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Thanks guys. I'm only, like, a week behind the times. A bit like my cycling. Slow!

I'm hearing some disturbing news about an increase in muggings and attacks along the Spruit. Apparently, near the Virgin active on Rustenburg Rd. These attacks are not limited to individual victims only. I want to know how true this is and what other areas along the Spruit and environs are hotspots? Is there a spreadsheet/database that tracks this info in an easy to read format? (Councillor, Bridgette Steer, has arranged for JMPD to be at Rustenburg Rd from 6:16 to 7:30, from Monday to Friday next week. Not sure what happens beyond this.)

Running Maxxis on 3 of my bikes. This is my bikepacking rig. I like them 'cos of the their durability, in particular, their sidewall strength. I should be given them for my loyalty to the brand. @bikehubber #scottsportsafrica #maxxistyresSA #bikehubber. http://lh4.ggpht.com/-4qXPKuDODnU/VIhfNylgnPI/AAAAAAAAAkc/dbkS92Qt0B0/s1600/20141210_160155.jpg

Is the discount relevant to a frame only purchase and if so, how much for a 110?

Ordered a Surly Krampus 29" for $90 two days ago. (About R 1500.00 including freight and before import duty). Got a call late tonight from UPS for delivery. Will let you know. Expect final cost to be about 2k. Ordered via Jenson USA.

9 days, but would like to cut it down to 7.

Starting from Johannesburg, but I'm happy to splice and dice any routes to get a working trail.

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I'm planning on riding down to the Margate/San Lameer area in December. Obviously I would like to stay off tar roads, main roads etc, as much as possible. I've made contact with a few people that can help with GPS tracks for the route, but if anyone can add to this or offer advise, it would be much appreciated. Thanx

Just saw this thread now. If you are staying anywhere between Port Edward and Port Shepstone, I suggest you try Lake Eland. It is near or on the Oribi Gorge, with some great single track and breathtaking views. It is a bit of a drive to get there, but you won't be sorry. We go down to San Lameer often and this year I have marked a .gps route that will hopefully give us a 105km round trip from San Lameer through Lake Eland and back.