Joe Soap

Still some way off matching the bling on the scoot in the background...

At which Makro's do you get them? I don;t see anything online...

Thanks for all the input, I'm off to the shops...

I weigh roughly 85 kg depending on the whether. Think I'll start of by checking the pressures more regularly before each outing to the spruit. So far I'm fairly happy from a grip perspective, its at least something that I can work with. I like my short bursts at Wolwe but also starting to do longer rides so won't work committing to a super aggressive set of tyres Any size suggestions on a non-boost Anthem? A 2.3 should fit at the front and 2.1 at rear or 2.3's all around?

I try to stay as close as possible to 1.8 to 2 bar but don't check it before every ride. Is that a "safe" pressure or what do you guys run at the back? I agree with the "grip at the front" philosophy but good traction on the steep climbs is good for my sanity

Great, that's what I wanted to hear

Comparison question: Currently have Racing Ralph's snake skins front and rear on my bike. I have managed to pinch flat the rear twice at Wolwespruit. (That's 2 holes per puncture) Will it be any different fitting a Ground Control GRID on the rear or are they similar to the RR SS (from a durability POV)? Or should I just go for a Russian tank at the back (Crossmarks)?

This will be my 1st MTB race and I'm starting to get pretty amped! (40k) Starting in group K with 140 riders per group... will be like Easter weekend on the N3, or everyone will leave me in behind the dust. Will be exciting either way

Hi guys, I'm new here. Signed up because I'm looking for a 2nd hand mountain bike. Budget is probably below R5000 as I don't have any gear and will have to keep that in mind. Not too fussed about brand/wheel size/unobtainiuim frame, just a solid bike that can't handle fairly rough terrain. Anyway, thanks for the impressive site, hopefully I can can get a bike soon.