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52 minutes ago, Gavin Minnaar said:So I whatsapp them pictures and evrything of the fork and phoned them now they say the mechanic johan ain't there at the moment he's on holiday so I must bring the bycicle back in the new year then they will replace my fork with another one amd sort it out with Sram themselves in the meantime they said I must continue riding the bycicle.
Can they put this on a mail please so we don't have an "I didn't say you must ride it" situation please.
12 minutes ago, Jewbacca said:I have DM'd Gavin
Good luck @Gavin Minnaar-let us know how you go.
Always @Titan Racing Bikes are the go to for bikes that size. Waiting for one meself, don’t look further.
Garmin, and please let me know when you’re putting the old one up-have a mate who would love one as the last one went when he got jacked. Good luck 😎
12 hours ago, Titan Racing Bikes said:Thanks for your support.
I echo this 110%
On 12/21/2023 at 8:13 PM, mecheng89 said:
Mercy.
On 12/24/2023 at 5:41 AM, MORNE said:Platforms like News24 feed off shock value for clicks like any other. Typical social media BS, just hidden under the guise of news. They are the EFF of the media world anyway.
Yes, I agree its a terrible video, i could hardly watch it with a straight face, nevermind twice, and it has me paranoid about road riding all over again….but maybe people seeing it puts the reality of it out there.
Society has become so desensitised to violence, SA probably more so than other places, that we tend to laugh stuff like this off. Maybe seeing it, realising its real and a real person (your husband, son, father, brother) makes it hit home a bit harder. Thats all thats left really.
I hate news 24.
On 12/24/2023 at 12:27 PM, Robbie Stewart said:This morning, MyCity came past me to the stop about 50m ahead of me. The bus was maybe less than 50cm from me as it passed while steering in to the stop. It also then didn't stop, it just kept going because there was no-one waiting at the stop. Again I was reminded why I dislike road riding so much.
In Durban for some reason feels a bit safer? Or is it I pick safe places.
2 hours ago, robbybzgo said:I don't know what that is? Maybe others do?
Shipwreck at Christmas Bay?
Or is this it? https://www.hollatrails.co.za/
2 hours ago, robbybzgo said:I don't know what that is? Maybe others do?
Shipwreck at Christmas Bay?
Tricky. Asked a kind gent at Specialized Umhlanga who spoke of an awesome MTB track in Balito? I might gotten the spelling wrong…
Happy Xmas Hubbers.
Someone please drop a pin for “Shivers” in Balito? And if it’s open tomorrow? #DurbanBikeHub
On 6/14/2022 at 5:40 PM, El Duderino said:Where are you based? If you in Durban itself, there are no trails in an around Durban. You have to travel a bit. Closest to Durban is the Stainbank Nature Reserve, where you can do a few laps on relatively easy trails to get in a 30km ride. Expect some relatively tough, short climbs. It's in Yellowood Park, about 20 minutes from CBD.
North of Durban you will find the Sugar cane Trails that are very popular, and many groups ride them on weekends. Best to do them in a group. There is a ride from Umhlanga to the Airport and back that is all off road in the sugar cane fields. Pretty boring and technically not very challenging, but if you dislike gnarly, technical terrain, this is ideal.
Further north, you have Holla Trails in Ballito, about 40 minutes outside Durban. Holla has miles and miles of really good trails. Suitable for beginner/intermediate and very safe. Holla has a few sections you could regard as technical, but nothing that requires high level skill or 160mms of suspension travel. Highly recommended if you want mellow sugar cane roads and manicured, flowing smooth singletrack.
South of Durban, you have the Rocky Bay trails near Pennington, about 45 minutes from Durban. Very mellow, easy trails that start from a very picturesque caravan park. Nice place to spend a day, ride in the morning, and have lunch in one of the seaside towns in the area, or go play golf at Umdoni Park, one the prettiest golf courses in South Africa. There's also a few excellent surf spots in the area if you like catching a few waves, as many Aussies do.
Inland from Durban, you have the trails around Shongweni, which are very busy on weekends. You can make a 60 to 70km route here taking in some road, jeep track/sugar cane and easy singletrack. It is best to find a group to ride with as there are some dodgy places where people have been mugged.
Close to Shongweni is Giba Gorge in Pinetown. People sometimes ride into Giba Gorge from Shongweni and it is an awesome ride. You can drive to Giba and park in a safe, secure parking and ride the trails. But, you won't get a long ride, unless you ride out of Giba and back in. Giba does have some easy trails, but it does require some skill to ride all the trails there. There are lots of technical features, it can be steep and you if you stray onto the enduro trails, you will quickly find that Giba is a proper test of your skill and your bike. It is a lot of fun if you want to be challenged. My favourite place to ride within 30 minutes of Durban.
Further inland you have Virginia trails (about 60 mins from Durban) which has excellent beginner/intermediate trails. And, just under 90 minutes from Durban, you have one of, if not the, best trail networks in the country, Karkloof and Howick. Miles and miles of excellent trails of all kinds. You'll find everything from DH to mellow gravel riding. Karkloof is a joy to ride and you will definitely find suitable trails. The locals are friendly and will point you in the right direction. And, it is safe, as long as you steer clear when they felling trees. They usually close trails when there is felling.
Wherever you choose to ride, try chat to the local riders about safety issues, and when there are group rides. KZN people are generally friendly and will be helpful.
Good luck finding somewhere to ride. I would suggest going to Giba and meeting the locals there. Speak to Karen and Fiona who run coaching clinics there, they will happily show you around and they know all the best places to ride. And, you'll get some great tips on improving your skills.
Awesome summary-staying in Hillcrest for the week, thinking of going for a quick blast. 30km, will def look at this.
8 hours ago, splat said:MsP'ing
Is this what i think it is? Have to ask
16 hours ago, Robbie Stewart said:Sentence has been passed. The saga has come to and end, and only just begun. Sad. This was akin to a suicide bomber destroying many lives, not just one.
What a horrible, horrible story. You have put it so correct, the fallout of this whole thing is inexplicable.
Question, how many bikes are being transported, and why that particular rack?
Let @Titan Racing Bikes join the chat...
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No riding alone in Pretoria.
On 12/1/2023 at 9:07 AM, Ashok said:Thanks. Took up the hobby a couple of months ago. Been frequenting The Red Barn in Centurion but in need a change of scenery and something a bit closer to home.
Especially seeing thats now a war zone.
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I saw that “party trick” line and I really hope there is more to the story. What in the **** party trick would that be.