madmarc

Most of the buck and zebra were rounded up some years back and relocated to Groenkloof (I think) for their own welfare. There are still some elusive Antelope roaming around that they couldnt catch at the time, see their droppings all the time. Still signs of Jackal as you will come acros the remnants of bird kills on the trails - Night rides you could be fortunate to come across a Grass owl or 2 on the trails. The angry bird (Sparrow Hawk) is only there during breeding season for a few months. But you are right - with the urbanisation of the area we reduce their natural habitat and they (Especially the birds of pray) move off.

Yes - disc is perfectly acceptable on any brand, but on a NAGO it would be like kissing your sister - Taste the same but just doesnt feel right

Ye - seen it first hand with all my travels to Europe - God forbid you behind one at passport control or security check - you will end up missing your flight

Why not ? - Rim brakes have worked for years and years and years before they decided to bring out disc brakes just to get you to buy another bike.

I brought back a complete used bike i purchased online from Holland in a bike bag - Didnt decalre anything and walked through. Dont volenteer to declare anything rather have a story to tell if they pull you over I always select some asien travelers who alwasy have lots of bags and boxes and walk through behind them - Customs are always more interested in those guys than little old me with my small suitcase and a bike bag

I have a box of goodies, i'm in JHB where can i drop it off ?

Anyone want this old POLAR 720i before i bin it I hate binning stuff Collection Eastleigh edenvale

Nope Sifiso never won any Olympic medals

I have the Airborne 3 - its very comfortable - Also has the additional clipon pouch which i would only use on longer rides is a nice feature - But like others have said, with a full bladder there not much else you can fit inside - I can get my cell phone and car keys on the inside pouch - Spare AXS battery is hidden in there somewhere as well. But i'm a less is more believer, the more pockets you have the more cr#p you will pack in. It has a zip system to fill it up so its easier to clean and i think the mouth piece is far better than Kamelbak But some points before you buy 1. Local prices are insane, i bought mine on my last trip to UK was 1/3 of the price. 2. Not sure if this is offered locally, but when i bought mine i could choose a size in terms of harness - I got the XL (cause i'm a phatass) and its set at max and still fairly tight and took some getting used to. So I would first try the fit before you buy

Even the Genuiune SupaCaz was or is Junk - Myabe the fake stuff is better quality

Nope and nope again - I had personal experience with these types of carriers - I mounted mine and pulled it tight when the boot was closed - When i opened the boot to get somethiong out i bent the boot lid, luckily the panel beater was able to bend it straight again so it would close Rather spend the money on a tow bar and get a proper carrier

What would you charge fro same set if Hubs were supplied (HOPE Hubs)

Would'nt call it a classic at all, very similar to the entry level OvalMaster. As a collector the frames should have some pedigree, before i invest money in them like C40 for carbon lugged frame CT1 for titanium DREAM for Aluminium MASTER for Steel

OP needs to post pics

I would love to meet that mechanic that was able to thread a L-hand thread into a R-Hand threaded crank and visa versa - The threads should'nt even pick up. If they did then its seriously cross threaded - did you try loosening the L-hand pedal in the wrong direction ? Even cross threaded it should come out but the threads will be toast Just another point when using a hex wrench depending on where you sitting when loosening the pedal. If you sitting on the drive side loosening the non-drive pedal (kind of working through the frame) with a hex wrench you turn the wrench anticlockwise. With even some good mechanics, they dont grasp the concept L-hand thread is clockwise to loosen the pedal towards you, so you be sitting facing the pedal L-hand thread is anti-clockwise to loosen the thread away from you, so you be sitting on the drive side working through or underneath the frame. Opposite applies for the R-Hand pedal

I'm a bit lost here Are you saying th pedal marked L is mounted on the drive side crank and the R market pedal is mounted on the non-drive side ?

I would add things that are not easy to find locally Eg. Crank Arm Thread repair taps (L&R) with inserts Some lekka affordable wheel truing stands and truing spanners. Bearing tools - Like those sets you can find on TEMU Get a dealer agreement in place with ENDURO and stock the entire range of bearings - Every time i want bearings, not one shop has them all - Have to always order from 2 or 3 different places. You build wheels - I would have everything to do with wheels Hubs Hoops (Maybe you do them already) Spokes n nipples Tires n Tjoobs - Can you get from importers ? sealant rim tape Valves (think you have them already)

Interesting interview with DC Rainmaker

TR following hot on the heels of ZWIFT increase, with local VAT will bump it to $25.30 or approx. 470 ronds per month. Sadly after many years i will have to say goodbye to my goto training App. But I must say MyWhoosh and Indivelo are really great alternatives once you get them to work properly.

Was my kids first MTB many many years ago - I stripped and rebuilt it as soon as i got it home - The thing was bullet proof - he rode the K#k out of it for many years and when he got too big for it i sold it for more than i paid for it - Great to see the brand back on the shelves

The repair Tap is 5/8" X 24 TPI not easy to find and the left hand tap is almost impossible to find locally

Its having the correct tools and inserts as well as the know how - I have both and would have probably charged the same

Spoke to soon - the problem is back, tried everything - Strange, because yesterday everything worked fine - thisd is the msg i get now pasted the bookmark as an app on my desktop which seems to work okay

Okay so i followed the link off the email notification and that worked - Deleted the old bookmarks and made new ones Seems to work now

On Chrome I get this msg