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When I read this thread my "groot verlang" back to ZA just shrinks down dramatically! This is sad.

Some time in the forest this morning.

These are part of the law here. With the aero bar the normal bells just won't work. But Canyon to the rescue. Will fit into the bar end of my road bars. Oh, and just FYI, you must carry positive identification with you at all times. If you are stopped for, e.g. no bell, your ID and address is used and you get a few points at Regensburg (Card Authorities). This is applied to your drivers license.

Check what is included in the box. I have a small extension included with my pump. About 5cm long. This is to prevent damage to TPU tubes or (maybe) carbon rims due to heat (the last part is my analysis paralysis). ANYWAY, I will most probably use the extension in any case as it allows me to see the LCD screen better. Secondly, yes it is noisy! You are not going to use this in an apartment at 04:30 before a long ride without getting "death stares" from your neighbour for a week or 2.

I am not based in South Africa but have order with "The Inn" (Bikeinn, Runnerinn and Swiminn). Service was decent even when I returned a product. They are based in Spain, so it is a bit more relaxed in terms of time 😂. A good option (if the products are not blocked) is Bike24.com. Pricing wise the 2 suppliers are "hier bietjie goedkoper, daar bietjie duurder" but I have found Bike24 more responsive to issues and quicker to assist.

Analysis Paralysis should have been my middle name! And also, with the wide range of decently priced products here I had to do some research 😂

The Gravel 45mm was to test the pump. No testing = no trust. The 32mm road tyres was after I seated the tyres and filled it with sealant (thanks @NotSoBigBen) and then inflated them to do the wiggle shake. As for Joburg glass, you have NO idea. It is Oktoberfest month and, even though you get deposit back for your empties, most roads close to venues are littered with glass. But hey, PROST!

I have used mine for 2 tyre inflations on my road bike (both 32mm to 60PSI) and one tyre on my gravel bike (45PSI but a 45mm). I don't think I would get more out of the battery. I would also, most probably, have been able to do one more charge after helping the gent on the road. So the charge is not that bad. Charging happens with USB-C and I used my PC charger. Plug hom in en los hom. As to your question, is it better than bombs. In Germany the general public looks on bombs (day to day, not during a race) as unneeded waste (it must to be recycled), so everyone prefers the mini e-pumps. Personally I don't care. I just like the thought of not getting up and having an oh sh*t moment after forgetting to buy more bombs.

Also, read up on how to use the pump. You have to follow a special process to "top-up" a tyre on the smaller pumps. Here is why How do they work? Also you can watch this video for some tests.

Cycplus AS2 Pro

Pick me! I ride with a Cycplus pump in the jersey. I have been lucky enough to not need it as yet but I have stopped to help another cyclist. He had a flat, replaced the tube and then realised his pump was not on the bike. No issues to get the wheel inflated. Tyre was a 650B and inflated to 45PSI (e-Bike). The only thing is that it is not waterproof (mine shipped with a ziplock type bag) and they get quite warm when used.

Herfs is hier! Nat ride vanoggend maar HEL dit bly lekker.

Nie alle maatskappy betaal so nie. Jy kan steeds die opsie kry maar moet dan self die 2/3 dra.

In Germany we have the option to lease bicycles through our company. My company has the agreement that we pay 1/3 of the purchasing price, they pay 1/3 and then the government gives a 1/3 subsidy. This also helps a bit with the tax (my 1/3 is deducted from Gross, so no tax paid on my 1/3 and the company scores a bit as well because of employees riding). Nou ja, ek het die sommetjies gemaak and got 2 bikes. My absolute DREAM bike and a road bike. Downside, dream bike not ridable due to DT Swiss wheel recall. Maar dis ok. Dream bike! Spec: Canyon Speedmax, Ultegra Di2, 4iiii Powermeter and DT Swiss wheels (front is part of the recall, maar altwee moet ingaan). Maar die een kan (en het ek al) gery. Die skool vakansie het net begin (Duitsland joke, as die lang somer vakansie begin reën dit die eerste 2 weke) so ek ry nie nastenby soveel as wat ek wil nie! Spec: Canyon Ultimate, Ultegra Di2, 4iiii Powermeter and DT Swiss wheels (not part of the recall 😂) And waxed chains…….

This weekend we had SUN! Early mornings are still quite fresh though. Friday morning before work. Took the train to a new starting point. Rode a part of the Ruhrtalradweg.