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If I buy a MTB again then I will probably buy a Hardtail and ride like a real man

Some of my GP 300 adventures ...

I have done some bits of very short singletrack but have not taken it out on any long non-technical trails yet. The bike always amazes me when I take it off the road onto some singletrack and nice when passing some MTB'ers with the drop bars. I have been playing with the idea of taking it to some of the local trail parks such as Northern Farm and Big Red Barn to ride some of the easy trails.... I guess if you put some high volume 650B 50mm knobbies on them then they will soak up some singletrack nicely? Have no experience with the R355 apart from seeing them in a shop, but I guess they will be just as solid if not more than their ALU GP brothers?

I use engin degreaser followed by hot water and dishwashing liquid and then a rinse. I use Smoove lube.

Well it's still on my bike and I have probably become very used to it by now. I'll have to take it off and put a normal stem on in order to give you any answer apart from my first impressions on here when I first installed it. It does what it says - about 20 mm of smooth travel on the bars. Happy that I have it and if a 20mm quality travel is what you are looking for then this is probably one of the best options out there?

Quick update. I now reached 3 000 km's on my GP 300 and it has performed awesome. Zero problems and all I can say is that it has been a blast and delivered much fun and joy to date! I replaced the KMC X11 chain with a new one at 2300 km's because it was worn and along with the new chain I also installed a new shifter cable and housing. The SRAM 1 X 11 Apex / Rival combo performs well and like said before the TRP Spyre mechanical brakes have been sufficient for my riding. I removed and cleaned the Spyre brakes earlier this week and inspected the pads and they are still at about 65%. Yesterday I did a routine clean and inspection of the free-hub and all still good. The only challenge has been to find the best Tubeless tyres for my riding style and something that is reliable. The Stock MSO's were not tubeless and although I only did my first 1000 km's with them and with tubes, they performed well and are pretty tough. The Farr Dot's are ok but I had too many problems with them and decided to try something different and now settled for Specialized Pathfinder Pro's - let's see how they perform. All in all I love my 2018 GP 300 ride and am looking forward to go and ride the Cape Town Cycle Tour with it!!

Long story but here we go! Let's see if this will work for me? Took them for a 55km spin this morning and so far so good.

I would really LIKE to replace it with something more current

Not HAVE to but would really LIKE to (currently a 2010 3 X 9 system)

I am in a similar boat. 26" Cube AMS pro that I looked after very well. The fox shocks / suspension are really in such awesome condition and the frame as well - and only need some new rear shock pivots which is freely available. New tyres available such as Ardent and Crossmark - But the challenge and potential costly part is the drivetrain. I would really like to go with a 1 x 11 but to do it the best / right route might be to install a complete new 1 X crankset to compliment the rear 11 speed. I have contacted Bike - Addict and discussed my needs on a budget with them since they move loads of bikes and might be able to help me out with some replaced OEM parts - waiting to hear what they propose and if it will be worth the money. Think it is going to cost me around R7 K to do it all including pivots, self shock services, tyres and complete new drivetrain. I have a feeling that a new headset will also be required and maybe a wider bar which is going to push it R8K to revive my 26" and turn it into a very capable and current little machine.

Al I can find about Klapperkop is this:" Klapperkop – Climb breakdown: Maximum Gradient: 7,5%Average gradient: 3%Climb length: 3,7kmSurface: Tar surface throughout the climbSurface quality: 8/10 Perfectly smooth tar, a couple of potholes at the foot of the climbLighting: No lighting installed on climbBest time to train: First light of day up to 5 pmOverall rating: 8/10 The Strava Segmnent is named : Klapperkop Cattle Grid right up to Radio Tower

How does suikerbossie en chappies compare to Hekpoort Pass (from the northern side) and / or Klapperkop in PTA?

Thursday 12:00 - depart from Centurion Thursday eve - Sleep over in Colesberg Friday afternoon - Arrive in Montagu to camp with the Kampforum.co.za group 1 night Saturday afternoon - drive to Somerset West to stay with my parents Sunday - Cycling Sunday evening - sleep in Somerset West with my parents Monday morning - depart to Darling and stay with parents in Law Tuesday morning - depart back to Centurion

Maybe it is a Mahindra?

Here is a Article with photo's that I did for our recent camp at TO Strand - it was awesome!!! Click here: TO Strand

Never a cat for me again. With a female, all the neighbouring male cats would come into my house and spray their smelly urine all over the place.

Wow! Very thankful

Hoelykit? Is arme ou Nic darem weer ok? Siestog

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2019 Momsen GP 300 now going for R13 490 on Bike Addict. https://bike-addict.co.za/collections/gravel-bikes/products/momsen-gp300-2019 What is your height? Thank me later

My friend from Polokwane decided to build his own assisted mountain bike - converted a Totem he bought from Makro. I know it is not an "e-bike" but very close. Read here: Fiets met n twist

Pictures please! I had the Ascent EX with Deore LX - was my first MTB

I listened to a talk on radio a while back where it was explained to wash sport clothing separately and with very little soap and no softener. The clothes should also not be left in a basket along with other normal clothes. Al has to do with the micro weaved fibres that is designed to absorb and move sweat away from you body, but also very easily accumulate dirt, soap and bacteria. Advise was to let it hang out before washing it (not in a basket) and use lots of water and little soap.

Also, any chance of sending me a "sample" of your tapered thru axle one's