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The "normally aspirated" cyclists that benefitted from the pace set by these e-bikers got their "rewards", right 😥 ............... what a shame. Whom of us have never tucked in behind a tandem tearing up the tarmac? Conventional drafting another legit bike is part of a race of this nature. Keeping the wheel of said e-bike is a totally different story and downright cheating. All I am saying is that the CTCT does not benefit from poorly regulated bike categories, ie. e-Bikes

I had an issue 2 months ago where a weasal advertised "free quotes", then charged my 4 hours labour to prepare a quote that should typically have taken 30 minutes. Then he threatens to hold back my property if I do not pay for the quote. I did an EFT for the amount in order to recover my stuff. I then approached my bank(the 4 letter one) to reverse the transaction, backed by an affidavit etc. They refused, stating that it was a civil matter between two individuals. They advised me to use the legal route to recover my money - after 40 years of being a loyal customer. Unless you have friends in special places, the banks are reluctant to get involved in these matters. They'd much rather just take your hard earned money for monthly banking fees and interest.

Took podium in the Team Category as well neh 💪 Those 47C's really did the job just fine 👌

Got this news article from mate of mine. Small victories, yet good will prevail in the end.

"The photo does not do it justice .... GOOD looking !!" ....... 😜 Enough of the lady ................ your opinion of the bike 🤷‍♂️

I guess it is his property now and he can sell for whatever makes him tick. My story ........ I blessed somebody with a fully functional and licenced scooter. Two weeks later he sells it for a handsome price. Needless to say - I was ticked as hell. Fact is, once you are not the owner any longer, the new owner can do with the item as they please. As they say in the movies ..... If you want loyalty, get a dog

Ja right 😵 These dingbats want to see oncoming traffic, yet they can't be bothered to push an oncoming cyclist into the roadway because they wont budge to allow him/her/them to pass safely without being run over from behind. In my parts of the Cape Winelands, this has become way too frequent. Sometimes they are 2 abreast, spread across the width of the yellow shoulder. OK, admittedly the majority of these riders are NOT cyclists. Bicycles are mere means of transportation. Cars and trucks however do not discriminate between a R50k or R500 bicycle. Ai, ai, ai 👽

Sounds like a pyramid scheme to me 😵

Trust your gut

For sure 😬 You would certainly get the desired airtime should any of the poor defenseless criminals get injured. Imagine the chaos in their ranks if a stray thunderflash makes an aerial entrance into the squatter camp. They might just decide to voluntary relocate. OK, the phone just woke me up from a carpet trip.

Hell YES 🤙 No looting or vandalism reported neither. Cyclists are generally lekke people 👊

This strategy is used with shark spotters along the penninsula coastline. A lookout armed with binoc's and a radio.

Hi all, Does anybody have experience with a 9spd wide range cassette? I have 2x9 brifters and RD. My gravel build will start off as a 2x or 1x 9. The FD mech will provide a challenge since road FD's are generally bottom-pull and my frame is a top-pull MTB setup. I have done the pulley routine in the past to pair a bottom-pull FD with a top-pull frame, but I want to try a 1x this time around. Is it worth it? My aim is to comfortably reach a top end of 40, yet not have to push my bike up Suikerbossie or Du Toits. What are your views on a 34/11-40 if in fact it's worth doing it? Thx, appreciated

I have never had this problem before, but a known Shimano Hollowtec crankarm issue is delamination of the crankarm structure ............................ result is the inevitable complete snap of the arm. There are threads on the www about this issue. I am not implying that this is the case with your Revolt. Just something to park in the back of your head. Has this happened to anybody here?

If it comes apart completely you're forked for sure 💥

Ending up at the urinal next to "it" will be a life changing experience. I'd skrik my piss away for 3 weeks 🤪

Aaahhhh ......................... you mean "duel control" ☠️

😂 What a coincidence 😳 Got a Tassajara myself. Got it brand new in 1994 and still ride it 4 times a week. Before and after. The Fisher is now a gravel grizzly. This is the steerer ext. I got. Chris Willemse Cycles is selling a similar unit now for R230.

Hi @DodgeB Bought mine from Decathlon if I can recall. It actually works like a charm. No play or movement on the extension. I use mine on an early 90's Gary Fisher 26" hardtail with a threaded steerer. I wanted to replace the original goose neck quill stem with a newer stem and gravel bar combination. I do not regret this mod for one second.

Sorry to ask this question, but are you referring to a stem or steerer extender? I have been using a steerer extender for years without any issues. They are particularly useful when fitting a clamp-on stem to a threaded type steerer tube on older bikes.

They "shot" past the perps for sure 👊

Thx @Brettowski for your inspirational post. What a boy'tjie 🏆 Keep on rolling and never tap out.

Good luck @The itch I've had mine for roughly 4 years now and I have had zero issues.

Agreed 🤙 It's like getting rear-ended by some idiot, and your insurance turns down your repair claim because your car's tyres were worn past the tread markers.

Honestly not. I have used SLX and XT chains on my Dura Ace 7800 10spd without any issues.