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Thanks DJR. Thanks for the info. If Singer Photographic can't help, I'll contact a local upholsterer.

Howzit Guys. My Lowepro Mini Trekker's zip has finally given up the ghost. Don't feel comfortable carrying it on my back, as the zip "tears" open, and I really don't want anything to fall out. Anybody aware of who could replace the zip for me, without botching it up? The other option is to replace it with a Lowepro Pro Tactic 450AW. Anybody using one? The various access points look interesting on paper, but may not be so great in practise... Tks

Looks like a cool solution. No maintenance on the rear, yet compliant. Win win

No Wayne. Now you have started something... I really didn't need to know about Top Watch...

My all time favourite, work knife. H&K 14460. With open assist. (when you push on the thumb stud, it flicks open after the initial bit...) Its so good, I am going to get a twin, just in case...

One of our pets. Kind soul. Kids love him to bits. Something about horses. Spend 5 minutes quietly with one of these guys, and it's like they take on your troubles. Amazing creatures, even though I have no interest in riding.

100% Monarch. It's just a nice to have. Worked flawlessly today for anybody looking at this type of device. Bike will always be a SS, just that now I can take it to longer events as well as multi day stuff. And it only takes 10 minutes to convert, so a great win-win.

Let's try that again...

Here it is.

Cracking frame. Just put a sliding drop out with derailleur hanger, on my Simple; as I reckon the frame is top drawer. If the gizmo doesn't work, I can see a Solaris parked next to the Simple... If it does work, I will have a truly versatile bike. Look forward to the build. Enjoy

Great Photo. Like the lightstream going up to the cableway, and the stars in the top right corner. Very cool. Sell It!

Agreed. Just getting gears is complicated, never mind learning to use them....

Does "yesterday" count? Northern Farm. Hadn't been there in a while, and was impressed with the river trail's state. Fast & flowing, which is what the doctor ordered on the SS.

As anyone tried installing a Shimano Alfine hub to their SS? Been thinking of making my Cotic Simple my all rounder bike, and having the option of swopping out the rear wheel, for the Alfine, would make it my geared bike as well. I don't see any issues with this, but I have never seen it done... Any thoughts or suggestions?

Try this again....

Last nights ride around Kyalami and surrounds

Cotic Simple rather...

To the guys riding a Cotic Single - is there a bolt thru option for the rear axle? I find that if I lock up the rear on hardpack, the wheel has a tendency to shift slightly. But its enough to get the wheel touching the frame on the non drive side. I have had the best results so far, with one of those chrome QR that normally come on cheap imports & indoor trainers. Suggestions?

Yip, that will do it.... Nice pic.

WoW! Guys seems happy all he had to do, was trade a pinkie for that ride... I would have gone as far as 2 digits, as long as it didn't impair my shifting capabilities. They make awesome bikes. One day....

My Epic

It's black and it's as compliant as an ironing board....

Go Suspension! That frame is too good to be held back by a rigid fork, no matter how light... 2cents.

To Fast Forward: I too ride alone often, and twice a week, I ride with 2-3 mates at night, from about 7pm to 9:30pm. Mainly Agricultural Holdings area, with wide dirt roads, with a bit of singletrack. Superb fun. I carry a G23, with one up, as I don't think I would be given the chance & time to rack the slide in an emergency. The firearm has been tested to "go off", without much success, by various agencies. On Tuesday night, it was clearly amateur night,and I went straight over the bars, in a rocky patch. The gun remained in the holster and no shots rang off. On the bike, I have a tactical belt with an open ended holster; for ease of access & 1 handed draw; located behind my right hip, concealed. My riding mates don't carry, but know that I do; and we have discussed (often) what needs to happen, if the Poo finds the fan.

I am with you on this one. Bought a Fork from a 1 timer - it blew the seals before I hit the end of the driveway. Seller reckons it was fine when it was in his hands... Went out to view a 29r frame the other day - happened to be a 26r. Today there is a Cannondale Flash advertised as a 29r - I am 99.8% sure its a 26r. The Hub has become another avenue for scamsters (IMO).