Captain Fastbastard Mayhem

around GBP 65 or so IIRC.

None. Bicycle parts.

As a comparison, how about you ride it with 30kg strapped to your back? Suspect you'll still beat me, but hey...

HAHAHAHAHAHA!!! You're right! 24kg loss will get me to 82. And at that weight, with current strength, that should be a piece of piss.

Cape Cobra down I'm sitting at 4m29. Goal will be to drop 30s to get to the top 250

I need to up my game, and stop resting at the bottom... LOL. Sitting at 20m25. Always just taking it easy there cos I'm *** tired and unfit. To get to the top 1,000 overall I need to drop 4 minutes. And if I do that, then I'll be top 50 in the "people over 95kg" bracket. Bring it.

if your budget can extend that far, DO IT.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/za/en/five-ten-dirtbag-mid-mtb-shoes-2016/rp-prod132477 http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/za/en/five-ten-spitfire-mtb-shoes-2016/rp-prod132490 http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/za/en/five-ten-freerider-canvas-mtb-shoes-2016/rp-prod132479 http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/za/en/five-ten-freerider-mtb-shoes-2016/rp-prod136375

They'll probably be too stiff, tbh. It's that steel shank in there that means they won't allow your foot to form to the pedals, which is needed on the flats. Bigger platform = lower requirement for stiffness

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/za/en/five-ten-sleuth-mtb-shoes-2016/rp-prod132489

Skate shoes are fine for now, bud. Check CRC out to see if they have any on special though. What size are you? http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/za/en/661-filter-mtb-shoes-2016/rp-prod112618

30%

Awesome.

No. No import duty. VAT is calculated on the invoice price + 10%, so essentially you're paying VAT at 15.4%.

Agreed. I reckon it's difficult to put out great reviews off the bat, especially if you're not used to writing a shedload to begin with. But with more time, and more experience together with more exposure to other reviews and works, then your ability to put out a solid review should improve. And we're seeing it is

Kneeguards are afaik classed as protection, or they were when I bought a set from them. And no, it shouldn't (if one item attracts tax) as each item should be calculated separately. But Lexx can clarify. I'm sure some operators don't go to those lengths and just apply blanket rates if one item in a shipment says something.

I've been using the Palos for about 3 weeks now (3 short rides and one longer one) and must say that it's been fantastic. It's a strangely liberating feeling knowing that you have 1.5l strapped to your hips, as well as enough space for your keys, a few pieces of droe-wors, your multitool and phone, and then you can strap your kneepads or (in my case) stow your jacket when it gets too hot on the trails (a starting temp of 2 degrees in Jonkers meant I needed it badly in the beginning, but it warmed up by the time we got to the top) Compared to my normal pack (DaKine Amp 35l) which I would use for looooong rides, it felt weightless. Yes, I tend to be the one packing the kitchen sink when I take the pack with me, but there are times that I wish I had just a small amount of water, yet don't want to stow my phone / keys in my pockets as that could (and has) caused problems when dismounting involuntarily. This fits the bill perfectly, and has the added benefit of not making you sweat harder than a priest at a kindergarten. I'd rate it 9/10 for versatility and practicality. The only thing I'd change is the positioning of the hose clip. It's great whilst you're wearing the pack, but when you take it off you need to unclip the hose from the magnetic holder and then undo the strap. A minor irritation if anything, and something that I only noticed when putting it on and taking it off again. It didn't feel strange at all when coming down Bennet's red or fire hut, but my speed down the latter was far less than normal due to a slow leak in my front tire. Would definitely buy it as a complement to my existing pack, and use it instead of taking a bottle. Still want to ride a bit more to form a proper opinion on it, but so far it's been brilliant. Oh - and it's DEFINITELY #Enduro, bro.

Amaboep-pensie comes to mind.

He's built everything there... Him and his team.

She doesn't drink, so no need

TOO RIGHT!!!

We also had permatubes, but back then there were functional BMX tracks that were a (rather long) ride away, and we built jumps ourselves. So not quite as dismal as you're painting, Odin... But yes, the youff have it good.

Cool. Will definitely go there, then, after a session with the lightie and wiff.

https://www.instagram.com/evans_van/?hl=en

True, whereas I don't follow him on twitter si I had nothing else to go on. Seems I fell into the trap without doing my own research. Fail.