BenReaper

I know I've made fun of that bike, but I'm willing to be seen on it if you invite me along next time.......???? Sent from my Vodacom Power Tab 10 using Tapatalk

Lol! I've seen that before,a mistake you'll only make once.???? Sent from my Vodacom Power Tab 10 using Tapatalk

They are definitely fast and fun, but I will forever be caught in a love triangle with my roadbike and mtb.......once the gravelbike is complete its gonna become a quadrangle.[emoji48] Sent from my SM-J111F using Tapatalk

As DJR pointed out road bikes are much cheaper to buy and maintain than MTB's.You can pick up something like that Raleigh RC3000 for Around R3k and it will be more than enough bike to hold you up, unless you plan on racing Elites, then you should probably sell that kidney.[emoji6] Sent from my SM-J111F using Tapatalk

I don't even know why I punish myself by opening this thread everytime there's a new post, since I won't be able to participate on the day. Will have to come check out some of these trails with one of the locals next time I visit. Sent from my SM-J111F using Tapatalk

And here I thought we could meet up in the start chute again and I could sit back and enjoy your slip for the day....[emoji6] Sent from my SM-J111F using Tapatalk

Short flat 40km ride around the surrounding farmlands yesterday with a mate. I'm starting to enjoy having company on my rides as of late, as apose to the usual solo riding. Sent from my SM-J111F using Tapatalk

Haven't done much riding this week except for my daily commute, but here's a nice pic from my ride with some co workers last weekend. Sent from my SM-J111F using Tapatalk

I use to be a Lucky Strike man myself.......was good while it lasted.....much better when I stopped...???? Sent from my Vodacom Power Tab 10 using Tapatalk

I like you're approach, I just might copy you. Sent from my Vodacom Power Tab 10 using Tapatalk

After this years failed start I drove back home over the mountain to Worcester, dropped of the road bike , loaded up the MTB and drove back over the mountain to go ride the Rhebokskloof MTB trails outside Paarl.I decided that since I got up early and was prepared to ride my bike on the day I couldn't let it go to waste. Maybe next year I'll keep the MTB lubed and ready waiting at home again, just in case...... Sent from my Vodacom Power Tab 10 using Tapatalk

Ek dink ook nog..... First attempt 2015....FIRES!!! 2016 F@ck it cause I'm still to disappointed. 2017 Let's give it another go......WIND!!! And now I don't know if I can handle anymore disappointment again. Sent from my SM-J111F using Tapatalk

I also got to get another one of those bars. I've got one on my bike at the moment, but stupidly cut it down to 720mm when I originally fitted it as I thought that was all I needed. Now I seek at least an extra 20mm on each side. Sent from my SM-J111F using Tapatalk

Got home from work slightly earlier than usual this afternoon and managed to get out slightly earlier for a ride. The extra daylight and the warmer temperatures made it a great evening out on the bike even though my legs were still a bit sore from yesterday. Sent from my SM-J111F using Tapatalk

Lekker kiekies BSG.[emoji106] Sent from my SM-J111F using Tapatalk

I had a hard time getting out of bed this morning. I eventually left the house at 9am and went for a 50km ride round the farms outside town. It truly was a beautifull winters day in the Western Cape. [emoji108] Some of the local farm animals were very interested in my bike.......I think they have great taste. [emoji4] Sent from my SM-J111F using Tapatalk

But where's the pic's? You know the rule, pic's or it didn't happen! [emoji38] Sent from my SM-J111F using Tapatalk

Ek is verskriklik sleg met vroeg op staan, ek sal eerder saans na werk gaan ry.Naweke moet ek soggens ry, maar probeer dit dan tot bietjie later, so 7uur, uit stel. Sent from my SM-J111F using Tapatalk

Have only had one ride this week, as I've been kept busy with other stuff in the evenings. Hoping to get out on the bike tomorrow, but by the current look of things its ganna be a late ride. Here's some pics from my ride on Thursday evening, was great to have some daylight for more than 10 minutes as longer days are slowly approaching. Sent from my SM-J111F using Tapatalk

A little rumble in the jungle. [emoji6]If you don't push your limits you'll never know where they are hey. Sent from my SM-J111F using Tapatalk

Good on you Chris, keep on trying and you'll get there eventually. As we say in Afrikaans, "aanhouer wen!". Just remember it doesn't get easier, you just get faster. [emoji109] Sent from my SM-J111F using Tapatalk

I feel your pain bro, have had the same issues before as well as bike being blown over as our beautifull Breederiver Valley rarely does not have wind.[emoji100] Sent from my SM-J111F using Tapatalk

That depends on what mileage you see as acceptable on a tyre. I commute daily on my Mtb aswell 4km to work and 4km back on tar and I'd say about 40% of my training is also on tar. I've managed to get about 3000km's out of a Barzo at the front in the past. Currently on a have a R/Ron on there and its also looking good at about 1500km's and its stil looking good for another 1500km's. This isn't what you'll get out of a Maxxis Ikon or Crossmark, but I love the grip of these tyres and I'm willing to sacrifice mileage for it. If you're looking for good mileage rather stick with the Ikon's and just swap the front for a wider 2.35 model for better grip. Sent from my SM-J111F using Tapatalk

Riding in the dark is only fun till it gets cold.... Fortunately the days are slowly getting longer.☺ Sent from my SM-J111F using Tapatalk

It is definitely something to get use to, but clipping out becomes second nature eventually , usually after a few funny falls [emoji85] . Good luck with it.[emoji106] Sent from my SM-J111F using Tapatalk