EddieV

I have done a few projects in 2K including some classic cars, but it's been a while - more than a decade ago. I did purchase a quality lvlp gun, and touch-up gun for this project. Had to do a bit of testing before I got the right gun setup, but my last coat seemed pretty uniform. Did the can thing on a few frames in the last couple of years but wanted a durable 2K finish and a proper setup for future projects. Happy to clean equipment, and like the idea of mixing my own colours. What is the difference in primers? I can't seem to find a 2K etch primer in SA? Will the non 2K etch primer not compromise the project by having a soft binding layer?

I've got a few components including a modified frame that I'm busy painting after stripping to bare metal. I've used Rust-oleum etch primer on the bare metal/steel, and started with a thin coat of 2K base coat just to detect the flaws in order to fill and sand. Should I have used a 2K epoxy/other primer on top of the etch primer as filler before the base coat. This frame was in good nick and luckily did not have many dents. What is the difference in 2K primers - what type do I use in whichever situation? Also, and maybe a question for my next spray attempt and other components - is there a 2K "etch" primer available in SA, or is that overkill? Current process is: 1. Rus-oleum etch primer (1.b Should I rather use a epoxy 2K epoxy primer after/instead of the etch primer here?) 2. 2K base coat (red) on specific areas - then some minor masking (light sanding) 3. 2k base coat (black) - major masking (light sanding) 4. 2k base coat (grey) - remove masking (light sanding) 5. 2k Clear coat All criticism is welcome ....

mmm …. Think the investigative journalism is a bit “off” here. The numbers don’t make sense. While I’m sure they got away with a lot, I think somewhere between the copy-paste journalism we see these days – someone made a typo or misunderstood the source article. It's sad none-the-less. It was probably a "ponzi" from the start, and had nothing to do with bitcoin or cryptocurrency.

My V800 just died completely ... over the last 6 months it started glitching ... side buttons didn't function completely anymore, and this weekend it seemed to have taken in some water. Worked really well with the Polar OH1. I see there is a V800 available in the classifieds for R1950? .... Should I negotiate ..... or do start looking at whatever's out there (new-tech) for saltwater and swim-bike-run?

(I'm using AGS now when purchasing from Bike24 and BikeComponents.de) The last time I used DHL from Germany was in 2018. And as mentioned above DHL is not DHL Express. DHL is contracted by the German Government for their local postal system. I used to try and intercept the SAPO parcels as they land in SA, and collect from the Epping Sorting Facility, taking cash to settle taxes. These are the email addresses I used: Phillipine.Ramashetsa@postoffice.co.za Ndivhuho.Sikhala@postoffice.co.za Rhulani.Mthembu@postoffice.co.za Quote your International tracking number and request an update of the parcel status, request cost, and then if you are lucky collect from the Epping Sorting Facility(next to Grand West Casino).

I love the Cederberg, ...from Algeria to the Cracks, to Biedouw Valley. Up to now I've not ventured too far away from the camping sites' with the bikes. We again spent some time there a few weeks ago, and did an unplanned reconnaissance ..... ended up doing +- 240km (in the LC) for the day .... but have now mapped out our next gravel ride.???? Looking forward to doing this route with a gravel and/or mountain bike the next time I get to the Cederberg ...... I've not seen the Doringrivier in the rainy season though, wonder if I'll be able to cross it walking through ..... (it's the crossing at "Uitspankraal") ?

I can't even imagine the head-work needed for something like that (200 miler) .... I at last qualified for the Comrades last year doing the Peninsula Marathon, but then the Comrades never happened. In December I suffered a serious stress fracture of the 4th metatarsal doing a trail run, and it's taken me a while to recover. I've been cycling the last few months to get/keep my fitness up whilst allowing the foot to just heal a bit more. Last week I did a first 5K. It's difficult not to push to hard knowing where I want to be, and what I did before.....

Looks like it's now 6 -10 March 2022 .... ????

That's always a risk for me ... luckily my work is uploaded/backed-up to the cloud daily, and I have a second laptop at home setup with all the software I need, thus I do not need to ride with my laptop. On the odd occasion when I do need my office laptop, I am also fortunate to have a colleague that stays close-by, thus I just hand it to him, and collect when I get home ???? (I haven't commuted for a while, we are encouraged to work from home still .... I now just ride the Peninsula coastal road to Simon' s Town and back in the mornings before office hours start) .... FOMO runs deep when I read posts about commuting ????...

Don't know if it is workable in your case, but consider running it as a freezer only and have a separate coolbox for the stuff that only needs to be cool, but not necessarily cold. Transfer from the freezer to the cooler to Defrost. +1 I have a 50L SnoMaster and do exactly that ... works a treat. Just spent 9 days in Cederberg & Tra-Tra Mountains no issue. Transfer ice-packs between the cooler-box and freezer as needed.

Same ... I was surprised when I got to the Arch ... I could see the remnants of a large bonfire, with the side of one of the large boulders blacked completely? You would think the memory of having the Arch closed to the public for so long would have had some influence .... eish?

Did the Wolfberg Arch this weekend again, up through the 'Narrow crack', and down via the 'Wide crack', and slept over at the Arch. Was an excellent weekend, the hike was pretty busy, not seen as many sleeping over at the Arch before. We had a moonless clear evening sky - with a breathtaking view of the Milky Way. Did the customary dip at Maalgat afterwards .... the water was little chilly though. Awesome to have the Cederberg so close to Cpt. .

We had a light blue 73' VW 411 Variant (station wagon) .... I remember the trips down to Durban, fully laden, with 5 kids and luggage ... and my mom's driving that would scare even Sarel van der Merwe .... she was a proper petrol-head. Oh … what memories

maybe not in the bottom tiers ..... but it might well be very pertinent higher up the hierarchy

I've never looked at bike finance, but have had to assist someone before who found themselves in a difficult situation after purchasing furniture on credit and being charged ludicrous amounts for credit and insurance (all types of insurance incl. life etc.) I digress, but looking at the above website, the effective rate is nearly 22% (22K interest repayment on 100K), thus maybe look at your credit card, if you already have insurance on your CC, and can add the bike onto your general insurance, .... your credit-card might too be an option? (Simpler and cheaper?). Cois's suggestion on an (Absa) personal loan seems viable too if the rates are competitive? .

saw this a while ago on Hambini - not sure whether it is applicable. He used de-scaler and left it overnight.

Stability on a descent with a narrow bar can be offset by using a longer stem maybe? Drop your frame size slightly and lengthen the stem?

As society we create/promote this ‘roof ry” culture. In a cycle race it’s just more detectable or obvious? In business it’s “big business” to find tax loopholes, yet use the same infrastructure financed by other’s tax? Whether it’s having a tax lawyer on the payroll, under-declaring, or working/banking offshore etc ....

Got myself one of these 2nd-hand a while ago, a "Traveler" guitar... together with my Vox amPlug AC30 and cellphone earphones it's the perfect compact guitar for car/camping/holiday trips. Love it. If need be you can even plug it into car's audio aux plug to entertain (or disturb/annoy) everyone.... .

Wonder what the bookies odds was on a 3rd consecutive win?

Many years ago I wanted to have my motorcycle helmet re-sprayed, but was warned that the helmet-shell was manufactured to slide across tar, and by re-spraying it, it(the paint) could possibly grab onto the road surface twisting your neck ..... is that a thing or a tall tale?

Anyone know where in Cpt (or SA), I can get Campagnolo disc brake rotors? Seems I will have to ask my LBS to order?

+1 Start at Cape Point gate, turn around at/before Red Hill, and then back to the gate again.

Not sure when last we had some Eddie Vedder .... "Society" is one of my favourite tracks, but the entire "Into the Wild" album is awesome.

I just had to give access onto the property when requested by the municipality, and couldn't build across it. I suppose there is different types of servitude. Was underground water supply infrastructure.