jamiecanter

Hi everyone, Will be off to Europe for a few weeks and currently planning a bike packing trip. Looking at picking up a Canyon Grizl CF SL 6 AXS (Max budget R55k) and touring for 2 weeks. Alternative is to bring my road bike along instead (Cannondale Supersix), save some cash and pick up a solid MTB back in SA. Would need to upgrade my road bike to a compact crank and alu rims. I'm mainly a road rider looking to get into gravel rides and races (based in CT - Dville/Northern Suburbs so have access to a few gravel roads) and maybe a bike packing trip once a year. Not so keen on riding single track (bike handling isn't great) from a MTB perspective but I do enjoy riding dirt roads and the suspension and wider tyres do give me more confidence. If I get a gravel bike, I would primarily use it as a winter road bike given the state of our roads - so more usage on that side. Big thanks for any help and advice.

Hi all, A question for those with Wahoo Kickr's. What's the best budget friendly solution to power the trainer during load shedding? Looking at getting into the solar game but need something to cover me in the meantime. Thanks

Anyone have any idea if VAT/Duties will be applied?

Bit of a shame they penalise the 2018 races for the seeding

Like most things in South Africa

Any update on this issue? Probably flying with Emirates next week overseas and slightly concerned with my bike bag.

Thanks for the replies so far guys. I currently ride a Bianchi via Nirone 7 which I bought a few years back for R12000 approx and has a small dent in the top tube from a fall a year ago. I'd really like to get into road racing and join a club but at the moment I just ride for fun and fitness which is where the mountain bike idea came in.

Hi all again I am still searching for a new bike and I've set myself a budget of R23000 rather than R25000 as seen in my last post. I saw a CAAD10 3 which looks amazing in black but the best price I've been offered so far is R26000 Another option that I've thought of is purchasing a mtb for about R12000 since I always see you guys having so much fun around meerendal and majik forest etc I thought it might help complement my road riding. So what do you guys think should I stretch my wallet and purchase a new road bike leaving me with 2 road bikes or go with the mountain bike and join the dark side ? Thanks

Ive seen the focus in the classifieds. Im 174cm and usually ride a 54/55 cm so a 56 may be too big. I dont think items based in Joberg are a viable option for someone living in Cape Town but thanks for the suggestions. Do focus dealers in cape town have any izalco 2013 models with dura ace because I really love that frame and colour scheme.

Thanks for the replies guys. Im currently in the UK andhave access to a bike bag but I dont trust SARS at the airport and potential warranty issues. Also its R17 to the £

Hi guys, I'm coming back to Cape Town from work abroad and I'm looking at spending R25k on a new road bike. Looking for something with at least 105 or ultegra and a very good frame to build upon for racing. Any suggestions or any specials going on would be appreciated. Thanks

Just entered my second Argus Time for some Vissershok hill repeats

Sounds like they are talking about Vissershok when the south easter is blowing Daryl is in the breakaway

Probably some jealous okes or he is riding for sky next year

Laurens Ten Dam's strava for todays stage: http://app.strava.co...vities/65157191