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Cool, thanks. I am a "privateer" in my own kit with a black/red/alu SB Mercury. Have a good one tomorrow.

Meant as an innocent joke. Anyway, I ride for several reasons: ¤try to keep fit (to keep the boep somewhat in check) ¤To have some attempt at being competitive ¤to irritate the boss - coming in late, not being available on weekends... ¤to escape the madness at home with three small kids, and of course ¤i like the look of my tan lines! You are going to wait a long time before I finish. The racing snakes and racing ponies have normally finished their second six pack by the time I am in. But don't worry, all the gates will be closed. . .

Those that closes farm gates behind them . . .

A challenge it is going to be. Someone has to close all the farm gates, might as well be me. Cheers till saturday

Yeah, hope so. Entered my first half-monster this year. I stay in the area where VoriBerg was held. Had one attempt at Voriberg and broke my RD hanger. Shortly afterwards the race was cancelled. The main reason for me this weekend is to scour for some new training ground... LOL

I spoke to Patrick (?) a few weeks back. He said we will be issued with our own numbers, but the results will be sent to SASeeding. I am getting increasingly nervous about this one. The area has some long sharp ascents, and I believe some technical rocky descents. Just gonna take it easy

Sorry, no can do (have tried, no luck). Accessing thehub from my phone (BB - yeah, ashamed to admit). I can't upload a pic, unless I am missing the link somehow somewhere.

Thanks. Apologies - my description of the "top" is very vague. It is leaking from where the can is screwing together. There is a slight noise as the piston moves in and out. I attempted to adjust the resistance (sag?), which did help a little. But my main concern is the amount of oil that is leaking out after yesterday's ride. Its not "litres", but much more after the ride than what was present before. I noticed some before I went off, but ignored it as I thought it is normal after replacing the seals.

Thanks. Its much more than a light oil ring. Will take it back tomorrow. Wanted to know for what can I hold them accountable. I am a bit technically challenged with this stuff. I am in no mood for them to spin me some story. How much does a pump go for? And where does one find it?

Good day I need some insight please. Took my 2012 SB Mercury 1 for a service to a particular golf shop(?) last week. They sommer replaced the seals on the rear float rp2. Got my bike back Thursday, only had time yesterday to go for a ride. Now the float rp2 is leaking/seeping oil at the top. And there is too much sag. Now, did they mess up? Did they use too much oil? Did they use faulty seals? Is the pressure wrongly set? Is it normal for this to happen after replacing the seals (guess not)? I hope it is something small - can't replace it as yet.

Good day I need some insight please. Took my 2012 SB Mercury 1 for a service to a particular golf shop(?) last week. They sommer replaced the seals on the rear float rp2. Got my bike back Thursday, only had time yesterday to go for a ride. Now the float rp2 is leaking/seeping oil at the top. And there is too much sag. Now, did they mess up? Did they use too much oil? Did they use faulty seals? Is the pressure wrongly set? Is it normal for this to happen after replacing the seals (guess not)? I hope it is something small - can't replace it as yet.

I finally had the time to go try out the route. Very very nicely done. The views are actually spectacular - who'd have guessed that Pretoria looks so good from above. Anyway, almost got caught-out at The Fountain. But at Long Tom Pass (what I call it, any other name will have me banned by Admin!), the long climb back up, I came up short with traction. And that singletrack drop at the end, nee manne, dis darem nie vir 'n novice nie. Hectic stuff going back to the start/finish. All in all, very nice surprise. I will definitely go back and become a regular. Thanks guys for the effort

Yeah, I know, it has been discussed. But no definitive answers has been given before. WHAT IS AVAILABLE IN TERMS OF BASIC HRM? I am interested in something that is basic for MTB use, but you would still be able to upload data and analyse. I want to compare max HR vs incline, when am I in which zone, when am I over-exerting when, when should I hold back ... That sort of thing. I know Polar can't be the only reliable product available, just as Spez is not the only bike brand... So it boils down to Polar vs Bryton vs Sigma vs ? Vs ? Which is the best value then? I don't want to spend more than R1500. And definitely not second-hand

Great, thanks. I picked up a flyer from CycleHouse. Have entered for the 55km. I know the area. Hopefully it is going to be a chilled, relaxed 55....

This is one of those topics that very few will admit to doing themselves. I think every cyclist (roadie or mtb'er) has jumped a red light at some time before. Doing so is entirely dependant upon the situation at hand. As for myself (a mtb'er), I only cross a red light when there is absolutely no cross-traffic, and I do so at a crawl (walking speed). To just run a red light at some speed is just stupidity and suicide. Motorists (I am also one! Duh...) get angry because they reckon cyclists do not contemplate the outcomes of their actions, ie getting hurt, causing problems for the one's bumping them over. Anyway my 1c worth

Hi all Does anyone have more info on the De Wildt MTB race scheduled for the 29th? http://www.cycleevents.co.za/mtb-events/6480/ The page on cycleevents is incomplete. No contact number, no events webpage, no route info (ie is it a lapped distance, or marathon-type or xco orientated?). Will I be able to enter with a SAS board? Surely if you want people to enter, you would provide sufficient info. I would appreciate any info. Thanks

Hi there I think this coming Babbas is going to be good. There has been a lot of rain, the sand should be compacted. Might be little muddy, but will be much better than in January. Also, they added an additional 4km of flowing singletrack at the end. It is a guaranteed 35km. There was 190 odd riders on the 35 last time. Thoroughly enjoyed the last one.

Great scenery. Lived there for 14 years - just maybe I should return for a 'quick' visit.

Or perhaps brake rub? Happened to me with front and rear, that once the skewer is tightened, there is some brake pad rub on the rotor. Again, can be a few things. Definitely take to the LBS

The hanger has broken off clean if I am correct? Easy to do that - too much power onto a bent/cracked hanger... Of hoe?

Nice. Happened to me 2km into a race a few months back. Luckily didn't go to fast, was climbing out of a riverbed. You can come off hard if it happens at speed

VA is a total waste. I know, used to work for them a few years back, and trained there also. I have set-up my garage into a home-style gym with old equipment. I even made my own squat-rack. Works perfectly for me. Also trying to increase time on the bike. Either way (going to gym/training at home) does involve lots of planning especially with a family. Oh, the joys of life

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Thanks Andre/Francosport. I enjoyed today's event thoroughly. The last additional 5k's were a welcome addition. Today's event was much better than the last.

Sadly I am already booked for this weekend. Would've wanted to check it out. Solomons in it for the money? Maniyak for good solid service? Yeah, saw that also. I don't know how they (developers) are going to control access to the area without spending a lot (fencing, gates)