Koos Likkewaan 2

Thanks for all the feedback so far ! Keep it coming. @Lynskey, the group are kinda set on Meiringspoort, and I must say, so am I. 😁. Even planning to stop for a swim at the waterfall. Plan has always been to get in contact with Arno. @Prince Albert Cycles, might even need to talk about a rental for the Friday ride, as my bike might be on its way to Cape Town that morning. The offer for the Friday outride sound like a plan. Will get in touch. Will summarize all suggestions and review with the group. Nothing set in stone yet, except for Swartberg Pass on the Thursday. Accommodation already booked.

Hi, We are planning a week of riding in this area in September. Looking for some advise/suggestions. Monday - We will be riding Meiringspoort (De Rust - Klaarstroom and back). Is it safe to ride this pass considering traffic ? We will be about 8 cyclists. Tuesday - De Rust, direction Cango Caves and back (we are staying in De Rust for the first 3 days). Any route suggestions ? +- 50km Wednesday - either rest, or something easy Thursday - Purpose of the whole trip. Swartberg Pass from Cango Caves - Prins Albert. Friday - Outride from Prins Albert. Any suggestions ? +- 30 - 50km (depending on the legs from the previous day) Thanks for the help !

Quick question. Haven't done marathon events for a while, but did the Trailseeker 70 (62km) this weekend. I enjoy some technical riding, but found this to be on the more difficult side. Am I just getting old, or is this the direction marathon events are heading to ? Saw a lot of falls and ambulance activity on the trails.

Perfect ! Thought so. Thanks for the response.

Hi. Does anyone know if there is any difference between the Ciovita Corsa 2.0 and the Cargo bibs ? Except for the pockets. Website is not clear. It seems that they have the same chamois. I am assuming this is a Corsa with side pockets ?

Always wondered if there was an affordable way go and life in Europe with our bad exchange rate. Now I get it. Buy MTB, live in tent. Sorted !

Mine is not doing any of the above. Never heard any noice from it. Also had to link it to my phone. It did not link by itself. My wife could also not see it on her phone, even when standing next to the bike. Had to link het phone to the tag as well in order for her to see it. I think it works great.

I count 77 riders in front of him. That is kind of half way down.🙈

So, anyone think today could be the day where MvdP finally starts his TdF? I think this stage might suit him, but then again, I thought the same about a couple of earlier stages as well.

Also sure Phillipsen followed him on that exact same line.

I am sure he looked left, picked the line on the left that was open and clear of any other riders, all done at great speed to stay ahead of the pack, and then launched into his sprint on that line, which he stayed on until the finish.😁

Agree.

If this is true, they will have even less next year.

Have to agree. I have done a couple of these, including the "when we" ones with the real monster climb. This route was way worse. Don't let the shorter distance and less climbing fool you. This was tough ! That climb at the 38km mark was virtually unridable due to the thick sand, with other areas completely unridable. Lastly, it was completely different than the profile and race route provided before the event. Made planning your ride imposable.

Does anyone know what the distance and elevation for the Yellow loop is at Thaba. I normally do the Green loop - 24km/480m Also, is the Red loop open and what would distance/elevation for that one be ? Other Thaba threads are quite old and the trail has changes a lot recently.

Yes, they seem to be working normally again, although the lever does feel like the last 5mm or so it returns a little slower than the front lever it I pull and leave it to return on its own.

Bought the bike with them on, so not sure of age. Seller said they were about a year old, and I bought the bike about 6 months ago. Guessing around 2 years or so. It was hot during the event, but only later on. This was around 10am. Probably around 26-28 degrees at that time.

Apologies for resurrecting an old thread, but found this interesting. I had my Level ULT's serviced/bled at a reputable LBS just before R2TS. Rear were fading before so I though good idea to get it done by the experts. Brakes worked beautifully afterwards. Come R2TS... I have not touched the rear brake for 80km's. At the halfway point I pull both levers when I stopped. This is where the problem start. Rear binding, lever very spongy till about halfway. Tried cooling it done. Nothing. Rode like that for another 20km's before it came loose again. Everyone seems to suggest "swollen seals". Not sure if it is in the lever or caliper. This comment seems to suggest I caused it. Please let me know what I should do to avoid this from happening again.

absolutely agree! Our Saffa culture is big on status symbols (just look at all the luxury SUVs on the road) and a lightweight R150k Trek Supercaliber ridden by a round ballie radiates that baller message... What have I done to get this treatment ? 😁

Reading this wondering, damn, how old are these people. Then I did the math and realized probably all younger than me.🙈

No Idea how those shims work.😁 Regarding your second question. I am fitting a Redshift suspension seat post. It is 27.2mm. It came with a shim, but it is 27.2mm - 31,6mm.

Yes. He only has the 30.9mm - 31.6mm.

Hi. Looking for a seat post shim. 27.2mm - 30.9mm. Willing to pay. Need it before the weekend. I have one on order (although this one will be 27.2mm - 30.8mm), but will only get it next week. I am in the East Rand area.

Should have given my opinion a lot sooner, maybe he would have won a lot sooner.😀

I really wanted MC to get that #35 at Tdf, but he seems to be "sitting up" a lot lately. I just do not think he has what it takes to get another stage win. Really hope I am wrong.