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Also read it. Thought he's somewhat off. Stage races are expensive - so you have to weigh up your options. There's also been a lot of other sporting events that have popped up. Things like triathlons, swims, trail running. And lastly, access to absolutely phenomenal mountain bike trails have popped up everywhere. We can now ride a 60km route through Plaisir, Boschendal and Banhoek that will make a W2W stage feel too expensive.

Very little to do with attention span. More to do with the cost of living. This guy is blissfully ignorant.

Facebook is pathetic. Gumtree is already in the grave for not having a review system. Facebook is next.

Fanie kry asb jou feite reg. Gim is nie ‘n seunskool nie.

Damn. Now it’s sold. Would have offered him R10k for that Scott.

Best. Thread. Ever.

Screw the weekend, this thread is pure gold.

Whatever you choose, we want a pic of it on the couch please.

Actually didn't know about the Exie 🤔

Not one of your options but with that budget I'd buy a Santa Cruz Blur or Ibis Ripley (ripley more trail orientated than XC). https://www.bikeradar.com/news/ibis-ripley-2020/ - Haaawt

Meh - slightly overrated IMO. Nowadays I like doing the smaller, less hyped up stuff like Van Loveren's Java Pinotage Race (Robertson), Du Toitskloof Wine's Gravel & Grape (Rawsonville) or Rooibos2Muisbos (Lamberts Baai). Shout out to smaller races: - Goodie bag is fantastic - Food and drinks on the ride include bananas, sweets, biltong, coke - Support often include an e-bike crew - For R300-R800 it's insanely good value

What should this feel like?

Yep, way too tight. Your shock isn’t even bottomed out yet. I would fix it by lengthening it with quick links and the few links that were cut off. Or buy a new chain and see if it skips.

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Surely he's trolling?

Too many bike shops hiring "mechanics" at R350 a day and then expect knowledge and expertise.

Not sure what happened there but I'm pretty sure e-bikes are to blame.

Yeah we believe you 😉

Wow mind blown. That’s a no brainer.

Maybe ask CWC - they sell them.

Had a GX Eagle RD. Was finicky since day one. B limit screw was a hassle to get dialed in. Last week I got a stick into the RD and it was now way off. Bought a SLX 12 speed RD on the GX shifter and now it works much better than the original GX Eagle RD. Setup was easy and it just works out of the box. At R1,400 less than a GX I couldn’t be happier.

On this topic of manliness - @Matt can we not get a thumbs up emoji instead of this blue heart? I have to say, it feels a bit weird sharing blue hearts with other blokes and then putting on my lycra for a ride.

Not sure if I'm allowed to post a Facebook Marketplace scam? Almost got scammed today selling a soundbar on Facebook when a gentleman, Desmond Ngwabeni, DMs me and then we converse on Whatsapp. He says we can meet today - he will take the soundbar. The arrangement changes a bit and I end up meeting with his "cousin", but was told he will do an instant EFT. Meet with his "cousin", he then does the "transfer" but no money is reflecting in my bank account. He then sends proof of the transfer via Whatsapp and offers to send a photo of his ID and his address. I go get pepper spray out of the car (next to our deal location) and keep it in my pocket. Bunch of calls back and forth where he wants me to hand over the speaker but I refuse unless the funds reflect. His "cousin" ends up leaving without the speaker in a white Hyundai (Uber type sedan) - registration number CAA 253 565. Their cell numbers are: 060 823 6345 and 079 356 7060 ("cousin"). The main guy goes by Desmond Ngwabeni the accomplice goes by Kai Matshaya I reported the incident to SAPS and reported and blocked them on Facebook and Truecaller. Would probably help if other people report them on Truecaller as well. Because I think they do at least 2-3 of these types of scams a day.

Well in that case, no. Didn't know it exists. Will post there then.

Great idea from Apple. It's still too slick for me - I prefer the more rugged look and feel of Garmin. I suspect Apple is going to take a lot of market share if they are able to get a more appealing design because I believe their hardware and data analytics is superior (GPS is more accurate and their gyroscope and magnometer has the ability to analyse your swim stroke for example). In my mind that's the next thing/current thing. Consumer aimed smart devices able to improve the average Joe's performance/technique. Good on them.