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One comment had it as a fuel blockage to one tank, so emptied the one wing, while leaving the second full but unusable.

Bell and Giro, 3 years with proof of purchase. Replacement cost of 40% or something like that.

From the FB comments "A neighbour of us has asked Councilor Quitas about the gate going up at the Nek. We have been asked to mail our concerns in writing, here is the address if anyone else wishes to make a comment. “Kindly put correspondence in email so that we can together discuss and get feedback which you will site of.”Roberto.Quintas@capetown.gov.za"

Tomorrow is Friday

Not enough digging from my side then! Maybe I'll go get another one!

Just after rims, happy enough with the DT Swiss hubs that are fitted, though would be nice to do the Star Ratchet upgrade.

Anyone have experience with Deed rims? Have friend with a new set. What do they retail at, as I can't find them listed anywhere...

Orangekloof would be epic, but remember still under the restricted restrictions of 12 users per day, only with permission and member of the hiking club needs to be part of the party or a guide. A struggle enough to get permits in place for other areas on the mountain. But can only be hopefully of one day....

Nope, the other end pops out onto the road Bokkemanskloof, it runs above the other development.

Interesting that this Google Earth pic shows the Pipe track labelled as "Bay Rd"

Having a look around and seeing what options are out there and actually available. I've got a YT Jeffsy with standard DT M1900 rims @ 22.5mm internal width. They getting a bit banged up, the join line on the rear rim has a slight split which weeps sealant and I'd like to try something a bit wider round the 30mm width. Ride mostly AM style maybe Enduro. What would other look at, that are decent, affordable and actually available? Like the Idea of some Spanks, but they don't seem to be available in the required options, Lyne is out of stock a lot and Rapide doesn't even have just rim options available in 29"

Another approach would be to get the local Sentinel Newspaper on to the story, that will get the local public all worked up like they do best in the Republic

Looks like the ERF does extend below the pipe track down to the main road

And for those that gave the Metabo ratchet kit a miss, Bosch has this nice little set. Power Tool Repairs has it at R195 (Builders is R465!?!) https://powertoolrepairs.co.za/bits-sets/3110-screwdriver-bit-ratchet-set-bosch-27-pc.html?cmp_id=12626499537&adg_id=120026669517&kwd=&device=c&gclid=Cj0KCQjwpdqDBhCSARIsAEUJ0hMnV5zzksAuXxi2fiLDclF9kOrVmV-TI46xf9ZEb3EoRw0Ean6fuSQaAjevEALw_wcB

I've got a similar fold up saw that I often carry on my Camelbak. They are brilliant things and people always underestimate them, laugh at me when pull it out on the trail... and then quickly go quiet while I proceed to cut a fallen tree with it. Smaller saplings and branches are a breeze!

I noticed the gate track being layed on the weekend. Can I ask why you say it's in his rights to do so? To the best of my knowledge this land was always part of the roads department and many times over the years they talked about tarring and using it as a bypass for Constantia Nek. My feeling is that a precedent has been set over the last couple decades, as it has always been open to cyclists and walkers, even being using to get around accidents when the Nek has been closed. They have put up fences in the past, but they have always been removed! Never felt safe cycling up the Nek and the pipe track was always my route having grown up in Hout Bay. Think a petition is in order. Is the erf that was sold not only above the pipe track road?

Next in line otherwise, can you some of the stuff.

While I can agree that the limits should have been set better, in the LBS defense you can't confirm that a derailleur is indexed and set correctly without taking it round the block. Often you can get a perfect shift on the bike stand, but it needs a slight tweak when you actually pedaling... they can't do that without tires on the bike unfortunately. In the greater scheme of things, probably schools fees.

We have been using Everon Marine Grease (blue) for years, available some Midas and auto stores. Tub goes for about R80. Used it for wheel bearings, headsets, pedals.... a go to for all general purpose things that don't need a specialised grease like SRAM Butter.

What did you get it for in the end

https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/160523-best-courier-service-to-transport-bikes/page-1 Then also look at Triptych Resources, they specialize in bikes and rates are good.

The performance gain won't be noticeable and as said above, its not as simple as replacing the bearings, you would need complete new hubs, requiring rebuilding the wheel. In which case replacing the rim would likely be a bigger gain. Look after the cup and cones, service regularly and they should last a very long time. Fairly easy job to service just messy.

My mate has one and is super happy with it still. Managed 55km/h on the level with it on an Giant Revel frame, think he has clocked it at 65km/h on the level now. Doesn't have the 25km/h cut off like some of the fancy purpose built e-bikes. Personal I'm not a great fan of the initial power application when you start pedaling from a standstill and slow speeds. Fine for roads but wouldn't not be great for more technical type mountain biking.

https://mentourpilot.com/the-aircraft-lied-saa-airbus-a340-90-ton-miscalculation/?fbclid=IwAR1OULGKRVfsP0X2aOhCvrMbsBXXl_9uMSJnE-E8gQt5jmM5TEQJ1-cCvv4

He was a qualified pilot, but had never got is higher rating ATPL license. He did have his commercial though.