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I am also considering this. DIY project. And perhaps you don't have to use an electric motor, a hand winch may do the trick. Also, I would try and mount the bike rack on the number plate end to free the other end to be able to lift the rack from my car and lower it back onto the car using the winch/motor. PS, I have a home made bike rack, so minor changes apply.

Thanks all for the help. I found some inner tubes at Cajees in Centurion this weekend. @Vinney: B.A.T. seal?? Will sealant work, even if the wheels remain unused sometimes for a few days?

I am looking for inner tubes for our Chelino 3-wheel travel system. Normal 12'' tubes are not difficult to find, but these Chelino ones have a 90 degree bend in the valve for ease of inflating. I have emailed Chelino, waiting for response. Anyone knows where I can get?

what happens to the bow when you dry fire it and can an expert see the 'damage' on inspection afterwards?

Some bad luck there... What did you use to record your race time? GPS device? Polar?

Where are the moderators when we need them, this is the third CWC post of this type that I have seen and it is making me extremely jealous! PS. very nice!

Baie mooi!

Thanks for all the advice, this is really helpful. Looks like the Fuji compares better with the Scott than any with the Silverback.

Thank you Scotty, These brakes, OK? BRAKE SET Tektro Aurigo Pro Hydraulic Disc Brake, 180/160mm rotor

I assumed air v coil..

Thanks, seems the best idea, it's not really a matter of upgrading - since I have been doing more road, but I have a VERY old Trek rigid fork etc, so no, I do not have any reference point

Thanks, pardon my ignorance, but why air, big diff?

Thanks, forgot to mention, i'm set on hard-tail 26, my mind tells me its cheaper to maintain and i can get better spec for by $$ I am not aiming to do big MTB races, I prefer road races, but I do want a MTB to do groenkloof, weekend aways, odd shorter races, mtb with friends and wife. As much as I would like to fiddle around, I just do not have the time. And regarding second hand, I do not know enough to make a call on used parts just to learn later that I now have to buy a new crank etc. Hope that makes sense. Thanks for the help

Looks like this topic fell off the map, so I am sort of hi-jacking it for the moment. I am also in the market to buy a MTB, most probably new. Budget not more than R7500-R8000 So I am browsing specials etc. but what I would like to know is a few of the technical things, such as: What are the most important components to look at, e.g. is it better to go for the bike with the better brakes or shocks etc. Then, it would be nice to know the order of quality of components such as Shimano and SRAM. With regards to brakes, what is OK? Please help, I am in the dark here.

Slightly off topic, but not worth starting a new one: I need help, I created a map and made it a 'return' route, now I cannot make it a one-way route again, does anyone know how I can do this without having to create the route from start? Thanks

Which model Trek is it? Rigid fork? Just curious, I also have an old Trek and have been thinking of converting for a long time now.

Thanks Sias, good luck to all racing and please provide feedback.

So, how was this race. The new venue? Route? etc.

Not too keen on the cream tires..

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2142023/A-feminist-statement-No-untamed-body-hair-pits.html http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2012/05/09/article-2142023-12EBCC51000005DC-44_634x451.jpg

Which Kindles are you guys using? I recently got a Kindle for my birthday (not the touch) and also received the leather cover for it - unfortunately due to broken communication, the cover is for the Touch.

There was an article on the front page of the Centurion Record (local newspaper) end of Feb this year about a father and two sons being attacked. http://www.rekord.co.za/story.aspx?sid=44816 another http://www.rekord.co.za/story.aspx?sid=43377

Where are they located?

The OP mentions GK, so I assume MTB?