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Psyrax

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  1. I can not even imagine what a tire for something like a Bugatti Veyron cost
  2. Call it quits and you will regret it. Keep on riding, just dont do the stupid stuff. I myself are mid 40's now and I know there are certain routes and tracks that I can do, but I'm self employed and my age means I will recover longer and not able to work if I take a bad tumble. Keep on riding, walk around the crazy stuff and let's keep on enjoying this sport for as long as possible.
  3. Got a pair of Avid Elixer 1 up for grabs. No idea if they are working ( they feel fine) - a client of mine gave this to me. The one lever have some corrosion - see pic. I can not think of anything I need now, so surprise me. Meet-up in Bellville/Durbanville area.
  4. Hey, I like the top tube stem assembly! Just a nice smooth "ramp" up and over the bike - no more hitting your knaters on the stem when you hit a car or pedestrian. Just a smooth slide over and connecting with your whole body! Wish I had this on my bike a few weeks back. Could have prevented some tears then!
  5. This looks like it was worn down at the caliper to so thin it sheared off. Not defending the brand, but it looks like caliper or worn pads.
  6. At this point in time, you need a new bike!
  7. A proper mechanic need to spend time with this bike and have a good look. And he needs to be a patient guy - not rushing to get to the next job. A bike that fell off a vehicle/rack, needs a frame allignment, linkage and basically everything checked.
  8. The angle might be the problem, but am I wrong to think you have very short horses?
  9. Yes, but chainsaws are meant to leak oil when used.
  10. All of these riders are extremely good in their own (but only one) discipline. But no one will ever come close to what John Tomac achieved over multiple disciplines. Some downhill guys of previous eras were very good in BMX as well, but the focus has shifted towards being the best in one discipline - you have to to be the best nowadays. Tomac gets my vote!
  11. Please DM me regarding this.
  12. Just being able to still ride is the best. There are nice stuff like, single track, long downhills, twisty routes, rock gardens, etc. But as I am looking after a lot of beginner mtb'ers, you still see their enthusiasm for the sport and that is the best, just to go ride.
  13. Agree with you. People are way too sensitive and there is nothing wrong with asking "is this bike(s) possibly stolen?"
  14. You can also use the camera and zoom in on the trail ahead.🤣
  15. The BCD of every chainring should be written on the chainrings. Take the chainrings off and look on the "inside", bike side of the ring.
  16. My last visit to my optometrist, I saw she had some flowers and chocolate on her desk. I asked if it was her birthday. She said no. Its a "thank you" gift from a guy who she helped remove metal from his eye. He was grinding "commando" and got some in his eye. I replied with a "that will teach him". She said actually no, it was his second time there. Some people will never learn.
  17. Yes mom, I will go play outside!!
  18. The best is to do a bit of research of what your ride, riding style, bike, etc, and then you decide. Both carbon and alu, have advantages and disadvantages. Even if you can afford it, carbon is good, but it might not be the best choice for you. Alu rims can take a big hit and still be ridable. When you take a big hit with carbon rims, it could be completely destroyed. No matter what you choose, get the wheels built by a very good recommended wheel builder. An expensive wheelset, built by a bad builder, is much worse than a cheap wheelset built by a good builder. I weigh on the bad side of 100kg, always had budget wheels, but I have never broken a spoke. All the best.
  19. Please dont take this the wrong way. You said you are new to this and advice is welcome. Why do you want carbon wheels? I am not dictating what you need or want, but there are a major difference between carbon and aluminium rims and carbon might not be the best for you. Carbon is strong, but also very stiff and you might get tired quicker.
  20. Long time ago the casettes were like that, but held together with rivets. We use to grind the rivets of and remove it and then we could replace a single gear/cog. But back then thats what the technology allowed and it were heaver. Now the tech have evolved, casettes are lighter and "one piece". The industry answered with lighter casettes because that is what was asked - not single cogs you can replace seperately. But maybe there is a market for that. I just think it will be more expensive and people who work on their own bikes who dont have the proper experience, will f#$k it up.
  21. You haved asked about the fork and alot of good advice is at hand, but with your hand injuries, the better question would be to look at is your grips (which make a big difference) and possibly your handlebar and gloves. You did not mention what is the situation with your hands (less grip, cannot close your hands, etc.) Im asking, because even with the best fork, if you can not hold on properly, the fork is only part of the issue.
  22. In some countries its rear left (othetwise known as motorbike style) and other rear right. There are countries where this is mandatory. In the US its law to sell a bike with left controlling the front. In the end its a personal preference and what you are used to, because its very difficult to "un-learn" it. I ride rear rear left my whole life and nearly killed myself on a demo ride once when I forgot this. So its not better or worse, just different.
  23. Cables you leave untill there is a problem which you cannot solve by tuning. Then you start looking at your cables. When you install cables, they are not stretched up to their max, therefor when you install new cables, your gear will be good for a few rides and then it will start to give problems. That is then when your cable is stretched and at its optimum. Only when there is a problem, broken cable housing, or flayed cable, etc, then you look at your cable and its possible replacement. You don't just replace when you want to or when something is not right. I have bikes running for more than 10 years with the same cables.
  24. Cables you dont "just change them often" like chains. Cables stretch to a certain point and you only change them when they cause a problem. One dont change cables like one change chains.
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