Wet Ears

Thanks Frosty, you would need a pretty early start time though tio do it unofficially

Any idea as to the process if you want to do a double loop?

Thanks BikeisLife - will give them a shout, appreciated

Hi all Heading down to Pumula Beach Resort (near Hibberdene) end of the week and am keen on taking my mtb. I have done the usual Google and Hub search but info dates back to 2014. It would appear as though Rocky Bay trails is my best best as Virginia, Lake Eland and Clearwater are too far to travel for a ride (close on an hour either way). Does anyone know of any other trails within 30min drive or any mtb groups in the area! Thanks

I was just about to start a post about Vittoria Barzo and it feeling sketchy upfront and then I saw this. My bike came with a Minion up front and Ardent on the back. When I replaced them recently I found Vittorias on special and decided to give them a go as have heard good things. Put the Mezcal on the back and seems to "roll" better than the Ardent. My issue is the the Barzo up front, it feels like I am continually going to wash out around corners and I find that if lifting the front wheel is it far less forgiving if you don't land flush. So I guess my question is - is a Barzo not a great option up front or have I just become used to 3 plus years of a Minion which is more forgiving perhaps?

You are not going to beat Thule quality and you rightly pay a premium for that but if you are keen on foldable I saw this and at that price point it may be worth a punt https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/bike-racks/450830/bosal-foldable-2-bike-platform-rack

Shouldn't I wouldn't imagine - particularly for such a short distance. I have have ridden the Suikerbossie loop and 94.7 with both fork and shock locked out with no noticeable issues. Will be interested to see what those with more technical know how have to say though

How sad is it that (a) I can get arrested for brining the beer and (b) beer has greater value than a new saddle at present!

Okay, just had a look at that is waaay beyond my skill set! Adam may take you up on that offer but I will first try the hot water suggestion and try bend the plastic per madmarc's suggestion

Thanks Theo, will email link to my phone and watch on my cell. No youtube on work pc unfortunately

I can't see a video! Perhaps work's firewalls or something of the like

Thanks all, appreciate the input. @Theo, yeah that screw bolt is mainly for cosmetic purposes. as your second edit probably alludes to @Adam - just need to find a clamp! Might go and bug my neighbour.

Congrats Wayne, great news for you and your family!

That 's what I am thinking

Long story short, hit a tree stump on some single track, fell and my saddle came off the rails! Is this fixable, I have tried to man handle the saddle back onto the rails but it is a no go. If I am to replace does anyone know where I could find a WTB Volt Race, I have been looking around and can only find Comp's online - unless they have changed their range since I purchased my one.

Is it still open during the week in January as the website speaks about December opening times

There's always one

Thanks

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Do you need to book under level 3?

Some dark horse money on Martin Bain Venn - think this is his 4th Munga so got some experience and learnt from Guy as they are mates, has improved every year and last year came in 6th. His secret weapon, he is a school teacher so has had f*kol to do from March to August except train hard! Before I get roasted I know teacher's took big strain during lockdown and possibly worked harder than usual! Go Marty

I had to go and buy a new wheel slider thanks to some tjop who can afford a bike and Thule rack but not a slider? Anyway, the guy at the shop was really helpful and had two tips, drill a hole at the end and put in a screw as well as pushing the sliders past the mounts i.e. towards the centre of the rack and then put the "wheel straps" in place as someone will need to unlatch the straps before sliding pst the mount. Neither theft proof but certainly will slow the tjop up enough that he moves on

Disagree - the OP has wasted a lot of people's time who are/were trying to do the right thing and assist. The OP does have a responsibility and that stemmed from them making this info public and asking a forum (the public) for assistance. Smacks of OP saying to insurance, look I tried to find it but no luck!

Glad you lived to tell the tale

When I was in the market for a new bike I couldn't arrange a demo or test ride come hell or high water - I tried both Pyga and Santa Cruz as they were the bikes I was keenest on. Specialized on the other hand allowed me to try out a Camber and a Stumpjumper, on more than one occasion.