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Spafsack

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  1. Calm down guy. Someone else also posted there concerns with how CSA went about this. I am not on his side, what a stupid comment.
  2. Its scary how CSA just posts this, its really sensitive in nature, normally its not just blurted out in the open. But jeez, that's hectic, his career is over, poor victims as well. I doubt he can appeal this for a second time.
  3. In don't know who this Nore Ply guy is, he never ever replies, and he is everywhere.
  4. I am not actually sure. I recall an SA lady in XCO, but she didnt fair well, the competition is just on another level, but maybe it was her. Candice is however doing dam well now!
  5. Thats good news, i hope you used bike hub pay, i did last week, its worth every cent!
  6. Why cant she get part of a team, seems such a shame, and she is a legend in the Epic. Maybe Cannondale must incorporate her? To get 6th place is scary good.
  7. On a slightly different note, are there any bike computers which can link with Huawei gt2 watches? I don't think the Huawei watch can link with Garmin Edge, would be great though.
  8. Okay thanx, trying to see what is online, second hand, cant find much, but thats the plan for sure!
  9. Hi Andreas, i dont think its for sale in SA, unless i am wrong, it really looks like a nice unit.
  10. Thanx Chris Think i will have to look for a second hand 530, that might be the best entry level option. I agree with you, the closer the car, more flashing, i like that. Will see what i can find online and take it from there.
  11. Hi Chris, shot for the quick reply man. His GT3 Watch does have insane battery life, i have the new one GT4, 2 weeks battery life, and stunning screen, but enough about that, so what do you recon i should do here. Find the Garmin at the best price, then pair with his phone? That phone sits in his cargo pants [ciovita pocket], so doubt that will help much 😕 I guess i must look for a head unit then, the most basic, cheapest? What is the difference between wahoo and garmin? Or could you maount his samsung phone and use that, just scared of theft...
  12. Hi guys I need your help on this. My son just got his first road bike. He is straining for half iron man, also doesn't help him and me watching Giro each day Duuuh....I am rather petrified about him training on the roads, that's the beauty with mountain biking, but lets not get side tracked here. I feel its safer to have one of these rear lite radar things. He only has a Huawei GT3 watch, no Garmin of any sort, and his trusty samsung s22 phone. So what to do??? My thoughts, of not really knowing Garmin head units, and i dont have bucks to spend big now. Should i try find a good deal on either the trek or garmin radar. I thought the garmin once came with a small screen that showed different lights, or do you need a garmin unit, or could it pair with his phone, how would he get notifications of cars and so on? What entry level bike head units / computers are there which can pair with these devices ? Just want to mention, his GT3 Watch with the app is actually dam impressive, 12 days bat life, shows all the stats you need, he has strava on his phone as well, seems the watch links to that just fine. He has no power meters or anything, bike is naked, but i want him to be safe. Maybe someone has second hand, not even sure what i should be looking at. What do you gents suggest, who is using which one and where do you think we must start with hardware wise?
  13. But if you are heavier then you faster on the downhills, gravity must assist us 😎
  14. I think its hard for all of us to admit that we just need to go on a diet, loose 5kg, versus loose 5kg on upgrading to a 10kg or 12kg MTB. Probably because its easier to trade your bike in than starve yourself 😁
  15. I see tons of the stage has been cancelled or made shorter, when do they start again today?
  16. I see you, and i raise you.
  17. I will try this. Maybe i am doing something wrong when trying to pull each bracket tight. It feels like the downtube of each bike are far wider than the rubber clamps. So when you try and stretch the rubber over and hook in, its almost impossible. In my mind, if those clamps are wider, i could make it work. Maybe other makes like Thule have wider ones or better construction, no idea...But we gonna be doing a few races this year and its all i have to transport our 2 x bikes.
  18. Hi gents I started using my hold fast 3 bike carrier [i only use it for 2 x bikes always] but the weird thing is, it seems those rubber clamps or fittings are not wide enough for our bikes anymore. I know these types of bike racks are the cheapest way to transport your bike, but its really not working. On my sons bike, the one rubber mount / clamp only fits over his rear shock, its not ideal at all. My hold fast is plenty years old, maybe they or others have made changes. Are they safe to transport 2 x carbon DS bikes, one medium, one large, that's all i need. I dont have bucks to invest in a massive platform type, unless i find it second hand for a good price. The other thing is, when you driving, the hold fast starts to tilt due to the wind [wheels of bikes are exposed more on one side] This is also something i have struggled with. Maybe there is a solution to keep this rack and just make it work? The issue is the size of rubber clamps, you really have to pull hard to get them tight, then its a massive mission to just get them loose again...?
  19. A hardtail is always awesome when you need to put down instant power for a sprint, or getting away from a chasing dog. Since i got my Scott wc that Tri Lock must be [for me] the best lock out system ever. Once it is locked out, my bike basically feels like a hardtail. I often do long road sections, or long road uphill's, locked out, way more efficient in my view, or for me. I know i am not really answering your question. But i am not really sure what you want. A hardtail though is so much fund, even a locked out dual cant replicate it, but as i said, if its about saving weight, not really sure the way forward for you [excuse the pun]
  20. On the subject of helmets, it seems having a peak on an mtb helmet seems old school? Seems more people ride 'road type' helmets or no peak helmets nowadays, why is this?
  21. How is Jan 'new teeth' withaar doing?
  22. What does decal kits cost like this more or less?
  23. My take after stage 2 First time Nino has had a proper partner, i like these two gents, got a feeling they might win this, or second. Worried about Mat's partner, did you see how Mat looks a tad irritated after the stages, as if he knows he could have had a stronger guy with him, time will tell. Bufmega are MEGA, they are always making jokes, these guys are strong, think they might take this. Speed company, not sure at all, you never know, they might spring to life soon. Tristen, honey comb, really hope they stay strong and try get closer to the above gents. Punctures, breakdowns, can change everything. I see Nino is STILL on Aspens, hope they last. Woman......i think Candice could have got a stronger partner, maybe taller as well 😐 But time will tell. I think Ghost and Spez teams might take this, but really hoping Candice and Mona hang in there and maybe surprise everyone.
  24. Spafsack

    The Munga

    This is deep......
  25. Cool write up. I have an old one 😐 the neon yellow rc900 world cup, think 3 years old, still puts a smile on my face every time. Would love a new one though.
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