RiverInTheRoad

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.

🤣😄😄 Buy a Honda Jazz or a Honda CR-V that was well looked after. Bike relevant cars I have owned and can recommend: Honda CR-V gen 1. GREAT car. Slightly thirsty. Reliable. Huge load area, no need to remove a wheel to fit an XL 29r Honda CR-V gen 2. Ditto the above but better highway handling. VW Caddy Maxi. Awesomely huge practical load area. Great engine and handling. Fuel efficient. Overpriced VW parts and servicing. Shitty thin bodypanels. Noisy inside due to being a van. Low ground clearance. Honda Jazz. The best. Zero sex appeal. Get n girlfriend before getting the car. These cars are great. Toyota Fortuner Gen 1. Great engine. More economical than a CR-V if you get a diesel. Cheaper to service than any of the above (at the Stealers even). Shitty handling on highways. Fits an XL 29r without removing the wheels. Very large boot. Also it is one of the few cars that you make money on when selling. TLDR - get a Jazz

I Have the Nukeproof Horizon pedals. They are extremely grippy and in my experience have been reliable. Have had Shimano Saint (previous gen) and DMR V8s. The Saint gripped the "worst" but had the nicest shape for foot fatigue. The Nukeproof pins are so big that you can feel them - you can of course make them shorter if you want. Buy Nukeproof Horizon if you want absolute grip.

This is the bike I would buy if I had the money. Perfect specs, geometry and price.

That seems reasonable for the kit. Keen to do the same when I eventually own my own house.

Nice setup! What was the total installed cost?

It looks like a manufacturing defect. Should be covered under warranty IMO.

Great event by the organisers. The short stages worked well. But I did mis the proper top to bottom runs. The event was much easier than previous years.

What we really should be worried about is wind, much more crap than rain.

Don't think too much about it. You are going very slow mostly on Plumber, so it is actually not that dangerous. You can also walk down the dodgy stuff easily. You have a much higher chance of getting hurt on Red Phoenix. Try raising your handlebars a spacer or 2. Gives a huge confidence boost on steep terrain.

When considering value, performance and durability, Shimano SLX is by far the best. I have a full XO1 Eagle setup and am extremely happy. I have ran it for more than a year without touching it. Really high quality. But extremely pricey so should be. I have had NX Eagle before and it was terrible. With SRAM you need to pay to play. Their entry level brakes and gears are garbage.

Really cool stages that they chose, something new. BIG day out.