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For the last few years I have happily spent almost all my time in the saddle on my Niner SIR9 single speed-still the best bike that I have ever owned. I've recently moved down to Simons Town and this has given me the best opportunity possible to pull the old Langster out, dust it off and amble on down to the coffee shop. Sounds romantic doesn't it? I don't want to be walking around in my MTB shoes though so looking for some good advice on pedals-prefereably cleat less. I'm also not too keen on big oversize MTB flat pedals neither Does anyone have some good suggestions for me? Thanks Liam

Pant accident!

Magic gear?

Had a nice chilled ride through the streets of Melville with the wife

Took a nice spin along the spruit this morning. The flowers are on form

It was my first 94.7. I was unseeded so only started at 9:30 with MM. Rode on my niner single speed. Was quite tough with the knobbies and the HEAT! I started cramping with 15 km to go. Finally finished on 4:57. Think I could have shaved a half hour off if it wasn't for the cramps.

That XTC is something special. Do the new models come with with sliding dropouts? I'm spending some quality time with my SIR 9 at 94.7 tomorrow. Honestly I'm not looking forward to spinning out on the flats too much

I'm doing it on my specialized langster. Currently running a 40:18 but I think I'll drop it to a 38:18 It's going to be tough. What time are you starting?

80km? Big ride. Enjoy it

Those brakes......????

Battle wounds. Carried with pride

Oh come on Show us yours

That singular is something else! Such a kiff bike

I'm looking forward to nice Saturday ride on a clean bike. I hope the weather stays kind I must admit I don't wash my SS enough. But I suppose that's one of the benefits of a single speed is that you don't have to maintain it as much

That is sick! Thank god its a large How did he get the belt drive in? Did he cut the frame?

You've got to love spring mornings! And there's not better way to beat the traffic than on your bike! Does anyone else with a SS commute along the spruit? I see a few guys around on single speeds in the afternoon but none seem to be commuting

wow that looks weird, its the angle I'll have to take another picture on my ride home this afternoon

My Saxy Girl on my morning commute. Best bike that I have ever owned!

That S.I.R is kiff!

My boy Tsavo. 1 years old yesterday

Ill definitely be booking ferries then

I would love to wipeout, but I know the tickets are like hens teeth, us guys figure it would be easier this way. Luckily our wives are more than happy to drive between the overnight stops Deanbean thanks for the help

Thanks for the great feedback guys. Deanbean-those river crossing a that are too big to cross, are there permanent ferries stationed there it do I have to try and book with the local operator?

Thanks for the great feedback guys. Deanbean-those river crossing a that are too big to cross, are there permanent ferries stationed there it do I have to try and book with the local operator?

A few of us are keen to ride the route of the IWR next year, we'd prefer to ride it informally instead of doing one of the tours. Does anybody have any advice for me? Also is it recommended to choose a time when tides are low eg. spring tide? Any advice would be appreciated Thanks