BenReaper

Beautifull pics, looks like a really nice place to ride. Sent from my S40 using Tapatalk

This probably fits the criteria as much as a Uno Turbo is a race car, but its a hardtail and it has 160mm of travel now. It will have to do until I can afford a propper long travel frame. Sent from my S40 using Tapatalk

Double Post

Thanks,all started with the frame that I traded for 2 bottles of red wine. Started collecting parts, adding and swapping out as I went along, with no apparent end in sight.Basically just making sh@t up as I go along. Sent from my S40 using Tapatalk

I've been waiting patiently to post this here, finally it all came together. 160mm fork with 20mm thru-axle Zee hub built onto Sun rim paired with possibly the last 26" Maxxis Minion I'll ever see and fitted to my GT Avalanche single speed. Still need to fit some gears at some stage, but that can wait for now. Sent from my S40 using Tapatalk

With youre ambition and my budget we wont come far. [emoji4] Sent from my S40 using Tapatalk

Its envy that forces me to try and make you feel guilty bro.[emoji48] Sent from my S40 using Tapatalk

I've gradually been collecting the components and finally got everything together. The Manitou Nixon fork has been lying in wait for a while now, I got the Shimano Zee hub today and had it built onto this older Sun Rim. Had to get a Zee as the Manitou has a 20mm thru-axle. Tomorrow this Maxxis Minion, that has also been gathering dust, will be added to the above combo and all will finally be fitted to my singlespeed. Sent from my S40 using Tapatalk

Nice buy Mr Itchy.[emoji4] Shore you'll enjoy it to bits. Hope you recover soon and all the best with the new job. [emoji106] Sent from my S40 using Tapatalk

From Oudshoorn we moved on to Gansbay to spend a few days there. I mamaged one ride on Thursday morning. Was an utterly bad ride, riddled with many problems and had me reconsider cycling. Luckely my love for the sport stood strong. I managed to snap a few pics even though I felt so miserable. Up until this sunrise everything was stil fine..... This pic is from the hills above Franskraal facing towards 'die plaat' outside Gansbay.Got lost a few times on my way up, poor reception saw me struggling to find my way and I eventually found the right road, aptly named The Sandpit. This is halfway down the hill overlooking Franskraal. Sent from my S40 using Tapatalk

Haai Bennie, ek was by die fietswinkel in Oudshoorn ook om te hoor van roetes om te ry. Die ou by di fietswinkel het my na die koppies buite die dorp verwys en gese hulle het nie eintlik trails rondom Oudshoorn nie en ek moet maar op die jeeptrack en voetpaaie rondom die reservoir gaan ry. Was toe gelukkig genoeg om hierdie trail netwerk te vind en permisie by bo-genoemde te verkry om daar te ry. Het sommer tuis gevoel in die klein karoo. Sent from my S40 using Tapatalk

I believe if you treat people good, people will treat you good. After a bit of looking and askingvaround I found a small trail network on a farm outside Oudtshoorn. These trails are currently closed to the public, but I was granted permission by the owners, one of them a SA pro mtb rider, to ride here. Although a bit unkept, these trails proved to be great fun and had some beautifull scenery. And I was blessed with a beautifull sunrise. Sent from my S40 using Tapatalk

Took a week off from work last week. Did some roadtripping with the family. First stop was Oudshoorn where we stayed for a few days. On the Monday evening I decided to go check out the town and found some trails in the koppies around the reservoir. Found some of the statutes and buildings very interesting. Sent from my S40 using Tapatalk

Took part in the Willow Creek Mtb aswell this morning.Turned out to be a sh@t idea to go ride with a slight cold. Atleast I got a few shots while cruizing along with some slower buddys of mine. Sent from my S40 using Tapatalk

Reminds me of a Guns & Roses song: "Take me home to paradise city where the grass is green and the girls are pretty Oh won't you please take me home! " Sent from my S40 using Tapatalk

Not much to see on my rides in the dark nowadays. But I find this nightriding somewhat calming and with not being able to see anything around me except wat comes up in the ray of light from my new Speedmaster 1000lumen I feel much more focused. Only having to consentrate on the trail ahead helps me focus on my breathing and cadence vs power, especially on the climbs. This pic might seem random, but those who now where it is will know what it takes to get here. Everytime I go over one of these bridges I'm pleased to see they are putting our club fees into the trails.In the past we had to stop and climb over the gate with our bikes. Sent from my S40 using Tapatalk

Mmmm,like I like my coffee.....[emoji23] Sent from my S40 using Tapatalk

I don't now hey? Did these views include beautifull scantily dressed woman whooing you with ice cold beer? Sent from my S40 using Tapatalk

Those SC Hightowers sure do look the business. Saw one at my Lbs during the week and couldn't help but wonder what my life would be like.......... Sent from my S40 using Tapatalk

All good, I also use Strava and sometimes I chase segments and don't stop for pics like a true Stravasshole aswell,but for the most part its just to keep track of my training. I have Endomondo aswell, but prefer using Strava. Sent from my S40 using Tapatalk

Only have Stava for a week and already you're a Stravasshole.[emoji6] Sent from my S40 using Tapatalk

Will probably only be riding in the dark again next week, but will give some feedback on the light.Its really well priced and supposedly has good warranty aswell. Sent from my S40 using Tapatalk

Had a look again today,this is what I saw previously aswell.In my mind I compared this to the Schwalbe tueless ready tyres wich have extremely thin sidewalls. Only 26" tyres available at my Lbs are Crossmarks wich I have mentioned before I'm not keen on riding with, especially on my trailbike. But there seems to be light at the end of the tunnel, my Lbs have some Onza Ibex 26"×2.25 on order for me. Looking forward to giving these a go. Sent from my S40 using Tapatalk

This pic is from my ride on wednesday evening,had a good one with just over 20km and 600m of climbing. Went riding last night aswell, but a combo between a bonk and a cold saw me limping back with only 12km in the legs and no energy for taking pics. I find something calming about riding alone in the dark, luckily its stil pretty safe in my neck of the woods. Sent from my S40 using Tapatalk

After the umpteenth close call with coming of the bike in the dark last night, I decided that it would be in my own best interest to get a bigger better light than my Ryder Crux 250 lumens.This should be appropriate for my night riding. Sent from my S40 using Tapatalk