T-Bob

I thought this was going to be about a rush of bike on to the second hand market from okes having to sell stuff due to the Covid Lockdown / financial needs. In the boat and car world there have been people jettesoning kit at some crazy prices to free up cash. I offered guy R35K on a advertised R60K bandit boat and the guy didn't blink... Not that I could actually afford that myself now. Also seen some of the Merc double cabs at massive mark downs. Again, if you had the money now you'd be cleaning up.

That is a good call. Nice.

I've always loved the lower tier Shimano lists. just rock solid and unbreakable. Perfect to throw into any N+1 build or a rowdy hardtail, just forget about it and ride.

I'm not sure, I just got information from his wife when I was sorting out something for him. It seems as if it's all swung into action about contacting those who have been in close contact with and isolating but I doubt there is much contact tracing that can be done for the hundreds of people he rode past huffing and puffing while berating the 'police state' and 'making a stand' for his rights. Unfortunately he is that kind of guy and he's not the only one by any means.

One of my clients has just tested positive for Covid19, he's an older guy around 60 odd and has been riding without a mask, ignoring the rules, with a group of about 6 guys up and down the green belts since everyone was allowed out. Let's see how that goes.

and this... http://suitupgeekout.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/ROFaceMasks04.png

This is exceptionally bad.. http://suitupgeekout.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/ROFaceMasks05.png

Humm... seems valves are Baaaaaad, Mkay? https://www.fastcompany.com/90496717/what-is-a-mask-valve-and-why-are-cities-banning-them

Just got this back from the guys. Thanks for your enquiry: The demand on our masks has been huge and has depleted our current "on hand" stock holding. We always endeavor to ship our masks to our customers as soon as possible. As per our website terms and conditions the delivery period is a maximum of 30 days, however, we always strive to ship the masks out within 7 days of the order. Your order/s will be shipped out with the arrival of our next consignment which should arrive in South Africa in mid May. Please expect your order within a few days from then. Once your good are in transit to you, you will receive a tracking email from Globeflight Couriers. We are certain you will love your new face masks and thanks for your patience Regards, The eMask Team. sales@emask.co.za www.emask.co.za

I was down that way as well this morning and one of my hounds took his usual dump and as I was getting a bag out these two ladies with a couple of ridgebacks came around the corner and said 'don't worry just leave it, no one is looking'. Had to chirp back that 'wasn't the point, what about the kids running about, the cyclists and everyone else there. It's about good manners, just like wearing a mask'... They weren't wearing a mask.

Have you bought from them? Did like the look of those ones but the site looks a bit dodgy and there is not contact deets apart form the email / contact form.

So it has a filter? By the looks of your post you're saying it is a 3 layer mask with a washable filter that perishes and doesn't make it more effective. I'd like to able to get a 3 layer mask with the ability to use a 5 layers NP25 filter and had a breathable valve (or two). Revised due to a recent article.

Hopefully the new ones will have a filter.

Does anyone have a decent list of people with masks that are more suitable for exercise and have good protection could be pinned and updated? I'd love a Respro one line Wiggle / CRC sell but god knows when that would arrive.

Where from?

I have the Sexy socks one and they are pretty average. Don't fit well and very stuffy. This should be a bigger thing right now as we all legally have to wear them and I'm struggling to find some decent ones. Sure there are a lot about but not much that fits well.... I'm looking for ninja style!

This is a killer combo for R500 https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/handlebars/402813/chromag-bar-raceface-stem

Green Belts open but the grass at seapoint prom' grass is out of bounds.... but that is waaaaay out of my 5km ring. I was confused as there was much coverage about city parks and public spaces would be shut etc

Just received this... "Hi Ben, thanks for your query. Sadly Table Mountain, as well as the beaches amongst various other facilities, will remain closed during level 4 lockdown. The word came from the top so it’s simply out of Sanparks’ hands. Other places that may provide some interim relief for your legs include the greenbelts and a few other spots around Cape Town namely; “...public thoroughfares across the city will be open for those residents who want to run, jog, cycle or walk within a 5 km radius from their homes between 06:00 and 09:00. These include spaces such as: • Sea Point promenade (the paved area, and not the grass, or play area) • Muizenberg to St James walkway • Strand promenade • Willis Walk in Simon’s Town • Kommetjie walkway to lighthouse • Government Avenue next to the Company’s Garden; and • all other publicly accessible boardwalks or pathways” We have posted this info to Facebook and twitter and will continue to keep the public up to date with any developments. - https://bit.ly/2WiLl6q" Now I'm confused.

Just received this... "Hi Ben, thanks for your query. Sadly Table Mountain, as well as the beaches amongst various other facilities, will remain closed during level 4 lockdown. The word came from the top so it’s simply out of Sanparks’ hands. Other places that may provide some interim relief for your legs include the greenbelts and a few other spots around Cape Town namely; “...public thoroughfares across the city will be open for those residents who want to run, jog, cycle or walk within a 5 km radius from their homes between 06:00 and 09:00. These include spaces such as: • Sea Point promenade (the paved area, and not the grass, or play area) • Muizenberg to St James walkway • Strand promenade • Willis Walk in Simon’s Town • Kommetjie walkway to lighthouse • Government Avenue next to the Company’s Garden; and • all other publicly accessible boardwalks or pathways” We have posted this info to Facebook and twitter and will continue to keep the public up to date with any developments. - https://bit.ly/2WiLl6q" Now I'm confused.

Fook. Where was it, Plumsted? I'm suprised Constantia hasn't been hot spot as it's full of oldies, euro - swallows and people who defiantly DGAF about others! Just for this example I live in Graylands...

Checkers has been hilarious. They haven't stopped selling anything really. Went to Blue Route last week and got some electronic kit, hot wheels and toys for the kids, dogs toys, a potjie, pool salt and you could buy basically anything apart from clothes. Even in Constantia the PnP has loads of areas roped off while at the checkers is all up for grabs.

Good to know. Thanks!

Boom. Done. Awesome. Thanks.

Was thinking exactly the same myself. The pooches need a walk before they mutiny but that can be done far from the madding crowd. Is the forest where the ribbon memorial is down the the river / greenbelt also SanParks aka closed?