BenReaper

Did a bit of dirt roadie riding with a pinch of jeep track today. Enjoyed some sublime weather with views for days.[emoji108] Sent from my SM-J111F using Tapatalk

No problem dude. Dont throw away that Ikon 2.2 yet though , plenty of guys have finished stuff like the Epic on those. They might not exactly be great for downhill , but thats not what your doing. Sent from my SM-J111F using Tapatalk

I'm with Myles on this one, I know for a fact the Ardent 2.4 fits in the fork that comes on the Scale and it has bigger knobs than the Ardent Race.It is at the back that the problem lies, the Scale frame does not allow for a wide tyre to fit in the rear. Sent from my SM-J111F using Tapatalk

Hi Andrew, sounds like you might be a little over inflated, I run about the same tyre presures and I weight about 95kg, not on Icons thought.I know of lighter riders who even run their pressure as low as 1.2bar. I would suggest you start experimenting with dropping your pressure by 0.2bar at time to see if it improves your grip. You can also try wider on the front, something like the Maxxis Icon 2.35 wich will keep rolling resistance low or go to a grippier tread like the Maxxis Ardent, the Vittoria Barzo (personal favourite), or Schwalbe Rocket Ron. But first experiment with pressures before throwing money at the problem. Sent from my SM-J111F using Tapatalk

Die trails waarvan jy praat is flippen awesome en damn mooi, veral die gedeelte by die dam.[emoji108] Sent from my SM-J111F using Tapatalk

Hi Bennie, not luminous, but an extremely bright orange. They come stock on some of the Scott bikes. Sent from my SM-J111F using Tapatalk

Met up with a fellow hubber in Gansbay over the weekend and went riding on some of his usual routes round Baardskeerdersbos . This is a beautifull area to ride in, if you know where to go.Thanks Suidwes Boytjie for showing me around,always great to meet fellow hubbers. Sent from my SM-J111F using Tapatalk

Not from today, but from Friday night. The colder weather lately has been screwing with my training and with the climbing challenge on Strava I've had to start putting in more climbing in shorter rides to try and catch up. Also can't remember when last I rode a bike in daylight , other than my commute home. Will be at it again tomorrow , climbing in the dark. Sent from my SM-J111F using Tapatalk

Hi Bennie, have you had a look at options from SR Suntour? They are much cheaper than the bigger names and ain't bad at all. Sent from my Vodacom Power Tab 10 using Tapatalk

Saw your pic on Twitter aswell and almost thought you hadn't turned it back to SS mode after 3 Towers last year. [emoji6] Sent from my SM-J111F using Tapatalk

Came home from work and asked my son where he wanted to go with the dogs? "Bos toe" was his reply. Its a open piece of field behind our suburb with a few trails around and through it and one of his favorite riding spots. So of to the bos we went. Before we left he went to his room to put on shoes and came out wearing these socks.......think he might turn roadie some time. Sent from my Vodacom Power Tab 10 using Tapatalk

Feel guilty posting my IG name here as everyone will see I've been spending more time on IG than here . @ebenreaper Sent from my SM-J111F using Tapatalk

I love riding in the evenings after dark.....then there's no one around to see how I suffer. And also no one to discriminate against my sock length. This ones especially for you Ossie NL .[emoji6] Sent from my SM-J111F using Tapatalk

I guess I'll just go rogue on the whole sock rule.....wont be the first time I disregard authority..... Sent from my SM-J111F using Tapatalk

I'm a MTBer, not a roadie, as far as I know we have no rules, let alone sock fashion ones.Will post a pic of my supper short secret socks tomorrow especially for you. Sent from my SM-J111F using Tapatalk

Hi gwhite ,this model has unfortunately been discontinued as far as I know , these were the last pair of old stock at my Lbs. Sent from my SM-J111F using Tapatalk

Broke in my new pair of shoes today. Got these for the more social rides where there might be some walking and standing around involved. Sent from my SM-J111F using Tapatalk

Did a mtb-roadie/dirt-roadie ride today ,partly solo, partly with some mates. The solo tar section were boring AF , but once I met up with the others we had lots of fun and lots of laughs on the dirt. And the view of Stettyn Dam is always worth the suffering to get there. Sent from my SM-J111F using Tapatalk

Those are real nice grips ,they'd be my second choice after ESI's. Sent from my Vodacom Power Tab 10 using Tapatalk

No serious riding yesterday, just playing around a bit on the bike in Hermanus. And then this morning I rode to the top of the campsite to capture the sunrise.

When I first heard that Anika Langvad was not going to ride with Ariane in the Cape Epic this year I had a feeling that Team Spur would not do as good as they might have hoped to. It had seemed to me in previous years that Anika was a pilar of sorts for Ariane and helped carried her through the Epic. Ariane is going to struggle to find someone as strong AND patient as Anika to help her in this tough racing format.

After feeling very much disappointed with the cancelation of that big funride I was suppose to partake in, I returned home with a empty feeling. I had to drive back over the mountain to meet someone in Klapmuts later in the day and chucked the MTB in the back of the bakkie with no exact plan in mind. Thought of Jonkershoek, but wasn't very eager to do alot of climbing, contemplated Meerendal, but wasn't feeling up to the extra drive there. Finally decided to give Rhebokskloof outside Paarl a go as it was a stones throw away and my previous attempt at riding there was unsuccessful. Turned out to be a great choice of trail. Did the black route wich is only 25km long, but has alot of climbing and technical features that saw me riding for just under two hours. Although it was a very demanding trail I enjoyed it so much and the weather in Paarl was so good that I soon forgot all about the mornings disappointment. Hans jou harerige jagse ou man, I had the time of my life and I owe it all to you. Those who know will understand. [emoji6]

Youre ride wasn't canceled , so it couldn't have been that windy........ [emoji48]

Last ride was on Sunday, a biggish one (for me) of 130km from Worcester to Brackenfell. Thought that would prove me ready for thr CTCT, but then I caught a stomach bug on Monday and now I'm not so ready anymore. Also took the Tour Of Goodhope KOM on Bainskloof Pass, dropped the peleton by a week......

RIP Tumbleweed, yo you will not be forgotten.... ???? Condolences to the family and especially the boys are in my prayers.