Spike Milligan

Somewhat off topic, but any opinions on etiquette of wearing road helmets on the MTB and vice versa? One can obviously wear what you want, but find the difference quite interesting. Ride MTB but not a fan of the duckbill trail helmets and prefer the more sleek look of a road helmet.

Thanks, Jacques! Helps a lot. I have a mate who is 180 and rode a medium Merida, but had to go to the large Cypher so inclined to think a XL might work best for me as well. Going back this arvo for fit on XL, will keep you posted 🤞

I did actually, and the large does seem right, but I sit higher on my Giant which makes me wonder. Guess just geometry that is different.

Anybody shed some light on the sizing of the frame? Currently on a Giant Anthem Large and looking at the Titan. I am 182 but sense the Titan feels every so slightly a bit smaller...

Hi Guys I travel for work to the States quite often and want to purchase an e-bike to use when I am over there. Bike rentals extremely expensive so want to purchase a second hand bike to keep there. Dont want to break the bank, but really struggle to find good second hand/demo options. Does anybody maybe have a contact on that side that I can talk to? Tried Craig's List, but would prefer to buy from outlet so that I can organise shipping etc. Based in Greenville, SC. Thank you in advance.

Skubarra, think that is what dissapointed me most - that many who was frustrated about mix-up did not comment on FB as we expected organisers to maybe just own up and say look sorry our bad. But nothing. Another element that also contributes is the use of parents and volunteers as marhsalls. Selfless dedication and kudos to them, but they dont know the routes so they just stand and wave the flag like a good EPWP worker should.

I reached out to the organisers last week to ask about the coordinates. Was told that they cannot share as it is on private land. Thought it a bit strange, but could understand the logic. Saturday morning, about 12 of us broke away early and within first 5kms, guys that were behind us all of a sudden appeared in front so there was some confusion about the route from the get go. Front two guys sped away, and the rest stuck together until about 20kms when we realised we going to head down into Bloemendaler which was completely opposite way as initial route description. As Sidmouth pointed out, we were suppose to have continued straight at WP2. The Marshall however without a whim of doubt directed us the opposite way. We realised its a lost cause and headed down towards Tygervalley road only to then run into the 45kms riders heading up. What a mess. Took Tygervalley Road back to the school for a cool 27km ride. Human error happens so not a train smash. Situation was however a bit disappointing - it was the first race in a while, was an official seeding event, cost R310. Race Office was very nice about it (not their fault), but Racetec officials were their unfriendly self when asked how the situation will be handled as we did not want to compromise seeding. Race Office said that maybe they should have shared the coordinates. Organisers posted results later on Saturday without any word about mix-up. Sadly, this is not the first time there has been confusion on the route for this event. Beautiful ride, stunning trails, but organisation can improve.

Mamil, it was indeed dicey at best. I did the 50 miler on my 29er full squish, but with the back locked. Worked wonders for smooth sections, but as we jostled for position those first few kays, it was nerve wrecking. A few times I tried to make a move, breaking the line to go around which nearly ended disastrous as I hit corrugation at full speed. You shudder to a halt with the group flying off. Can imagine its hard on the gravel bikes when the road isnt smooth as I struggled with the surface myself. Then again, I never saw any of the gravel riders make a break on the smooth sections either. They held the line and eventually dropped off. Lots of truth in your comment about scoping out the road before the event.

I got one as a category prize in the 50 Miler, was mighty chuffed!