Nuffy

Exactly. That's what I'm talkin' about. I don't think I've ever taken my bike to a shop to be serviced, and as a result I know all about every little part and make shift fix on my bike, and know how to fix it and where to find the causes of problems. Riding a custom setup like mine (singlespeed, etc.), there are often things that the bike shops simply can't help with, so it pays to be creative. Thanks for the info.

Howzit Bush Wacker I've just joined up and am a dirt jumper/downhiller/freerider too. I'm from Zimbabwe, but am studying in Cape Town. I also ride a hardtail (singlespeed DMR Trailstar). I've visited a friend who lives in Howick, and it looks like you guys have some awesome riding in that area. I can't wait to come back with my bike. Here it is (I have since upgraded to hydraulic discs - what a difference!): And these are some of my jumps from back home: It's great to see other riders doing DH on hardtails. I did the Action Cycling Urban Assault recently, and there weren't very many of us. Still, it was great to be able to beat some full sus guys and do jumps and lines that many of them weren't. So good luck, and enjoy yourself!

Thanks very much for your help, Mauritzvw. I did spend a while on the Magura forum when I first got the brakes, but as you said, they discourage taking the lever apart at all. It seemed that my only option then would be to get a new lever, and at R850 I decided against that. Having taken them apart, they look simple enough, and I'll see if I can do as you suggest and try one of those places. I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks this 'non serviceable' thing is a bit silly. I'd far rather fix it myself (or at least learn about it in the process) for next to nothing than pay someone a load of money that I don't have to replace something with a small simple problem. Thanks again. I'll let you know when I've had a chance to try one of these places, but it might not be for a while.

Awesome. Do you know if there are any wallrides like this in the Western Cape? I'm keen to learn, but there seems to be a general lack of this sort of thing around here. Hopefully that'll change, though, with this new bike park in Paarl: http://www.mountainbike-lifestyle.com/ Speaking of which, what are the other bike parks in SA like? The only other one I know of is the Giba Gorge one in KZN (http://www.gibagorge.co.za/). And does anyone know of any dual/BMX/4X tracks in the Western Cape? And it's Friday now, so where are your pictures, Bush Wacker?! I was looking forward to seeing them. Nuffy2007-10-12 11:48:00

Hello! I have a pair of old Magura Louise hydraulic discs. They both seem to be leaking - the front one enough to make it useless. I took the lever of the back one apart (apparently it's non-serviceable, but I had nothing to lose), checked out the seals etc., and it's working fine now, with a small leak. I'd like to replace the seals of the master cylinder, as I think this is where the problem is (and a new lever would cost R850). Any ideas of where I may be able to find the seals I need (in Cape Town)? They are not simple O-rings. I have another front disc now, so if anyone would like to buy the Magura one I'll consider any offers. I got a new Alligator hose and fittings for it which came to R380, so I'd like to recover as much of that cost as possible. Any advice would be appreciated. Or, if anyone has a properly working back disc they're willing to sell... Nuffy2007-10-12 11:27:13