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Just don't look anyone straight in the eye while using streetview... you will get bliksem'd

Thanks, we’re a group of about 5, lots of route planning happening looks like its gonna be Tankwa. I have unfinished business in the form of Ouberg Pass.

Any more of these Giant Forks kicking about? My Rockshox on the on-one went for it's last service.....after this i'll probably have to retire it.

Enjoying this thread. Thanks. I have been invited to ride some karoo roads at the end of the month, and I am seriously looking forward. Not sure what I'll be riding, as the logistics of getting down and back up from JHB in limited amount of time means my bike stays home. My bike riding is limited to commuting at this stage, ( I got excited as I had to go via pretoria this morning to pick up my fork from Cogent) Will try an make an concerted effort to ride for leisure once my exam is done.

Is it possible to load anything into the bed of a modern bakkie over the side these days?

I have one of these: Can add socket extensions, as my previous car also had limited room for strap spanner.

Yeah, it's weird. I have had sone tight filters (but none that did not budge with a bit of effort.) May be, as you said, the filter went on with no oil on the seal, creating a friction bond. Nice thing about you replacing the filter yourself, at least you know how tight it went on, and that this will not be an issue on the next oil change. I personally have very little faith in workshops, I have had too many bad experiences with supposed reputable mechanics as well as delaerships.

Car Size is moot when people drive while distracted. Although as per the initial post, it does decrease the margin for error significantly. The anecdotal evidence I have heard historically is that a bigger car is safer for the occupants, screw everyone else.

https://a.co/d/jbmnSCn I'm hoping this is the case when I write my exam.

What kind of oil filter tool did you use? (not pointing fingers, just curious for my own macabre interest) (Chain, strap or those metal finger jobbies.)

Had some passing chats with Tony, a loss for sure. Sorry to hear about his passing.

Ahh yes, “ let those who ride, decide” similar to removing all the cautionary labels and warning signs and let natural selection take it’s course. I’m all for adults making informed choices, and accepting the consequences.

Yeah, after having my face stiched back together after a mtb fall, there is no way i’m riding with my face exposed on a moto. also, bugs in your teeth are not cool. Don’t care of you are bear grylles or anyone else

I have a freecom 2 system. Got it for the same reasons. Navigation and taking calls while moving between sites. Sometimes certain things are time sensitive, and missing loads of calls could be problematic. I had 2 issues. 1) the helmet I had was quite noisy, causing difficulty to hear some people. 2) the wires for the speaker plug deteriorated on both the original and the 2nd helmet mounting system I bought. This caused both to stop working. have not ridden with it for more than a year, as the cost of a 3rd “second helmet kit” wil surpass what I spent on the original system. for your purpose, I would rather look at a set of JBL endurance run headphones. Will obv not work with earplugs. (Used these as well with success for navigation. No calls and can gooi tunes.) edit, we have not been crazy busy the last while, so missing calls not such an issue. I normally call back at my next stop.

Not even when I was “fit”

The Husky SM is practical, for hooling around town and quick run arounds the hood.

I'd take the above over our current circus.

Is that the 800 S? The Parralel 800 is a gem of a motor. Had the 800s for a day just after they came out. What a bike. You can ride that motor for 100 000 miles plus easily...The Akra on the bike is great, I'm absolutely in love with the sound of the akra on my 8gsadv. Enjoy!

As long as the people are drinking the <insert latest cycling (marketing) related technological development (gimmick) > cool aid, the manufacturers will be making said cool-aid, with new and improved flavours coming out each year… I also blame our local importers for focussing too much on the upper tier of purchaser, and not the average Joe. It’s either dry forced entry, or cheap consumer goods store crap…

I have taught adults how to ride bicycles using the balance bike principle. It helps to have a frame where the person can have both feet flat on the ground. Get a flat space with no no obstacles (parking area etc) it could also help to have a very small downward slope. Have the person "walk" the bike as kids do on balance bikes, and once they are comfortable coasting for a fair distance, put the pedals back on, and have them pedal. (it will be shaky at first but once they find the balance point, the brain takes over and off they go. Also make sure they know where the brakes are, and how to use them. It's very rewarding helping someone learn to ride a bike.

Hairy, It's just a matter of time before the bee-em is a reality. I see all the signs.

That looks great. But goodness, for that price, it better have a button to press that makes it all happen.

In the realm of SS, I am more than familiar with the magic gear... thus the reason for my questioning of their "magic gear" and the right to call it such.

What's a magic gear? Marketing Wizardry at it's best.... (No engineers need to respond, because I really don't care)

This is my new bike, bought her with 48k km on in the cape and rode her home. Did a RR on WD’s. I still have my white 8gs with 145k kms on. She’s been in the market but no real interest in a well used bike with a couple of niggles. Served well as a backup bike when my lightie got taken out and his 690 duke got written.