Mark James

Really interesting video, and makes me laugh thinking about weight weenies spending R1200 on a 25g bottle cage haha ????

I also ride alone, so happy to ride during the day together if you want. Drop me a PM - Mark ????

Hey Wolver Not exactly sure of day, but think it was a Tuesday, and around 14h00 in the afternoon. I find that I now feel safer riding later in the afternoon/evening (around 16h00-18h00) as there are more people out and about, than during the middle of the day when the area is quieter. I have now changed my "old" route and avoid the areas around Lions Head, and now generally ride from Camps Bay up through the Glen, then Tafelberg Road (or above Deer Park / Disa Park) to the blockhouse and back.

Hey Eddy You say you "used to" ride there, is safety and security the reason you don't ride Lions Head / Table mountain anymore?

"pangas"... ????

Did they get the bikes? Or was it other things they were wanting? (Watch, phone, money?) It seems that the target isn't as much the bikes always, but people ON bikes, which are obviously seen as an easy target. Horrible to say it, but reading this makes me want to ride less, and gym more... As someone who rides alone (MTB), I am increasingly worried about where to ride, and what to take with me when I ride. Some good advice and suggestions on the site, but it seems like everyone and everywhere is increasingly a risk. 2 weeks ago I had 2 guys come down the side of the mountain/slope near the Kramat around Lions heads. Fortunately I had seen them stand up from behind some bushes when I was still 30-40M away, and as soon as they realised they had been seen, started running towards me. I was able to turn my bike around and speed off downhill. Needless to say, haven't been back there since.... Glad these guys are both ok after the incident

Impressive handy man skills!!! Looks awesome!!

That is horrible!!! Article doesn't really give much details of what/why happened though? Those photos of the mangled bikes, and the wheel on the bonnet of the car....

Agreed!! R50k is still bucket loads of cash to pay for a 15kg bike, but compared to similar offering from the likes of Specialized or some of the other brands, I still think their pricing looks surprisingly competitive

O my OMG!! Sitting here drooling all over my keyboard ???? Pricing looks "fair", and not that different to previous year 2021 models. I am guessing there will be a lot of eager buyers putting their names down...

Totes agree! Work on your flexibility, but a bike fit is ALWAYS a good idea

I have the same Sony 1000XM4 earphones, and they are pretty incredible for planes, home, etc, but I found that they become a bit sweaty when using them whilst exercising. And they aren't exactly cheap either... I recently purchased a pair of Skullcandy Sesh in-ear buds on takealot for about R600. Although they aren't noise cancelling, they are in ear buds and fit snuggly, so not much sound comes in. Find they work great for cycling and gym.

1.86cm, and when doing hard training (weight training) weigh around 98-100kg, 10-12% body fat. Recently been cycling a lot more, and weight has dropped down to 92/93kg, and the difference up hills is remarkable. I thought it was the weight difference of the 2 XC bikes (comparing normal to carbon wheels, 10.3kg vs 9.8kg XC bike, 1 vs 2 water bottles, camelpack vs bottles, spares vs no spares, etc, etc, etc...) until I realised that it was body weight, plain and simple! Even with a 2-3kg difference in body weight, I can feel a SIGNIFICANT difference when riding uphill, and over technical terrain. Difficult to admit for a newbie, but I've learn that body weight is where it counts most

Pity those bikes didn't remain stuck!! Vely vely ugly fat bikes...

Hey Nico I had ardent/aspen front/rear on my Scott RC900 WC, and switched a few weeks ago to Recon Race 2.35 front/rear. Finding them equally fast (maybe faster uphill - possibly because they are new). On flats and downhill they feel less grippy at times than a more aggressive tyre, but had zero issues with them, even on fast downhill cornering. Hope this helps ????

Thanks for this, just ordered an XL online!

I don't think there is a general public hatred towards cyclists, maybe only frustrated motorists trying to overtake 2 or 3 cyclists riding abreast... But then again, even as a cyclist, that annoys my too I think most countries (South Africa included) have an overall normal level of respect for all road users, cyclists included, even if we like to think otherwise... And I think most people who read the article would have seen the humour in it, so I think you can feel safe during your next ride that this article hasn't changed public opinion about you or your bike, lol

Well then as a cyclist I am delighted to be contributing to the "slow death of out planet"!!! lol ????

For gels: 6-12 months expired, shouldn't be a problem at all.... More than 12-18+ months expired, probably best to chuck them

I stay in CPT, so unfortunately will have to order online as there aren't any decathlon stores in CPT

Thanks for this! I've been looking for an affordable winter jacket I can use on cold and misty days, and this looks perfect (for MTB'ing) Any idea of sizing? I am 1.85cm, 93kg, muscular build... I was thinking Large for a "snug" fit

Thought exactly the same thing, which would also explain why is recovery from Covid seems a little quicker than normal...

Not crazy about the branding on the wheels, but otherwise a lean and mean looking bike!

Not the first time he has had problems with those pedals/cleats slipping off. Surprised he is still riding them?! ☹️

Anyone know of a link where we can the watch the DH qualifications live? (On the Redbull TV website I can only find the XCO short track final live at 17h20) Thanks ????