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Thanks for a great event! Proper riding and a very nice setup, we will be back.

Haha, lekker storie en trip!

Same one I had, Fenix 3 HR Sapphire. A Fenix 6 would have been very nice but that's pushing my luck more than a little bit...

Really impressed with Garmin, they gave me a new watch! I'll definitely continue supporting them.

Rocky Mountain Instinct Previous generation 130 mm Instinct 950 (2014) with a 140 mm Pike and too many upgrades to mention. A really nice bike for Stellenbosch, wouldn't mind a new bike in the future but I'm keeping this one alive till then.

Thanks, sounds like my only real option anyway.

I know it still works but I'm wondering what will happen if the coating is completely gone. Sad that they don't seem to think its a problem they need to address.

The coating covering the optical HR sensor on my Fenix 3 HR Sapphire is cracking and already gone in places. I sent it in to Garmin and got the following response: "We continue to evaluate reports of cracked HR sensors on our watches. The cracks are cosmetic and watches we’ve tested continue to operate normally. Cracks do not affect the water rating. Since the cracks are on the back of the watch, not visible during use, and do not affect performance, replacement or repair is not necessary." Any one else experience this problem?

Just spoke to MTO, sounds like the issue has been resolved...

I've got a small project going and need some lasercutting done from 2 mm aluminium plate. Most companies has a minimum order and I'm sure the "project" will be less than that. Any leads on companies in the Cape Town area that can sort me out with a small order?

I can also recommend "The Adventure Stache", Payson talks to quiet a few cyclists and other atheletes. https://www.paysonmcelveen.com/podcast

Pinkbike has some more detailed photos on the bike, rear shock looks like an evolution of the "Thru Shaft" shock. https://www.pinkbike.com/news/treks-new-xc-race-bike-breaks-cover-at-monte-sainte-anne-xc-world-champs-2019.html

Still pretty happy with my Fenix 3 HR sapphire but this is sooo nice... Instincts looks like better value for the "average Joe" though.

I think it's all relative, I get super annoyed when an advertiser says Bargain etc. for an item that is overpriced in my opinion. If someone sells a previous model bike/item at a current model price he should expect some lowball offers. Should we start rating people that want to rip off other people?

Weird article and I can’t really figure out what’s its trying to achieve. I think commuting took a knock worldwide when cars started becoming more popular/cheaper and suburbs started popping up on the outskirts of cities. I think more people would commute if they had proper facilities (bike parking and showers) at work and they life close enough.

Mullet bikes suddenly makes sense!

It's a very nice event and I loved it but the price seems very steep for what you are getting, I could probably buy a Banhoek and Jonkers year permit for the same price... I would rather pay less for an entry and not get an event T-shirt, riding shirt and/or medal. The sizing and quality of these "freebies" is always a hit and miss. I have more than enough clothes and I think most event shirts eventually gets donated to charity.

I know there is an organised ride on Tuesdays at Boschendal, you could give it a try.

I'm close to your weight and riding a 140 mm Pike that I'm very happy with. Huge difference between that and my previous 130 mm Fox 32. A Fox 34 SC might be worth a look as well.

This really sucks! I live right next to Mont Marie and I would now have to ride tar to Eden/Paradyskloof. Hope it gets resolved.

Must say I enjoyed the long race, got seeded in the last batch and just enjoyed the ride. Water tables wasn't that bad and there was a bit of traffic towards the end. I was lucky that I got some "gaps" on the descends so I didn't get stuck behind too many people. l live in Stellenbosch and registration in the preceding week would have been a mission, got a friend to pick it up for me. All round a nice race, might do it again.

Interesting move by Trek, I think this bike will have around 50 mm of travel and mostly be aimed at Pro's. They could revive the old STP name for this one or they should call it the Sugar. The new Top Fuel looks like a very nice bike for "average Joe" riding stage races and marathon, possibly a better "solution" than an Epic EVO? It would be interesting to see how their riders pick bikes for different courses, could a short travel fulls suspension bike like this make hardtails redundant?

Why does Scott have proprietary spacers?

I’m also looking for one of these. Any leads?

Let's hope he just remains lazy in front of the TV and doesn't resort to using performance enhancing drugs to keep up his form... I wouldn't want to be on the receiving end when he becomes Die Vuishond.