AlphaKilo

Did my first road ride on my road bike in the Cradle. The Infinito's ride was way more comfortable than I expected from a road bike.

Hi Guys I'm totally new to road (MTB is really my thing), but ready to give it a go. Was considering a new Giant TCR Advanced 2 but then this Italian beauty came into my life... 2010 full carbon Bianchi C2C Infinito with Campagnolo Centaur CT Carbon groupo (2x10). Replaced the bar tape, chain and tyres. Fitting all done and insurance will be sorted out Friday Then I can go ride my [emoji7]new bike[emoji7]...

+1000 Off the hook!

Early morning Club Ride at around 3°. Heading towards the light...

Did 61km this morning - Broadacres plus part of Cradle Route return. The longest ride I've done and I'm now really feeling it. [emoji16] The road parts were ok, but the district roads and single track were the bomb!

Some lovely single track near Riversands this morning. This Anthem is just so awesome to ride and looks so freakin' awesome in its natural habitat.

Had an awesome crisp ride this morning. These were taken near Riversands - fantastic flowing single-track in the forest.

Thanks Iwan. Sound advice. [emoji106]

So, I've been mountain biking for a while now, and am thinking of also doing road. So have been perving the 2015 TCR Advanced 2. Given the not-so-massive price differential between the TCR Advanced 2 and the Propel Advanced 2, does it make sense to consider the Propel as a 'beginner' roadie? Thanks in advance!

The start of the Due South Night One at Northern Farms. Was having too much fun to take pics during the ride, but the lines of lights snaking through the trees of the enchanted forest were something to behold.

Northern Farm Blue Route. Fantastic single track (and trying to keep up with my buddy Pieter) kept me so occupied that I forgot to take pics.

Me too!

Collected my new ride today... Anthem X 29er with SPD M540s, Ergons, Maxxis Ardent front and Maxxis Crossmark rear. Fitting scheduled for next week, but can't wait to ride this weekend. I wonder how big a change this is going to be coming from a 26er...

Monark, Bullet and Brandon, your comments are very reassuring. I've just got myself a new Anthem X 29er (after my beloved 2009 X3 was stolen Sunday night) and am looking forward to new adventures and pics to post on here. [emoji1]

Holla Trails. While on holiday in KZN this Easter. Sadly, my bike was stolen the night after this ride. [emoji22] I'm really gonna miss my X3 26er - we've had so many adventures, thrills and spills together. And in the 6+ years I've had it, it's never let me down no matter what the terrain or conditions. It just always kept going... I've experienced some of the most exhilarating and rewarding moments of my life on this bike as I made new friends, learned new skills, pushed the envelope of my comfort zone and learned to trust my bike through the rough stuff. I am usually totally unaffected by the loss of material possessions and just move on, but I'm surprised by the "grief" I'm experiencing having lost my trusty steed. Anyway, wherever it ends up, I hope it continues to 'rail single track like a Stinger missile'...

Holla Green 15km with my 9-year old. Very enjoyable.