The Riding Realtor

Good Morning!! Guys and gals, I will probably not reply to the posts where I get quoted on this morning... got loads of work to do, for purdy much most of the day. I do want to say that I am keen to start going to the formal meetings held by Tygerberg, and start seeing the formal processes they have in place. The only way to calm noise and chatter, is by finding the truth, and listening to that. Thereafter, things are bound to become clearer. I heard there is no two way communication with the club? I would like to go hear? I want to witness this atrocity if it is real, and then start figuring out how we as paying members can stop this injustice if it truly presents itself. I understand structure, and formal approaches. Do or do not, there is no try. I intend to in a calm, productive approach, play a part in my club. I know there are tons of reasons why most people would want to stay away. There are tons of quotes all over BH to support this. I am not really keen on focusing on them at the moment, they've played their part in my thought process. Mostly leading me to go have some Tygerberg AGM cupcakes, and hear what the hullabaloo is about. Tygerberg will still send out the formal invites to the members to the AGM, but, I gather the "save the date" has been sent out. 18 March 2020. More info will surely be in the email that will be sent. I also understand that members can take a +1,2,...? I want to be there on the night, I want to be educated the next morning (even if just a smidgen). I really just want to witness, and if the club needs help I will like Cyril say, "Send Me / Thuma Mina". I love riding my bike, and I would love to ensure that we all keep on doing it for years on end. I love Tygerberg MTB Club. I know some lekker people involved, and have met loads of other lekker people on the trails. The show is not over, the writing is not on the wall. I will be riding for as long a I can, and I will be trying my utmost to ensure a healthy community, and awesome trails. So, if you keen, keep an eye out for the mail from the club, and come through. If you not a member, ask a buddy member to invite you? Lets go listen to the heartbeat of this cause of frustration. Only then can a thorough diagnosis be made, and sensible approach be taken. I hope they have snacks...

Sending this link to my cousin who lives and rides in Sabie. Knows the area and has some contacts...

Bloemandal makes amazing Salmon / Prawn crunch. I'd have that on pizza.

Now that IS a kief angle!

It was a taut thread to tread.

That was weak... Sorry. I should've done better.

I would tread lightly.

Finding the thread that threads it together?

Oh my. Laughed so hard nearly had my pen in my medulla oblongata.

I had my pen in my nose at a stage scrolling through the thread.

Oh my, I love my country and my fellow citizens. Another Sh*t day in Africa

Lekker Boois!

All I wanted to do was tell you ous about the awesome piece of gradient I found on the trails.. Guess I cant answer the OP of that thread in a public manner anymore. I'm pretty sure ya'll would have wanted to hear about the little gem I found

What a lekke day that was! So, I'm the OTB ou. So, wtf happened there? I had some time on my back thinking, and went to go fetch my bike today, checked it out. So, first off, I love those tables. I ride hoogies easy once a WEEK. Almost every time I push up, and do those tables, over and over and over. I enjoy the carp outa them. Clear em big. Land them deep. So, what happened? Besides having a total brain fart, I know of 2 things. 1. Uncleated on the 1st almost OTB landing. Tried to keep wheels down on number 2,as I wasn't proper on. Well, I've learned before, and seems I had to learn again. At that speed, commit. You can keep the front down, good luck with the back. 2. Got my bike today... Rebound, all the way to the damn bunny. I lock the rear out when climbing.. Only logical answer, flipping the lock on and off, made the rebound screw turn. Guess keeping an eye on that would be wise. But, all in all, can't wait to get back on my bike! Also, just a session on those tables. Need some better photos.

Got the Minion DHF for the front. 2.30. Rear is a 2.35, but I hope for the grippy grips in front to outweigh the 2.35 Forkaster. Took the bike for an awesome run down Majik and Lombards today. Feels perfect. So... tyres, sorted for now. Now, off to the hunt for the right Handlebar!! Thanks for the help! Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk

The Ardent looks like a good high rolling wheel for the back. Then a High Roller II up front. The rear being a 2.4 not an issue? Im used to the thinner crossmark on my HT.

Only the first day of the demo ride.. I cant really comment on it's actual handling. It seemed wrong to me, that's why I wanted something else. It didn't seem right for the soil here. Could be wrong..

I got the new Spark 940 a week ago. Now stuck on tyres.... I used to ride a HT Scott, with a 2.1 Crossmark on the back, and a 2.35 Panaracer Fire 29er Pro up front. Worked great for me. Been riding a HT for years. Now over to the Dualie. My buddy is running E Thirteens front and rear on his Rocky, and he swears that these are the only way to go! They look a bit DH orientated to me. But, makes sense if you wanna klap the trails hard. By trails I mean Tygerberg MTB network. Now on the 940, I went for a 2.35 Maxxis Forekaster on the back (actually the standard tire on the bike) and an Ardent 2.4 on the front, as I told the shop I wanted something grippier for the summer. They swopped the Forekaster on the front out for the Ardent. Any comments about the Ardent? Do I stick to it? I dont do too much long distance, and I really enjoy pushing the downhill sections as hard as I can.

I have noticed an issue with speed at top end...

Yeah, purdy busy, but, neat. Doesn't look bad.

My knowledge on dual sus bikes is extremely limited. I am good example of the "average joe" looking to get a bit crazier. I've been riding a Scott Scale Elite HT 29er for the last 2 years. Basically my introduction to MTB. Been riding in the Tygerberg trails. My buddy, has been riding a Pyga, and now a carbon Rocky jobby. He's quite the daredevil. So, I've been on his rear wheel for the last year or so, hitting almost every feature he does, but I keep my wheels down. So, I got the 2017 Spark 940 a few days ago... and WOW!!! What a confidence booster! Just flies into the air!! Drop offs, no problem... table tops, insta-air. Really awesome ride. I am 1.8m, and weigh around 95kg. The bike feels considerably heavier than my HT, but it makes sense. Def not the lightest bike out there... but, an amazing ride! Now looking to get some knee guards, and elbow guards, coz, I am destined to hit the floor a couple of times I just replaced the front tire with an Ardent 2.4, as I don't think the Forekasters are good for the dry Tygerberg trails in the summer. I'm keeping the Forekaster 2.35 on the back for now. I will also probably be getting a shorter stem on there, and some raised bars. It might affect the climbing a bit, but, as it is now, climbs like a mountain goat!!! Almost all the way up Majik, ALL the way I spun out Maybe next time!

My knowledge on dual sus bikes is extremely limited. I am good example of the "average joe" looking to get a bit crazier. I've been riding a Scott Scale Elite HT 29er for the last 2 years. Basically my introduction to MTB. Been riding in the Tygerberg trails. My buddy, has been riding a Pyga, and now a carbon Rocky jobby. He's quite the daredevil. So, I've been on his rear wheel for the last year or so, hitting almost every feature he does, but I keep my wheels down. So, I got the 2017 Spark 940 a few days ago... and WOW!!! What a confidence booster! Just flies into the air!! Drop offs, no problem... table tops, insta-air. Really awesome ride. I am 1.8m, and weigh around 95kg. The bike feels considerably heavier than my HT, but it makes sense. Def not the lightest bike out there... but, an amazing ride! Now looking to get some knee guards, and elbow guards, coz, I am destined to hit the floor a couple of times I just replaced the front tire with an Ardent 2.4, as I don't think the Forekasters are good for the dry Tygerberg trails in the summer. I'm keeping the Forekaster 2.35 on the back for now. I will also probably be getting a shorter stem on there, and some raised bars. It might affect the climbing a bit, but, as it is now, climbs like a mountain goat!!! Almost all the way up Majik, ALL the way I spun out Maybe next time!

Awesome advice guys, thanks! I'll be on the lookout for all the mentioned products / brands!

I think Ryder will have to be the way I go for now!

Morning! I need a new seat post for my Scott 29er. Mine decided to bend this weekend over at Welvanpas. 31.6/400 My question... I see Ryder ones for R280, and other brands all the way up to R3000. For a guy on a tight budget at the moment, do I save up for a better one? Or do these Ryder ones do the trick?