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matthieup

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  1. Not surprised. The kids were given 2019 branded water bottle in their finish goodies bag at the junior tour on Sunday ...
  2. and still 221 behind you ...
  3. I can say I do not understand all the moaning. I can say I am part of the 95% of people the Tygerberg club has build trails for. They are not begging anyone for membership. If some people want to get something different why not create yourself a Tygerberg Extreme Downhill club, go negotiate rights with the land owners, find yourself members and sponsors, raise money and build them trails. Heck if you raise enough you can even put in a lift to the top... It's like joining a tennis club and complaining they do not have a squash court...
  4. Totally. I know first hand that you have to be on top of the QC when manufacturing in the east. You can get quality if you stay on top of them
  5. I agree it is a very good design and nothing else in 45mm... that's why I got them in the first place. I think it is a good tyre, just the quality control needs to be strengthened
  6. The rear tyre was sent back to Evo who will reimburse me. PM re the front one
  7. In my case it was 4 bars on road only (training for argus).
  8. Well says 3 to 5 bars on the tire....
  9. If that helps I was running 4 bars. Look you're presence here was one of my deciding factor and I liked the profile of these tire. Unfortunately tire failures can have a dramatic consequence. Also seeing the issues on all the tires offered as replacement does not inspire confidence which is why I have decided not to keep the front tire on. So I'll be reimbursed for the failed one but still out of pocket for the almost new other one....
  10. Oh WOW. I definitely will not be trying the fork as I'm now worried about the quality control... And funny enough I have been looking at the Specialized Pathfinder Pro online today and was planning on going to get a set tomorrow. I'm glad to see your better experience with these.
  11. So I thought I would support you guys. Bought 2 farr dot tyres to run on my converted hardtail, running on Sunringle TR25 (so the good width). I have only used on road, and after a combined 130km, on the 3rd ride i got stranded 0kms from home with a rear puncture that wouldn't seal. After getting home I noticed a bump near the rim where air would escape (tubeless) and thought it was manufacturing default. (white is sealant) After engaging with Evo bike where I bought them from (great service from them) they agreed it should be warrantied. Unfortunately the replacement didn't arrive on time for the 99er and I decided (no choice) to run a tube. After 80km the tube exploded. I didn't spot any apparent issue not was there anything sharp in the tyre, I change the tube and it exploded as I pumped it up... That was it for a very disappointed me, 20km from the finish... Upon removing the tyre at home to send it back I noticed the issue, just below the rim line When I received the replacement tyre I noticed a lot of imperfections along the bead line and queried with Evo who agreed it was not normal (also compared to other tires) and invited me to pop in and check the other in stock. The other I checked had similar imperfections and even could see the bead material fraying in one spot. I am going to be refunded for the rear tyre, BUT, now, I cannot trust the front tyre, but as it hasn't failed yet I cannot have this one refunded... I'm therefore out of pocket but will definitely not be using this tyre, especially at the front. Imagine what would happen if it failed like that going down at 70kph.... I went for a gravel tyre thinking it would be stronger.... Oh well, I just want people to be aware and check before they have an accident
  12. Like that's gonna happen up visser'
  13. U - 6:49 is that the last group?
  14. still available? I just cleared my Sunday yesterday to find out it was sold out If anyone is not going i'll gladly take over the entry and substitution. Thanks
  15. matthieup

    Helmets?

    thanks
  16. matthieup

    Helmets?

    Check the leatt dbx3
  17. You sure can go up that hill all the way to the top of majik
  18. Didn't know. I did check the 24 only.
  19. They are actually available to rent @ biosport @ bloemendal. I am actually trying to buy one and went to best bike and they're trying to find me one
  20. I actually have been looking a lot around for my daughter (in 24' not 20' but still). The best I have found is the Signal. Check them out
  21. just need to check who's carrying a charger
  22. Having done this year Karoo 2 Coast, I'm really hoping for good weather...
  23. Can they not declare it broken? or best stolen
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