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  1. I really enjoyed this years route, it was better than some races in the past with jeep track being replaced with cart paths I suppose. Never has a pool (lagoon?) called me by name! That was brutal to take us past that!!
  2. Brand new, so is only going to look more inviting with time ❤️
  3. The new pump track is amazing! It's a whole different type of fitness and skill set that you don't know you lack until you try.
  4. Look I can still get 25% off the price but had it been part of their list of devices (which they can't give me) it would have been 55% off. May just get the H9 with the discount. Will still be better than any optical sensor. I have spent almost 3 weeks fighting them...
  5. I do feel like the H10 is though? It can work alone with the app and give you all the data you need and far better than any wrist based "fitness device". There is nothing in my mind more of a heart rate fitness device than a heart rate strap. All it does is heart rate for fitness ????
  6. This device booster benefit really frustrates me. From Discovery: you can choose to activate Device Booster for up to 75% cash back on a heart rate fitness device from Sportsmans Warehouse or Totalsports So activate the device booster on the app and order in a heart rate fitness device from Sportmans (Polar H10). Doesn't go through. After some calls it turns out it isn't a device they offer on the benefit. One would assume they would prefer more accurate heart rate data. With that strap you can get as much functionality out of your phone as you can from a dedicated sports watch with far better heart rate data. Very frustrated with them.
  7. Pump track will start soon from what I hear, within the next 2 weeks or so. Then a jump line or flow line or whatever is planned! Very exciting times at Taroko!
  8. Great condition! Full red is 47km and there are 2 or 3 corners with some braking bumps before them but that's about it.
  9. That is quite the event to start on! Well done and be prepared for nothing similar ????
  10. 100%!!! If you get dual suspension gravel bikes and hard tail enduro bikes. A sliding scale would be far more beneficial.
  11. The link I sent is the local supplier? By the time you take into the savings from not buying AAA I'm sure you can replace the whole unit. 500 discharges at 190 lumens is 8500 hours or 354 days. It'll be fine.
  12. I think Nitecore make the best headlamps. For your budget can get the NU32 (https://nitecoresa.co.za/home/nu32/) Built in battery is the way to go for me! I have the NU20 which I had to get from amazon. I use shockcord instead of the headband and it weighs just 30g and can fit in the smallest of pockets.
  13. Saw this board in the middle of nowhere. Not sure what it means to us but enjoy the expanse while you still can Also the ruin section is looking incredible! Nice and clear and no need to dismount at all!
  14. Just asked, it's for the bird (see death threats /s) Yeah all routes go past the river now!
  15. https://www.strava.com/segments/2160687?filter=overall Very easy to see who they were. Where it says all time, go to this month... Not sure when it was closed but only 2 guys have completed it this month.
  16. Very nice of them to offer a full refund! Also incredible from ATKV! Half of me is happy it will be when it's warmer and I am fitter!
  17. Does anyone know if it's still on? This is according to their policy: Riders will be refunded 80% of their paid for entry, should the event be cancelled or postponed by Monday 31 May 2021. Alternatively, riders will be able to roll their event entry to the Fedhealth Magalies Monster MTB Classic event in 2022. Should the event be cancelled within five (5) days of the event (i.e. from Tuesday, 01 June 2021 to Friday, 04 June 2021), or on the day of the event, riders will not be refunded any of their paid entry fees (0%). If they wait for tomorrow to make an announcement and it's postponed I will be disgruntled ????
  18. Grease_Monkey has it! Tyre insert and Aggressor in DD. I'm sure Ikon will be fine as well with an insert but 4.5 bar is mad.
  19. It's hard! It's a whole day out and there is a great feeling of accomplishment afterwards. It doesn't really go up Breedts neck the whole way so I wouldn't worry about the condition, unless you are using it to get to ATKV.
  20. https://www.eagleeyesafaris.com/black-sparrowhawk-vs-cyclists-at-taroko-trail-park-in-modderfontein-nature-reserve/ Not sure if I posted this here yet but that is cool! I saw the bird yesterday in the first few km. The long jeep track drag on the perimeter.
  21. Thank you for the valuable info Nick, as always! I think new rims are the next step for sure and when I have the means for something special I will get in touch From one of your emails you said "Carbon rims are expensive, so if you decide to go that route, make sure you invest in the right brand which offers a good warranty and crash replacement policy." The link I sent may not be an investment set of hoops but I want to see the price anyways for interests sake. What option would be good in your opinion?
  22. Right now I have WTB Frequency I23 rims with a DT Swiss 370 hub. (2015 Transition Smuggler 2) The tyres I want are only offered by Maxxis in WT, so I need? wider rims... I don't have lots of budget or I would have a newer bike probably, so i'm thinking of getting just rims for now and getting decent rubber. Any suggestions for reasonable 30mm ID rims? I was having a look here but the options are overwhelming http://www.speedercycling.com/29er-MTB-Rims_c18
  23. Yeah that seems in line with most escrow offerings. TradeSafe's and Standard bank's is R115, Paysho R69, Truzo R29. The percentage fee is much higher than the sliding scales other escrow places have. The highest starting at 1.5% If anything is remotely fishy these services should be used and it's great that it's built into the platform.
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