KnobbyMech

A big group from Heidelberg will be there again this year. Looking forward to the new route, and hopefully slightly dryer weather. Time for the flu to bugger off already!

Would also be nice to see the Isuzu 3 Towers compared too, although day 3 is quite short. Think it will top the value/km ranking though. Good work Janneman72.

The Geax Barro Mountain would be my choise for the front, but it is not available in 29". Suguaro is a great choise, but check rim compatability first and please do not use on American Classic rims. You will bend the rims, break a number of levers, cry and spend 20min to remove it if need be. Serious.

As a cyclist, nothing gets my blood boiling like an inconsiderate cyclist. :cursing: . Tired of hearing "YOU cyclist, this and that" from family and friend. I think we may be preaching to the converted on this forum though.

Always the same and always amusing: The OP rants, most people make up their minds and takes the OP's side, then the implicated party respond and the OP becomes the baddy, then the OP replies and becomes the poor victim again, the implicated opens up a bit more,....the issue is resolved and the monster cookies becomes Tennis biscuits with Koffiehuis.

+1. Was thinking the same thing. I am convinced one of these guys can take it, but my money will be on JR

And the follow on question...is it recommended for long endurance races or only short high intensity efforts?

So you don't see the hidden red lion in your avatar?

Thanks Tim. Must say I don't think I am the only one that will be a touch relieved. Have not been to Sabie for a while and can't wait!

Never!

I agree the total ascents looks dodgy. It seems clear the ultra follows the marathon and then 1/2 marathon routes. The 1/2 marathon shows 1502m ascent alone, yet the difference between the marathon and ultra is only 871m. I verrrry strongly doubt the marathon will come even close to 2600m. Tim?

+1

My family vegetables will aslo go numb if i stand on them. Btw, how do you manage to stand on your peddles, must me in a big vegetable sack

Problem with normal patches are that they tend to "pop" where the hole is if the hole is too big. The dental floss idea in combination standard patches should work nicely, just effort. The plugs are also called "plug patches" or "patch/plug combination". A box of 14 imported is around $21. http://fixtires.com/...combination.php

Various sizes available too. Thanks Hairy

I have sidewall cuts in brand new Racing Ralph TLR and Maxxis Crossmark UST tires. Breaks my heart to throw them away as I won't ride them with tubes. Discovered this product at a motorbike store this weekend. Works like a charm and R1100 worth of tire saved with 2 off R30 plugs. 1. Remove blue cover tape. 2. Apply vulcanizing glue to the newly exposed rubber on the plug as well as on the inside of tire around the cut. 3. Use the copper inner rod of the plug to pull the cyclindrical portion of the plug through the cut/hole from the inside out until the patch portion adheres to the tire. 4. Cut the plug with a stanley knife flush with the tire on the outside. Barely visible. I think it should work on sidewall cuts of up to around 12-15mm. My cuts were 10mm. "snotstokkies" did not produce a permanent fix as they move and the sealant does not get in contact with them as it is on the side of the tire. Hope it makes sense and hope you salvage a tire or two.

The dual air is worth the bucks. Whatever you do, don't get a Fox. Long story (and they don't have dual air).

Listen your body. If it wants to stay in bed (and not because you are simply lazy), then the best thing to do in preparation is......stay in bed. Serious.

Foam roller? Ouch dude, one of the most painful things you can do to yourself is to roll out an ITB. Make sure you lick up your tears. Electrolite loss leads to cramping.

Made in SA by Vector?

AIM also supplies it in the dried form. Expensive though. I saw some other cheaper supplier in Clicks once. Barleygrass. Claimed one, if not the first, grain grown by man and consumed as staple food. Possible reason why Adam and his his offspring got to 900 years age?

I saw a lot of Tallboys in Hermanus this holiday with the shock turned around. Actually just turned mine as well. No problems. Only problem I can think off is that the oil will now not properly lubricate the sleeve/seal as it will drain down to the other (control) end. Will have to rest the bike upside down every now and then.

Never thought I'll see the day. Welcome to the fast side Iron.

I will be in Hermanus from 15 Dec till 4 January. Any hubbers holidaying or living in the area looking for a training partner? Last day at the office today.

Man, are you for real? Expect a vrot Naartjie on your windscreen if you pass me driving in the yellow lane while I patiently wait in the q.