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E-Bikes cut off at 25km/h or 32km/h for mtb’s depending on make. Road e-bikes cut off at 45km/h (maybe less) so no problem there. If everything stays as supplied and not derestricted.

Any way around it? Don’t have family or friends in UK.

Hi Neville, how did you subscribe to Discovery Plus. I tried it but they don’t seem to recognise SA cards. Regards Dupreez 0726107123

Thanks for uploading all those photo’s. That is what the “Argus” was about before all these new tech. People were actually having fun. Nowadays it seems like a moan brigade. Also say a VERY VERY big thanks to all those guys that were riding at the front pulling the bunches so most of the riders in the bunch can have a “free” ride. They are actual heroes 💪🏻💪🏻👏🏻so that the rest can “brag” about what their time was. Like someone mentioned previously by disqualifying someone for staring earlier or whatever to gain 1 or 2 or 50 places what’s the point. To move from 7 600 - 7 100 makes no difference at all. Maybe I’m wrong (sorry if I am) and things have changed since I started riding the Argus 20+ years ago but it seems we missed the whole point of not having fun. Give it your best shot may it be to try for a sub 3 or for most people just be able to get to the finish, every body is a winner

Sorry first one is at 6:54 not 7:54

I have 2. One starting 7:54 and the other one 8:04. Contact me on 0726107123. Dupreez

Not even disc brakes included😩

We are a few e-bikers in our group and normally ride where we want in group. No problem from any of the other riders. But when riding into a strong headwind we (e-bikers) normally go to the front and the rest follows. Still everybody is happy. If you are unhappy with that go find your own group is our motto. We like to enjoy our rides and don’t need people complaining all the time

Robbie, you summed it up pretty good. It’s not the bike, it’s the person on the bike (no matter what kind of bike) that is the problem

We have four e-bikes in our family now for more than 3 years and have done more than 5000 km per bike. We do a lot of off road riding in all weather conditions. Replace tyres a few times (normal) and only replaced one chain. No cassettes replaced or anything else. Only replace brake pads after 6 months of riding if needed. Do keep bikes clean all the time. Chain cleaned with ultrasonic cleaner after every muddy or dusty ride and lubed after every 100km or so. We don’t have bike shops near us. Nearest more than 200km away. Only take the bikes in for upgrading if we can’t do it over the app. Total cost on each bike (excluding tyres) for “service” about R1 500 per year. E-bikes not so expensive as people make it out to be.

Try Jakhals Events. They have a lot of races and are very well orginized.

He should quit now. He can’t even keep up on a 4% incline, and he wants to ride the TDF. It will be as if Israel PT is one rider short from the start. Maybe someone should tell him it’s time to go home.

That could be a problem. See if you cannot get a cover made from plastic or something similar that will seal it tight. You can even strap it to frame

Yes, just put the battery cover back. No need for foam inserts.I’ve done it many times

Bikes should be allowed as it is a bike race😊 I think you want to know if e-bikes are allowed?

Am I mistaken or was this thread about the new light weight ebike and nothing do with what wheel size is best battle that seems to now have taken over.

Nice looking bike. Really low weight for a full powered bike. Wonder what pricing will be?

Ian, you got it perfectly right. I have an e-bike, normal MTB and road bike. I ride all of them at certain times. There is no way that an e bike can keep up with a road bike for long. Maybe on the uphills (6% +) I tried it in our group ride. The gearing just isn’t up to it. As you mentioned that even if the bike is derestricted you can only pedal so fast. My bike cuts out at 32km/h witch is good enough for me. Even if the cut off speed were 40km/h I want to see who can do that for any extended time. The bike weighs at least 10kg more than a normal bike so you have to take that into account as well. As some mentioned you can put it in turbo and go as fast as you can… till the battery dies on you, then good luck. My bike “died” on my twice during a “race” and I had to pedal a very heavy bike for more than 20km. No fun at all. So why do people complain. You get really stupid people on all kinds of bikes, not just e-bikes

I’ve been dealing with Janos for years now. No better guy to do business with. Had no problems what so ever, just very good service. Maybe your problem is elsewhere 🤔

Hi Benjamin, ek’s nie ‘n fiets “mechanic” nie maar het redelike klompie “tools” en goeie “stand” so jy is welkom om dit te gebruik as jy self dit kan doen. Sal help waar ek kan. Ek’s woonagtig in Stilbaai. Jy kan my kontak by 0726107123 sou jy belangstel.

Don’t the organisers look at weather reports. Not much rain on Saturday during the morning. No worse than last year. How are people going to change their traveling and accommodation. Not many people will pitch up for a Sunday ride I think

To reflect on my comments yesterday. Mark was good in his day, maybe one of the best but thise days are gone. He can't take a loss like the other guys.

I don’t know why a rider cannot take defeat like a man. Always have to blame someone or something for their failure. If he had won the bike would have been perfect. He should stop acting like a spoiled child. The other sprinters are just beter than him at the moment

I would not be happy if it were my bike. Why put in spacers if the actual fault is the sensor? Surely all the other “similar” ebikes must work perfectly or do they also have 7 spacers in? They need to fix the problem and not take a shortcut. Best is if they don’t fix it correctly is to name the brand so other hubbers can look out for it on their bikes