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Pieter Rossouw also makes the Verto Rack, which is similar and costs less dollar https://www.vertorack.co.za/ No Hijack, but same same

so I'm an idiot... Are the gaps that imbalanced all the time? If so, then it's a wheel dishing and the 'relocating' you're talking about is wheel flex. 29er MTB wheel flex a lot. If the wheel is centred and then becomes imbalanced after use, then it's something else. I think your 'relocating' terminology is the confusing factor here

Sending Vietnam in radio simulcast! Banger The image of the orange sunset with the silhouettes walking on the ridge line lives rent free in my mind...

*albeit /though/ But ja, I doubt it matters... the size of the ride, the title or the grammar. Fun ride world champs is fun ride world champs.

The interviews with MvdP and Remco were pretty evident. Both thought the move was wrong and both thought Tadej had 'blown his chances' (to quote Remco) of a Rainbow jersey when he went at 100km They all let him go expecting the group to pull him back and it looks, amongst the other contenders, that there is a feeling of disbelief that he stayed away I've said this many times before. Doping as in PEDS and traditional means is for age group amateurs or wannabes these days. Medical science has moved on hugely.

I will change the perspective to use the term 'Appeal' Is the prospect of that route/8 days 'appealing'? I have been a fairly active 100 or 200 miler (or more) trail runner across many years and many countries. All 100 milers are tough, but some are infinitely more appealing that others. Some I have done multiple times out of my own pocket and others I have turned down free entries for, due to the 'effort/reward balance'. From a 'take my money' point of view, this route is not something that seems 'appealing' to me. I'm pretty sure it's less appealing to most people, regardless of the justification or business decisions that got them there. I've done enough 'tough' events to know that the tough is a lot easier to look past and look back on fondly if there is 'reward' out on the route. There is very little of that in this particular edition from my very insignificant opinion. Just because something is 'tough' doesn't make it worth doing. But I wish them all the best. I have enjoyed watching the live racing over the last couple of years. The production really jumped up a few notches

I see they are riding some of the 'Members Only' corridors.... Who is going to go there and haggle.... 'Where is your member's board?!'

I follow the cupcakes.....

Replacing rigid 24" forks with 26" front suspension will normally shorten the reach When you raise the front end, you will generally create a shorter, more upright seated position. An old 'dual air' fork can be tuned pretty well to accommodate lower rider weights by changing the balance in the negative and positive air chambers. Modern forks tend to have an automated balance system which makes it less fiddly but also less tuneable I'll assist with Shebeens project as I think I have everything he needs at home and his lightie knows where I live

Coaster brakes are rad... My son does skiddies for days, although I didn't invent skiddies...... I actually want a big boy klunker with a coaster brake for skidding around the greenbelt and tokai IMHO kids are way more adaptable and easy going than we give them credit for. It's OUR dinosaur brains that think all that stuff is necessary

Probably not, but until we know, it IS whataboutism. Once they announce the entry fees then cool, fair game, but IMHO constructive feedback is 'Gee, I hope they can find a way to keep the price point at a reasonably attainable rate' or 'This is something I would really consider if..... add the reason....' etc Some of the absolutes being jousted about are 100% sour and angsty on an assumption or a previous made up comment. I was merely pointing out that such behaviour may have a backlash. Use it, don't use it. I am in no way associated with Dryland events, but I do have an interest in BikeHub and it's continued prosperity.

But it's criticism based on whataboutism, not fact. We don't KNOW the price, we don't KNOW the setup. The scepticism is based on made up stuff. It's like your wife being angry with you because you cheated on her in her dreams It's not constructive feedback, well it hasn't been until you and Spinnekop replied to me.

Or if we all keep on mocking, moaning and whining on press release announcements, burn bikehub's revenue stream.... I'd definitely be too scared to pay to announce anything if the reception is always a bunch of nerfy negative whataboutism.

I'm in the 'check your hanger' camp.. with one of those frikkin laserbeam things 12s has small margins at the best of times, a slight nurdle on the hanger and you will get that 'non' feeling, like when you used to use friction shifters and didn't quite have the feel for it. That or your chain is stretched. Then it can also feel like it's on loose rails. OR, unpopular opinion, downgrade to 11 speed or 10 speed. I currently have a modern, made for purpose wide range 1x9 on my MTB. It gets the job done and it's cheap as chips

IMHO, a 50/34 Crankset will work with road and Gravel, so I would just get that and a wheelset. The rest is just splitting hairs. If you are pushing 1x on the gravel bike, then it will be less ideal. I would also have a chain that matches the wheelset. Pop the quicklink, swap wheels, thread the chain. OR..... get some 35c gravel slicks and just ride 1wheelset with 1 set of everything and tires that kind of do everything. Another bike is rad in theory, but it takes up space, maintenance, cost of spares etc... But it's all up to what kind of person you.

My son is 5. He is massive for his age. 30 odd kg and last measured at 116cm a few months ago He has just graduated from a 16" to 20", like last week. Unless your son is quite genuinely bigger than most 7 year olds at 4, a 20" will last you a good couple of years. Buy a good one 😉

I am definitely not actually suggesting you throw your bottle at anyone. Ride/run/walk away... always.

Throw your bottle at them

These guys https://www.durasole.co.za/about-durasole.html Seriously, they can fix anything shoe related

Which is also fine... A quick look at the start list this year and it looks like less than 30 countries in total are represented in the men's field. (A quick look - so 30 ish) 165 odd countries with no one there either.

Land Rover Ouens praat oor die prys van olie.... (Dam, I see this was already done)...

I see Greg is retiring after Andora... The end of one helluva career at the top!

Truth On top of that, If you own Chris King anything it's only one place it should ever visit!

Ja, William OFG is a champ. The fact that he is still actively in the workshop is why stuff works. Too many bike shops have a super knowledgeable owner who has subsequently hired guys to do the grunt work I'm stoked its sorted though and you had a rad experience. Sometimes it takes something like this and a chance encounter with a guy/business like William to restore a bit of faith in humanity