.

Hi experts. I want to inport a bikerack from the USA. Does anyone one know what the SARS inport duties would be? I am aware I will pay VAT.

Good choice on bike by the way, I bought the Gen 5 9.7. I had nicer brakes in stock so I removed my DB8s, but have ridden them on other bikes.

They are quite nice for what they are. Very nice modulation. Like with any brakes you can really improve the performance if you have a good bleed, and you use nice rotors and pads. On the ebike just go 220mm front and rear, they will be more than powerful enough then. I believe you can also replace the bushing in the lever with a bearing (like on the high spec SRAM brakes).

The Trance was the correct choice. Enjoy the bike!

Thanks for the feedback, everyone. I underestimated what a PITA it would be to take my bike. I saw that I can buy a Giant city bike brand new for R8k, I am going to do that and leave the bike in Portugal with my Brother in law (he needs the exercise).

Yes, this is probably the most practical, but I want my own stuff. From my research on Turkish Airlines, you cannot substitute your bicycle for a checked bag, but I will call them and try and figure it out. It seems British Airways, and Air France are much better for flying with a bike.

So, I am going to Portugal to visit family, so what a perfect opportunity to take my road bike and explore! Last night I bought my tickets. When I got to the additional items' menu on Turkish airlines, and to my great dismay I found out they charge R4k, per direction, to transport your bike from CPT to Lisbon and back! I can unfortunately not use another airline as I have to fly with my wife and child, and they already have their tickets.... Do any hubbers have any tips for me to avoid this R8k surcharge? I have a 2 x 23kg baggage allowance, which is double what I need, but the baggage has a dimension limit of 158 cm (l + b + h), and I don't see it being possible to fit the bike into those dimensions. Am I stuck paying the R8k surcharge??

Swallow the weight penalty and get some SRAM Code Brakes. You can then downsize your rotors probably. If you are extremely weight sensitive get the XTR.

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.