[Post your mtb SS]

Trash Bike build, such fun!

[Moundt Bracket]

On 4/26/2023 at 4:07 PM, ChrisF said:

 

Happy with my magnets.

 

 

As for membership boards .... velcro straps.

I second this. The velcro straps I got at sportsmans for about R25 work great and are indeed reusable 

[How to - drill a hole in your bike]

Depending on if your bike has 2 bottle cages, and whether you use both, I found a viable option for me was to drill out one of the rivnuts for the cage I don't use, and I route my cable through there

[MTB Chain tensioner]

Last try, anyone aware of any options for chain tensioners available locally?

I am aware of the Rapidé options, looking to see if anything else is available.

[MTB Chain tensioner]

Thanks guys.

Anyone aware of any other options?

[MTB Chain tensioner]

Hi, 
I have built up an old hardtail and converted to single speed. I am currently using an old rear mech as a chain tensioner, but it doesn't look the best.

Anyone know of any chain tensioners I could purchase locally, either online or in the greater Cape Town area?

I have seen the offering from Rapidé, but am looking around to see if there are any other options.

Any suggestions?

[Giant Unveils All-new Revolt X Gravel Bike Range With Front Suspension]

Just now, kk6gan said:

 

Something is not right with comments when using samsung browser....

[Giant Unveils All-new Revolt X Gravel Bike Range With Front Suspension]

Just now, kk6gan said:

Next big trend is going to be gravel bikes with flat bars for more stability and comfort. Probably up the travel on the fork as well...

 

[Giant Unveils All-new Revolt X Gravel Bike Range With Front Suspension]

1 hour ago, fanievb said:

so, a hard tail with drop bars?

Next big trend is going to be 

[Trashy Montecasino Classic]

1 minute ago, ACE Cycles said:

Exactly, it's a simple task to pick up a couple gel wrappers, yet people would rather complain about it here than do anything about it

You should just stop with replying on this thread. You are the main contributor at the moment keeping it alive and its title in the active section on BH homepage. No one here is going to come to any agreement

[Magalies Mini-Munga 105km route - chaser dogs?!]

There is a product you can get at lots of pet stores called Pet Corrector. It's just a can of compressed air but the nozzle gives it a loud hissing sound. Been very effective at stopping all sizes of dogs in their tracks in my experienceThere is a product you can get at lots of pet stores called Pet Corrector. It's just a can of compressed air but the nozzle gives it a loud hissing sound. Been very effective at stopping all sizes of dogs in their tracks in my experience

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Check wear on MTB 12 speed chain]

I'd measure first excluding the quick link. If the chain is good I wouldnt replace. 

 

Then measure again, this time including the quick link, if it is now showing as worn I would just replace the quick link.

 

 

 

 

[MTB fork for Development Rider (not freebies😉)]

3 hours ago, RobertWhitehead said:

 

Thank you very much @AdamAand @Roulit is very kind of you. I am currently in discussion with Atlehang offline. He does have some cash and will be looking to do some upgrades with it.

I will post an update once I've established the need 😁.

The way I see it: If I am going to pack a fork and a set of wheels there's most probably going to be space to add some other goodies as well 🤪.

 

 

Admin should give you an honorary BikeHub plus membership for at least a year for all the help you have given to folks down on their luck.

The amount of parts you offer and give away to people in need is huge.

I have said it before, but you are truly an asset to this community, thank you

[MTB fork for Development Rider (not freebies😉)]

8 hours ago, RobertWhitehead said:

I think that I may have something . 

So this is where all the straight steerer forks in SA are

[My Activity Permit - 4-way share, anyone?]

1 hour ago, Zebra said:

Done! Popped into C.U., paid R400, they say it will take no longer than 5 days, so happy with that.

Besides cash, did you need to take anything with? 

[Pedal Project Launches SA Dream Bike Fundraiser]

12 minutes ago, DJuice said:

😂Personally have my eye on the Pyga TIG, some nice carbon hoops...

With my luck will win at "die wit Olifant tafel" at the local basaar.

 

Ahh come on, my 2010 26" hardtail is way cooler than that. It has a rear carbon hoop, did I mention it's green?

Surely that changes your mind

[Pedal Project Launches SA Dream Bike Fundraiser]

37 minutes ago, DJuice said:

Entered earlier in the week, some ticket for myself and my brother-in-law.

Not sure what we are going to do with the Pyga, it is more bike than what we are used to.

If you win I'll swap you for my hardtail

[Canyon: Keep It Simple Stupid...]

2 hours ago, MORNE said:

Im pretty sure this will go on the UCI ban list pretty quick.

They go as far to say this is not for people who want to do bar spins and tricks...although there is a supposed benefit in the air. But what happens wit it if you have one of the crashes where your bars end up turned all the way around and facing the wrong way? Do you snap that nylon dog leash off or overstretch the springs? Maybe it has some sort of clutch. 

According to the article on Bike Radar, it is built to "slip" if a certain amount of pressure is applied to stop it from breaking in those scenarious. You will however need to have it recalibrated after

[Poor Poor form Meerendal Wine Estate]

23 hours ago, Furbz said:

any arms been snapped yet by the enforcers? 

Nah, thats Tokai. In Tygerberg they a civilized bunch, PK's only

[Where to buy Rockshox SID Select and LUX Select service kits and oils?]

Not sure where you based, but try Stoke Suspension, they in WC

[Is my chain too tight ?]

7 minutes ago, RobertWhitehead said:

@Dean111- chain is too tight that chain probably sits at around 110 links. For a 3x you'll most probably need around 116 - 118 links. 

 

Do not use links from an old chain to lengthen this one, it will cause issues down the line. I tried a test like that once: I used a brand new SRAM chain and added two links from a chain with around 500km on it. Within the first ride the chain broke on the links I added . Maybe I did something wrong, one will never know. 

My suggestion: Get a new chain, I recently saw this which is good value for money: 
https://www.takealot.com/taya-chain-deca-101-10spd-silver-black/PLID72799084 

If you have a gap today and or fancy a drive I can help to get this sorted. I also have new chains with me

 

Dang dude, you are like a legend around here. Every 5th thread I read someone is looking for help and someone else will be like, "Robert can help with that", and sure as hell you always do.

You are indeed an asset to this community, thank you.

 

 

[What MTB does R35,000 buy you these days?]

Just now, Steady Spin said:

Wont work with the remote lockout unfortunately. Had to go for the over bar. 

Ah, going back and looking at the pics I see this now

[What MTB does R35,000 buy you these days?]

On 9/12/2022 at 3:12 PM, Steady Spin said:

It could be. This house has leftover **** from the ancient copper communications age like you won't believe. 

The dropped is brilliant for the price. I use the 30.9 - 31.6 shim and it works perfectly. The over bar lever is ok as all of them are. Wish I could have done a below the bar. One point, it doesn't like more than 5nm of torque on the seat clamp though. 

Have a look at the Lyne under bar levers. When I ordered they had a V1 and V2 option, one for post with cable clamp at the remote, and the other for cable clamp at the base of the post. Mine has worked well for a few years now and was like R250 or something

[Buy Spank components locally]

Please ignore me, Google answered this question pretty quick.

Sorry, don't know how to delete the thread

[Buy Spank components locally]

Anyone know where I can buy Spank components locally?

Extra points if they have an online store