Iwan Kemp

If you have to ask, you're not ready yet.

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Hardtail all the way.

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Let me get this right. You did this one 20km ride this week. That correct? You did not do the Prologue at full tilt, suffered through Stage 1, the stage 2 time trial that even the proest pros said was more XCC than XCM and then took on the heat of stage 3 from the start line? Also, I doubt you were pacing yourself to try and make it to the finish line, and then do another 4 stages. If it is correct, how does that even remotely compare?

I'm selling my kid's 20" Titan Racing e-bike if anyone is interested. https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/kids-bikes/776826/titan-racing-charge-junior-20-kids-e-bike

Some good suggestions from @ChrisF. I can add the 10km loop around the dam/river in Jonkershoek. It is fairly flat and open with lots to see and appreciate. As a bonus there is a river crossing where you can stop to swim or chill in the water around the halfway mark. I've done it a couple of times with my kid and she loves it. Banhoek/Bethel farm also has a nice loop that is flat and scenic.

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The guy drives a hard bargain...

I've also used the @Titan Racing Bikes one without any issues.

Sounds like "Bye". Or "waai" in Afrikaans 😎

Good thinking. A @Titan Racing Bikes Nitric hardtail e-bike will fall in your budget and tick most of those boxes. https://titanracingbikes.com/bikes?jsf=jet-engine&tax=range:105

Look at the @Titan Racing Bikes Cerberus range. Yes, it is a hardtail but a trail hardtail will most likely fit your needs and negate worries about gear lasting in the long run. Also, the beefier fork will cope better. https://titanracingbikes.com/bikes?jsf=jet-engine&tax=range:157 At your weight, one of the biggest components to look out for will be wheels, specifically rims. You will want a wheelset that makes use of HD rims.

Not at all!

Ah, yes Then it was 2015 when it was shortened.