[Road bike rim brake wheel upgrade]

Winspace Hyper 50

[Best bike bags or cases for flying]

Thank you for the replies. 

If i get a good box then it wont be a waste, i just dont see using it within the next 2 years. Theres a Evoc for under R3500 which i feel is a good deal for that level of box. Looks like theres a few options that I've got to weigh up

[Best bike bags or cases for flying]

A bit of a revival.

I'll be flying to Perth and I've got 1 bike to take with. I won't be coming back soon or traveling once there.

Do i get a proper bike bag/box ie Thule/Evoc or do I just use a cardboard bikebox? Issue I have with cardboard box is the transport both here and there as those boxes are huge and you'll need a bakkie to transport comfortably.

There are some good 2nd Thules/Evocs on the market but saving 4k Vs a cardboard box is massive

What are your thoughts?

[Torchsa]

Hey, has anyone recently bought from https://torchsa.com/

Are they Legit?

[Club Kits - Which brand to go for]

Have a chat to Ian @Vye. Excellent service, flexible with orders and really really good turn around times once designs and costs have been finalized.

Our first order of 35 odd bibs and 45 jerseys took about 7 work days...#nopressure😝

[2012 Dogma Think 2 vs 2017 Giant TCR]

I would go TCR, bombproof frame and I recon it'll be a lighter build too. Which ever one you go for make sure the size is right

[Road Bike recommendations Budget R180K]

10 hours ago, Sid the Sloth said:

From one Sid to another... Storck Aerfast 4. That frame is rapid and fairly light for an aero bike. I am biased but I love that thing. And it is within your budget. Tell them Dan sent you. Also if you don't like the green get it stripped and resprayed, can probably do it within your budget if you chat to them, or send me a message and I would be more than happy to help (I would appreciate the opportunity). 

https://cycling-friends.com/shop/storck-aerfast3/68-203-aerfast4-pro-disc-dura-ace-di2-2x12.html#/3-size-l

https://bikerumor.com/storck-aerfast4-aero-road-bike-pushes-uci-limits-plus-new-fascenario4-more/ 

I recently had a look at the Storck range, Cycling friends was at the last wp league race and no where did I see a UCI sticker. Not that it means much but is it UCI approved?

 

@Sidmouth That Merida offers the best bang for buck for its spec. 

Goodluck with the purchase!

[Roadbike: Sram Vs Shimano chain]

Good day everyone

I need to replace the chains on 2 roadbikes. Sram 1110 on the one bike and Red22 on the other

1110 rider loves X-chaining and is more worn than the Red22 but both need replacing.

I like the 1110 as its cheap hard wearing ( if not X-chaining, LOL) and the Red22 I normally fit on race weekend. I left the red22 on since the DC.

I clean and lube the chains about every 2 weeks and I use Squirt as lube.

7 months, +-5500km is too little for my liking, How will Shimano Dura Ace (Ultegra not much cheaper) HG901 compare to the Sram Chains?

Thanks!

[JSE Investing]

3 hours ago, fanievb said:

they have offshore investment options as well, you add such an account to your profile 

https://support.easyequities.co.za/support/solutions/articles/13000037359-easyequities-usd-account-terms-and-conditions 

Thank you for this!  They don't have Gamestop tho????

[JSE Investing]

Hi Fanie

Unfortunately EE does not have what i'd like to buy, looks like EE is more SA based companies

[JSE Investing]

Hi everyone

Anyone using https://za.investing.com/ ?

I signed up with etoro last week only to be notified that they are not accepting SA accounts anymore and then I found the site above. 

Are they Legit? looking at buying stock of an American company

Lekker day for everyone!

[Darkhorse Wheels]

Winspace hyper 50s for the win. Theres someone on bikehub selling them. Have a look on youtube for reviews but so far soo gooood!

[Merlin Cycles]

Merlin is great, did a purchase a month or 2 ago.

As long as its just bike parts, wheels, tubes, tyres, groupset etc its just supposed to be 15% and R150 admin fee to DHL. They once threw in a cliffbar bar thingy as a gift and this messed up my duties amount. As long as there is no clothes/helmet/gloves/shoes you're good to go at 15%

Lekker shopping!

[Which double cab?]

Thank you for all the replies

I've been hearing some bad stories about the Ranger and this is making me rather want to play it safe and get the Dmax. And then there are others who praise the 2.2 Ranger with no issues just normal servicing. 

The bakkie will be kept for a long time, 10+ years so reliability is a major factor. If I do go Dmax is it worth going auto?

Hilux is out as work only allows the petrol(budget cap)

Im going to look at the Navara today aswell

I've decided against the GWM as I dont know what to expect after the warranty period is finished

[Which double cab?]

1 hour ago, stefmeister said:

Obviously when you're looking at GWM or whatever chinese vehicle, you're not looking for reliability, decent resale value and the tried n tested.

haha

[Which double cab?]

1 hour ago, guidodg said:

why is nobody mentioning the Hilux?

Due to restrictions from work I can only get the petrol Hilux as the diesel is too expensive for the cap work has put on the RRP

[Which double cab?]

9 hours ago, Rocket-Boy said:

OP are you looking for new?

If there isnt a condition to buy new then I would look at 2 year old, it still has warranty, has taken the big depreciation hit and is way better value.

Because Im getting a work allowance and they cover maintenance I'm limited to 1 year old and 24000km.

I also want a canopy due to tools and my Rottweilers ????

[Which double cab?]

Thank you for all the replies

I'll be testing this week and then hopefully make a decision. Wifey would like the GWM as its the prettiest, Im swaying between the Ranger and Dmax.

Also, do I look for a demo,+-10000km and save about 30-50k(demo normally has extras already fitted) or just bite the bullet and go new?

Im in CPT and there seems to be better deals up country, is this an option?

[Which double cab?]

7 hours ago, Dusty said:

I've gone through this process recently. I avoided the Ford because it is right up there in terms of vehicle theft stats

I would not touch the GWM personally.

Isuzu it is.

 

6 hours ago, BaGearA said:

+1 for the Isuzu 

 

5 hours ago, Skott5 said:

Out of that list Isuzu every day of the week and twice on Sunday. 

What is your guys reasons for the Isuzu? 

Do you have the manual or the automatic?

[Which double cab?]

Hi everyone

So I'm in the market for a double cab. Ill get an allowance from work which covers about 50%, depending on how I structure the finance. After the 5 years the vehicle is mine.  Ive narrowed it down to the following:

 

Ford Ranger 2.2 XL(sport pack) manual +-R469k

Isuzu Dmax 250 manual R470k

GWM P series LS R440k

 

I head is saying Ford but my heart is saying GWM purely from a value for money perspective, Isuzu is the dark horse, its a bit dated but its a proper workhorse. Ill probably do about 25000km for work with a 50/50 split between tar and gravel with light offroading/ I curently use a nissan NP300 4x4. I might use the 4x4 1 a month thought BUT a difflock would work fine too

 

What do you guys think?

[Paarl de Ville Road Race]

No comments on todays """"racing"""" ?     

Non what so ever. Really really sucks though. WP will need to get their shite in order

[Clubs in Northern suburbs]

Took you a while.... Raptor must be a very patient guy.

        hahahahahahahahahahahahahah

[Fire ....AGAIN! (2018)]

Hi, does anyone know where its buring in the Boland area? Smoke is thick and has been since Tuesday

[Clubs in Northern suburbs]

I would just like to know if there is any road cycling clubs in the northern suburbs like Brackenfell, seems all the clubs are in the Southern parts

Hey Raptor

 

Ive sent you a DM for BCC

[Tour de Pologne]

Dylan het mooi k-a-k aangevang!!!