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40/18 much easier up a hill than 44/16.

Ja, also did a lot of browsing before buying. In the end the Surly looked better (to me) and I could probably still use the 29er fork if I upgraded to a different frame in future.

Ja, same as the unsagged susp fork. Almost bought that On One fork at the time but thought the axle to crown might have been a bit "low"?

No, but I think a 650b wheel upfront will work ????

Surley karate monkey 29er fork on my 26er Giant. Axle to crown basically the same as my old suspension fork.

Last week at Gamkaskloof (Die Hel). Only did the climb up Elandspad and back to the camping site.

Also did the 30km. Saw plenty of crashes so don't feel bad! Great event, really enjoyed it.

I bought a Polar m450 recently which work great but I hate the feeling of the hr belt around the chest. I assume I will still get vitality points without the belt but only less?

He also did the epic last year riding single speed if I remember correctly. Incredible to do a stage race on that bike. Would like to see the top pro's giving that bike a try. I have 34x20 on my bike and barely survive a 15km ride at my trails!

Meerendal this afternoon, remembering Burry.

Thanks guys, now I can rather concentrate my efforts looking somewhere else. I'm 1,84m tall with 34" leg. Mtb is 20" large but I suppose road bike should be 56-58? Thanks again for the very useful info!

Thanks for the info! Much appreciated

Hi all. i always had the urge to own a retro italian road bike and have been looking around for a suitable buy or project. Also followed this thread for a while. I know mtb build and maintenance but clueless when it comes to classic road bikes. Saw this colnago advertised yesterday and would like to know if this might be worth a build project and more important is this a genuine colnago! The groupset seems useless but will the frame be worth it? Price for the bike is R3000. Pics not great, taken from ad. I know all the knowledge is here on this forum! What is your opinions? Thanks very much.

Bottelary Hills Green route this afternoon.

My SS "upgraded" with Surly karate monkey fork. Not to bad on the old wrists, the fatter Nobby Nic upfront probably helping.

Bottelary hills on saturday afternoon.

Hi Shaun. I would use the existing tires with slime tubes until the tires are finished and in the meantime you could look around for specials on tubeless tires. My LBS charge about R120 per wheel to convert to tubeless (I had the tape already) and the tires will cost R500-700 each.

Yes, I remember my first mtb in the mid 90's was also an Avalanche Reflex. And I thought that was a great bike! Had many exciting trips on that bike :-)

Please let us know if or when you find a suitable fork. I'm also looking for straight steerer rigid fork with axle to crown of 450-460mm. Rapide 27,5 fork might be an option for me when stock arrives.

I use that route regulary. No gates and never had problems with dogs or people. Only motorbikes not allowed.

This is happening more and more. Hope your friend is feeling better soon. Difficult situation, polkadraai not really an alternative with them still busy with roadworks and not always possible to have a cycle buddy or group for the khayamandi section. Stay safe.

You can also try Cyclosport (Tel 021 903 4538) in Kuilsrivier, sure they had ss sprockets and spacers at one stage.

How hectic do you think that river crossing will be? Someone mentioned losing phones and chest high water! Was planning to go on saturday but not to keen on cycling while sitting on a wet sponge! Actually worried about my wife's hearing aid if the crossing is deep or on the slippery side.

I have noticed over the the last few weeks a huge increase in riders without permits. Hazendal and zevenwacht entry points seems very popular with these idiots. Please buy a permit or stay away before we (legal riders) loose the right to enjoy our favourite trails. O yes, Thanks again to the land owners and trail builders. Much appreciated

I'll be there on the single speed, doing the 17km. Supporting my wife who is very excited and looking forward to doing her second mtb funride. Enjoy the ride everyone!