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JohanLotter

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  1. I didn't do it last year but I did do it this year and on a hardtail. The only real technical part I can remember was after the Cliffhanger through the trees. My hands somehow survived it but the descent was quite long. I was one of those wishing it to end until the climb started again. The rest was mostly smooth single tracks or jeep tracks and most of them was going up.
  2. Nope, this is the Postberg area. The 2 activities are from Postberg residents. You can basically ride anything before the blue line.
  3. You are allowed to cycle on the tar roads and mtb routes but not allowed to go into the Postberg area which is only open to public during flower season.
  4. Louvain Guest Farm have a few mtb singletracks but a month ago they weren't maintained at all. Wouldn't recommend these singletracks. The ox wagon trail is your best bet on the farm. Just watch out if you want to go down the other side of the mountain via Bergplaas. The road down is rocky and technical with no cellphone signal for emergencies.
  5. The part between the Theewaterskloof Dam and Viljoens Pass is a hiking trail as far as I know. Here is more realistic route altough I do not know the route from Viljoens Pass to Han se Kop well: https://www.strava.com/routes/2939519109304482104 Feel free to message me if you have any questions about the Banhoek/Boschendal/Plaiser or Berg River dam trails.
  6. I have a dropper on my 2016 Alu Anthem. Cable is routed through the down tube and exits just before the BB at the bottom and goes externally around the BB where it enters the seat tube again.
  7. Think they are closed at the moment. They removed the mtb website so can't see what's going on. Last when I check they scheduled to close on 1 Jan for maintenance.
  8. The Matoppie Loop and bottom Matoppie single track is in it's best condition at the moment as well as Snake Alley. Don't bother with the other trails which are overgrown and eroded. You can park at the gate where there is a map and snapscan barcode I believe. Have never felt unsafe parking or riding there.
  9. Not sure if this is the correct model and if they still have stock, but the price is very close to 4000. https://www.specialized.com/za/en/power-cranks-shimano-ultegra-upgrade-kit/p/157392?color=234674-157392&searchText=48118-2402
  10. I ordered one via email from Specialized Stellenbosch today. They will keep it for me until after lockdown at the sale's price.
  11. Only saw the Ultegra and 105 on sale on Specialized's website.
  12. Anyone who have used the Specialized power meter? Seems like it is based on 4iiii one and currently on sale for R4500 for Ultegra and R3500 for 105.
  13. Maybe try Zwift, but I can't comment whether it feels the same.
  14. "PORCUPINE MOUNTAIN BIKE CHALLENGE. It never rains but... We are hugely grateful for the fantastic winter rains that broke the horrific Western Cape drought. However the downfalls played havoc with our much loved Franschhoek Trails, leaving us with a mountain (or at least a chunk of it) to move in order to make these trails rideable and more importantly safe for an event such as the PORCUPINE LIONS MTB. As a self funded organization large scale trail rebuilds such as these require a level of funds we simply do not have. It is with great regret that we have to postpone the 2020 event particularly since the Franschhoek Lions greatly depend on the injection of funds that this event brings us. We are actively working on funding and welcome all donations to ensure we restore these trails as soon as possible. Watch this space!" From their Facebook community page.
  15. Starts at the Kogelberg nature reserve between Betty's Bay and Kleinmond. Less than a year ago it was free entrance with a wild card because it is part of Cape Nature otherwise only R10 for the day.
  16. I have used my cheque card a few times with no problem thus far. This is actually the first time I hear of cloning, but it won't stop my inner bargain hunting.
  17. Works after you have selected either the hard tail or dual suspension category.
  18. He attacked at the left-hand turn onto the Kromme Rhee road a few km before the railway line. I was on his wheel and it was quite hectic trying to bunny hop over the railway line. Can't imagine how the group crossed it safely while trying to catch the break. Luckily the lines are perpendicular to the road and not at an angle.
  19. This is what they replied when I enquired whether it is still happening and when entries close: "We are currently watching the weather forecast and we will be making a call by the end of the day as to whether we postpone or not. Should the event happen you can enter online until tomorrow night at 12am yes. You will also be able to enter on the morning of the event as we will charge online rates not late entry fees as before."
  20. You can subtract about 30 mins (according to my calculations) from this year's Argus which brings you just under 3 hours.
  21. Nibali also said something about maybe going for the polka dot jersey.
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