MG22

Ok, yes I agree with you Showtime. My preference is Outer Rora. My question is: How different is the ride feel between AL1 and AL2 ? If the diffs is marginal I may even go for the lower specced AL2 ?

Thank you all for great advice. I really do appreciate it. I will definitely check out all your recommendations 😀

My Short List fitting my budget of < 29k ? Outer Rora vs Cannondale Topstone AL 2 2024 Model vs Mérida Silex 400. They are all at the Same Price Point. Which one offers best quality for the Price of 25k to 28k? Looking forward to your advice.

Thank you guys, this is great advice; especially the “stack” option discussion

Thank you guys for good advice. The Evil bike (see link from Iwan Kemp) is exactly what I am looking for !!

I am looking for gravel bike with slack geometry; so that I can sit a bit more comfortably - more upright - (ie Not bending forward so much that my neck gets hurt). I enjoy the flowy ride feel of gravel bike on dirt roads but struggle with my neck because of the bent position of my body). Which gravel brands have slack geometry? Ie high top tube angle ? Any advice will be appreciated.

Does anyone on this group have any info or experience with the new gravel bike range: Outer Rora - South African Brand - Good looking bikes: modern geometry with metallic frames ? Any feedback will be appreciated

Thank you so much for the info especially the point re that it is a spectrum (between road bike and Mtb). I am looking for something that can take slightly wider tyres for rough tar roads and dirt roads. Now that you have pointed me in the right direction I will surely find the right option. I see that there is also a Ridley x trail (carbon) for sale on bikehub (at cycleworx) that may also be a good option (at R25k)

Thank you all for the extensive feedback. I really do appreciate it. There is a lot to think about . 🙏

I am looking for a gravel bike that is robust. Which brand would you recommend: titan switch, ride Farr, rook scout, Scott speedster, Momsen gp300 etc ? Are the local brands any good ? My budget 25k

My Fitbit Surge screen goes blank when disconnected from the charger cable. Maybe the battery needs to be replaced. Do you know of any Fitbit agent/representative in Johannesburg who can assist ?

Thank you so much for such helpful feedback. Jewbacca & Nick. !! Now I am really looking forward to doing some of your recommended routes. Let us just hope that the weather (incl. the wind) will play along. Regards MG

I will be holidaying in the Simonstown area in CT in Jan. I am looking for a safe route (road or off road) to do between 20 km to 30 km easy riding on a daily basis. Do you have any advice or recommendations ? My main requirement would be road safety. Are there any nice routes through quiet suburbs (avoiding busy main roads etc) ? Your feedback will be appreciated!

What happened to proper medals (zinc, metal) etc. I notice that over the last few events that I participated in we received PASTIC medals. Really horrible tasteless pieces of plastic as medals. This is quite disappointing when you pay R200 to enter and then get such a shitty piece of pollution. It would be better not to issue any medals!! It is not my main motivation for participation but it is just disappointing to be handed such cheap plastic at the end of a race. For example : today’s Winter Fast One plastic medal Am I alone in this opinion? Maybe there is a good reason for the move to plastic medals?

All This discussion is getting interesting. I think R12k for a Willier gravel frame is cheap for a good quality steel frame. I suspect Mercer would be at least double the price ?