Butterbean

They have also updated the pivot bolts themselves. The first versions only took 4nm to tighten, and the new ones are hella strong. And much thicker. I bent a couple ofnmy pivots bolts and the replacements are 100%.

Brilliant news!!! These ******* need to be stopped.

Weather is super *** and the property is too expensive... Just in case you needed some more motivation to stay in GP :)

Thats not a good enough reason to immediately respond in anger. Are all abused children destined to only abuse their own? Im saying exactly this - we all need to make a personal commitment to change the status quo for the benefit of those who go after us...

Of course not. He didnt give me the chance to indicate my intention. Which is the basis of my rant. We all need to take our anger back a notch on the road, and treat drivers like humans too, instead of seeing them as killers in a metal shell. Maybe then we can start building some common respect rather than wanting to fight anyone or anything that crosses our paths...

Okay, its poorly written and fairly entitled... But she has a point. The fact is, in suburbs, built up areas, and in intersections, there are still way too many cyclists who ride like ***... And the responses to cars are often heavily aggressive. Just the other day, on Broadway Blvd here in strand, i was behind a cyclist, and gave him a toot so he would look back, and i would motion that he could move over to get to the right place at the robot... It's a shitty section of road and i wanted to helo a fellow rider. He immediately responded with swears and fingers, flapping of arms, and shouting. I was trying to help. I understand we're all traumatized by the various actions of drivers on the road, but I can tell you how hard it is to get upset with someone following the rules and riding well. Robots are there for us too. So are stop Streets, pedestrian crossings, lanes and the requirement to indicate. Just, generally, dont be a ****. Carry on with the bashing.

As for playing media on the PC - download Media Player Classic. I know what you're thinking. Its free, but plays literslly everything you could hope for.

Don't worry about the damper oil, i doubt you'll be doing that service yourself. Leave it to a mechanic who has the tools and the know how. The fox float fluid can be bought in small blister packs for next to nothing, use one per service.

Yeah, Castrol Magnatec 5w-40 can replace Fox Gold.

You will likely need to apply it yourself. Google your local Maizeys and they'll have what you need in various thicknesses. They sell by the metre and can sell you just a single metre too which is nice.

Pretty sure its 30ml of the Fox 20wt Gold each side, and 5ml float fluid in the air chamber.

I dont like a 1x gravel bike. The gearing spacing is too wide for those long days out, and range is limited. Yes weight, simplicity, bla bla. But honestly the range is worth it and the FDs are road, not mtb so they work without hassle. Personally, hydraulic disks make the biggest difference, followed by tyre width. Then gearing plays its part and frame material follows. But the hydraulic disks are the thing i keep being most grateful for when i hit a section that pushes the bikes and my capability...

If you dont come right ive got a spare one you can have.

Why not just chat to Silverback? Theyre in stellenbosch.

I think its nuts that when it comes to vehicle warranties, we expect no extra costs for the manufacturer to sort out an issue. But on bikes, that now cost close to very nice brand new cars? Yeah nah, we'll graciously admit fault after much deliberation. Oh and you must pay for the repair. Oh and incidentals are for you too. Oh and we're HIGHLY unlikely to replace the replacement frame. Oh and we'll make you feel like a scumbag for even asking us to exercise that warantee we spoke so much about when selling you the bike and taking your massive amount of shekels.

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Oh another pet peeve of mine is Brifters.

OMG yes i hate a tyre thread %... FFS it doesnt even make sense.

OMG. Paddles instead of pedals. Grinds my gears man...

Enduroseal is the business. Works great, and at a great price. That little injection bottle is fantastic.

For that ride? I dont think any tyre would have helped with some of the sandy patches... If i had to get off and push, so did the Mtbs around me. And generally, i really like the sawtooths! They feel like a fat road tyre on tarmac, very little drag, but offroad im just constantly surprised at what they will grip through. Only the steepest climbs, out the saddle, and pushing hard do i lose traction... I will likely replace with the same, possibly with some 45c next time just for extra cushion.

Yeah just popped a set of TR25s on my gravel bike. Im 120kgs so a good test. Theyve held up super well, sound good without being obnoxious, and true as the day i got them. Did the Rooibos2muisbos a while back, and they held up depsite loose sand, rocky descents, and some questionable paths... On Sawtooth 42c tyres.

Wayne is an absolute customer service ace... Honestly i feel like the while industry should aim for his standards. Always available, never shys away from a question, and amazing response times along with his insight and advice. Always great doing business with him for sure.

Yeah and you could drive to Cairo from Cape Town in a polo... Doesnt mean i wouldnt take a landcruiser instead... The overkill is worth the reduced hassle, stress, and lost riding time in breaking spokes and stressing over potholes. I dont think you need to go tandem strength, im just saying avoid the low spoke count wheels. Ive broken enough spokes and had to limp home with open brake calipers enough times to tell you its a properly kuk idea. I do think frames and forks are strong enough, its the strength when things go pear shaped that concern me, especially with carbon. Hit a proper dip in the road at 80km/h descents? Yeah, not a good plan for a 120kg rider, thats for sure...

Travelling in Mpumalanga now, and coming from CT i am dying with jealousy over some of these roads, and their close by pristine looking gravel routes... Will have to bring the bike next time and stay for the weekend...