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Nope, i was referring to the overall Thread Per Inch. yes the cheaper version has only 3ply/84Tpi, (which my head says to me has weaker sidewall protection than the Pro version which has 3ply/240tpi. But your explanation of TPI is crystal clear!! thanks!!

So TPI = the more thread, the better resistance to sidewall puncture (i assume your referring to snake bites or cuts from rocks) and more stiffer? or more flexible. the ProTek has 4ply/240Tpi. Will i get the same grip outv the cheaper Non-protek version? (its only got 84Tpi though) the protek going for R505 at evans and standard 1 is R272 Oh... How do the MK II Pro compare to WTB wolverines or the Bronson? most forums says the MK II is the perfect all rounder?

Hi all (Newbie here so please don't bite..) been following this thread to get some ideas for an upgrade, i've been checking out some online shops as well. Who's got the best price for MTB tyres? is there a big difference between the 2.4 Conti MK II Pro (Protection and Blackckilli) and the one that has only the blackchilli, or does it just boil down to the TPI.? regards T

thanks Kosmonooit will do

So im considering buying something from a hubber i've checked "previous hubber posts" etc, pm him instead of e-mail and phone calls. but would it be stupid to trust that the fellow hubber will send the product(s) advertised once i pay? i am too far away to view the item, but the guy seems legit... YohhH! in todays day and age, i just dont know. don't wanna get bitten.

+1 Similar to waterbound MacAdam used on the older roads found in the Cape.

HaHa! as the saying goes "if i could...." .Currently im residing in Bredasdorp and only see the likes of CT every 2nd weekend or so. I would have to be on my best behaviour with the wifey (currently im in the dog box) in order to partake in both events. Plus, been racking up the km on my vehicle so... maybe doing both is not really in my best interest. I've just been intrigued by the enduro scene, and cannot wait till we have loooonnnggg trails and events that caters. with concerns to Eselfontein, my head just keeps saying to me 65km of ENDURO!! lol.

Nastly climbs followed by rewarding trail descents is my idea of MTB. the one should not out weigh the other, but if any should then it should be the descent . similarly "Technical" is all part of it IMHO. i know i go to the mountain to climb rocky sections, and descend upon tricky turns,berms and corner... that what gets my Rev counter going... the last two event i competed in was Spur Lourensford - just climbing! and no fun on the single track due to crowding and bunching. Lebanon MTB - was a blast!!! up and down 50/50 split, descent was also mostly trails. K, im definitely considering partaking in this event as opposed to the Dirtopia Enduro at Simonsberg...

Hi All Never did this event before, very curious though!... so if i did the event i would be doing it "blind". Please could you answer my questions below and help me make up my mind. Although the profile looks like a climb from start 0.0km all the way to roughly the 36.7km mark, i've read about some good single tracks at eselfontein. Are these single tracks mostly ascending trails or descending?would you say the entire route is like... 50% climbing and the 50% descentare the descents on trails or mostly jeep tracki liked the comment above about this event could be ENDURO, please elaborate... Dirtopia hosts an ENDURO event on the 24th Nov 2013 which i was planning to do, also never did this before... but i love singletrack and not lazy to climb so...

+1 i will be waiting in anticipation

Shot Omega! i pass through the area often, are there members floating around all the time, or would i have to go with letting YOU know in advance? very very VERY keen to see and try the Enduro run you've been suggesting...

Omega how do i get to Steilte? day permits available? out of curiosity, what is the total distance of trails you guys have built? i am becoming a fan and would like to try it out as soon as i get to CT.

i cannot get the link to work, are you perhaps referring to this http://www.dirtopia.co.za/all-mountain-enduro/enduro-june2013#Top. have you participated in an event like this one before? what is it about, will there be a fair amount of climbing? are the descents do-able? cz im not a DH freak... so some drop-offs do put fear in my eyes... watched some enduro vids on the net, and i see the okes overseas mostly ride with ff helmets... the thought of participating in an event with DH participants is kindv demotivating for me. do you think there will be regular guys like myself at the event as well?

Sorry my bad, i prefer the forest at Gspot...i think u said its called EDEN i go up the jeeps to the furthest most point... and then all the way down to the lowest jeep track... its insane!! i enjoy the berm rides and swooopping switchbacks. i def. fell more than 10 times in the forest. Broke helmet there as well. now that i think about it your probably right with the 4 trail spec. usually ride all 4, the climbs are not too hectic..

Hi fellow hubbers, If this is the wrong forum then please advise which one I should be checking out. I have been riding for almost 1 year now. Absolutely enjoying everything about MTB and been doing lotsv bedtime reading. However, I have two questions.. 1.) I like climbs just as much as I like descents(trail/singletrack that is), I just did my first MTB race with a few buddies who absolutely loved the event. I placed first outv our group of 5 okes. 38km... But didn't enjoy the event as much as my buds cz the race had like 75% ascents and 10% descents(jeep track) and 5% singletrack. Are there any events where I can get 50% climbs 50% trails...? 2.) I like Gspot! Its has all the drops,berm rides, climbs, switchbacks,roots,flow and jumps that I need. But its a little short for me. Are there any other places like Gspot here is CT I would like to think I enjoy AM riding, are there any events in CT that caters for this genre of MTB? Thnks

Sorry if this is a silly question but, How much is it to enter the event?

Anyone know wher I can get the best price on the black/blue urge helmet shown above.. And the cheapest way of getting into SA.(Never done this before)

The idea of upsetting LBS kinda slipped my mind, but now i know better. if i do decide to go online, i guess i will just have to bite the bullet.

Hi Anyone know where in cape town I might find any of the helmets listed below, I wanna fit them on for size, and hopefully purchase online (1st time online shopper too). 661 recon 2012 - competative cyclist.com - ±R650 (incl.shipping) Fox flux 2012 - buycycle.co.za - ±R880 (incl. Shipping) POC trabec 2012 - competative cyclist.com - ±r650(incl shipping) Thanks T