I bought a Cypher Carbon LTD 100 a week ago and have done 2 rides now. So gar I'm really happy with bike for the reasons listed above. I'm surprised by how well the DT Swiss shock and fork work - a delight to ride! I've only ridden Fox and Rockshox and in my opinion the DT Swiss is superior. Very happy with my purchase so far 😀
Im keen to join a team for the 2020 Maluti Double 90. Im fairly fast, just did the 947 cycle Challenge in 2h38 but the main thing would be to have a lot of fun! Anyone know of teams needing an extra rider? Cheers Anton
Frame repairer in Gauteng? So the #tourofara claims another victim - my Petini's frame is cracked at the rear drop-outs. Also the rear axle snapped. Must have been a big bump somewhere along the 820km of Karoo dirt roads! Now hoping to find a person who can braze a new drop-out in place - suggestions welcome!
Took the UTB for a ride on Sunday morning - it is great! The 35mm wheels roll over rough spots int he road, but are still fast enough especially when pumped hard. Below are some photos of the bike showing that the 650b wheels with the 35mm tyres dont look much smaller than the 700c with 23mm tyres. Also a photo of the sort of pavements i ride along taking my daughter to school by bike - explaining why the wider tyres are needed!
My Urban Terrain Bike taking shape nicely. I needed a quick and light singlespeed daily commuter (must be easy to lug up stairs) which can handle riding on pavements hopping on and off curbstones; and has some style associated.... The frame is a 62cm Tommasini Super Prestige, but the original 700c wheels only allowed max of 25mm tyres - making the pavement hopping tricky.... I have now had 650b wheels installed (19mm Mavic rims) which accommodate 35mm tyres. Just waiting for the extended length Dia Compe calipers to arrive. Looking forward to taking it for a ride soon. Weight is just over 9kg - easy enough to carry up to my office. Got inspired by reading http://www.sheldonbrown.com/650b.html
Eorica was amazing - 140km on beautiful gravel roads. Good atmosphere and camaraderie among the riders. Pit stops with locally produced bread, olives, tappenade and Muscadel! Not an energy bar in sight....
Getting used to riding dirt roads in preparation for the Eroica on my 1987 Petini. The bike is running smoothly, I only need to swap to the regulation toe-clip pedals now. Some "interesting" experiences hitting loose sand and gravel.....
This morning took my brand new 30 year old Petini for its first ride up Groenkloof ridge - lovely! Thank you to Eppie for arranging the delivery of the bike - all packaged well and even putting a new set of tyres on for me. I look forward to doing some epic vintage rides on my new beauty! I guess this bike hails form the late 1980s and most likely constructed from Reynolds tubing (unfortunately the sticker naming the tubing is gone). All paintwork is original as well as the decals. Will make a trip to Linden Cycle next week to show to them. Amazing how well the bike rides - dropping down the ridge at 70 kph it felt stable and smooth, soaking up the road bumps. Very responsive when climbing. Love it!
