Brettowski

what an amazing ride, all be it a tough one... got going at 7h30 and straight into climbing with cold legs and my body wasn't in the mood... as we got into our rhythm, bam!!!!strong head winds said "hello Boys"...! well the rest of the climb was un eventful and we pushed on till we eventually got to the summit. the most spectacular views .. the best was still to come tho... our decent was spent trying to prevent gravity having the last word.... breaks were applied as sparingly as possible to prevent over heating. t possibly the best downhill section for those on two wheels. my rear break was applied as a drag break, just to provide some relief to the. front breaks and to ensure that the back wheel never tried to pass the front wheels... when we hit the bottom of the pass, the riding took on a completely different sensation... here we found ourselves being dwarfed by these incredible rockwalls.. awe inspiring. the rest of the ride into price Albert was absolutely enjoyable given that the heat had creeped up to 34 degrees... loved every single second. my trike behaved and afforded me the enjoyment of being in. my element,

I’d like to find out just how many “Bent” riders there are on this forum. as a bent rider (thx to a medical issue) there are many firsts that can be achieved and it would be good to establish a knowledge base from which to establish “firsts”…. Pls share any info you may have..

To date 950km done.. tomorrow I hope to become the first trike(as fans as I’m aware) to cycle up and over the swartberg pass to Prince Albert….

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thx, I was diagnosed with high cholesterol 10 days prior... then boom...

Three months ago, "The Conqueror" and I embarked on an extraordinary journey, diving into the art of off-road triking. Together, we’ve navigated the challenges of hemiplegia caused by a stroke, rediscovered the beauty of nature, and reignited my passion for biking. Let’s rewind to October 12, 2024: while on a business trip to Johannesburg, a severe stroke changed everything. It stole my health, my outdoor adventures, and my beloved mountain biking. Over the past year, I’ve endured daily physiotherapy, ongoing treatments, and the delicate dance of balancing work and life. Yet, the yearning to ride again never faded. After months of research, I found the perfect solution—a custom trike from AZUB in the Czech Republic. Their craftsmanship and support have been exceptional, and my trike, the only one of its kind in South Africa, has sparked plenty of curiosity on the trails. To date, I’ve covered 560km, tackling trails, jeep tracks, and dirt roads. The next big adventure? The Cape Town Cycle Tour—an event I’m counting down the days to. Every ride feels like reclaiming a piece of myself, and I can’t wait to see where this journey takes me next! 🚴‍♂️✨

hi all, im importing a trike and want to know if its possible to convert 26" rims to tubeless? im probably asking an obvious question, but what the hell... fire away..

thx so much, appreciate the info. riding an Azub, new into sa market.

Does anyone know who or where I can get the app for Brose to manage the motor parameters

yes, ti fly x

Thx all. As I’ve had a stroke, therecumbent option is part of my rehabilitation . I’m thinking it might be cheaper to travel to Europe to collect and return with the bike as a used item.and brinh g it back with me as a excess luggage

Greetings all. ik Jill looking at having an recumbent trike custom built in the Czech Republic and I’m looking for advice with regards to the importation of the bike into South Africa. Particular, I’m concerned about the duties that need to be paid when the bike is shipped back to South Africa. In addition, they will be vet payable and how would I go about reclaiming thevat There is anybody on this group that has imported in South Africa that can share any advice. I’ll be most grateful. Thank you.

Simply advertising an item doesn't imply desperation from the seller. It's disrespectful for BH members to propose offers 40 to 50% lower than the asking price. If unable to afford the asking price, make a reasonable offer instead of attempting to take advantage. Let's be realistic with our offers.

greetings all. having survived a stroke and being left as a left sided hemiplegic, I'm now wanting to find ways to return to my passion of cyclin. (herewith ends the sob story!) so my attention has been drawn to the world of recumbant cycling with highly modified trikes. checkout ICE trikes and AZUB trikes..... and the excitement is starting to build again....... my question is.... who else rides recumbant cycles and do you ride off road.

Having had a stroke recently, I am not willing to give up on my passion for mountain biking, although this is somewhat of a new challenge I’m seriously thinking of moving to wards hand cycling to get me back out there again are there any active hand cyclist here tha c offer me advice on how to get into the next chapter of my cycling lie?

Thanks for the suggestions all, greatly appreciated.

hi all, I need to replace bearings and spindle on the above Garmin peddles, any idea where I can get spares from?

Greetings fellow cyclists.... Anyone know of a reputable retailer running good deals on Assos Bib Shorts? Appreicate the help, thanks a million.

450km done, and loving every minute of it. So far, replaced the handle bar grips as stock grips are hard ops the hands. Find I work just as hard as I do on my analogue bike, just go a tad faster and tad bit further. On the single tracks, its an absolute pleasure....so much fun.

oooops sorry, not always on the forum. I weight 96kgs, am riding fit and manage assistance levels to maximise my distance. elevation gain was 684m.

bought the bike, ridden over 200km in a week on it. all I can say is wow! It feels like you are cheating.... its no normal e-bike, you have to manage the battery and assistance levels if you want to do any distance. So far I've managed to finish a 52km ride with 4% left in reserve. but that also means you ride a fair amount with no assistance. I love it!

Today I got to take one for a test ride.... Well, this has now left me absolutely infatuated with this bike. I like the fact that its the most un-ebike e-bike around. My mate (who I hadn't told that I was demo-ing and ebike) didn't even notice that I was on an bike, other than how impressed he was that I could stick with him on the climbs. (he thought I was on "the juice"...) The motor was silent, the assistance from it is so programable that its mind blowing.... Im in love! Oh, and my order also went into Trek today...wait about a month to take delivery.

im seriously considering this bike, by all accounts it ticks all the right boxes. But before I lay out my hard earned cash, id like to enquire if there is any feedback that can be shared with regards to this bike model? The good, the bad and the ugly is what im asking....

Wasn't a joke, rain, cold and wind as a combination are extremely dangerous. Those following the race will note that over 700 riders withdrew , or were stopped before CP1 by the organisers. Race turned ugly for us back markers, hyperthermia got many riders..... Not great.