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I hope one day you have the opportunity to listen to Katie Melua on ESLs. You won't listen to the music...you'll experience her own emotions. Then again, glowing tubes are not to everyone's liking, and that's perfectly fine.

Not able to do much listening now, with the little one around. Luckily he still prefers the flashy dials on the washing machine over the Primare. Has been a mission to fire up the valve amps.

Nice one...

Guys, make this real...Atta, BUT you have to eat two Spur burgers as well.

Let's just say I operated on the IOU system here Only a few more months of commuting to pay off the new MTB. The priceless part is having a chat to a neighbour - and telling me he's now commuting as well every now and again since seeing me do so. It feels good to have been able to make a difference, even if it is a very small one.

I've just hit the magical R10 000 of savings, just on fuel alone.

Commuting on a singlespeed means constanly sore legs!

Same here, but mine due to low bloodsugar. As long as I eat soon after a tough long ride, I'm fine. If I forget, it's halo time and vision blurred...too late then. The other long shot may be your glasses...eyestrain which will cause the headaches.

Schwalbe Marathon...Absolutely brilliant, long lasting and puncture resistant. I'm running Conti country plus on my hybrid, old ksyrium elite wheels. Be careful of going to wide as around corners, even with correct pressure they start squirming quite a bit. These are 37, so really pushing the limit ito width.

Which one would you suggest then? My little wanderer is 14months old...can't wait to take him on rides (edit: and runs)! As for the training, commute, commute and commute. It saves money, is actually quicker than the car, and by the time I'm home I'm relaxed, done with training and ready to take over the little one. I also get to do one long ride on the weekend, but the rest is all her or family time. Seems to be rubbing off now, as she has started running again on her own as well. I'm happy with this arrangement anyway as there is nothing better than spending time with my little boy! We have some issues though: Are you on the ***** hub again?!? Are those shoes new?!? (The scary part is they're 2 years old! She even once asked that of one of my bikes...the very confused expression made her rethink it) Trying to store your cycling stuff, including bike. I have an issue with folding bibs, it just does not make sense, so now there is a cycling drawer that she has agreed to not even open.

Couldn't afford two cars so the S had to sit in traffic. As you say clutch heavy, but also not liking the heat and would bog, esp if the intake cover is off (useless ito performance but what a sound!) Even so, utterly reliable and huge fun.

Stunning car! Dog in traffic. Boot is deep, but oddly shaped, so no bike going in there. Technically should fit in the front seat but window slope might affect it, and absolutely no space behind seats.

I commute in on a singlespeed hybrid Giant...works very well for the travel from Melkbos.

+1 for Gobi.

I quite often cross (cycling lane) paths with a dad coming from the Paddocks side towards Blouberg in the mornings. Little one sitting on a Weeride or other in front, bigger one on the half wheeler in the back. Always laughing and chatting. What a stunning way to spend quality time with your sons every day!

Also eyeing that with lots of interest!

I must admit, those pesky two-abreast runners really do spoil the whole day, almost more than having to wait a few moments if a car does not yield. No wonder it makes more sense to ride in the road where you stop at the red lights and share the lane with friendly motorists. I suppose those 20 strong commuter groups do have a point though.

Hi guys, order placed?

Geax Saguaro for the rough stuff. Racing Ralph for the fast stuff. Marathon Extreme for the tar stuff.

Excellent topic! Question re the weeride: does it interfere with your pedalstroke or position at all? Have a fairly aggressive setup on my commuter, so looking at the angles not sure it will work? Can't wait to get the babba on the bike!

+100000

Hi guys...anyone know where I can find the 29inch version of these tyres? I had the Schwalbe Marathon on my 26ds and loved them for commuting, but they don't make them in that size and width for 29er.

Seeing as these are the new spec ones I should give then an objective go...I already know the XTs are stunning - maybe the Avids are as nice now.

Sounds like I'll be going back to XT again then...

I kept my 2012 XT brakes with the idea of replacing the Elixir 9s on my new XT based Anthem 29er...but not so sure anymore. What are you guys' opinion on the two sets?