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Pete Dip

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  1. Hi Folks, Im traveling from JHB to Prieska and I'm hoping to find a stop over for a few nights along the way where I can camp and ride some local trails, and maybe even do some fishing... Does anyone have any suggestions of farms, resorts, or MTB trails in that part of the world? Any suggestions would be welcome. Many thanks, Pete.
  2. Hi Djuice, I live on the otherside of the country, but recently I have been looking at Riemvasmark on google earth as a bikepacking destination. You seen to have a lot of knowledge about the area, if you dont mind I might contact you again sometime in the future when I get closer to planning a trip over your side of the world. Many thanks, Pete.
  3. Hi T_Boss, Thanks for the reply, I will defiantly check out the places you have mentioned. I had a look at your website and I must say, the Richtersveld tour is very intriguing. I would like to contact you and ask a few questions about it. Many thanks, Pete.
  4. Hi Folks, I live in Hoedspruit, and im looking for some advise on bike packing routes and more importantly, safe and clean campsites in the area around Van Gaarlens, Hartibeesport dam. If I can find a few safe places to camp in the area, I can try and link them up and create a route. I want to plan a 3 or 4 day bike packing trip around that area with my family. Alternatively is anyone knows of an existing route with places to camp/stay in Gauteng, Northwest or Limpopo, please let me know. Any help or advise will be greatly appreciated. Many thanks, Pete.
  5. Hi Guys, Thanks for the replys, I will try both methods of getting up chain line. Will be interesting to see if and how far out mine is! Pete.
  6. Thanks Popcorn, I think my chain line is good. But I will try and post some pics anyway.
  7. Hi Guys, Thanks for the replys. The chain was brand new, as was the cog. I have done 480 Km on then so far, so they are still basically brand new. The chain ring had only done 180km before I took off the 10spd cassette and did my SS conversion, so chain ring is also still pretty new…??? (no I didn't use the 10spd chain, I got a new 9spd one) I am scared to try an 8spd because the chain ring (Race Face Aeffect narrow/wide direct mount) says it will accept a 9,10 or 11spd chain. Not sure if it will work smoothly with an 8 spd…? (someone cleverer then me needs to tell me the answer to that please). The base of the Rapide 18t cog I am using is 7mm wide, so I don't think that is the problem. However the cog itself is only one thickness, which I think is narrow (as opposed to the narrow/wide teeth of the chain ring). Can you get such a thing as a narrow/wide cog? Is it necessary or should the normal Rapide cog be doing an adequate job? Can someone tell me how to set up a perfect chain line? Is there a method, or do you just eyeball it??? What is the acceptable tolerance that you can be slightly off by? Also, how could the chain length effect weather the chain jumps or not? Surely the chain length is dictated by the number of teeth on the chain ring, the cog, and how much play/adjustment you have in the sliding drop outs…? Again, any help would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks, Pete.
  8. Hi Henningvr, I think it is straight…? Was my first attempt at a SS conversion and set up. It looks pretty straight. Ive looked at it from front, back, top... If it is out, it can't be out by more then 2 or 3mm. So the next question is: What is the correct method to set up/check chain line?
  9. Hi Guys, Question... What is the correct chain tension for a single speed MTB. My Trek Stache has sliding "strangle hold" drop outs, which are very easy to adjust. My chain was jumping of the cog on steep, bumpy climbed when I an out the saddle and grinding. I retensioned the chain this morning till there was just a few millimeters movement in the chain, basically as tight as it can go with out binding. But when riding today it was still jumping off the cog on bumpy climbs under power…? Any suggestions?
  10. Hi Guys, Please excuse my ignorance, I'm new to Single Speeds. I have a question for the Gurus... My chain is jumping off the cog when I'm out the saddle, on short rocky, bumpy climbs. My current set up is: Raceface Aeffect narrow/wide 32t chain ring (supposedly accepts 9,10&11 speed chains). A 9 speed chain. And a Ringle 18t cog (which is narrow). Chain tension is very tight, as tight as it can go before it starts binding. I'm riding a Trek Stache with sliding "strangle hold" drop outs, so tensioning the chain is very easy. What is my fault and how can I correct this problem of the chain bouncing(?) jumping of the cog? It is extremely frustrating! Also, every now and again there is a loud "clack" from somewhere in the drive chain, like a tooth just broke off, or the chain is threatened to snap… any guesses what that is and how I can fix it? And lastly, a question about chains… One bike mechanic told me a single speed specific chain will work with my narrow wide chain ring, another bike mechanic said it won't, because the distance (length) between the pins and rollers in the chain is different and it will damage the teeth of the chain ring…??? Any one got any further input on that? Any advise would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks!
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