BenReaper

That's awesome! Enjoy the heck out of it!🙌 When I did my last Argus in 2020 my son also wanted to know when he could join me. I told him he was allowed to participate when he was 12 and that we could do it on a tandem. Life happened and this ☝️never did. He's 13 now. Since I've started on the bike again in December and he's been joining me on a few rides, I've been thinking maybe 2026 could be the year. Not on a tandem though.

This sounds like a fair compromise for both parties IMHO.

Openmind summed it up pretty well. I would just add that Shimano parts are usually more accessible depending on where you are based. The fact that your bikeshop wants to replace with Shimano is likely to do with this.☝️

(Tuesday)Chooseday ride on our local trails in the mountains.

Hi there, you can try King's Cycle in Worcester. They stock a wide range of spokes for all different makes and models. You can ask to speak to Oom Jan or Johan. They are usually very willing and helpful. 0233472958

Had a spirt of Monday motivation yesterday afternoon to go out for a ride and seized the moment before it passed.

Hi guy's, I haven't been round here in a while. Riding with my kid has become riding with kidS in the past few years. My son who started out riding with me on his 16" bike 10years ago is now a big boy. I've been off the bike for some time and started riding again in December with the Ginga Ninja doing odd 20km loops with me. My 2y/o daughter also rides with occasionally on her feva seat and is enjoying it alot.

From my experience Scott Sports Africa are pretty good with warranty claims. They stand by their brand.

The view(s) of that mountain doesn't seem to get old.👌

I was thinking along yhe same line as Hairy regarding a cup of coffee, but I'm guessing you take the N2 and not coming through Worcester.

This too shall pass. Keep this ride in the bucket for future reference.

You can make a trip of this. You can ride there on day one via N2 and camp at Bennie's place, day two explore Hoekwil/Wilderness/Knysna area and visit Spokey, day three return via Outeniqua Pass to Oudshoorn and back via Route 62. Can stop off at either Ronnie's Sex Shop or Diesel & Cream in Barrydale for lunch on the return.

My son has his Birthday on Tuesday so yesterday we held a small party for him at an old disused bmx track outside town. I had to take the smaller kids around the track.

That is such a beautiful area! I'd love to come though there on the bike again and someday take my family through there aswell. 👌

It's been a while since I've been able to go for a ride so yesterday morning when I woke up and everyone was still asleep I quickly made a flask of coffee and snuck out for a quick ride. It's only about 3km from home, but great for the peace and quiet with a view.