BenReaper

Eish! Sorry to hear dude. K@k way to start the weekend hey! [emoji20] Was also thinking of giving the roadbike some love this weekend, but reconsidering now. Hope you and the bike get well soon.[emoji6] Sent from my S40 using Tapatalk

I gave my XTC some attention aswell yesterday. Have been running a SR Suntour oil fork for the past year, but not anymore! Got this from my Lbs built up out of parts from various old forks. Lowers and internals from an old model SID and the stanchions are the Blackbox Carbon ones from a Spez Brain SID. If only I can ditch this stubborn flu bug now so I can go ride my upgrades. Sent from my S40 using Tapatalk

Regarding the single bottle cage mount, a slight inconvenience for the average SA rider, but Scott don't exactly aim their bikes at the marathon market. They have Nino Schurter as their poster boy, so I'm drawing the conclusion that their bike is intended for XCO type riding and therefore a single bottle mount is sufficient. Regarding the suspension that "looks like a Giant", Google will show you that there are quite a few different suspension designs and all bikes that have vertically mounted shocks are not coppies of a Giant. Personally I am looking forward to this change in suspension design. The current Scott Spark suspension design is known for suffering from pedal bob, hence their lockout system that "turns it into a hardtail".This new suspension design should supposedly rule out the pedal bob. Sent from my S40 using Tapatalk

I got you bro. [emoji23] #beliketom Sent from my S40 using Tapatalk

Not new parts, but new to me. Converted my SS to 1x10, I know this might be frowned uppon by some, but since I put the 160mm fork on I've been wanting to go higher up to come further down and having 10 gears instead of 1 makes going higher up alot easier. [emoji4] Sent from my S40 using Tapatalk

I'm really jealous of almost everyone posting on this thread. Other than my daily commute I've only been able to get one ride in for June. I've spent some time on the IDT, but on account of cold/flu I've had to keep the intensity down. [emoji40] Also really itchy to ride my LTHT since I kitted it with 1x10 on Friday. FFS! [emoji35] Sent from my S40 using Tapatalk

Are you practicing for the Ride To Nowhere event? [emoji185] Sent from my S40 using Tapatalk

Got me some new lights and gloves for the cold,dark morning commutes. Sent from my S40 using Tapatalk

Its clear skies for you guys, unfortunately piss cold temperatures. [emoji48] Sent from my S40 using Tapatalk

Almost thought you were posting a selfie of sorts there. [emoji4] Sent from my S40 using Tapatalk

Hope the weather play's in youre favor tomorrow and you guys have a great race. Also hope the event as a whole is a success. Sent from my S40 using Tapatalk

We had a beautifull sunrise against the clouds this morning. I have added no filters to this pic, but for some reason my phones camera gave it an almost pastel painted look and added some more yellow colouring than there actually was. Sent from my S40 using Tapatalk

After more than a week off the bike, except for the trainer, I finally got out of the house on the mtb. We were blessed with a beautifull warm sunny day in the Breederiver Valley. Did alot of climbing and took most off my pics from the top of the hills. Ended up with 31km's and 900m of climbing. Must admit it was very taxing on the body. Sent from my S40 using Tapatalk

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