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  1. Any idea if there was a e-bike circus like a previous year?
  2. Fat Boab

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    If you search here for Touring, you'll find a substantial thread with lots of useful info. Also search classifieds...someone was recently selling a full set if Arkel panniers and racks.
  3. Hi, Would anyone have a recommendation for a quality wheelbuilder in the Pretoria East area? And whilst I'm at it, a good bike shopping the area? Singletrack Cycles seems to be closest to me but I don't hsve any experience of them... TIA.
  4. Bidon just up the road have cameras on the road. Might be worth asking if they have footage of the group? May be they started there?
  5. https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/bike-rentals/420138/bike-hire-cradle-of-humankind Not sure if these guys still operate? Or google! E.g. Cradlemoon rent bikes I think?
  6. Quite a useful resource on how to add fixtures which may be of interest...https://bikepacking.com/index/add-cage-mounts-bike/
  7. To those roadies who ride out to Pretoria E where a (long standing?) sinkhole has blocked a road (Delmas area??)...could you please tell me which road it is on and its location?
  8. I'm moving house and have some frames, wheels and parts going spare. I recollect seeing some okes on BH who collected such and built up bikes for those in need. If you're one of those, then get in touch please. I'm in the W Rand near the Cradle cycle way and my hour glass has almost run out...
  9. Perhaps try a Wanted ad in the classified section?
  10. Ridefarr also have a 'monster cross' frame that takes 2.4". Their local positions changed a while ago and I can't remember if they still have RSA support? https://ridefarr.com/product/farr-out-frame-fork-kit/
  11. Cotic Cascade looks like it takes upto 2.4" but not sure of local availability...
  12. A couple of additions to the excellent advice so far: 1. Look up the specs for the RD part number. 2. The largest sprocket value from the spec should be considered a conservative guideline (ie often you can shift larger sprockets than the spec with no problems...but not always. I shift +2 over my RD max spec with no issues whatsoever.) 3. Overcoming a shifting issue from 2 above can include an RD extender and/or B screw manipulation, new longer B screw or even reversing the B screw. Plenty more on this on the web. Lots of hacks around if a 34-28 granny gear isn't big enough!
  13. Was just about to type this...sagely advice!
  14. Or drive out and park at the multitude of venues out there and avoid the dodgy bits of traffic? As demonstrated above, plenty of people ride out but lots also drive out. I'm lucky...I live on the Cradle route itself so best of both worlds for me!
  15. Thread resurrection...has anyone tried fitting wider tyres than the 47mm the Scout is supplied with? And/or any idea what max width the frame can take?
  16. Is your plate only supported on the 4 balls? No axial support?
  17. Check out rocker plates. Many claim increased IDT comfort through their use.
  18. Any idea what the the two routes would have been? I've started riding around Rayton recently and would be interested in routes to explore on my own.
  19. Cheapest local source of US cleaner?
  20. Challenge accepted! Fuji Gran Fondo 2.1. Carbon frame and fork (it's an endurance focused frame). 2013/14 model (I think). Can take upto and including 28mm wide tyres. 10 speed Shimano 105 group set. 53/39 175mm cranks. Rim brakes (105). Alloy wheels. Any thoughts on pricing would be appreciated.
  21. Hi, I've been asked by a mate, who is departing these shores, to assist in selling his road bike (a Fuji Gran Fondo 2.1). Does anyone know of any accurate means of pricing such a bike in SA? E.g do we have a blue-book equivalent or database here? I'm happy to give the specs if people are able to eyeball a price range that I could list it for?
  22. Do you have any idea how Strava estimates power? (Honest question as I don't know the answer).
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