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Anyone tried these : 250 Lumens in Overdrive Mode USB Quick Charge in 3.5 hours Wall Charger Adapter included Quick Release Handlebar Mount Easy Adjust Helmet Mount Included Replaceable Li-Ion battery Weighs 150 Grams with bracket run time up to 15 hours (50 lumen mode) They are around R750.00 local

Goosies ! well done to the producers..this is an awesome clip !

Yup..the AL529 is coming...advertised to be launched in Aug 2011. I see that they have some new accessories coming too...including 29er rigid fork

That would have been my suggestion too. Have a look at the Momsen range. They have a BEAUTIFUL SL929 Carbon frame available. SL729 also coming out soonish. Consider buying either as a frame set to suit your price range

My daughter is fast becoming a MTB addict ! It started out just as a good way to spend time together and get outdoors, but has evolved into entering events and wanting to improve her skills now. For an adult to find a skills clinic or group to ride with is pretty easy...but what about kids ? Anyone know if there is such a thing? Just trying to think ahead and try and give her the best opportunity possible.

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Just a few of the shots I took at the MTB WC. Still vey much in the learning process Some edited but overexposure/shutter speed still getting sorted out.

@Tankman...that was a good laugh ! Hope the bike build is a DIY..taking it to the LBS may be faster, but def. decreases the fun factor. I am hopefully going to be doing a bike build myself soon, so please post progress and pics...and challenges/solutions lol

Check that your new frame has a tapered or straight headset...so your fork will fit. Check your frame size by measuring, cause frames differ from make to make. Check brake calliper compatability wrt mountings on the frame/fork. Check mountings for cable lugs on the frame. Check BB size. Check seatpost diameter. And then double check everything again.

The 120 is a great looking bike...amd well specced to ! But...have a look at this... http://www.rideghost.com/za/asx-5500 R16999.00

MorewoodMad..you got some good suggestions there and I tend to agree. Doing away with late entries will make things for the organisors much easier. By allowing late/on the day enties, there are a lot of variables that cannot be predetermined, and this is why the "penalty" of a late entry fee is applicable. I was a little shocked to hear of the late entry fee for Karkloof though...R140 for the 20k ride! I have entered for the 40k..and was early enough to be one the lucky ones to get a riding shirt. The cost for the 40, with this added product, was still reasonable.

Singletrack and drop offs..I stand/sit depending on what the terrain is like.Even then the "stand" is more like a "crouch".. Standing to climb had advatages and dis-advantages. You def. get more power transfer by standing, but you also unweight the rear wheel, which can cause it to loose traction. So..stand and power up the not so steep climbs..but sit and keep traction on the steeper stuff (or a combo of both lol)

I also think Actionphoto is a rip off. In fact, I had almost exactly the same discussion with a few mates of mine and NONE of us think the price the ask is justified. To put it in pespective..I have been shooting now for about 3 months (yeah ONLY 3 months!) and have met 2 of the best photographers around at various events..to the extent that we happily work together and pass on tips. The one is pro and makes a living from photography, the other is still studying but is so good that he has a commission to shoot the whole Aquelle Mudman series. Neither of the 2 charge anything close to ehat Actionphoto asks Actionphto does mass photography...they sit in one place and shoot eveything that passes by, regardless of the quality and composition. It sucks !!!

Ok..so I have got as far as the payment options on the CSA site, but now see the only option is to pay bt credit card !!! Is there no other way to do this ???

Best moment....just having it back and hearing the internationals talk about SA in a positive way ! Worst..hmm..TSA but only 2 of the Provinces ?? Cmon...we got so mush more to showcase ! Yeah I understand its hectic logistics/time/distance wise..but its possible to extend the Tour to more of SA instead of just 2 Provinces.

Hi Guys Really great to hear you all enjoy the work and effort that goes into the trails at Karkloof. Grant at Adrenaline Cycles is planning on holding regular outrides from the Karkloof Country Club (KCC) so please just phone him for details. Also remember KCC offers breakfast/light lunches at the club as from 4 Dec 2010. Trails are currently being marked, but if in doubt I do have some gps routes available for download. Just PM me. Also please remember that there is a R20 trails fee per rider, as well as compulsory Indemnity form to fill in before you ride.

Its easy. Look out for rocks. And trees. And the occational cow. Goats too. Unless you a roadie. All you need then is a shower cap

Head out to Lake Eland....there are some really nice marked trails through Oribi Gorge. I did the Lake Eland Super Classic out there and was very impressed. You could also head towards Clearwater Trails, but its further on (Port Edward side)

Thanx for all the suggestions, help and comments. this will be my first Sani Frontier ... kinda intimidated by that climb ! Just gonna go out there and have some fun...those views look worth it ! Will take some pics and post them here afterwards (great excuse to stop and take a breather !!)

Thanx wchampion..will check it out

Anyone know where I can get hold of a recent .gpx file or route profile of Sani Pass ? I am doing the Sani Frontier Epic in early Dec and would like to start getting mentally ready ..lol

I can understand the roadies being tarmac..umm...challanged... But the Mountain Biker...now thats just not acceptable ! Firstly..what was he/she doing on tar..and Second...I wanna see a support vehicle follow them through some singletrack..now that would be good for a laugh !

Now those look nice !!! Pity thay dont come in 180mm..but I think I will order a 160mmm so long for the rear. Amyone know where I can get a 180mm in the same colouring ? (red)

Hi Guys I got a friend who is currently looking to upgrade from HT to FS. His budget is max 10K, which limits things a bit but I think its still possible. What suggestions would you have for him ? Preferably a new bike, but 2nd hand would also be considered.