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I did those trails a few weeks back and and took the pain and just rode back but exit at the lower section of the trail (where the fires were). I think this trail has potential even if Sanparks doesnt grant access., instead of the dead end/turnaround points they can link the various loops together and just use the two exit/entry points as a start and finish.

Are these sections illegal? Genuinely asking because i know its being used but i am never sure if i should search them out and try as they are not marked. I dont want to ride illegal trails even if they are commonly used

I first want to apologize on my part for being guilty to some degree of this. There has been a few occasions (very rarely though) when riding down a single track and you miss a feature or crash and you feel like you want to attempt it again. So instead of riding all the way down do the climb all over again, I do a quick walk up with bike and do a rerun. Granted only a few meters to redo said feature or section but I am sure that on that one occasion when someone else was coming down and saw this they must have thought I am being such an a**hole for walking up the trail – I of course moved out the way and apologized. So whenever I see someone standing on the side or walking up with their bike and gives way I just thank them because I have been there. But pedaling up your bike or walking the entire way up with the sense of entitlement is just a no no.

Trailseekers vs Legseekers Entered...Will be my first attempt at this race... May be over my head. Lets hope i finish

I think Gibbons moved to UAE Maybe Dlamini

I too find this as a problem. I have no desire to buy pro kit but perhaps if instead of a cycling top they just sold branded nice fitting casual or sports T-Shirts then that could work.

my favourite How many times I've ridden past someone standing on the side and then ask if they ok or need any help or tools yet knowing full well i forgot my tools at home nor do i have any mechanical skills But yes, agree, at least wait for an answer and help if they need it.

was wondering about this the other day. Everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses and i wouldnt look down upon someone who is better at descending but weaker at climbing or VICE VERSA. But what is the etiquette when you wanting to pass someone on a single track whether up or down???? (sometimes shouting you wanting to pass doesnt work and you just get dirty looks) Generally speaking I always stop and pull over to the side and let faster people pass (in either direction) whether racing or just fun riding as I know its a flippen pain being stuck behind someone likewise its irritating when someone is hanging on your wheel. I am also sure its the same for the other person involved. this is one of the reasons why i dont enter that many mass start MTB events because you bound to get stuck behind someone who cant climb or descend on single tracks. This is further exacerbated when organizers of such events pride themselves by putting in as much single track as possible. - imagine being stuck behind someone that long just because they refuse to give way........ Of course if you racing for top spots then ignore this...

i don't agree with the sentiment that it was an "accident and he never intended to kill anyone". Countless campaigns over the years about arrive alive and driving safety specifically focusing on speeding and drunk driving and how it has taken many lives and destroyed families over the years. Yes he is young but at 22 or 28 he should be mature enough to make responsible decisions. If you at the age where you allowed to drink and drive then you are no longer a kid. anyone at that age should understand the potential risk and consequences of deciding to take the risk of driving under the influence especially given all the campaigns against this action. If i start swinging a gun in public and it goes off and shoot someone can I claim it was an accident? arguably though, the one coming at you with the intent to kill should be dealt with more severly... However i wont be joining the lynch mob as I dont believe anyone is beyond redemption. Justice needs to take its cause and ultimately he needs to pay for his crimes. My best hope is that he at some point in the future can make an equal positive difference in peoples lives. for the victim. May God forgive and have mercy on him grant patience to the ones he left behind

Im drooling here How much would a super light build like that even cost????

now we asking real questions Been a motorcyclist longer than a cyclist and even with a few years now of cycling i still sometimes have to think which side is front or rear instinctively i am always grabbing the right side for front brake

what are the rules regarding dress code? Do you have to go full enduro kit (full face helmet, pads and baggies) or can you do this this in roadie lycra and normal helmet

im just wondering whether throwing support vehicles at club rides is the right answer. If an incident was to happen - whether a jump from the bushes, or a hit, steal and run incident with car was to happen. Will the driver or whom ever in the support vehicle be adequately trained to know how to deal with that situation ? The large group of hikers that got mugged and badly hurt by a much smaller band of thugs comes to mind. Even with large numbers, is anyone trained to defuse a situation with a gun or large knife? I dont know what the answer is but if it helps as a deterrent then or at least assist the victims in someway then I can support it. Maybe cycling clubs can come together and arrange safety workshops? get club members trained in first aid and some degree of self defense? Traffic during cycle tour training season will be interesting....

get the activity card whether you riding or not its basically free access to Silvermine and tokai. back in my Tri days I use to use to run and swim at Silvermine and accessed at the gate with my car without bringing any bikes. Green card has a limited number of entries where as your activity card is all year round.

Noice. But i wouldve stuck to tanwall tires

I get what you saying but two things come to mind 1) its easy to say "ag no one got hurt" and it was just a tap and to be honest if it was me on the bike i would've probably let it go. problem with that is that if i fell or got hurt i would have wanted justice. someone else could've ended up in a much worse place. This could also easily happened to a newbie cyclist and an incident like this could easily turn people away from cycling. Therefore I would disagree with letting it go (even if i am inclined to). At a minimum awareness needs to be raised about why this behavior is wrong 2) I know it shouldnt matter the Gender but this would infuriate me more if my Mother,Wife,Daughter or Sister was the victim of this behaviour. Therefore trying to be "woke", and treat incident as it should be treated. Its disgusting behaviour that needs be dealt with even if it goes to court. If i wouldnt take it lying down if the victim was a close women in my family why should we take it lying down if its a man thats a victim. Something needs to be done, to what extend i dont know. But behaviour like this cant go untreated. Tomorrow its someone else who is not so lucky.

Which tyres would you suggest? I am coming from Spez Fast Tracks grid 2bliss 2.3 I dont want to go full heavy beefy enduro tires because i still like pedaling my bike uphill and doing marathon races but want to use the same tires and bike to tackle technical descending.

reviving an old thread here has anyone tried Cushcore XC inserts for XCM and Trail/DC riding? Is the weight really an issue?

thank you

Reviving an old topic. Anyone know a good place to repair an alloy MTB wheel in Cape Town region. I hit something hard and caused a dent.

Titan has a boost thru axle frame and Silverback has QR dropouts.? Maybe I am nit picking but that's a big no no to me for the Silverback

havent been in the game as long an many but my thoughts on this. perhaps mountain biking or rather trail riding has become more technical over time? riders becoming more skilled and pushing the boundaries as time passes and this has exposed the short comings of thinner stanchions? or being exposed to thicker stanchions just made past experience with thinner forks feel like chalk and cheese. its like comparing a new car to a much older one.(same model) Probably would notice the difference in ride quality, comfort, features etc. I do agree though that a good 32mm stanchion fork like a SID or even a Reba is plenty stiff enough for 99% of us. Just questioning the 30mm Manitou

i was looking at these bikes in particular the non RS version i.e 120m bikes. 2 things turned me down. 1) 30mm stanchion fork granted little experience with 120mm thin forks but i agree with what most have said that 120mm forks should have beefier forks. wonder what the cost would have been if they spec a revelation or RS35 (or even a 32mm RS Reckon) and maybe downgrade the groupset to a Deore. 2) x-fusion shock based on international reviews i have read, reliability came into question and thus turned me away.

I think we are speaking to ourselves here and we a small portion of the riding population. Just my observation and can only speak to my own experience with the cyclists i know. most would never venture on to any dirt road and if they do its an experimental phase at best. And of those that do start riding MTB, many of them fear crashing, getting hurt etc. They comfortable with long days on jeep tracks ( growing gravel market segment). A few green/blue graded single tracks is perfectly fine to them and have no ambition to ride anything more technical. for this an xc bike makes sense. only very few this batch of riders want to challenge themselves with more technical riding. This is reflected in our mtb racing scene. Our marathon and stage races are not technical enough that makes people question whether there xc machine is perhaps out of its depth. IMO Most people who ride an MTB are just gravel riders - and that's perfectly fine so called "true" MTB riders are far and few.

I dont think the problem sits with the dealers/distributors/manufacturers. They only offer what they believe has sufficient demand. Its the mindset of the customer base that need to change. How do you get someone who is ready to purchase a XC bike to buy a trail bike?