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true, I looked at emirates to New Zealand but it is like 20hours extra flight through Dubai. So i chose to fly Qantas because it is 16 hours vs 36 hours. I might just be forced to buy a new bike there

this is a Qantas thread so was hoping someone knew for Qantas specific.

thanks, I had a look and for excess baggage it sates 14K if i take another 25kg bag / bike. Sounds excessive, will try call them tomorrow and update the thread.

I know this is an old thread but info still seems the same. Is the 7kg additional to the 30 you can check in or is it 23kg check in and 7 carry on? Does anyone know what it would cost to take the bike and pay for it if you over the checked in allowance?

Happened to mine also, they replaced it with a TB 3. I didn't really complain much :-)

Stans race may be expensive but you get what you pay for. Even on road tires. Couldn't get Maxxis Rambler rear tire to hold air with 2 other sealants only Stans Race did the trick, 3 weeks and counting since I had to top up my pressure.

The Specialized Sawtooth is a very good option and looks great. Unfortunately they were too wide for my frame and i went back to my Maxxis Ramblers. The Ramblers are fast rolling both on and off road and they are extremely light compared to the rest. Pictures arent great I know but atleast will hep to see tyre and thread.

can anyone on this thread confirm if you have managed to successfully run a 34T Oval chain ring on a Tallboy 3 2017?

Thaba trails Blue route is probably your best bet in JHB https://www.facebook.com/thabatrails/?_rdc=1&_rdr

I have the Rapide lever on a Lynne post, works like a charm. R389 https://www.rapide.co.za/product/rapide-ubremote-kit/

Weird how some guys also battled to keep things in. I always ride with 32gi I just couldn't stomach it. Only thing I could keep down was water. Obviously that made me flat, had a couple of Rehidrate but puked around 10-15 times. First time this has ever happened to me, I made no changes to my drinks. I can see I'm not the only one that battled with this, would be Interesting to know why this happens and how to avoid it. Managed to keep a coffee and Jaffe down at cp7 and saw me to the end.

If all goes according to plan we should arrive at CP4 just before 18:00 so lights would need to go into 3 and warm / dry clothes in CP4 Thanks for all the advice, looking forward to this one next week.

Thanks guys, so no specifics in Box 2 and 3?

Hey Guys, Some advice for a first timer on what to pack in the boxes? As i understand it you get 3. CP 2, 3 & 4. I would think lights in CP3 box and warm clothes in 4. What else should I be looking at packing?

Good suggestion but I think this Kenilworth is in the Western Cape. Bit far from us although we do have have few Doc riders that side.

what happens at Thaba stays at Thaba

Have you considered MRP as an option?

I second this, I have both the power (143) and the Farr saddle. I feel like the Farr is a bit more comfortable for me, perhaps it is because it is a little wider. Might not sort out your issue, have a proper fit done perhaps you might even need inner soles for your shoes.

You will not regret it! Awesome frame.

I would be keen on your 2019 entry.

From the Sani Newsletter: Entries will open to you on Tuesday at 10:00, 22nd May 2018. At this time we will be accepting split entries.Entries will be available on the sani2c website.Should you and your 2018 partner wish to invite new riders for the 2019 event you have the opportunity! NB. Please note that this is a first come, first take offer and we urge you to act quickly as if every 2018 team splits we will be oversubscribed and unable to accept all.On the 16th June 2018 any unpaid entries will lose their offer and this team slot will become available to the general public on the 18th June 2018.

Spoke to a guy at start of trail on ebike. He said that their time would not be counted so they would start in same batch each day. They were just there to have fun. Not sure If this was the case I dropped a couple of batches after day 1. Each to their own, they should make their own category like tandem I guess.

It definitely feels worse!

if I owned this then the answer to your question would be NEVER!

Nice Bike! I have 2 sets of wheels one with cx tires and one with 32mm conti road. Although I don't ride much road the option is there. Also easier to do tubeless on the cx tires and not have to worry. Now to get another cassette as that is my biggest pain right now. Swap between cx, road & trainer wheels.