[Karoo 2 Coast]

Hi Guys,

 

To all those that have ridden in the Karoo 2 Coast before.....This will be my first Karoo 2 Coast and i would really appreciate some inside info on how to take on each climb and how to pace myself throughout the race

 

many thanks

 

Nello

[Spruit Ride Sat Morning from Parkhurst]

Anyone keen to join me? Wouldn't mind a partner or 2! Meet round about 8am to do about 3 hours...

howzit Nic,

 

2 quick questions how far do you intend riding roughly and where is Fratelli's

 

shot

 

Nello

[Who is the best orthopedic for knees in SA]

Glen Vardi - Rosebank,he diagnosed me in 5min,i had seen 3 other well known orthopedes and they could not find the fault.

i went under Vardi's knife which entailed reconstructive surgery ... 6 months later i was back in for a scope.

i walked into his offices being able run and now 3.5 years later the only thing i can run without any problems is a bath!!!

 

Vardi's response to my ongoing problem was "there are no guarantees" ...

 

Good luck .... but get as many opinions as you can or can afford.

[hardtail vs softtail]

I recently bought a Specialized Stumpjumper. The difference on rough or rocky roads, badly rutted district roads ect is huge - able to travel much faster and safer. I still prefer riding my hardtail, but if I know the road is going to be rough, no question about using the soft tail. One bit of advice - if you can get the rear shock adjuster attached to your handle bars - to make full use of your rear shock you need to adjust to lock out, travel or full suspension. Bending down to change the lever can become problematic if you are not used to bending down and changing the lever. Buy the soft tail, but dont sell your hard tail.

thanks for the advice i really appreciate it and thanks for letting me know about the adjuster on the handlebars

 

thanks once again

 

Nello

[hardtail vs softtail]

please advise me what the pro's and cons are of either a hardtail and softtail are over longer distances, i am currently looking at doing longer distances of 70kms + and i haven't ridden a softail to feel the difference...

 

thanks

 

Nello

[Mountain Biking Clubs]

hi Gt ,

 

did you manage to findout about a mtb club in the bedfordview area?

 

Nello