[(Update) Absa Cape Epic: Evans and Knox penalised for unfair advantage]

So, it was the second placed team in the "africa" competition? Oh, well, go read my previous post. You go beukes and heyns. I wish you all the luck I can summon up for you.

 

Get the correct facts. Beukes and Heyns were 5 minutes ahead when this happened. The incident was witnessed by a group of riders including Oli. When they called him he swore at them. It was not 5 meters. That is what I heard. Believe what you will.

[(Update) Absa Cape Epic: Evans and Knox penalised for unfair advantage]

If thats the case then the punishment does not befit the crime.

 

But I guess the 2nd place team wants to win really badly

 

This is an uncalled for comment. The protest was not made by the "second placed team". As I understand it the "second placed team" was well ahead of Kevin and company when this happened.

I am sure the second placed team would have preferred winning the jersey rather than inheriting it in this way. Think before posting.

 

Surely the 1st placed team also wanted to win really badly. Nothing wrong with that ..

[Garmin 500 - multiple senders]

Thank you

[Garmin 500 - multiple senders]

Please,I would like to know, with an edge 500, if I have 1 powertap on MTB and 1 another powertap on road bike, how will the 500 deal with it? will it have to be paired everytime or will it do it automatically as part of changing bike profile?

[BIKE JACKERS CAUGHT]

If it could bugger up any sort of conviction then SSG would not have sent out this to "ALL" its email recipeints

 

Looking at the email, it seems your dream team/SSG wanted to brag a bit, hence the "trophy shot".

101% most likely you are buggering up the chances of a successful prosecution on some of the potential charges. Consider removing it please.

[BIKE JACKERS CAUGHT]

From a crime investigation point of view it might be a bad idea posting this guy's face here. If there are still victims who must ID him, ID parades need to be held. Potentially you may be buggering up any ID parades to such an extend that he may go free on those crimes.

[Manitou fork...and a BIG problem!]

 

See

 

 http://www.timesert.com/html/engineeringdataM.html

 

and

http://www.metalockasia.com/engineering_products.php#timesert

 

This gives you an idea of what inserts available. take your shock to someone who has the kit and ask for repair.  Otherwise if your shock has V-brake bosses, buy an old wheel and fit proper brakes (V-brakes).

Retrorider2010-01-12 04:32:08

[Manitou fork...and a BIG problem!]

Proper repair would be Time-sert insert.  find out who does it in your area.  Wurth most likely? The dimensions of the boss is relevant to see what insert it would or would not take.  There are other options also, some i do not want to mention in case i am crucified by inhouse expert. You will get this fixed easily.

[Manitou fork...and a BIG problem!]

Merlin, does it take a 6mm bolt?  Dimensions of the boss itself?

[Garmin Edge 305 SUCKS!]

 

 

My 305 has also been giving problems on and off. They tend to sell  underdeveloped products at times.  This guy sums up the problem well and gives a solution.

http://www.wilddog.za.net/forum/index.php?topic=33563.0

 

Retrorider2009-11-29 15:16:34

[chain at 0.75 wear]

 

 

In ons tyd van waar jy nie eers weet wie jou buurman is nie vind ek onwrikbaare naastediens soos Johan s'n nogal verfrissend. As jy swak kettingtoetsers wil gebruik is dit jou bondel agterratte wat jy opfok!!!!!!!! ...... doe so voort met ywer Retrorider!!!!!!!!!

 

Wat sal ek nou my ratte wil opf*k!  Ek is lankal deur Johan en andere oortuig en ek gebruik 'n Vernier vir die joppie.  Niks fout met onwrikbare naastediens nie.  Vra liewer of jy wasgebaseerde lube op jou ketting moet gebruik

 

[chain at 0.75 wear]

Johan

Ons hoop werklik dat jy nog hierdie ding met die swak chaincheckers sal kan te bowe kom.  Ons is so bang die ding verteer jou naderhand soos jy ouer word.  Sterkte!

 

 

[Dirt*girl in her Carb King jersey]

 

 

Spotted in George.  Looks like Carb King shirt.   Might be Dirtgirl????

 

 

 

 

No,     She rides a GT

 

[WTF!! PPA K2C seeding.....?????]

Brighter Lights with your credentials you should definitely win this race. 

 

I know Matthys is the guy with the yellow shirt

 

What would you be wearing? 

[Professional SA Riders]

 

The 16 year old concerned is not complaining and is very happy with his prize money.

 

Windbreaker, you are wrong (and quite inconsiderate) in suggesting he started this thread.

 

 

 

Retrorider2009-07-04 15:45:19

[I hate being screwed over]

 

 

At this years ABSA Cape Epic ' date=' i worked for a prominent Pro-Team.

Well the riders are pro.....

Management FUKKEN sux...................

I have still not been paid for the work i did as a mechanic. As the rates go, i did NOT charge an exsorbatant rate.

6 bikes @ R 140 per bike per day.......

I used my own vehicle and diesel

It is now two months and i am beyond giving up fighting.

THANX DCM CHROME..........REMEMBER THE WHEEL TURNS.....

[/quote']

 

 

Another side to this story or not?

Tiger, what reasons do they give for not paying up?

Retrorider2009-05-29 09:30:28

[Montagu Mountain Mania MTB Trial *Pics added*]

 

 

 And they said there was  many places where they just threw you off the road for the fun of it' date=' that was a bit unnecessary.

 

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Allways a good idea

 

[Lightening my bike...]

 

Ok so you are the older brother, excuse me.

 

 

 

 

 I paid my bike myself from winning races so dont you get all agro and come tuning me!

 

That is your story, stick to it. My opinion remains unchanged.  Lighten up.

 

 

 

 

[Lightening my bike...]

XTC OKE if I am correct you must be about 15 or 16 years old.  Stop dreaming about how you are going to spend your dad's money; rather go and ride your bike more.  It is a very light and nice already.  That is the best way for a youngster to get quicker.  You will enjoy it even more when you win the guys with lighter / more expensive bikes than yours.

[Sunday afternoon ride]

 

[MTB XC SA Champs George]

Pro-elite

 

Elite

 

Under 23

 

Junior men

 

Youth men

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Rockshox SID lifespan]

The upper- and lower bushings of the old SIDs (with thin stanchions) were not far enough apart.  As a result the coating on the stanchions tend to wear out fast.  Typically just above upper bushing. Once the coating is gone, its going to wear, and deteriorate steadily.  New stanchions too expensive to make it worthwhile replacing.  

[Is this where MTB is going to?]

 

 Who sponsors these guys so that I can know whose product to boycott. 

 

If you really insist and you want to do this I suggest you be careful of shiny taps.  Harley Davidson bikes to be avoided as well. 

[Is this where MTB is going to?]

 

I see that not only has the facebook group disappeared' date=' but the entries on Stewart's website have too.

[/quote']

 

He is making progress. He still believes he wasn't disqualified though.  Will need to work on that.

 

This still on his website:

Results

Barberton MTN marathon series // 2009-01-24

1. Max Knox 5-00

2. Jac jansen Van rensburg 5-01

3. Brandon Stewart 5-05

4. Kevin Evans 7-00

5. David George 8-00

 

[Is this where MTB is going to?]

XTC OKE 

 

Gaan slaap nou, jy moet more skool toe gaan.