David Greyling

I prefer these for my trail running. Every now and then you have to get off and push over a rocky section, or get back on the trail after running out of talent. I find the grip on these to be sufficient for these running activities. http://fiveten.com/images/jreviews/13874_5026-impact-teamblack-01-web-1361556996.jpg The other shoes on this thread look a bit light, I'd be interested to see how the guys here manage their pedal pins in such thin soles. Haven't seen any SPDs on the thread though which means everyone here rides flats - FTW....

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Sun Screen, at least spf 40+ and you should be good to go. Or a pair of those awesome triathlete sock things, they work too.

Yes, your reasoning is flawed. Bush Diving is supposed to be done with at least a mild level of intoxication. Body position will however vary greatly depending on which flavour of bush diving. Standard non-vehicular bush diving is best achieved with a exaggerated swan dive position for aesthetic effect. From there you progress to bush diving from elevated positions such as bush lodge decks and roofs, this requires a more upright body position to allow cushioning from the knees. Particularly extreme bush diving is best possible from the back of a moving bakkie, one should assume the drop and roll position here and try to avoid rocks.

I can no longer "jump" without a French accent...

I think he "rode off the lip" instead of jumping it. Almost like he intended to stay down instead of flying. Didn't preload or pop off just road over it. Respect for trying though, that's a fair size jump on an XC hardtail. As LanceB says, only way we learn.

Love how chilled the dude on the right is. "just another day at the gap jump - yawn"

Design in Motion in Morningside. I think I actually saw that bar there too. Contact Kelly, if they don't have stock he'll be able to find out from the supplier and get it for you.

Hi and welcome I have a similar problem trying to find a bike small enough for my girlfriend. She is 5'1" with heels on. She had a ghost (stolen last year unfortunately) which was the best fit i could find. Problem is usually that the agents don't bring in the XS sizes, but they do exist. You may have to ask for a special import (or do it yourself via one of the international online stores). Check out the link below for the bike she had. It's a great bike and out the box was ready to race. http://www.rideghost.com/za/rt-lector-7700 On the hardtail side of things I know that GT make an xs Zaskar, there are also a few other options as hardtails are easier to make very small than dual suspensions. On hard tail vs. soft tail there will be pages and pages of comments for and against. It's very much personal preference, my experience is that for someone that small, the dual suspension bikes are relatively heavy, and will definitely only fit one bottle cage. They will also "feel" a lot heavier for a smaller person. The are however easier on the body and will give a beginner more confidence. The hardtail will be and feel lighter, might fit two bottle cages and is less maintenance. Obviously considerations like terrain, length of ride and ambitions (racing vs. weekend warrior etc) will come into it as well. My 2c.

Hi Firemeister Fair comment, apologies, I should qualify my statement further. Completely agree that personal goals and racing one's self are key parts of riding (mtb, road or otherwise). I was however making the point that those of us whose livelihood and career are not riding on their time and result can probably afford a few minutes to help someone out. By "just riding" I didn't mean exclusively fun/ exploratory/ coffee rides (which are awesome too). My bad, I wasn't clear.

Honestly I can't remember, I think it may have been a CRC order where i was trying to make up to the free delivery threshold because I can't recall seeing the product in a local store.

Howzit Running this on my girlfriends Campy 11speed with no issues. There is also a KMC 11 speed specific link if you really want, i have used it as well and to be honest i notice no performance difference between the two. KMC is significantly more expensive though so don't buy the marketing crap that you have to use it. Only problem is neither KMC nor SRAM are removable, so you have to break the link and replace it.

What is really impressive to me is the number of serious racers we are blessed with in this country. I can fully understand in a race where you are riding for your paycheck that you would choose not to help another rider. Your livelihood depends on your result so, in a way, fair enough. I'm just amazed that we have these "serious riders" all the way down to F and G group on the road. It's also surprising how often there are races on that I'm unaware of. Riding at Groenies or VG or NF on the weekends and seeing the "serious racers" come by with no greeting or offer to help I assume there must be a finish line somewhere. No intended trolling here but: If you're not racing for your job then you're not really racing, you're just riding. Chill out, enjoy your ride and help someone out. It costs nothing.

Download this. It's insanely detailed but handles just about everything you could ever imagine. Then as said above, check your component specific instructions when installing new stuff. www.esense.be/bike/Barnettmanual.pdf

Good day all I was wondering whether anyone was aware of legal requirements regarding building of trails/ jump lines etc on public land? The reason I ask is that there are a few spots (e.g. the patch of land off republic between witkoppen and Jan smuts, a few of the alleyways where electricity pylons cross the spruit, etc) that would be a great place to add a few berms and jumps. I'm guessing the fact that they aren't there means there must be some barrier as I'm sure someone would have built something by now. Further, I recall the see-saws on the spruit being removed because of an injury, was this related to legal transgressions or just general opinion on it? I just bought my first decent travel bike and the idea of helping out designing or building some trails appeals to me. Let me know your thoughts, opinions etc. I know there are already a bunch of trails to ride, but aren't bike trails like runs in cricket, more = better?