Chadvdw67

So almost a year later, I FINALLY got one, I saw onlinecoffeeshop.co.za had/s a special on this machine with a free grinder, so R14k for an espresso machine with a grinder, the reviews I could find were all very positive, especially considering the price, I have not got the grinder dialed in yet, but so far both machines are nice to use, waiting for some fresh beans to come in and I want to get a decent tamp, but so far so good. Will report back once I get more acquainted with using them

The Skyrim is the better bike, and you have said that it is the one you prefer, you WILL regret getting the Stance, just based on that.

Yes, that one

My 2 cents, none of the advice here is wrong, a HT will handle any trail we can ride here in GP, probably even any trail in SA, and 95% of trails all over the world, hell, guys in the 90's were pretty much racing DH on XC HT bikes, but what can YOU handle? I started riding on a HT, despite my mate @thebobtelling me to get a DS, and I loved it, but swiftly, in 6 months from starting riding, moved to a DS (maybe I should have listened), I dont regret the HTs I rode at the time, had epic fun them, but the change to the FS was a game changer, riding, for me, just got more fun. About 3 years into my cycling, I scratched an itch by getting myself a "proper" Trail HT, Silverback Slade, I did 1 ride on it and sold it again, why? Because MY body just cant take the punishment, even though I am not all that old, previous injuries from my younger days sometimes make me feel like I am very old, so just take stuff like that into account. Some people just really like or tolerate suffering/stress more than others, no one can really tell YOU what is right or wrong for YOU, only time and experience can really help you figure that out. So, in ending, take the advice from thebob, go to Wolwe, try a HT and a DS, even if they are from completely different disciplines, you will quickly see which you prefer, and get a better understanding of what is right for you. Fixed some of my spelling....

Everyone saying "if BikeHub pay confirms the money" then all is good, what if the buyer says he never recieved the bike? Without a courier service there is no waybill to track, the seller is still at risk of not recieving the funds, only a buyer really has any real protection

Yeah, that is how it has always worked for me

Been looking at this for a little while, seems to be pretty good value, anyone have any knowledge/experience with it? https://onlinecoffeeshop.co.za/shop/espresso-coffee-machines/espresso-coffee-machines-commercial-espresso-coffee-machine-1-group/prosumer-espresso-coffee-machines/cortex-pulse-v2-dual-heat-pid-with-df54-grinder/

Some advice is needed.... I sold my Breville Barista last year, it made pretty decent coffee in my opinion, at least better than most coffee shops at least, anyway, I am now really regretting selling it, and looking to get another machine + grinder, but would like to get something a nit nicer, could you guys through out some suggestions for a decent machine + grinder combo? Around the R20k mark, I know it is not a lot, but that is what I can "afford" Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

How do you know this? Did you get out and ask the drivers? Whether it actually makes a difference or not is not the important part, the important part is trying your best to make sure you are visible. The fashion statement of riding a "clean and sleek" looking bike will mean diddlysquat when you are smeared across the tarmac.

I hear you, but I still maintain my statement, only you can decide really if it is worth it or not. But just some small things to think about. I will put my dingaling on the block and say, you will not find a carbon Ultegra/Dura-ace equipped disc brake bike for R15k, I HIGHLY doubt you will find any carbon disc brake bike at that price, even with Tiagra groupset, unless maybe it is mechanical disc brakes. Some more on the opinion front from me, dont limit to Ultegra/Dura-ace, I have a 10 Speed 105 setup on my bike, and it shifts really well, 105 groupsets are very good, and much cheaper to maintain, and it opens up a much broader range of bikes. There are a few older carbon bikes with Ultegra/Dura-ace groupsets at your price range, but if they are still going to run good for a longtime is not a guarantee, and if they do need things like new cassettes or chainrings, you will be spending a lot more money to replace things than if it is 105.

Only you can really decide if it is really worth the upgrade or not

I bought a new bike from them a couple years back, they were very helpful and gave me a really good price, overall it was really pleasant dealing with them

Bumping this to see if we can find the owner

Hey peeps, I found a pair of glasses on the trails at Wolwespruit yesterday 24 December 2024, if you lost a pair and can tell me the brand, model and lens colour, contact me and we can get you reunited...

On my longest, paused my watch and forgot to start it again, so lost a little, but I guess it isnt on Strava, so it doesnt count anyways 😮‍💨

Since you are a newcomer to the sport, I get your trepidation to spend a lot of money on a new bike, I remember when I started riding again 4-5 years ago, my buddy who got me back into the sport told me to just take the plunge and get a reasonable dual suspension bike, at the time that was around the R20k mark, I just couldn't bring myself to do that, and that is from me, a person who KNEW I would enjoy cycling, as I had cycled a lot in my younger days, and coming from a dirt bike back ground, knew I would enjoy the more difficult/extreme side of mountain biking, however, I ignored his advice, and went and got myself a R5k Silverback Stride elite, I literally did 3 rides on that bike before wanting something better, so I sold it and bought a Silverback Stride SX, decent little bike, I enjoyed it, for 3 months, then I sold it and got the inevitable Dual Suspension, a Specialised Stumpjumper comp, did all sorts of upgrades to it, fork, wheels, brakes etc, it opened a new world of speed and technical riding, and 3 months later, I sold it 🤣 in comes a nice shiny new Norco Fluid FS1, THAT was a sweet little bike, I still miss it, I had that one for close to 1 year, a handful of upgrades later it also got sold, and then came my Pyga Slakline, my longest relationship with a bike, had it for just over 3 years, it is the bike that helped me to learn how to hit jumps with a bit more confidence and ride a bit more aggressively, but it was a big, heavy bike, so I added a 2nd bike to my quiver, a Trek TopFuel, I quickly realised that financially I could only have 1 bike, so both went up for sale, but the Trek was the one that got sold, so I kept my Slakline, but all along I knew a shorter travel bike was what I needed/wanted, so eventually sold the Slakline and now I have a Pyga Tig, it is an amazing bike, does everything I ask of it, for what riding we have available locally, it just makes the most sense. Anyways, the reason for my long winded post, if you start to enjoy your riding, buckle up for a wild and expensive journey....

The way I have exploited their system is enough to make most people blush I think, I am surprised that they are not paying me to take things at this point, but they pay people to create these systems, if they are not able to see the blindingly obvious ways to play the system, well then they must maar sukkel, if someone from CycleLab is reading this, I am available as a consultant to help prevent these things 🤣😂🤣

I often look for prices on BikeAddict and then check if Cycle Lab has it, since BikeAddict is cheaper for pretty much everything, and then price match at Cycle Lab, I have saved many a Rands doing this, it is extra admin, but it is worth it to me

Maybe look at the Titan Valerian Carbon Elite? R45k brand new at Bike Addict at the moment, 12 speed 105, Carbon wheels bla bla, very nice looking bike for the money

We will see, I have replaced almost every bolt I can with Ti bolts, maybe one day you can give me the good ol "told you so"

Bought a couple things off Temu now, Titanium bolts, alloy pulley wheels, some baggie riding shorts and a shirt, my wife has also got a bunch of baking goods and packaging stuff, everything so far has been really good quality, and delivery has always been on time without any fuss

Maybe look for a companion rather than a conpanion, you may be caught by the fire wood guy....

Should be a straight swap

Polar Pacer, it doesn't connect at all, it ised to, but for the last 3 weeks or so, it does not connect on IV/TPV at all, but Zwift on Saturday it connected no problem

Ya, I will have to do that, was hoping to not have to do that, maar nou ja....