Captain Fastbastard Mayhem

Dude. You're reading into it that which was not implied. And you know you are... Message is essentially to tell people to strive for that which society tells them is impossible. Not immoral.

despite their differences, they had enormous respect for each other.

FWIW the stock Nobby Nics on the trance are the lowest quality casing, and will be likely to squirm. At above 100kg I'd seriously advise something with a stronger sidewall, like Schwalbe's Super Gravity casing (Rock Razor would be a good choice) or Spaz's Grid casing (Slaughter 2.35 is a good option) or Maxxis's Double Down casing. It will seriously reduce the amount of roll & squirm you suffer from, and will be more hardy as well. Onza's FRC casing is also the best to go for. They will all be heavier than the lightweight options you're most likely used to, but don't be afraid. You're 100 plus KG - an extra 150g on a tyre will NOT make a diffference to you.

Like a fit bloke being able to do more damage than a noob by virtue of riding further?

Double post, Bat... Posted it last night.

yeah IMO that's just silly.

Yep. Call me a libtard if you wish, but if this was done the world would be a totally different place.

Can't see much there, but what I do see I like!

That would be a problem, and one that the manufacturers (Giant / spaz / scott etc) woudn't want to encounter as it would endanger not only access, but sales, as they'd no longer be classified as e-mtbs. They'd be categorised as motorbikes. Regulation on the trails should be (IMO) as per the regulations on e-MTB's. IE within the EU / US max speed / power ratings and with pedal assist only. As soon as it goes outside of pedal assist, it's no longer an e-MTB, and if they started making them that way, they'd not be able to cater to the MTB user group. Taxes & licenses would start being required to ride them in the areas they're being sold. And then as they're a licensed "motorbike" they wouldn't be allowed on trails. So ja, it's a problem - IF it goes that way. But IMO it won't, as they'd be shooting themselves in the foot. If the EU & US legislation changes, though...

Ja, but... I'd wager that the baboon is a helluva lot stronger than a leopard. In the way that counts, at least. The strength in those arms & legs is stupid.

One word. FUGLY. http://14761-presscdn-0-15.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/06/Cannondale-Moterra-First-Look-1-1140x760.jpg And a MUCH better version from Giant for 2017. The first one was fuuuuuuuuugly.

IMO the Rotwild, Levo & Scott are the best looking iterations. And then the Orange. Based on the Alpine 160. Which, for me, sounds WONDERFUL! http://singletrackworld.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/2017/01/Strange-e-16010-640x450.jpg

Depends on the volume & weight of the package. For my wheels, DHL was R 600 vs normal of R 250 or so.

Exactly my view.

Did you take it for a spin on the trails, or just in the parking lot? VERY different when riding on a trail. And no, the scott / spaz / giant e-mtb's do not "rip up the trail". Yes, you can accelerate faster, but they do no more damage to the trails.

Very, very good

From Kevin. Barry Mccallum is fighting for his life tonight. Last night Barry had a cardiac seizure and had to be resuscitated. His blood pressure dropped dramatically at around 7.30pm, and the medical staff at the Lynnwood had to perform CPR on him for 40 minutes. They had to shock him with the defibrillator several times to start his heart again. They succeeded and stabilised him. The doctor on duty, Joubert Steynberg, called me at 8.30pm to tell me that I needed to get to Joburg as soon as possible. He wanted the family at his side. I tried to get a flight from Cape Town at night, but there were none available. Dr Liam Brannigan suggested we all need to get to the hospital this morning. He said it was not looking good for Barry. Keri-Ann Stanton and I flew back on the first flight we could get this morning. Barry started off the day strongly yesterday. He opened his eyes and recognised my mum. He also recognised Conor Mccallum and smiled at him. Conor flew home to England yesterday, and told his mum - Kelly Jane McCallum - how happy he had been after seeing him. Conor has struggled with seeing his father in the hospital bed. Barry was stable yesterday, things were good. Some time after having his dressings changed in theatre, his fifth or sixth trip there, his blood pressure dropped and they struggled to right it. His body is not holding on to the blood they are pumping into him. He had four units yesterday. Smiling and happy to fighting to live. A rollercoaster rode on a knife along a tightrope. He was better this morning, a little more settled. He was sedated, his heart rate was around 54. His platelet count remains worryingly low. He is winning the struggle against infection, though, as his markers continue to be clear, or as clear as they need to be. Joubert took us through the events of last night as well as his current status. He will be looking after him for the next few days. They put him on dialysis last night, but he began passing urine by himself, which is good. My mother asked all the right medical questions, the nurse in her taking over. Jesus, but that woman is strong. She went back to see him this afternoon and said that his breathing was shallower. The way she tells it, she may have given the male nurse a rev and the senior sister came and helped clear Barry's passages. If Mary McCallum gives you a rev, you tend to listen. She called me an hour or so ago to tell me she thinks Barry is "very sick". She told me to prepare myself for the worst. Liam's honest assessment is that it the prognosis for Barry is not good. I've been preparing for the worst since day one, but when it comes this close, when your brother takes you close to that worst of places, you cannot prepare enough for it. I need to thank people from today. Garry Reed for letting me run out of his hotel early this morning, leaving behind a bike, bike bag and a decent bar bill. Seamus Thompson is a man who needs to be thanked more than just for today. He has been a rock to myself, my mum and the boys and Kelly. He has organised security on Barry's house, removed the burnt car and is available for the next step. He picked us up at the airport today. Liam Coakley-Eager drove from Joburg to sit with us at the Lynnwood today. He has been a good friend for many, many good years. I hate imposing myself on people, but today The kindness by all of three of these people broke and lifted me today. I've been holding off on writing this as Conor had not landed in London yet and Kelly wanted to tell Breandan McCallum about his dad after he got home from school tonight. She asked me how do you prepare for the worst. I couldn't quite tell her. Probably be honest and practical and think about surviving. She told me the boys feel mostly for me because I am having to do this own my own. The best of boys, they will make fine men. I'm not doing this on my own. There are too many of you lean on and shout and cry with. Tonight, though, I need quiet. Tonight, there is too much noise and fear.

I don't think they allow it at all. I think it's a workaround within the controller itself where you spoof it to send more current to the motor and remove the limiter. Could be wrong, but htat's what I suspect is happening. Not that they condone it, per se. Like putting a different map on your ECU, essentially.

For me, they hold a very large appeal. But they have to get better looking (apart from the Levo) before I'd seriously consider one if I were going to buy a new bike. If Giant had a Reign E, but implemented like the Levo instead of that bloody awful battery that the current Full-E has. The appeal for me is like others have said - smash out multiple laps with the same effort that it takes me to do one at my current fitness level, so I can focus more on the bits I like - the downs. Yes, increased fitness will help with this as well, but the fact is that I'll always be able to do more laps on an e-bike than I would be able to on a normal bike. That, to me, is awesome.

good lord, man. Are you mental!?

EVERYTHING has more grip than a crossmark . Very good choice. If I were looking for a good xc tyre that would be on my shortlist

Contermanskloof from the mast. A line then revised.

Yeah. My claim to fame is that I was able to stay with him down Paarl playground line on our shuttle day. Okay, I'd partaken in a bit of libations before that particular run... But as soon as it got to the A line and more tech bits... took off like a hare.