CogitoErgoSum

CycleLab in Lynnwood Manor and probably Bruce Reyneke in Hatfield

Thanks everyone. Matter sorted.

Bliksem, julle gaan vroeg uit. Half ses is tight. Ek is in middel van julle en harties - 20km enige kant toe. So ek moet 5uur al ry na julle toe. . .

Hi. I ride from a plot just outside Pta North. I take the R513 to Harties, cross over Zilkaats, go past the cable car and back. Gives me around 60.

Nah, I am not naming them. Don't want to shame them. Just want them to improve the shop. I don't like digging around in a box looking for tyres... And it seems that this is happening at many small LBS. And I don't have the time to go and organise the shop for them. They are 4 guys - surely their health allows them to do it themselves. The place has enormous potential, but then again, changing people are a fruitless endeavour. I do not know, maybe I will go to the owner. Don't want to approach this in a juvenile manner.

No, unfortunately I am not in Dopey Town (LOL). I am in Pretoria. Then again, apparently it is a trend among the smaller LBS to be in disarray and a total mess. If the smaller LBS wants to compete against the bigger guys (CycleLab, Morningside, ...), shouldn't they also focus on setting out a professional brand (image)? Sound advise and service are sometimes lost in a shop that is disorganised.

Hi. This is not as much of a rant - more just frustration. How can one go about suggesting to your LBS to clean-up and organise the shop? The LBS closest to me stock the newest Scott and Silverback bikes (among others), but the place is a mess. You constantly stumble over unpacked boxes of goods received. Very few items are priced. Spare parts are gathering dust behind the counter. The counter is disorganised with manuals/brochures/magazines/more smaller boxes lying all over. There is no clear signage up regarding shoes/clothing/socks/helmets/tyres.Old stock are not cleared for sale/special deals to make way for new stock. Its just damn frustrating that one know the place can do so much better (financially) if the place is organised and clean. It is difficult enough to do business in the current financial climate.

Yes please do tell if you find something. I am north of Pta - normally just stick to the gravel next to the road. Do a circular out to Schoemansville - 60km. I am craving some singletrack...! Would've joined the maniyak guys if they didn't start so early... LOL

Sjoe, a few hard nuts to crack today on the Hub. Yeah, Silverback's aftersales support is brilliant. Maybe take it up with shop where you got it. I just think you were dealt an unfortunate blow. Sorry mate

Verbal constipation? Why not just forward your questions/interest to the seller? Surely then an answer will be given

Toilet paper?

Really now! Bunch of teethless tattooed dimwits... Why would they want his bike (or any other for that matter). Just to strip for parts? Senseless

Thanks Tankman. I do run tubeless - monorail front, rubena scylla rear. The monorail has done 3500+km's. The rear picked up a 2cm cut across the width of the tyre. Have to replace both, or maybe only the front... Is it possible to patch a cut from the inside? The cut hasn't gone through - just enough to have a slow leak. The scylla is still in very good condition. I just heard the Vredesteins are difficult to get on, Bontragers doesn't seal properly on certain wheels, crossmark is heavy, conti's are way too expensive...

Hi everyone. I have heard so many conflicting stories. Is it true that only certain tubeless mtb tyres go with certain mtb wheels? Heard about problems getting them on/off. Leaking problems. I have a set of deore xt wheels. Are there any tyres I should stay away from? Thanks for the insight. Much appreciated!

Next? What about the "rant over rant"-club? LOL Ja, seems people are ranting over the smallest nonsense. Not even to mention making their own decisions.

Thanks. A platform carrier is a little (okay, a lot) out of my price range. I have the normal carrier in mind - the one where the bikes are hanging. Something like the Menabo Marius or the Holdfast snap-on. Can't drop the seats everytime I go out with the mtb - want to join a club for club rides, but need to drive there.

Hi all I am looking for new insights regarding 2/3-bike carriers? I have a Polo Tdi hatch. Have been looking at Holdfast and Menabo carrying 2 or 3 bikes, connecting via the towbar ball. What are your impressions/experiences about these two? Are there others available? I don't want to fix something permanently to the towbar. Thanks a mil for the insight

Apologies for the hijack - then what can sweatsafe be seen as? Not medical aid? Gap cover? Insurance? I am in a sticky situation that forces me not to have medical aid (have instated Labour court action against previous employer. Don't ask...) What will sweatsafe cover?

Perhaps thehub was hacked by some australian geek working for al'qaeda? Hmm, I smell a conspiracy theory

I didn't know there is a trail up there. Maybe the guys from Maniyak are responsible? Just a small note - it would be Magaliesberg. Magaliesburg is another town...

I saw a group of MTB'ers leaving Harties this morning. Do anyone have details on the group? What time do they normally leave? The distances they go? Novice or pro's? May I join? Thanks

Great, thanks everyone. Yeah, the lazy officials (just joking!) have to earn their keep somehow, nè... I was just thinking out loud - want him to get me some apparel (bibs, shirts, etc). But if its not worth the hassle, I'll just drop it Thanks again

When do 'they' charge import tax/any other levy when receiving a parcel from oversees? I have a relative in Europe. Want him to send me some cycling-related stuff. If he sends me a 'present', will I have to pay import tax? Any other levies applicable? Thanks for the info.

I personally do not think any mtb'er wants to see a race cancelled/"destroyed" - there already are only a few available. Yesterday was my third Babba's - and by far the most difficult due to all the sand. You could never push yourself on the straights and downhills, the sand and "trenches" from all the rain made it just too dangerous. My opinion - the organizers should remember such an event has a lot to do with 'consumerism'. The riders want to consume proper drinks and food afterwards. That includes the spectators also. Anyway, my bit

Ja ek hoor jou. . Did the 30 (supposed 35). Came off the bike a few times . . Eina! Also wanted a cooldrink at the finish - did not expect to have it served in a cup. My concern is the sand on the downhill sections - very dangerous. A guy came off at speed in front of me. Looked like a broken clavicle. Also R130 is becoming bit too much for a 30km