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Which thule bike carrier system did you have? I personally have tried both the Proride and Freeride and can't see the point of spending the extra 1k for the Proride. It's very unstable in cross winds and isn't as secure as the Freeride. I think the extra 1 K is just for Bling.[/quote I am not sure but think it was the Proride.

I had a Thule roof rack. Took an off ramp too quickly. heard a nasty bang and found my bike, still attached to the roofrack by the wheels, dangling next to my window. Frame had come out of the upright arm which is supposed to hold it in place. No damage to my wife's car but derailleur hanger broken, derailleur damaged . total cost about R2500. Probably my own fault for going too fast. I sold the roofrack shortly afterwards.

Hey Speed Devil, Let's try to keep this one serious and informative. I am not likely to be in your kitchen when your missus is upset and I don't think many other hubbers will be either.That remains your problem.

Sorry typo.Local trouble spots.

Thanks for this. I am sure it will help to create an awareness for locol trouble spots.

Cen turion area particularly between Botha Avenue and the railway line next to the on ramp and on the railway line service road where it goes under the highway.

Still think you should go for one of the Mongoose bikes.

Queen: Who wants to live forever

Is it possible to move some of the other threads relating to safety or danger areas into this forum ?

The Teocali Super is probably a bit more expensive but here are the specs. Color(s): Black/White Frame: Mongoose FreeDrive W/ 145mm travel, zero stack headset and replaceable hanger Fork: Fox F32 FRL, 140 mm travel, air spring, rebound and lock out, with 15 mm thru axle Rear Shock: Fox Float RP23, air spring, three position ProPedal, extra volume air can, 200x57 mm w/ 19x8 mm hardware Crankset: Shimano SLX 22/32/44T Hollowtech II Bottom Bracket: Shimano external bearing Pedals: Crank Bros. Smarty Front Derailleur: New Shimano SLX Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT, Shadow mount Shifters: Shimano SLX 27 speed Freewheel: Shimano HG80 Cassette11-34T Chain: Shimano HG73 Rims: No Tubes ZTR Flow 32 hole Front Hub: Formula sealed bearing 15 mm thru axle Rear Hub: Formula sealed bearing cassette Spokes: DT Competition double butted with alloy nipples Brake Levers: Hayes Stroker Trail w/ tool free reach adjust Handlebar: FSA XC-190A-OS, triple butted and shot peened AL7050 riser, 31.8x20x680 mm Stem: FSA OS-150XT 6 deg. 31.8x90 mm Grips: Mongoose Lock on Saddle: SDG Bel Air RL titanium rail Seat Post: KS Cobra adjustable height w/ remote 31.6x350 mm GEOMETRY DISPLAY DATA IN: INCHES MILLIMETERS HEAD TUBE ANGLE: SEAT ANGLE:CHAINSTAY LENGTH:STANDOVER HEIGHT:HORIZ. TOP TUBE LENGTH:SEAT TUBE LENGTH:HEAD TUBE LENGTH:BOTTOM BRACKET HEIGHT:FORK OFFSET:WHEELBASE: 69 ?71.5 ?17.132.525.022.06.513.31.544.9 69 ?71.5 ?17.130.924.020.05.913.31.543.9 69 ?71.5 ?17.129.423.018.05.313.31.542.9 69 ?71.5 ?17.128.222.016.54.513.31.541.9 FEATURES FRAME: Mongoose FreeDrive All Mountain 6061 Aluminum w/ Zero Stack Headset, Forged Dropouts & Disc Mount, Replaceable Derailleur Hanger, Anodized Frame Finish, 145mm Travel FORK/SHOCK: Fox F32 FRL w/ Air Spring, 15mm Thru Axle, Adjustable Rebound & Lockout, 140mm Travel; Fox RP23 Air Shock w/3-Position ProPedal & Adjustable Rebound DRIVETRAIN: Shimano Shadow XT/SLX Derailleurs, SLX Trigger Shifters; SLX 2-Pc Crankset w/ External Bearings BRAKES: Hayes Stroker Trail Hydraulic Disc, 180/160mm Rotors

I agree with Hog. Mongoose Teocali Elite : R20 000 to R25 000 Color(s): Gray/White Frame: Mongoose FreeDrive W/ 145mm travel, zero stack headset and replaceable hanger Fork: Marzocchi 44 TST2 140 mm travel, air spring, TST 5 position compression adjust, rebound and 15 mm thru axle Rear Shock: Fox Float RP2 XV, air spring, two position ProPedal, extra volume air can, 200x57 mm w/ 19x8 mm hardware Crankset: Shimano FC-M542 22/32/44T Hollowtech II Bottom Bracket: Shimano external bearing Pedals: Crank Bros. Smarty Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore Rear Derailleur: New Shimano SLX, Shadow mount Shifters: Shimano Deore 27 speed Freewheel: SRAM PG-950 Cassette11-34T Chain: Shimano HG73 Rims: Mavic XM317 32 hole Front Hub: Formula 15mm thru axle Rear Hub: Shimano Deore disc cassette Spokes: 14g Stainless Brake Levers: Hayes Stroker Trail w/ tool free reach adjust Handlebar: FSA XC-300A-OS AL6061 riser 31.8x 20x 680 mm Stem: FSA OS-190LX 6 deg. 31.8x90mm Grips: Mongoose Lock on Saddle: SDG Bel Air RL cromoly rail Seat Post: 2014 alloy post with double bolt clamp, 31.6x350 mm FRAME SIZE: HEAD TUBE ANGLE: SEAT ANGLE:CHAINSTAY LENGTH:STANDOVER HEIGHT:HORIZ. TOP TUBE LENGTH:SEAT TUBE LENGTH:HEAD TUBE LENGTH:BOTTOM BRACKET HEIGHT:FORK OFFSET:WHEELBASE: S69 ?71.5 ?17.128.222.016.54.513.31.541.9 M69 ?71.5 ?17.129.423.018.05.313.31.542.9 L69 ?71.5 ?17.130.924.020.05.913.31.543.9 XL69 ?71.5 ?17.132.525.022.06.513.31.544.9 FEATURES FRAME: Mongoose FreeDrive All Mountain 6061 Aluminum w/ Zero Stack Headset, Forged Dropouts & Disc Mount, Replaceable Derailleur Hanger, 145mm Travel FORK/SHOCK: Marzocchi 44 TST-2 w/ Air Spring, Alloy Steerer, 5 Position Compression Damping To Lock Out, Rebound Adjust, 140mm Travel; Fox RP2 XV Air Shock w/ 2-Position ProPedal & Adjustable Rebound DRIVETRAIN: Shimano SLX/Deore Derailleurs, Deore Shifters; Shimano M542 Hollowtech II 2-Pc Crankset w/ External Bearings BRAKES: Hayes Stroker Trail Hydraulic Disc, 180/160mm Rotors < =dealerlocator> >Mongoose Canaan Elite :R23 oooo to R26000 (Ladies Specific) Color(s): Red Frame: New Mongoose FreeDrive W/ 100mm travel, Xtrolite-G6 double butted, shot peened & heat treated alloy, INTEGRATED headset and replaceable hanger Fork: Fox F32 FRL 100mm travel, rebound and lockout Rear Shock: Fox Float RP2 , air spring, two position ProPedal, 165x38 mm w/ 19x8 mm hardware Crankset: Shimano SLX 22/32/44T, Hollowtech II Bottom Bracket: Shimano external bearing Pedals: Crank Bros. Smarty Front Derailleur: Shimano SLX Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT, Shadow mount Shifters: Shimano SLX 27 speed Freewheel: Shimano Deore XT 11-34T Chain: Shimano HG73 Rims: Mavic XM317 disc 32 hole Front Hub: Shimano Deore disc Rear Hub: Shimano Deore disc cassette Spokes: DT Competition double butted with alloy nipples Brake Levers: Hayes Stroker Trail w/ tool free reach adjust Handlebar: FSA XC-282-OS double butted and shot peened AL6061 riser, 31.8x20x660 mm width Stem: FSA OS-190LX 31.8x90 mm Grips: Mongoose Lock on Saddle: WTB Silverado Race cromoly rails Seat Post: FSA SL250 directionally butted AL6066, 2 bolt,

That is the one.

CENTURION CENTURION Between Botha Avenue and the railway line.

CENTURION. CENTURION The map posted by paulvs is pretty accurate except that 2 or 3 of the attacks happened slightly to the North,just on the other side of the highway next to the on-ramp

P.S. 4 inch travel or 5 inch travel ? Not much in it really.

Hi cat-i, A few points: 1. They LEND to You. You BORROW from THEM 2. I am impressed that at the age of 71 you are only now considering a full suspension bike for the first time. 3. Try Specialized, Mongoose, Scott, Gary Fisher, Marin, Merida, Rocky Mountain 4. All full suspension bikes are GREAT fun. Once you have ridden a full suspension bike for a while you will wonder why you did not get one sooner and how you ever managed without one.

I will bring my wife too.

THANKS Skye and Slowbee.

Sleeping Beauty (aka Mathilda) because of her amazing recovery so far !!!!

I will probably not be back on my bike by then ,but I could not miss the chance to meet some of you fantastic people ,so I will be there for the braai afterwards.

Rest in Peace Craig. My sincerest sympathies to the family and his friends.Strength to the family in this difficult time.

Regarding my earlier "vigilante" post I do have to say that while I do NOT believe that violence should be answered with more violence I DO believe that these monsters do not understand anything else. The Russian may well be correct but there is also the other saying " GOD helps those who help themselves. I am sorry I won't be able to join the "prayer ride" which the russian is planning but eye operation number 7 last week means that I am restricted in my movements at the moment. May GOD be with you.

thanks TomTrek