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Same here - CRC is unfortunately off my radar. a month in, no package yet and teh Skynet staff is vague as all hell when asking for an ETD. "Kindly be advised, the parcel was released and has made its way to the Cape town hub in order for delivery." So possibly hitchhiked or walked, or caught a lift with friends - ETA still unclear, apparently it is in CPT though. They seem almost surprised that it got to CPT.

I've never needed a chin bar on Helderberg, except on DH lines - and no riders on enduro bikes willingly go ride those there, unless they're out for self harm.

seriously - Skynet is useless. Package been at customs from the 12th, Skynet not doing a damn thing to move it along. Yet, they have penalty clauses should I not pay within a week after being invoiced.... Not even invoiced yet...

Schonenberg?

Happy happy HA! Myne is ook Lyla...

sjo sjo!

It's a riot Hairy! I've got two sets of wheels for it - a 27.5+ set and the 29 set. Its got adjustable geometry and designed to take both wheelsets. I'm really enjoying it.

A brand spanking new Mattoc 27.5+ /29 set to 140mm and a set of WTB i35 rims on BearPawl hubs with IBEX 2.4's. Good riding.

aha, you learn something new everyday.

I must be honest, I have no idea what you are asking here...

Big fan of my Mattoc! Enjoy!

Corse Dopamine Carbon wheelset on my trail machine. Sjo sjo.

Hoe kom mens heel bo op daai berg? Hoogste wat ek nog was is die mast, en ek glo mens kan tot heel bo op gaan.

Helderberg mish on Stoke's Wreckoning. Fun times.

Early morning Helderberg mission. One of those flowy morning where everything just felt right.

There's singletrack all over the place from just under the Saaltjie, and you can link it up with Rooikat. It's well worth the climb. And you don't have to do the last 1km up to the lookout deck.

Saaltjie - Jonkershoek Yesterday.

Hey hey, I've changed the gearing since I'm a bit unfit at the moment - and climbing was hard - so I've gone for wider range at the rear end. Other than that it's a blast! The rear end is unbelievably stiff. I ride my suspension on trail setting all the time, and there's not any mention-able negative effect due to bobbing. Sure it moves - and this is not an out-the-saddle race climber, but climbing is effective with traction for days. It is a fun bike on rolling trails and quite playful. It corners well and encourages a bit of raunchiness and roosting. I don't see this bike as a one-bike quiver tbh - you won't podium XCO races on it and you won't win DH races on it. But all day trails and enduro - definitely. It's stable in the air, and the more I've pushed it, the more it could take. I'm sure I'll run out of skill before running out of bike capability. The brakes (2018 Deore's) work well (I went for 180mm Icetec rotors front and rear) and haven't had a single issue. Good modulation and pretty powerful lock-up when needed. The balance on the bike is spot-on, a short rear end means easy controlled manuals, even at low speed - very satisfying. All in, it is a super fun bike and deffo worth a look!

Enjoying a bit of melancholy today.

Wow! Congrats HA! Jy gaan 'n epic ma wees!

Rode these this morning - damn well steep enough if you don't jump often! Sjo

That's it Meezo

Built my new toy, and had its first ride early this am. Pretty bright morning for a black Friday... Silverback Surface 2018, 140 frame - large, Mattoc Pro 2 Fork, borrowed wheels. Good fun.