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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.

I have succesfully done it on my 10 spd. I cannot vouch for 11 or 12 spds.

@Zebra this has to be the goto excuse to convince the wife that you need an e-bike 😂 Had a meniscus repair job done myself and it took me longer to get going on any bike than after neck surgery(ACDF). I managed to bend my knee through a complete pedal stroke in week 4 post op. From week 6 I could comfortably ride the trainer without screaming like a girl. Week 8 I was on my gravelbike and in no particular pain - felt good actually. Key is to remain seated in an easy gear for as long as possible. The moment you get out of the saddle your knee will let you know in no uncertain way. It is amazing how you start paying close attention to small things after an operation of this nature. Your knee does quite a bit of twisting in the joint when you stand on the pedals. Best of luck @DMZ Take your time and you will cream this little obstacle 💪

With a R1m price tag you do not carry water on your ride. A sponsored team car will follow you with the refreshments ................... oh yes, accompanied by the distant drone of an airborne film crew following your epic outing. You gotto think out of the box here 😝

😳 Seems like a very fine line between Black Friday and Black Magic ............

Nearly got taken out by a "lesser spotted Cape skrop-hoener", aka tarrentaal, on Saturday. Had I hit him at 25km/h, a full fairing might not have saved me despite wearing head- and eye-gear worth R10k. Most accessories could be subjected to this one test .............. "it depends" As @MORNE and others mentioned, many potential cyclists are scared off this sport by the cost of the so-called "essentials". Have bike, will ride 🤙 Old's cool

Have done a few myself. The Tankwa-Karoo was particularly brutal on equipment. It depends on the load you intend carting along. Bikepacking per se should be OK on a carbon setup, BUT a self supported touring setup where you carry water, food, house, spares and clothing is a totally different story. I use a very basic outfit built on a steel frame. This thing is indestructible given 34kg total loaded weight + 85kg rider. I have had no breakdowns whatsoever. My panniers, racks, frame etc are still in good shape. Hell, my cantilever rim brakes even stops me effectively on Franschhoek pass, Bainskloof pass, Du Toitskloof pass, Bo-Swaarmoed pass. Steel or Ti for sure 🤙

Yes @Paul Ruinaard, you are correct. Some sections with chevron stands and long stretches without any road shoulder. I cycle that route often and it is not safe when dark. I'd stay clear of that road after dark You want to stay away from Mbekweni - no matter what time of day. The R44 between Wellington and Klapmuts is a gauntlet you do not want to run at night. I have been commuting via the R44 for the past 2 years and that road is not safe for a lone cyclist. There has been the odd incident of attempted muggings on the Paarl mountain contour road. Drunk drivers and glass strewn in the roadway is a frequent hazard along most of the roads you intend riding. My advice @olmec would be to get a buddy or 3 to ride with you, or get an escort vehicle/motorbike.

SAPS does not have the resources and/or the inclination to address this issue. Vehicle patrols are useless, even if they manage to do patrols. The geography of the Woodstock area is such that continuous foot patrols are the only option. SAPS must have recruits/cadets or reservists on the ground to sniff out these dingbats from under the bridges, buildings, bushes etc. On foot you stand a better chance to react much quicker