RobertWhitehead

Not him, I have more hair

I also used to get warts in the past and every now and then I would go to get them removed (Only if I had another reason to visit the GP - would make it a bundle deal ). But then I discovered something quite interesting - they would what the GP called "flower" the skin opens and it looks like lots of small "islands" (for the lack of a better word) of skin forming on the inside of the wart (when it starts off it's nice and smooth but over time it gets lots of smaller pockets - one could almost say it was multiplying). Once this happens I would take tweezers and pull out said pockets - roots and all (bleeding will follow) - I would then be left with a hole where the wart used to be and I would then just treat that with "Mecerochrome" (Insert right spelling here) and then allow it to close up again. Now I had to repeat this on a wart multiple times but eventually they all went away without any scars PS: You do get wart removal kits at the pharmacy: https://www.dischem.co.za/orthofit-wart-freeze - much cheaper than having the GP do it

Thank you very much Sias I'm a fairly competent climber but I'm not a fast climber - I have quite a slow cadence (I am more comfortable at a lower cadence than spinning) - I think I will go with a 2x11 to be safe, I do have all the parts and may just as well slap it on .

Hi Dave Thank you very much for the reply A friend and I want to do it solo but ride together (don't even know if that'll work) - I've been reading all the past treads now as well and I must say that I will not consider the 1x11 anymore . I'm going to go with a 2x11 rig - I just think the 2x11 will give me more options. His family stays in Namibia so we will definitely mingle with the locals

Afternoon all I've added this race to my bucket list for 2019. Now I've been wondering about what sort of training the experienced riders have put in for previous races? Would a similar training program which I used for the Baviaans (between 12-15 hours of training per week) suffice or will I have to up the anti? My next question is about the bike, will I be able to ride on a steed with a 1x11 gear config? I have an oval 34T in the front with a 11/46T at the back. Much appreciated PS: I've not read the whole tread so please feel free to point out if the above mentioned have already been discussed Cheers Robert Whitehead

I've read all the messages in this discussion and then asked myself: Self, just go and check what the entry fee is for the 2019 event. R 358.00 to enter the MTB race and it cuts through Northern Farms? I'm sorry but I don't understand what the hype is about. That's R 6.58 per km which I suppose isn't that far off when compared to the Trailseeker but at least on the Trailseeker you get access to some new routes. Surely it's way more rewarding and cost effective to have one or two races per year which you build towards and make a weekend / holiday of, I mean it doesn't have to be the Baviaans or the Epic but hear me out. Why not enter a race like: ClarensSabieMabalingwe Shorter races for the newbies and possibly: TransbaviaansTransAugrabiesClarens (2 day stage)Sabie (2 day stage) for the more seasoned riders. Surely doing something like the above would warrant a weekend / time away with friends / family and be more rewarding and memorable.

I've sent you a pm

Now that we know more about the situation i.e. 1) You have a trade 2) Limited to the LBS and their stock I think you have one of two options: 1) Either go down the rabbit whole face first and try to sell the road bike privately, take the cash and add some and either buy online from a bike shop or from the hub - this goes for building as well 2) Remove all the schlep out of your life and go with the frame that you like the most. I say frame and not bike because everything else can be swopped out . So based off the new information which came to light, I would go with the Norco's (Either one. The cheaper one will allow you even more money for the upgrades). I mean those two were the ones which spoke to you the most .

I'm not a Spez fan so I'll lead with that right off the bat . If it was between the options mentioned above I would consider the Norco or Giant. If I could take the budget and apply it to another brand: Trek, Rocky Mountain would get my vote. But also don't disregard Momsen and Pyga either. Pyga would be more for the trails with more travel. For R30k you will be able to build yourself a very decent machine without having to do any upgrades. Chain Reaction Cycles currently has lots of specials going. My suggestion would be: Get a sweet frame and build you a decent bike with all the kit that you want / need.

Main supplier in SA is Hotspot cycles in Pretoria. The Norco is a Canadian bike with quite a decent look.

Trek is the best Silverback or even Rocky Mountain

I bought my first two bikes, I then ended up swopping the parts from the second bike onto the first and then it morphed over to ss and then back to gears etc etc - After this I've successfully built and stripped a couple new bikes. It's like quite a few folks said before me: When you buy a bike off the shelf I can guarantee you that after the first couple of rides you will want to change some of the kit, you'll start looking at weight and performance of the parts and compare it to what you're used to from previous bikes you owned. For arguments sake: If you currently have XT brakes on your bike it's pointless buying a bike off the shelf that has MT500 or whatever the crap is called that they put onto the R30k bikes . Conclusion: If you like the thrill of the hunt and you have the time to constantly scour the interwebs then build all the way. If you end up going the build route - try to get yourself the following parts new or as close to dammit: GroupsetTiresCables (Actually a given)Bearings - BB and HeadsetRotors (This is not a deal breaker - I've bought both versions)Cheers

I've been scouring the old interwebs to try and see if I can find out more about people's views / opinions on the Cobalt 2's. Now to be fair, I own a set which I bought back in December of 2017 after looking to get me a set for around 7 years. Have I used them to date? No! They've been standing in the one room of my house since I bought them . Yes, I know! I've looked for a pair for so long and now they're just standing there . My question: Is the 90kg weight limit they have on their spec sheet a guideline or an absolute no-no to breach? I come in at around 92kg and don't do any crazy stuff, I'm a dialed back rider focusing more on long distance district road riding - something like the Baviaans / Desert Dash / C2T / Swartberg. Anyone out there with some experience with the wheels? I would hate to start to use them only to break them

It's a blast, very special experience. It is very psychological as well, hitting CP#3 with the sun setting and you still have roughly 120km to go is unnerving but also exciting. If I can be so cocky to give some advice: 1) The first 120km you eat and fuel up for the next 110km so eat as much as you can and often 2) Pack some jiffy bags or any other brand for that matter. At CP#1 pack some of the rooster koek into the bags to have en-route towards CP#2 as they only give sweets at CP#2 when I did the race (this may have changed) 3) Hydrate! Not just water, have some tried and tested supplements, not just something you bought the day before. Pack some Rehydrate Sport to add to your water when you need to replace the electrolytes 4) Don't overcook it for the first 100km, dial it back slightly and ride within L2-L3 of your max HR (When you hit the Fangs and then MAC you will thank me for this one) 5) DO NOT I repeat, DO NOT pack any warm clothes into your box at CP#3, you have "langwater" literally 300m after CP#3 and if they had lots of rain or even just moderate amounts you're going to get wet 6) DO NOT I repeat, DO NOT sit next to the fire on top of Bergplaas - this is a no no! You will not want to continue when you do that 7) Take it easy down Bergplaas, not too sure what the road looks like after they worked on it but it can be quite hairy. 8) Shammy cream is a must, but get yourself some local anesthetic ointment from the pharmacy and add it to your shammy cream. This will make your ass nice and numb when you need it most . 9) Dress warmly, not just a shell and arm warmers, you need some layers. 10) Enjoy it, it's an amazing experience and I will definitely do it again (4th time)

Thanks everyone, I've never seen or rode the bike so I cant really answer much more than what I can see on the images . Think the bottom line for him is to give it to me so I can use the parts

www.sportsworld.co.za has dongles and so on

So my boss has been riding this bike for the last 6-7 years and he only rides on the road or occasionally at Northern Farms (Which isn't really mtbing ). He came to me last week to put it up for sale as he upgraded to a 29er. After the first potential buyer met up with him over the past weekend he came back to me and told me that he didn't sell it as he noticed something on the frame which concerned him. Fast forward to the pictures and have a look and let me know what you guys think - I was gobsmacked to say the least! I've never seen something like this and I honestly feel that this had to be a factory defect. Because this frame is older than 5 years (Scott Aspect) I will need some advice on where to get it repaired if at all possible

I second Letum hey, you can get away a lot cheaper than buying a complete bike. I absolutely love Trek and Cannondale and that's what I would go for rather than Spez hey. The maintenance on a Spez is quite expensive and you already have quite a big stash of parts. PS. Why did you sell you BTC? Granted you could get insane gains by rather investing in Alt Coins but either or, it's worth hanging in there with the investment until after the fork in December Cheers

Communication is lubrication . If said individual goes quiet after all arrangements have been made then I'm with Shaper, 24 hours is more than fair. I don't mind holding something for someone if they're in constant contact with me about the progress on their side

Sufferfest has what they call "free rides" or "cadence builders" which doesn't have any settings, you can put the resistance at the same level for the entire 20-40min ride, perfect for Mrs Slowbee . Remember one thing: A Smart trainer works independently from the likes of Trainer Road and Sufferfest and all the other apps. If you say for arguments sake go for a Tacx trainer you can just ride off the Tacx app and leave it at that. You don't have to pay subscriptions to a third party app if you don't feel like doing so. The main difference between a normal "dumb trainer" and a "smart trainer" part from the obvious is the fact that the trainer provides you with data. With said data you can analyze your ride and automatically sync with the likes of Strava. If Mrs Bee doesn't have a need for all the above then I would suggest looking at the entry level "smart trainer" in the Tacx range: Satori Smart. The Satori trainer provides a total resistance of 950W for 1 minute and has a manual resistance adjuster. You can get one of them for around R2k second hand.

Sufferfest makes you monster strong, I think it compares with Cadence Cycling studio when done correctly. Send me a PM and I'll drop you a WeTransfer with a video to try out at home without any costs

Ok, so I've read page 1-3 and now page 7 of this discussion, so if someone already mentioned what I'm about to say then I'm sorry for repeating it . I've never used Zwift and do not plan to ever do so but, in my humble opinion: Download Sufferfest App onto Apple or Windows, pay the 10 AUS $ per month +/- R134.00pm after the 7 day trial and forget about high data charges. You can download the videos or stream them and it works a treat . It works great with ANT+ dongles or just a normal "dumb trainer". It tells you where your power and cadence should be at any given moment.

If your clamp screws onto the light then this will replace the whole unit completely: https://www.extremelights.co.za/product/xp-quick-release-cycle-light-clamp/

Exactly why I decided to cancel, just too much red tape but, if I can get takealot vouchers super seeding what I'm paying on a monthly basis then that's a win for me

If I can weigh in here, I've been with Momentum since end of 2007 and before that I was on Discovery for 2 years. My wife has moved back to Disco at the beginning of 2017 and I'm still with Mom. Here's my take on the two: If you've got a pre-existing chronic condition then Discovery is better, if not then go with Mom. Mom. has little "loop holes" for lack of a better term which nails you in the long run if you do not pay attention. For instance, they charge a debit interest on funds kept in the Health Saver (have a look at the bottom of the statement - it normally shows the % there). Secondly: If you have a chronic condition and do not collect your medication from the correct pharmacy then they will take the outstanding amount out of the savings without informing you on why there's a shortfall. I had multiply as well as Vitality and ended up cancelling it as I felt that I was wasting my money (but seeing the post about the takealot vouchers has given me reason to re-evaluate my decision) Gap Cover: The law has changed regarding the amount they're able to pay and also the category into which the cover falls (i.e. short term insurance and or other form of cover) - I'm not 100% clued up on the ins and outs of the cover but my guy told me that you can have quite a long waiting period to get the cover. In my opinion I think it's better to just stick with the preferred suppliers and doing a bit of admin prior to getting a procedure done rather than just going to the first available dude.