Dusty

Benky is looking remarkably fresh and strong. That ankle of his not looking great though.

It's going to be a tight finish. Early hours of Saturday morning perhaps??

We're off the mark. Hopefully they can go on like this.

Did some dogpacking in the Eastern Cape Mountains this past weekend.

Correct. I got my days mixed up. Where did you see about Lael?

This starts today. Going to be interesting......

I'm 1.83 and large frames work for me in virtually all brands.

@LUZERNwere they open at 6?

This is correct imo.

Bikes or Death - it focuses on bikepacking

It will be great if all those names arrive (I'm not convinced that all will😉). A couple of the ladies on that list are proper contenders. Lael vs Sarah will be an interesting duel to watch in itself. The tough conditions (viz heat) once they hit the western section of the route will test the riders properly.

Grant from https://www.cycletouring.co.za/ has some options.

Very interesting. I have never seen this failure before. This would get more feedback in the Tech section.

Sprocket and Jack used to sell the Salsa Anything Cages which are really great. I just cable tie mine to a normal suspension fork. Perhaps contact them to see if they have stock.

I have only used the mount on version (like the link to the classified) and not the integrated one. I've used it extensively and been quite happy. Easy to install and take off when needed.

I use the Farr bars on my bike (the original carbon ones). They work well on long district roads. and are also great for mounting a light. I don't race often, but I suspect that you will find that the majority of endurance events allow them. I think 361 may be the exception. PS one for sale in the classified https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/handlebars/585039/ride-farr-carbon-aero-bar

I bought from them 2 weeks ago and the torch arrived the next day. Definitely legit. I'm trying one of their torches as a bike light (Olight Seeker 2 Pro).

They lasted a Freedom Challenge for us this year....

Have a look on Takealot. Pretty decent bikepacking bags for a fraction of the cost. Rockbros. Be gentle with the clips and they will last.

Mine too. That's why I ask.

@Jan Myburgh Please keep us in the loop.

A short bikepacking trip in GP and MP.

Tag of shifter cable touching something?

Did a short dogpacking ride this week with Sam the border collie in the Eastern Free State. District roads in great condition in the area.

Check that the crown race on the steerer is clean too. Can be a source of noise. (I think that is what it is called. The round goodie at the bottom of the steerer viz in between the bearing and the fork)