hayleyearth

Great news!

Kariega River, EC. Awesome weekend at home.

Doing it all fancy hey! It feel like Christmas for me, my present will be waiting for me under the tree in Morzine. (Hopefully not under the tree, cause then it means someone rode it before I did! ) Guys I must say, time flew by hey!

Super_mil, you going to do this? I think you can after doing KK road gap...

What size and colour are they? I might know someone that will take that 'trash' off your hands...

You mean "everybody in SA"? I think they are desperate for sales though and it is actually not the correct way in doing so. It is intended to 'pull people in'. One example from one store overseas (most other word it the same)....what you see is what you get (there, not here in SA).

http://forums.mtbr.com/shocks-suspension/9mm-qr-vs-15mm-thru-axle-639901.html http://www.socaltrailriders.org/forum/showthread.php?53545-Thru-Axel-advantages-vs-Quick-Release

I think this might be my next watch... http://www.suunto.com/Products/sports-watches/Suunto-Ambit3-Sport/Suunto-Ambit3-Sport-Blue/ (i like the colour)

Good enough for a horse, good enough for our bikes

in that design you can use both sides of one log

I agree with the 'triathlon style' way. Then one doesnt have to worry about wheel sizing and thickness and also only the front wheel can go in most of the other style ones because of RD's. Something like gum poles might be the cheapest too.

I know why from personal experience....it is damn scary to lift your hand off those road bike bars when travelling at 30+km/h on those thin wheels when just a little stone in the road can send you flying either in front of cars or off the road. When I am out on my road bike I keep both hands on the bars at all times (unless I'm getting the water bottle out or my hanky and blowing my nose) and eyes forward on the road at all times (unless I quickly look back to see if it is save to cross the road).

That's just scary. Stalker material.

Rats struck by lightning isn't a pretty picture! Back to topic....3 weeks! I am so excited I can bearly contain my bladder!

I was busy with a PM to you right now I had you in mind from the start. Will explain it all in my PM. Our main aim is to equip them with the tools, parts (tyres, chains, cables mainly) and knowledge to maintain their own bikes - and in return they might be willing to assist us in keeping the cycling lanes/areas clean and safe.

Cool, thanks. As soon as I have a few more comments I will think about putting boxes at the security guards that man the parking areas at local riding spots (like Fratellis, trails like Thaba/NF/Van Gallens etc etc) or at LBSs that would like to get involved. Very little effort will be required from the riders (donators).

Hahaha...thanks, but I am talking about the one's that aint that 'shiny' anymore.

I would like to know what do you guys/girls do with your old parts? Like the tyres that dont have enough grip anymore, or the chains that might be streached and affecting your gear shift efficiency which may cause gear slip or even your cables that might be a bit damaged or colour faded? What do you do with your old parts that you dont sell on the hub? Even the helmets you might not like anymore because it is 'so 2010' ... I also wonder what the cycling shops do with the parts they take off your bike when you replace the cassette or or or.. I am asking because I am thinking about starting a community project in the areas where we mostly ride (at 1st the Cradle and if it works I would like to roll it out further). I have not draughted the complete plan yet, but it something in the line of making the community aware of the dirt/danger on the cycling lane (or area) and asking them to assist to clean (or keep safe) in return for bike parts to maintain their bikes (if the bikes or used for commuting or keeping the kids busy doesnt matter) and a tools station at the local school (or community centre). I see kids riding without helmets on the cradle and riding all over the road - I would like to make them aware of the safety issues and maybe they can even join some groups on there laps if they have the correct equipment. SO, what do you do with your old parts? If you dont repair your bike yourself, will you ask your 'old parts' back from your LBS?

no one warned me about this

Which day do you plan to do this?

My bike has been delivered to our fellow trip rider (Thanks Hog). Now I'm super excited (for the 1st time).

I can't wait till I'll have it on my own couch cause by then I would have been riding it for 3 weeks already. ...

I agree about the Ion clothes. They are very very nice currently. But super expensive! Look at this variety http://www.gravity-sports.de/BIKE/BIKE-Hosen/3/

I didnt want to, but I had to......okay okay and the colour got to me