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What can happen is if there is not enough grease on the bearings or if it has dried out then when there is force on the headset the metal on metal sound sounds exactly like a clicking sound. So an easy fix.

Just in case... if anyone has a contact or works at Hollard please let me know. Not cycling related but insurance related. Any help would be appreciated.

I think Kevin Evans owns an amazing bike shop somewhere there. Pop in and see them. You might even find something you need there. I was there a while back and they guys in the shop were super friendly and helpful.

Has no one finished yet? Normally someone is swinging a bag about by now.

wow... they have added a nut to the arm and leg they wanted last year 🤑😆

There are several FB groups. Join them. Their information is a lot more concentrated on what you are looking for.

There are 2 things I know. Any bike will do. Anything can be converted and made to work. For short trips like you are planning you should be fine. The issue with carbon is, it just snaps when it has had enough. Metal gives you a bend first before failure. Guys doing big trips use steel or titanium for the strength. This is because they carry upwards of 35kgs extra. Also if it breaks even in darkest Africa you can weld a steel frame. Get yourself packed. Then take away 50% of that stuff. You need very little on short trips. Take more pictures than stuff. That area is really beautiful.

I have run out of arms and legs to pay for these races.

Hi. Is there anyone here who has direct insurance knowledge. I need some help please. It is in regards to a vehicle. Thanks. 0795256841 WhatsApp if possible.

Park in Ceres and ride down to Calvinia and back. You will enjoy that. Or as far as you want to go. That road is second to none for this sort of thing.

Cool write up. I have been bike packing for 3 years. I still add and drop stuff here and there. I personally think it is very much a personal experience. Also the more you do it the more you learn. My first trip I ever did I took a pair of takkies with. Hilarious. Heavy and an absolute waste. Slops and riding shoes is all I do now. I hope for you this is just the beginning. A trip through the Tankwa is definitely worth it. Go when the moon is small. Your nights will be rewarded no end.

They have closed down as far as I know. If you looking for info there is a new guy working at Oasis who is full of updated knowledge on the area. Contact them.

As far as I know Uitkyk pass is closed. Weather destroyed it. Maybe phone somewhere and see if it has reopen.

You are right. Spot on. I left the hub once before and see it is time again to part ways here. I will keep my opinions and life's journey to myself. You Sir have reminded me of the reason I left last time. Your opinion is way more valuable. Thank you for keeping me in check.

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