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Holmsie

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  1. https://results.finishtime.co.za/results.aspx?CId=35&RId=4446&EId=6
  2. Completely agree that courtesy is non-negotiable for all parties concerned.
  3. It really isn't that difficult for a provider, of any sort, to respond to emails. I don't have a dog in this fight but it does bug me when emails go unanswered. Yes, the OP could phone the provider, but he has elected to use one of the communication methods offered to him by the supplier. The OP has also learned a valuable lesson, don't vent on the hub unless you want to get crucified. Just my 2c.
  4. This is me. I'm a "completer" not a "competor" (sp)...It's exactly my reasoning behind wanting to use them.
  5. Second time "being selfish" with them has come up. Point noted πŸ˜„! Thanks for the input @Jewbacca.
  6. Thanks @Shebeen and @dave303e, appreciate your thoughts. Great points regarding the glove thingies - I hadn't thought about what happens if you loose one mid race. Noted re adjustment as well, just one more thing to fail. I'll have a closer look at the Black Diamond range. Thanks again.
  7. Howzit all, Any recommendations on value-for-money trekking/trail running poles. Looking specifically for 3-piece Z-frame models (edit)..and adjustable length. Any advice/recommendations ito of what features to look out for/avoid, carbon vs alu, weight, folding size etc ? I like the look of Leki (see below) but I'm pretty open to all suggestions. Black Series FX Carbon (leki.co.za) Cross Trail Lite TA (leki.co.za) Cheers and thanks
  8. Happy shoe hunting. There is nothing I love more!! Asics Trabuco Max 2 - great reviews, great midsole, AsicsGrip is fantastic. Very high midsole stack height and from my experience not the most stable on technical terrain. Hoka Speedgoat 5 - my road to trail shoe. Pretty uninspiring to be honest. Merrell Long Sky 2 - low stack height, fast shoes with 5mm Vibram Megagrip outsole. Love them for shorter runs. Excellent ground feel. Nnormal Tomir - my β€œgo-to” trail shoe. Very comfortable, they look to be extremely durable, the best outsole grip of any shoe I have used. Firm midsole but responsive with good ground feel(no rock plate). Expensive but I think they will outlast my feet! Don’t discount the Merrell Agility Peak 5s on your search. Very underrated shoe brand. Cheers
  9. +1000 for bringing back the NCR section.
  10. Thanks for the lead, I came right through Ewan at Coimbra.
  11. Actually plenty of these floating around. Think I saw Pro 380s on the Cyclelab website.
  12. Wow bud. Super useful. Not sure why didn't think about this myself. Appreciate your first reply more tbh - thanks.
  13. Shot, I'll reach out to them.
  14. Hi all, Apologies if I've posted in the wrong place. I'm desperately searching for the above. I've had no luck, locally, thus far. Anybody that might have some ideas or contacts that I can follow up with? Cheers Craig
  15. Absolutely on my "to-purchase-without-the-wife-finding-out" list. Currently running Pathfinder Pros. Really looking forward to some traction in the future.
  16. Were the Soudal - Quick Step guys in the same chopper as Remco?
  17. Cool, appreciate the adviceπŸ‘πŸ»
  18. Shot for the feedback. He’ll be practising on the track on Friday - hopefully enough time to familiarise himself. He is riding the short course fortunately. He raced enduro(dirtbike) so hopefully will be ok on the tech but taking nothing for granted.
  19. Thanks - good to hear that no rain is forecast πŸ‘πŸ».
  20. Hi all, Somewhat related to the topic but a question regarding best tyre selection for Thaba Trails. My son is racing nationals there over the weekend we have never been there before so any advice is good. I believe there has been some rain which probably complicates things. But assuming its dried out by Sunday what works best there generally. I have no idea what type of terrain to expect. He rides a Trek Procaliber with Kovee Pro wheels. He weighs 48kgs soaking wet. Shot for the help!!
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