[Longer fork on '13 Anthem]

16 minutes ago, madbradd said:

Thanks, worth doing?

For me it was. I got the 120 for 4k so not a massive outlay. 

[Longer fork on '13 Anthem]

I had a 120mm Fox fork on my '14 Anthem and it was fine at 95kg. I think it did improve the bike going downhill but not by a hell of a lot.  

[Converting my Mountain bike to a Gravel bike]

This looks the same, I also have a gravel bike but don't like it.

Referring to @cadenceblur bike above.

[Converting my Mountain bike to a Gravel bike]

[New MTB Tyres]

Conti race king rear and crossking or mountainking front, fast, quick wearing and normally quite expensive but my favorite for XC/marathon type riding. 

[Mountain bike questions]

Check the classified adds, apply filters for aluminum hardtail, your size and budget. 

[Postnet and the expectation of a buyer when shipping]

11 hours ago, Zebra said:

10+ years of using TCG (The Courier Guy) + Goeie Hoop Vervoer, Time-Freight, and I could not disagree MORE with you….

We have had ONE issue with TCG in 10 y-E-a-r-s, subsequently resolved (read; agreed to differ).

my company uses TCG up to 2x per day, 5 days per week…

YMMV.

Cheers

Chris

It's strange how things work. In 30 years of business sending out goods around the country we had our 1st parcel go missing recently with The Courier Guy. 

They did compensate us and we're still using them. 

[Little Rant about Omnico and Fox Transfer dropper]

On 6/20/2023 at 1:01 PM, droo said:

Same as all suspension bits - stay away from high pressure water and stick to your intervals.

One extra - don't pull up on a dropper when it's down. It can boil the oil in the cartridge and make a DIY suspension seatpost.

I often hang my bike by the seat at bike parking , sometimes with the dropper fully down, is this a problem?

[WTF!? On a Mountain Bike nogals!]

Wow!! 

[Ali express purchases]

I can't offer any feedback but try search for previous threads on this topic, there have been a few.

[Looking for a well specced allu ST trail bike]

Giant Trance 1 or X1 in the alu frame could be an option. 

[Ditch the gels for Golden Syrup to fuel long rides ?]

1 hour ago, FirstV8 said:

Ive been following this with interest . I see mention of syrup , honey , dates  sugar , salt and what ever suits your taste and fuel . Im old school and have done multi day tours , long classics ( SA ) short intense races , long distance training rides ( +_ 200km ) and daily intense fitness training on the bike and indoor trainers . Im old school and have always relied on a good water intake (1 liter per hour ) and a solid  natural food intake of at least 50 grms of raisins or dates . My post ride drink still today is a Coke Cola . I have never had cramps or a bonk for running out of energy . Im sure with the modern shakes and drinks available the above can be simulated but int comes at a price . The problem i also for see is if you run out of stock of your favorite fuel and need it for a race or training ride that day you are in trouble . 

Joh !! 1 liter per hour will have me stopping every half hour for a leak. 1 x normal bottle about 700ml gets me through a 2 hour ride easily. 

[Cyclist Down - Muldersdrift]

If you have a Garmin watch you can set the watch to vibrate alert.

[Cyclist Down - Muldersdrift]

5 minutes ago, ChrisF said:

BEST wishes for both the cyclists and the driver.

 

 

As the thread is tapering towards the Varia, some questions for those that know these devices.

 

Anybody with experience of both the Varia and the other brand ?

 

Is dit "goed koop koop is duur koop" ?

 

 

 

How easy is it to switch between two bikes ?  

 

 

I often commute just with my watch, not the cycling computer.   How would this impact using the Varia (or other) unit ?

As easy as fitting your cycling garmin, uses the same mount. I've had the Varia Radar only unit since Christmas and simply won't ride without it.

[Where has your bike taken you today?]

3 minutes ago, capediver said:

PE Wild Side surf check...

Beaut morning in the bay, must have past you somewhere in other direction.

[Lock-down Chamois Cream]

14 hours ago, ChrisF said:

Thread revival ....

 

 

Spent two long days in the saddle ... forgot to use shammy cream today..🙈

 

Let's just say the underwear line is sensitive. (No, I did not wear anything under the shammy)

 

 

Any advise to spead up the recovery ?

Fisan paste for babies nappy rash worked wonders for me.

[New or Used Bike]

21 hours ago, Jacques Sasman said:

Just setup filters to suit your info

https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/c/hardtail-mountain-bikes?maximum_price=8000&protected_payment_enabled=1&meta_size[is_multi_select]=true&meta_size[value]=L%2CXL&meta_model_year[is_multi_select]=true&meta_model_year[value]=2021%2C2020%2C2022&meta_wheel_size[is_multi_select]=true&meta_wheel_size[value]=29"

That Silverback Spectra looks in good condition, right size for you. 

 

[Transbaviaans 2022]

Reading all the above I accept the fact that I/we were not properly dressed for the conditions. 4 layers of cycling kit(windproof) was wet within about 30km. At CP1 Veros we were so cold we could hardly talk. We kept going until Bergplaas then pulled out at the bottom at the gate 152km in, fortunately we had a farmer friend fetch us and take us to Pakhuis.

I must add IMO we were fit/strong enough for the distance but shivering for 10+ hours drained my energy and broke me.

Well done to all who finished.

[Bike boom - is it over?]

Got my wife the Brezza recently, great little car with ground clearance and all the bells and whistles.

[Trail MTBs - 7 years later...What has changed?]

You could also "mullet" the Trance with a 29er fork and wheel, and a dropper if you don't have one.

[Garmin HR strap and pod]

Try Sportsmans Warehouse 

[AC Joint dislocation (Surgery & Non-surgery) feedback.]

I went the non surgery route.

No effect on my cycling at all.

The bone sticks out and is visible to me mostly. Sometimes it clicks but I don't have any pain anymore.

I can swim, paddle a surfboard and SUP but my right hand side does not have the same power/leverage as left side. 

This is a common injury but not the same for everyone.

Happened in 2018, I'm 55.

Hope that helps a bit.

[Thoughts on Silverback Stratos Pro GX Carbon]

That Trek is a great bike, no brainer to me between those 2.

[Should I upgrade parts or just buy complete second-hand bike?]

There's a Giant Revolt in the classifieds R35k. 

[[Event] Trans Elands MTB Marathon]

I think we are in for a treat weather wise, it's looking great. All the best to everyone tomorrow.