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Looking for a set of 12mm front end caps for a Stan's 3.30 hub. Happy to pay, Stans no longer sells them it seems.

Cleared out a storage locker and found some things I don't want to keep for another 15 years. Preferably someone to take all and to collect in deep south. 650b wheelset has a broken disc brake bolt thingy as per picture. 26 wheel has a 9s cassette and I can't get the tire off. Campagnolo parts I was given, no idea what speed. No idea what or where rims are from

@Duane_Bosch can you tell me were the dogs are going for training? I have 2 dogs who are super cute but really dumb. We are about to move to a place which backs onto TMNP land. My wife is terrified to leave dogs alone in the back garden area. I am trying to investigate snake proof perimeter fences but maybe training the dog is a better idea.. Out neighbour sent video of 2 cape cobras mating on their garage. We saw 3 massive mole snakes and a puff adder riding Cape Point last week.

The rubber insert in my one has completely swollen. It is double the size of spare insert and doesn't fit inside the black applicator anymore.

Thanks, well said. Those comments made me feel properly creeped out. How do the fathers here feel if a group of men were talking about "queuing up to hug their daughter"?

My mom has a pocket watch which belonged to her great uncle - a 1908 IWC. Pocket watches are not that useful and she had had it serviced but it has sat in a box in a drawer for years. I came across the Houtbay Watch Co - they convert pocket watches into wrist watches. This is how my mom's watch turned out.

Finally got around to getting a strap made, thanks for the suggestion re Belt and Band. Now just waiting for SAPO to deliver a vintage dial which I got on ebay - to replace the missing star on my Constellation. Quite a rabbit hole vintage watches, got a few projects in the pipeline which I will post when they are done.

The manager/owner did come join the salesman and myself while having this discussion. He was the one who said the I won't enjoy the Stumpjumper on the climbs, not a great way to sell a bike. No Stumpjumper floor model or demo was available but I was repeatedly told to take the Evo for a test ride. I suspect a lack of stock is why the Evo was being pushed over a Stumpjumper.

It has far exceeded expectations Pros: way more confidence on technical trails, this is backed up by strata times which are quicker. It climbs very well (running a 140mm fork). You can't stop smiling when riding it - it is just crazy fun. Cons: The price (but I would buy it again given the choice). Cleaning the drivetrain is a mission I just can't get brushes into some parts of the suspension.

November 2020 I walk into Specialized store Me: "I want to buy a Stumpjumper" Salesman: "You want to buy an Epic Evo" Me: "but I have an Epic you sold me 3 years ago" Salesman: "that Epic is old technology. Also you won't be able to pedal stumpjumper uphill as well as the Evo" Me: "but I want a 140mm trail bike as well as my marathon bike" Salesman: "you want an Epic Evo" My purchase December 2020: Evil the Following Now I realise the Evo is a fantastic "one bike to rule them all" but I like my different bikes for different trails. I really wanted to buy a Stumpjumper, they just wouldn't sell one to me!

Anyone want a fenix 1 before I take it to electronic recycling? Strap broken and charger clip broken, does still switch on. Last used about 2 years ago. Collect in Southern Suburbs. EDIT - TAKEN, glad it found a new home

Naturehike cloud up, it is almost an exact copy of one the lightweight MSR tents but half the price. Mine has done 3 weeks 4x4 camping in Botswana, multiple overnight hikes and one bikepacking trip, still looks new (very lightweight with delicate fabric but so far so good). Fits 2 of us medium sized ladies fine, not much spare space for wine though.

This campsite was spectacular, I just can't remember it's name (NC_LURKER will know) near Op Die Berg

Clever friends you have! (sorry Algeria camp was so freezing cold ????). Warm sleeping bags are worth the extra space/ weight, they do however take up valuable red wine space.

I will, for sure wear it, it is really lovely and amazingly looks quite contemporary. Only problem is, it looks like the little star, which should be below the word "constellation", is missing. It probably came off when the glass was off for all those years. I may get a watch maker to source a replacement. The dial also has a fair amount of petina on it but that is on keeping with its age, I can live with that.