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RiverInTheRoad

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  1. Baie grond was gekoop! Heard of some people who got hurt bad. Wow this was a tough event. Serious test of fitness
  2. Shutthling in Jonkers. Wow thanks idiots. Way to spoil it for the rest of us. Hope they get banned.
  3. Can't agree more! The slight techy challenges in-between were great.
  4. If you don't know the trails be sure to check out "the plumber". It's the only trail that really needs a scout. Rest of the trails you can see quite far ahead.
  5. If you can afford it go for the Fox version. You will end up upgrading the Guide R on the 6 which will close the price gap anyway.
  6. I did a XC ride with a 1000m climbing and I am pĂȘ. Worried about this event????
  7. Fox DPX2! It is prettier.
  8. **** amped vir die race!
  9. Plumber 1 is actually relatively easy except for that last rocky part!
  10. I have entered and I am scared. Plumber 2 at race pace will claim some victims. I see they say that all large features are included, I wonder if the Plumber entrance drop at the top will be included. I need to hit that thing then, sigh...
  11. Low ball offers and people that pull out are par for the course for any classifieds. If you don't like it you can go to a pawn shop.
  12. In the case of Maxxis (probably other brands as well, but seriously why use another brand?) tires all the info (width, casing, compound etc.) is written on the drive (gear) side . The disc side just has the brand and tyre model.
  13. This wandering brake point thing is bull**** that reviewers think is an issue. All brakes change when they heat up during descents. In my experience a Shimano Ice-Tech system's feel also changes but on a very long descent but this has never been an issue as there is always spare power available. Other brakes such as my current SRAM Guide Setup just lose power and cause arm-pump, the bite point also changes as you have to squeeze harder! I don't replace brakes often and expect them to last a long time with minimal maintenance and high abuse. NONE of my previous SRAM brakes have been able to do this. ALL of my Shimano systems have. So I am happy to have a wandering bite point.
  14. I would suggest waiting for the 4-pot SLX. Alternatively normal SLX is great! Shimano has a few perks IMO, such as extremely easy bleeding, brake pad availability and the use of mineral oil.
  15. Guaranteed best seller in RSA https://www.pinkbike.com/news/Video-Chromag-Releases-New-Chris-Kovarik-Signature-Dagga-Pedal.html
  16. Is this going to be a pedal fest?
  17. I upgraded from 22mm ID to 29mm ID and I think it was worth it. The tire still collapses during hard cornering at probably the same pressure but it all just feels more controlled when folding. If you run new school tires which don't have DH sidewalls you need wide rims. Or you should just run narrow tires. Back in the day I had maxxiss 2.5 DH tires on my DH bike on Mavic 721 rims and they worked perfectly....
  18. That fast guy on tbe Ibex is likely just a good rider. I bet he will be faster still with a Maxxis DHRII or DHF.
  19. I have also always struggled with front tire drifting. What I have found though is that its always me not loading the front wheel enough. Rather than the bike or tires
  20. As far as tires go. Stay away from an Onza Ibex! I ate sh/t with mine quite often. Lol. They are awesome on dry rocky trails though. Maxxis DHRII is what I would recommend to all "aggressive riders" for a front tire. Also really like the Aggressor for a rear tire.
  21. I have the Alva 2 plate one. I used it as my only stove for 2 years. I love the thing. Honestly prefer it to all electric stoves I have used.
  22. Camelbak warranty is amazing. I needed a new o-ring for an 8 year old bladder without any slip or anything. I mailed the website customer support US site with the idea of buying a new o-ring. I then got a call the next day asking at which shop i would prefer my new bladder cap assembly delivered. Got it within 3 days of my initial query. Seriously the best service I have ever received. Loyal customer for life.
  23. Here is the preview
  24. Course preview is lit????
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