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As Jewbacca says flogging a dead horse...

My take away from this thread Lesson learnt by club that a "tongue in cheek" comment be kept on the trail and not in a formal newsletter. You guys have a wonderful trail network on your doorstep for a small monthly fee, in JHB we have individual trail centers that cost that for a single ride. AGM's financials need more clarity on the individual item spend, treasurer should provide more clarity at each meeting (has his ever been requested at a AGM?). Personally I would have no problem with a Annual increase as long it is inline with inflation, staff expect increases and you don't want to have to eat into the surplus you have built up. Surplus funds carried over there should me more clarity on what this buffer is being accumulated to be used for i.e expand trail network, capex expenditure? Life is to short to sweat the small stuff get out and ride your bike, if you have a serious issue raise it at the AGM. Most AGM's battle to even reach a quorum of attendees to approve items but every one has something to say during the year.

I think this is the ad he was talking about seller is based in JHB https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/hardtail-mountain-bikes/538087/2-x-mountain-bikes-and-accessories-for-sale

Very sad to read this, I have followed this thread from the beginning and Francois's constant positivity even though he was being dealt blows gave everyone a new outlook on life during this pandemic, what an inspirational man. As others have said in this thread you are in our prayers Reinet, he can now rest in peace pain free and ride the golden trails.

Done, Cois keep up your fighting spirit you are an inspiration to us all.

Great looking bike and an informative thread. I don't want to be that guy but my eye is also drawn to the bottle of Sunlight in the background I hope this is not what was used to clean the bike?

Like the new profile pic welcome to the Cotic clan you might like it better than your Evil , looking forward to build pics.

Agree it was not ideal but thought I would try it out, I also haven't got Face ID to work with the mask. Hopefully Apple will include the touch ID in the power button going forward, I have it on my Air 4 and it works well.

Just used Apple pay for the first time, face ID required to activate the payment then simply tap your iPhone.

Two weeks ago I purchased this frame and fork from nick_the_wheelbuilder and moved my parts across from my Niner. A week later found this @cyclelab sporting a Chris King headset and Hydraulic TRP brakes. After a few tweaks from the parts bin and a visit to Wayne it now looks like this.

As far as I know Signal Bikes (named after Signal hill in CT) is a partnership with ex pro Oli Munnik ,even though I have also never heard of L-TWOO I am sure it was included as it does the job at a cheaper price point. .

Placed an order and collected yesterday to add a stem to my ever expanding collection of Rapide stems, bars and saddles on my bikes. Been a customer since the days of On-One and Planet X, Wayne's quality and service is always top notch. I had to white knuckle my credit card after seeing that Tigre frame.

Agreed one bike to rule them all and sliding drop outs for those who like one gear.

Just saw this posted on Twitter well done Ride Farr this new frame looks awesome More details here https://bikepacking.com/news/farr-twin-t-frame/

I have seen some aggressive encounters with strava warriors and equestrian folk in my area, I guess I would also be upset sitting on top of a skittish horse after someone has blasted past them trying to hit a PB. I stop and dismount until they have passed, their scowl after seeing my metal steed turns into the biggest smile.