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vanniri

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  1. Have been doing this for two years now. If you choose one of these Nokia R250 models the battery last forever, call are cheap, mobile companies doesn't steal your airtime (convert airtime to data) and airtime does not expire (you have to use some of the airtime at least once a month).
  2. https://www.identityguard.com/news/risks-of-using-mobile-banking-apps On your device: Someone could steal your phone and access your account A lost or stolen phone can become a nightmare. But it’s especially harrowing if you’re a mobile banking user. Most people save account passwords on their phones or even stay logged into services like their email accounts. If scammers steal your phone, they can bypass all of your banking app’s security features. A scammer could request a new password for your bank app (and access it through your email) and then bypass the protection of your multi-factor authentication code (MFA) when it’s sent to your phone. This scam is even easier for criminals to execute if you save your passwords in your mobile browser (or notepad), don’t lock your phone, and don’t use biometric security like fingerprint ID. Ultimately, application security doesn’t mean much if you get scammed or your phone gets stolen.
  3. Since this is a bicycle related site I would have guess a BICYCLE will be the weapon of choice!? Suppose the three-star's pocket are deeper...
  4. Lousy writing - no direct mention of suspension travel, just "up-to 140 front and 10 more at back. Sign of marketing *** obsession with annual bike line-up renewal? The latter not aimed at Trek specifically.
  5. You only have to watch some of the earlier TdF footage and you will realize the obove to be only part of the story. The tour origins has more to do with participation of riders and spectators, having fun and af-*** all in one. Humanity is taking itself way too seriously, luckily we still have the likes of Sagan, Bolt, etc. to show us what it is all about.
  6. Time to resurrect this topic with some research: https://nautil.us/winning-by-a-hair-341059/
  7. R85k? Way too cheap. Will have no trail cred with such a thing. Either they up their prices or I will stay with my spec to be pro analog bike
  8. Methinks we should allow comments on ads back. It used to provide me with hours of fun
  9. With the semigration trend currently the resources of WC/Cpt will be severely stretch. It is also naive to expect only the affluent and/or law-abiding participating in this. For the administrators this will be a difficult storm to negotiate, I am relatively certain of two things - tariffs charges will increase above CPI and any perceive lack of immediate response, to attempts making governance difficult, will be exploited. For us normal people wanting to enjoy the spoils of the peninsula it will be a challenging time, closing rank will not work, getting involve via some community organisation will go along way to comprehend the magnitude of the challenge and built rapport with like-minded, albeit poorer neighbours.
  10. The following link provides an analysis of a similar attack, albeit with more deadly consequences. It is an excerpt from a recently published book - Why we Kill https://www.vryeweekblad.com/menings-en-debat/2024-05-17-gee-vir-ons-boendoe-geregtigheid/
  11. What a load of marketing gibberish. Was most appropriate to find a Defender advertisement at the end of the story.
  12. You were born with balls, thus you took them for granted. She on the other hand...
  13. As both a consumer and supplier of WW I am totally unimpressed with them, all marketing and nothing else.
  14. Once coming down F/hoek pass I could hear the ABS clapping from a superbike braking for me... Also saw two guys on bikes at different times taking a tumble in front of me, one not more than 10 meters in front (after passing me) loosing control. I stopped and picked up his fenders and some scrap. He never got up... Passed at least two bikers under blankets on Hels and Franschhoek - excl the above. Luckily I live close to the F/hoek pass, as such I have ample opportunity to ride it. Plenty of times I have turned around when either cars or bikes are using it as a racing track. About a year ago a bakkie with a trailer passed me while descending, he ever so slightly clipped me with the trailer. Took a tumble at >70km/h. Hardest I have ever fallen... Stay safe
  15. Are you planning to discipline some vagrants or just happy to see me?
  16. They started this project at the height of the market, entering with product at the slump. Who knows where the bottom is and when the turning point is? I like the company and its products, hopefully the timing of this bold move doesn't drown them. On the up side they sticked to a sensible frame material, i.e. alu
  17. You can keep the pillow, I am based in the WC and regularly uses the Wineland trails. PM me and I'll tag it along to some meeting or dropoff point
  18. Low risk of me replying. Fomo is a foreign concept to me
  19. After registering as a user some days ago, I received the following dodgy email. Anyone else having received the same?
  20. I have an Oakley nose bridge thingy. See photo below. Maybe someone needs one, my glasses broke, hence the surplus thingy
  21. Lots of buzz around him joining, mostly reflectinh negatively on SC's "deemed" attitude and Norco's built quality. For now GM seems to be the loved one in the story.
  22. Franschhoek pass on a windy day will hand you a head-, tail- and side-wind from both sides in one go.
  23. Breville easily outclasses the Kenwood. If price is the main issue, consider the Breville Bambino.
  24. Brand new. Did not have a camera to take photo. Had a look at the website - my guess would be Rydon or Rydon Slim I deposit it with the lady at the entrance gate. She locked it in the lost and found.
  25. The Syndicate seems to went out of their way to create a place for Steve after his retirement from racing. Would be interesting to see if this arrangement continues. If not, it is surely a sign of hardtimes and most probably why GM was let go.
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