Blackheart

I assume the allen head is rounded? Good clean, soak in penetrating oil overnight, hammer in a posi drive, which is larger than the hole, try and use an even pressure to unscrew. Failing that you can drill them out with a hand drill, just make sure the drill bit is small enough to not damage the threads in the shoe. I've found that just drilling in a little, then reversing the direction of the drill works most times. Good luck!

Haha. Like starting a sentence "with the greatest respect...."

All too easily!

It was close to the top, drop into the berm at the start, then it was roots, stumps, one small log step then one big one. Just enough space to get the back wheel off the first one before the front wheel went over the second one. Solution was to hit it at speed and take the second one out of the mix. Then try and sort everything out before the trail narrowed between an old stump and a rock. Epic had a prologue there, lots of guys just bottled it and walked. Platt tail whipped it.... Absolutely agree with considering it a work in progress.

Was so cool to be back in Tokai on the weekend. A massive thank you to all who've worked so hard to make it happen, from negotiations through to building and everything in-between, it is a great achievement. I first rode there in 1995 and conditions allowing probably a minimum of 3 times a week ever since. I have seen it change many times over the years, and while this is the biggest change yet, I'm sure it will change again in time. Some thoughts/musings/questions I like the idea of parking by the picnic area, feels more secure and its a bit of a warm up for the upcoming hill... I really enjoyed the new hill, that's a proper challenge. Will it remain? or is it really just a detour? Found the jeep track generally rougher and looser than before. But still set some PB's...(I think that was the stoke of being back). Undecided about the new single track. I rode the snakes and Vasbyt down and it was a ton of fun and had me whooping out loud, but once the buzz had worn off, and on reflection, I found I'd missed the technical challenges of the rocks and sneaky roots. To those involved, please don't take these as complaints or criticisms, just my first thoughts after 2 days there. I never expected it to be restored exactly as it was. The only disappointment to me was that the big log step on Vasbyt has gone, that used to be my nemesis and took me a long time to grow the balls big enough to clear it. Then it became my favourite thing. Used to love landing it then juuuust making the line between the stump and the rocks. But I'm sure I'll find new challenges to grow balls for. Again though, back to the top to reiterate the thanks to all involved in bringing this back to reality for us all to enjoy.

Hi RocknRolla I have a used Reba RLTi (the one with some titanium internal bit). Straight steerer, with maxle. Full service last year, works like brand new. Have been toying with the idea of selling it.......

Hi 5 Zero in the bottles. Half a tab for rides between 1 and 2 hours, whole tab for anything over. For longer rides add liquorice all sorts and bananas in the pockets. Anything over 5 hours just eat everything, and as much, as I can get my hands on.

And on my ride I saw 2 fires on Noordhoek side. One above Kommetjie, one in the valley.

Just got home from a ride, I see two choppers dropping water just over the saddle where the fire was headed. Can't see any flames or smoke. Anyone on that side see anything?

Killed it.

Sure will.

Looks like Chopper is on top of it. Seems like I'll be able to enjoy Deon's (and others, of course) hard work on Saturday after all.

For now the wind is pushing it straight up the mountain, Mandela Park is not in any immediate danger. The pics are foreshortening the distance too, it's not as close as it looks. As long as the wind doesn't shift.. Water bombs seem to be containing it.

I'm heading off to Tokai before it's too late.

Spreading, but first chopper just arrived.

Reported this to Fire Dept & local Watchcon as soon as I saw it. Second pic is 15 min later. Fire dept think it may be TMNP, but said they would send a truck out to check.

I assume the trails are rideable in both directions?

Fantastic! Big thank you to all involved in making this happen. Please, please everyone now do their own part to make this a long term success.

Anybody know how much, or if all, of the 100 Miler route is openly accessible?

CRC have them less 46% @ 128 Pounds

Must be the weather..

Get me some of those!

What he said. With Wheelsmith spokes and brass nipples.

Last 2 bikes, and last car I sold I was contacted by a "Nelson" trying to arrange some convoluted payment/meeting arrangement...You have a good Gut, listen to it.