[Rhino Run 2022 - KAMAAAN Benky!!]

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

[Rhino Run 2022 - KAMAAAN Benky!!]

8 minutes ago, tinmug said:

Benky with scant 20-odd kilometre lead. 330 or so to go. 

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

[Cricket......]

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

[Where has your bike taken you today?]

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

[Rhino Run 2022 - KAMAAAN Benky!!]

8 minutes ago, MongooseMan said:

Pretty sure it's tomorrow? (at least that's what the website, and benky's warmup ride on strava says) 

 

I see lael has pulled out, which is a pity. 

Correct. I got my days mixed up. 

 

Where did you see about Lael?

[Rhino Run 2022 - KAMAAAN Benky!!]

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

[BOOM! First bike since 1999!!!]

18 hours ago, Fillipe said:

Yeah. 😁

So is there a comparison chart with inch vs M, L, XL ect ect?

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

[SUIKERBOS SBR current state]

@LUZERNwere they open at 6?

[Is my chain too tight ?]

1 minute ago, BruceNotTheBoss said:

Hi, let me give you my 10c worth, and I'm sure there will be some guys on the forum that will disagree...

The chain length does appear to be correct, you have a long derailleur cage on the bike and this is correct for a 3 blade chainring and therefore can absorb major changes in chain tension, that said you are showing the chain placed on the extremes, for example big chainring and biggest cassette blade and smallest chainring - smallest cassette blade, etc. thus causing the dreaded cross-chaining.

So stay away from the extremes and you will be just fine.

This is correct imo. 

[Podcasts: What are you listening to?]

Bikes or Death - it focuses on bikepacking

[Rhino Run 2022 - KAMAAAN Benky!!]

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.

[Front Pannier]

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

[Rear rotor failure - ever seen this?]

Very interesting. I have never seen this failure before.

This would get more feedback in the Tech section.

[Fork Cargo Cage]

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.

[MTB Aero Bars]

3 minutes ago, kappiemouton1985 said:

Thanks Dusty

I guess i will mail them beforehand.
Also, i see you get the aero bar and also a mount on version. I was think of the mount version. Would you rathe go for the integrated one or would the mount work perfectly?

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.

[MTB Aero Bars]

49 minutes ago, kappiemouton1985 said:

Hi Guys

So, I cycle about 3-4 time a week, MTB only. I like the longer distances (80-120km) on weekends etc. I would like to train a bit more for events like the trans baviaans, Karoo burn etc. So I came across the aero bars (FARR) for mtb. I like to ride with my arms over the handlebars on the long stretches', so was wondering if the aerobars on the mtb is really that great seeing that they go for around R2500.

Does anybody use them, what are the pro's and cons?

 

Cheers

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

[Torchsa]

9 hours ago, Mopkop said:

Hey, has anyone recently bought from https://torchsa.com/

Are they Legit?

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).

[Munga Light and bag Recommendations]

25 minutes ago, ouzo said:

I'd imagine that in the last half of a Munga type event, tired, sore, sleep deprived, that being gentle is the last thing that comes to mind.

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

[Munga Light and bag Recommendations]

3 hours ago, TyronLab said:

So, it seems I've once again gotten ridiculously lucky with an entry into the Munga Grit Cradle 17 days before the start gun fires. The universe loves and hates me equally it seems.

From my previous experience I'm looking for some help with the following two equipment needs I have:

1. Light. I ran out of battery on night #2 during the last one (and at the Transbaviaans this year) forcing me to ride with a poepie headlamp. It was not pleasant. I'm looking for a light that I can charge off of a normal USB powerbank while its operating. Doesn't need to be like the sun as a lot of the route is just gravel road. Seeing as I don't do stuff like this every day I'm not that keen on spending a few grand on Extreme Lights batteries that'll sit in the cupboard for 90% of their lives when I already have a 20,000 mAh powerbank I'll be carrying.

2. Bags. My previous Rockbros frame bag worked in the traditional Scout frame, but there's too little space in the triangle for it and two bottles in the STR. It also has a borked zip from the previous Grit. I generally ride with spares and food in jersey pockets and don't own a saddle bag, but seeing as I need to carry batteries, lots more food, and a jacket etc I need some storage. I was considering a handlebar bag, but the cycling specific ones I'm finding are rather spendy. DIY / Bodge / Hack recommendations welcome. Sending me a link to a R2500 Apidura bag will be wasting your and my time.

As far as navigation, I borrowed a buddy's Garmin 530 last time but I feel a bit sleg doing it again. Considering just using my phone for navigation. Cutting four holes in a square pattern in a rigid phone case and cable tying that to my stem is a method I've used with some success previously.

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.

[Safety at Big Red Barn]

1 minute ago, Barry said:

@Jan Myburghyes please keep us in the loop.

My wife walks a 5km with our dogs most weekend's. 

Mine too. That's why I ask.

[Safety at Big Red Barn]

@Jan Myburgh Please keep us in the loop.

[Where has your bike taken you today?]

A short bikepacking trip in GP and MP.

[Rear end of bike making clicking sound - I need help diagnosing what may be causing it]

Tag of shifter cable touching something?

[Where has your bike taken you today?]

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.

[Creaky headset]

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)