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I use the Levitate mounts for two mountain bikes in the garage. I considered both of your options at the time and opted for the Levitate as it was a little cheaper. I also felt that the Levitate mount supports both wheels it could be more stable (I don't know if this is actually the case though). The second support probably made the installation a little bit trickier, but it wasn't rocket science. The Levitate support has some hooks to hang a helmet, etc., which I find handy. I don't think you'll go wrong either way though.

I was recently in a similar situation with my dual suspension. Comparing costs of the DIY kits, as well as effort it would take me, I decided to go the VPS route at a shop that normally wraps cars. They quoted R 1200 for the whole frame. When I picked up the frame 3 days later, they let me know they weren't able to wrap the fork or shock, and I was only charged R 900 iirc, which I think is a bargain. It was expertly done, you have to look very closely to notice the joints. I haven't had any major scratches yet, but it looks durable. Highly recommend going this route.

Great documentary on Jumbo Visma at last year's tour.

As far as I know there’s harvesting going on at Witfontein so not all trails that side are open. The Garden Route Dam trails are all open and free to ride - download the Trailforks app which will give you a good idea of trails in the area. Hillbillies does a great job at maintaining these trails - consider making a donation if you enjoy the trails.

Hi, yes there are a lot of gravel routes in the area, some of which are used by the Attakwas. Follow the link below for a cycling map of the area. https://www.visitmosselbay.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Cycling-Mossel-Bay.pdf It depends on how far you want to go, and how fit you are, but my recommendation would be to leave from Bottelierskop and head up Donald's Height towards Ruiterbos. Boerqi Bistro is a nice coffee stop. You can either then return via the same route, but I'd recommend returning via Leeukloof (it's quite a long steady climb out of the kloof though) Big Dipper is also a nice challenge if you're up for it, but I think the route between the Village and Bottelierskop is closed so you'll have quite a loop to get back . An alternative would be to go straight to Bonniedale and then loop back via Boerqi Bistro. Can't comment on Klipheuwel, but if you want to ride trails, I recommend heading to George, either Witfontein or the George Dam (or GRTP if you're up for the +-hour drive)

Can't go wrong with either of those. Have a look at the Titan Drone range as well, probably the best value for money in terms of components.

I can vouch for them as well. My Forerunner 245 was about two months out of warranty when a number of pixels on the screen died, resulting in a large white circle on the display. Garmin asked me to return it to the store I bought to send it in for assessment (Sportmans Warehouse). As it was out of warranty, I was expecting that there would be cost implications. Two weeks later, the store contacted me to let me know Garmin replaced it with a brand new watch, no questions asked.

I was in the same situation a few months ago, and don't think there's really a solution that ticks all the boxes, unless you're willing to buy 2 trainers or spend money on changing groupsets on your bikes. I ride a 1x12 XL, and my wife a 1x11 S. We ended up getting a Tacx Flow Smart trainer (wheel on), and mounted an old MTB with a slick rear tyre, and just adjust the seat for whoever is using it. It's definitely not ideal, but it works OK, as we mainly use it for workouts of 30-60mins, rarely longer. It would be nice to get a cheap 2nd hand roadbike for this purpose at some stage, but it's not a priority at the moment. If you plan to use one of your bikes, just keep in mind that you'll have to put a slick/trainer tyre on the rear wheel, and would need to change your tyre to go ride outside.. You'll have to put a slick/trainer tyre on the rear wheel, and would need to change your tyre to go ride outside.. I stand to be corrected, but I don't think there are many wheel on trainers that accommodate boost out of the box, so just keep this in mind as well.

If it were my choice - Yeti SB100 or SB115. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yukF1ZuNj5I

A few weeks ago, I contacted a seller regarding a bike on the classifieds for a very decent price. I was busy making arrangements for a viewing, when he informed that he's changed his mind and decided to rather keep the bike. This was a disappointment, but understandable. A week later, the exact same bike is listed by a certain second hand shop who regularly posts on the classifieds, for R 9k more than the initial asking price. I honestly don't have a problem that he's decided to sell to someone else instead of me - this happens. What bothers me is that he lied about keeping it, and then sold it to a middleman who will make a profit from the sale.

I've been using the 245 for around 6 months for mtb, squash, running and as an activity and sleep tracker. It has a pool swim function which I haven't used yet. It's primarily a running watch, but it works great for me. It came down to a choice between the 245 and 645. As far as I could gather, there's not a major difference, but I went with the 245 which was slightly cheaper and has some newer features. I'd say buy the cheapest of the two, you won't regret it either way.

In terms of value for money, I think you'll be hard pressed to find a bike with better specs at the price than the 2019 Momsen AL529 for R 16 900 at Bike Addict (if they have your size). https://bike-addict.co.za/collections/momsen-hardtail-1/products/momsen-al-529-2019 A friend of mine recently got one, and he's very happy.

I also started off riding an older GT Avalanche with similar specs to yours, probably also worth around R 2k. I enjoyed riding the bike, and also tinkered with the components from time to time to fix them myself when required. It really got me into mountain biking, and after a couple of events, where it was great fun and good motivation to beat cyclists on bikes worth upwards of 20 times more than mine, I considered upgrading some of same components you mention (groupset, fork, wheels) However, I realised that these upgrades would quickly add up, and end up costing more than the bike is worth. Overcapitalising becomes an issue, as it will essentially remain an entry level bike, regardless of the components you put on it. I also found that when I started pushing longer distances (upwards of 60km) the geometry and sheer weight of the bike became a limiting factor in my progression, which component upgrades could not reasonably compensate for. At some stage I borrowed a family member's decently specced bike for a ride, and it was like seeing in colour for the first time. I only then fully realised that component upgrades would never provide the kind of improvements I was hoping for. So, instead of upgrading components, and satisfying my urge for instant gratification, I saved the upgrade money and continued saving for a few months, while still riding the Avalanche as hard as I could, before buying a very well specced second hand carbon hardtail, which I love riding. Based on my experience, my advice is to be wary of overcapitalising, and rather riding the bike you have without spending money on upgrading components for minor gains. Rather use that money to save up to buy the bike which you really want.

If you're looking at a hardtail, Momsen currently has a special on the AL529 for around R 16.5k which I think is a very good deal - it was selling for 23k not too long ago.

I'm seriously considering this option. I have a friend in the area who could view the bike for me - could you perhaps provide me with some pointers in terms of what to look out for? Or should I rather ask a reputable LBS to check the bike? If so, any recommendations in the area - the owner lives in the southern suburbs, and works in the city. Are there any associated risks with buying a carbon frame 2nd hand? Based on the add, are there any components on the bike which would require upgrading in the near future?