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Awesome event. Second year I've done it and great trails. Well organized, from camping to after race entertainment. Amazing trails/routes. Suggest the Friday night ride made a bit shorter. Not because it's too tough, just a stretch for a lot of riders to get there in time for the start and then only able to set up camp afterwards. Average rider took about 2h30min which means after showering, eating and setting up camp it is quite late. Maybe 25k's. Well done again to the entire team. Will be back next year.

Thats awesome. Thanks. Will keep your offer in mind as my planning unfolds.

Anybody else doing SRTR this year? I want to do it but struggling with logistics coming up from CPT. If I fly to Durban I can get a shuttle to PMB with my bike (in a bike bag). Problem: What do I do with the bike bag? How do I get back to Durban from Rhodes? Solution: If somebody else is doing SRTR from Durban or PMB, I could possibly get a lift to PMB and back from Rhodes. They could possibly take care of my bike bag as well. Any kind soul out there that can help? Thanks

Can someone tell me if the Spring ride to Rhodes follows the exact same route as the RASA? Also I see it is guided but you can self navigate if you want to. Do the same rules apply to SRTR as for RASA? ie no GPS units, only compass, maps and narative? Thanks.

With the eye on doing RASA in 2018, every travelling opportunity must be seen as a potential recce opportunity. I will be travelling to Willowmore and planning a return via PA. Searching on Google there is a faint line where the route goes, via Rondawel. Can this section of RASA from Willowmore to PA be navigated by vehicle? I suspect many farm gates, will they be locked? Are the roads private or public?

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Shimano XTR 980 Disc Pads Metal Fin-J04C

KMC X-11SL 11 SPD Silver Chain

Shimano SM-RT66 rotors 180mm and 203mm

Looking at doing some rides in and around Villiersdorp. Anybody know of decent mtb routes that dont just meander through vinyards and orchards? Can one do the Rusty Gate loop from Villiersdorp over to Greyton or is it all on private land?

Hi Josh, can you give me an idea of costing to 3D print these? Also where are you based if I want to get them to you. Thanks.

Apparently THULE strictly refuses to provide replacement hooks due to "safety issues" they say ! They even don't propose to have them replaced by a retailer.

Recently reversed into a tree stump and broke the clips that hold the folding section of the rack in place. Problem, you cannot get them as spares and without them the rack is pretty much useless. Anybody have a solution for me? Anybody got an accident damaged rack they have that I can buy for spares?

Any more route info available? Maps, profiles?

My XTR brake lever recently stopped working. When I pull the brake lever it doesn't return to its original position. Either the shaft is sticking on the seal or the spring is not working. Not sure. Anyway, Shimano says they cannot be repaired but I have heard there are guys who are able to repair these. Anybody had this problem solved? They are 2011 M988's.

I'm looking for trail maps of the routes in Montague. Anyone know who to contact.

Are there any detailed maps available anywhere of the Grabouw MTO forest routes? A lot of new single track built through there as ridden on W2W.

R5000 to upgrade to the luxury tent option on W2W. That's R1250/person/night. That would get you a bed in a luxury game lodge like Bushman's Kloof with all the bells and whistles. That's insane! What am I missing?

I had the same problem. Because of the sizing of the Columbia kit, they allocated the same sizing in the Assos Amabubezi tops to riders. So if you ordered Large kit you got a Large Amabubezi top. Unfortunately for you, they don't make anything bigger that an XL. I asked, got given a XL, handed back my L. Luckily the XL just fits me.

What was your impression of the GR300 this year? My thoughts: Great event in an absolutely great location. But they dropped the ball this year. Day 1: Missing out the Harkerville red route singles, what a waste of some of the best riding in the Western Cape! Day 2: That portage.....what were they thinking??? The last 25k's on the road, although easy and a nice finish, doesn't do much for the route. Starting in Rheenendal was not the greatest option. It breaks away from the whole concept that this race is low admin. Start and finish in one place. Ride from your accommodation to the start. Day 3: Same last 25k's as day 2. Why? The venue: Nice location but the food was shocking. What can be done: Don't try and radically change the route every year. Keep it more or less the same but tweak certain section from year to year, much like W2W. Have an option for entering without the catered option. Pay less if you don't include meals. Any other thoughts?

Got one if you want.

I realize that Chappies is closed to traffic after all the mudslides, but does anybody know if you can get through on a MTB? Wanting to do a Peninsula loop on Sunday riding from Noordhoek side to Hout Bay. Possible? Allowed?

Are you still selling your entry for reals. I'll buy it.

Make sure you compare apples with apples. Standard Spark 920 differs from Booth. Also remember the Booth you can spec according to your budget. Booth full carbon: 920 rear triangle alloy Booth breakset XT: 920 breakset SLX Booth FD XT: 920 FD SLX Booth stem, bar and seatpost carbon: 920 all alloy Booth ZTR wheelset: 920 Syncros wheelset Booth Fox Factory fork with kashima: 920 Fox Evolution fork no kashima Booth Fox CTD shock with Kashima: 920 (2013) DT Swiss Nude shock If you are getting a 920 with full XT for R30k, don't hesitate and buy it. But make sure it's full XT.

Climbing is very good and it handles the descents like a charm. I do have a 120mm Talas fork on the bike which makes a difference.