GrantK24

http://www.oakley.com/images/store/watches/gearbox.png Ive had my Oakley Gearbox for the past 3 years... Sapphire Crystal & SSteel... Best part is that i have never seen another person wearing one

New Golf, Old Golf... Who cares... I think its fantastic, more stores + more riders = more TRAILS?

1st time at VG... glad I only did the half... Thought I was fit, a bit buck starting in 'B'... did a fair amount of walking, punctured with 9kms to go (Its time for tubeless?), lost my sense of humour with slipping gears for the last 8kms but then just enjoyed a slow ride to the finish... I am the fittest I have been on a bike, thought I would have my best result in a Trailseeker = 2h32 :whistling: ... VG knocked me down a peg or two

Is there a Beer 'meeting spot' for Hubbers after the race? I haven't met ANY yet?

Ill be in 'Paige Project' kit... Look forward to it & the beers afterwards

d@vid, on Today, 07:06, said: Unknown Distance durbanjacques B Dino E Marathon: lapa B Peregrinate B Mike Bike B divernick C Hennie VR C Sprocket70 C Squier D Captain Cheesy D jcza F Half Marathon: d@vid A flat29 B GrantK24 B (Fixed) Riaan Coetzee D MR Winter D spyster D Joeboy69 E AJP G

Looks like I have been moved up to B batch for the half... No negotiations, just a question as to my seeding index of 43.6 and the 'mistake' was rectified (I'm THAT guy)...

Started in C for the Half @ Cullinan (2nd race), finished in 2h22 and finished the half at Hazeldene in 2h12.... Now I'm in D batch HAAAIBOO? Thought I was getting better and finishing higher up?

Faith in humanity has been restored. Well done to everyone for making this possible... Enjoy every second on your Momsen :clap: :clap: :drool: :drool:

'Burn a Match' is my new best saying ...

Not exactly leg busters, but that step climb (don't know what is called?) can hurt at pace and if you ride after the single track river section all the way up to the open road? Maybe the climbs are not that hectic for the super fit or the pro's

Also did Blue on Sat with my 'Old' man & brother... Saw a Grey Duiker and a couple of Mongoose (not bikes)

Have got to give 'Props' to Northern Farm... I love the place . I know its not the most tech place to ride and the singletrack is not as good as some other places on the (011) but it is AWESOME. I can do some distance offroad in a safe environment for R30 (single access) No matter how many people are there, it still doesn't feel 'busy' There are a couple climbs to test the legs Open fast sections Wildlife & Birds Can take a novice there without them feeling intimidated by the routes Never had anyone flying past me 'racing' for a Strava segments Bacon & Egg rolls There is MUD Its only 15kms from Fourways Can ride a good couple km's on the open flat section with my 3 year old lighty I could probably go on all day Well done Northern Farm

I stopped smoking on Jan 1st this year... best thing I could have done, feeling fantastic and I can smell & taste again

Thanks guys, I'm going to do some shopping around on the wkend and have a look at options... Hopefully I can pick up an 'old' 2013 model on the cheap

Ok, so I am nowhere nearer my decision ? My issue is not really about weight of the frames (I'm still a pretty firm believer in the thought that I can lose way more weight than ill be able to shave off a bicycle?) Do I get WAAAAAY better components, wheels, fork and an ALU frame for R20k vs not as good components, wheels, fork and a Carbon frame?

Haha, advertise away Surely the big brands put a lot of money & time into the R&D of their Carbon Frames and even though I know they are all made in a factory in the east, they can't be the same can they? (or am I missing something HUGE here?)

Never thought of the environmental issues of Carbon and recycling etc... Definitely food for thought. Great point

I started riding in February this year and went with a 'cheapie', I ride every opportunity I can (4 days a week) and im already ready to upgrade... Don't want to do lots of little upgrades, I want something that I can ride for a while, feel comfortable on and have fun with (it wouldn't hurt to be able to compete with the top 15% of the field at races?) I like the advice on the carbon frame with the best possible fork & wheels, BUT obviously there is carbon and then there is CARBON (I have no idea)?

I might get flamed right now, but I'd rather buy a commercial/big brand with 'years' of R&D, some form of backup, warranty & service?

Hello to all the clever and 'clever' people on the Hub ... I am looking at upgrading my MTB (Currently riding a hardtail Alu 2naaier - 2012 Titan Comp, Suntour front shock, entry Shimano groupset etc etc). I am looking to spend around R20k and was wondering if I should look at carbon vs Alu frames or rather ensure I have the best front shock and groupset etc? I must say I rode a mate of mines Scott Scale Pro Carbon 29er last week and it felt like I had a turbo attached... Basically my question is does the frame make 'that big of a difference'?

Had the pleasure of riding Holla last week Wed... Did the Maroon route. You lucky bastards that live on the KZN North Coast . Not the easiest of rides ive ever done haha.

Hey ScottyWas thinking about making a quick trip up to Holla Trails tomorrow... just have to see how much work I really have to do hahaIs it Winter?

Looks like I'm riding there tomorrow & Thursday too... Hook, line & sinker haha

So I am down in Durbs for the week from 'THE BIG SMOKE' and rode at Giba Gorge this morning... What an awesome place to ride, friendly people, no attitude, no issues. I had a little over the bars moment and now have a couple 'Giba tattoo's' for my collection but its all good. You durbanites and KZN peeps are super lucky to have the trails you have.