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Tore the ligaments on the SC joint. Nothing anyone can really do, without a very risky procedure. Not worth it. Only remedy is actually doing weights in the gym to strengthen the support muscles. Cannot bowl a cricket ball, sleep on my right shoulder or swim, then the clavicle pops out at the breastbone and muscles start spasming up. Not nice, but hey there are people stuck in warzones, so who am I to complain about a few muscle spasms and bad sleep. At least I can still ride a bike 😁, as long as I don't fall on the right shoulder.

Like anything you will learn a lot but just starting. You have a bike and started. Now you are asking questions. Just keep going, because it sounds as if the current Makro bike is performing within your current ability and it gets you out there. In a year's time you will understand why not to buy a Makro bike, and then you will be empowered to make the right (better) choices...only to find two years on that there was more you should have known. And as you go on, ability will improve, knowledge will build and the need will improve. Welcome and keep cycling. Ps. best way to get into a good bicycle is 2nd hand if you have someone to help you with the buy and good at keeping to the hard limit on the budget.

I have the EVOC and happy for shuttle runs and short distances. I would definately tie them down to prevent too much bumping on the downtube, especially on carbon. I can only think too much bumping will fatigue the downtube as it was not really built to take major knocks there. Obviously only an issue on repeatedly bad roads and long distances. A bike shop owner told me he has had frames with cracks on the down tube below the headtube be rejected because it was suspected to be from shuttling on rough roads. Cannot confirm, but has some logic to it. Still, I would use it everyday over a bike rack.

On the World Champs topic - any idea if the Enduro will be broadcast anywhere the coming weekend? Could not find any info anywhere.

Anybody know if the Enduro world Champs will be broadcasted anywhere. Never watched enduro so not sure how it is covered.

Bought two bikes and some extras from them on a few occasions, no issue. Not my LBS because they are to far away, but have had a few good dealings with them. They did a lot of effort for my son's bday present a while back, so definitely liked how they worked and communicated.

Can I also switch off the reviews I resolved ("don't like") to give a true impression ("fake") my review stats? I read it is quite commonplace nowadays with cycling gear. PS. Definitely a slow work day - 3 posts! I might be losing my job soon, but hey, I only have 77 more posts to go!

If it wasn't for the classifieds, then this would merely be a chat room frequented by a few. The current format pulls many people in with classifieds and then some stay to learn there is a plethora of knowledge and contacts, etc. here. Take the good with the bad I reckon.

Bumping my post counter to two per annum to expedite crossing the 100 threshold... I will make it by retirement

Ragley piglet with 130mm fox 32 front and Fulcrum Red metal wheelset. I remember the days... Why - First steel frame I built from pieces. Very responsive on the trail. And rode it during a phase of life when I was a stronger and fitter version of myself... so I could enjoy the bike.

Those harps against that foamy and black background... Man I am thirsty

On a Friday any beer will do. I have unexpectedly taken a liking to Guinness lately after trying it. There is a reason or is still around after 200+ years. Not commonly available after a ride but goes down well.

Will be there. Always a good one.

I find modern geometries (HT and ST), especially trail bikes, much better on the larger frames. Lately, if in doubt, I upsize. I am 1.94 and used to hover between a L and XL 10-15 yrs ago because a XL mtb was a "plaashek" and dropper posts were not even a gimmick yet. Now I ride an XL and even XXL and find them much easier to ride. Better reach, center of gravity (especially with a dropper), etc. If you fear a HT might be too top heavy, consider the dropper to compensate for it on more technical sections. Happy hunting.

Wow! And here I am using a boardshort every other enduro ride when my shorts are in the wash. I will have to do some introspection.

I don't have a horse in this race and believe most developments the past 20 yrs have been relevant and the good ones stuck (I am enjoying most of them on my rides), however any industry tries to make money by inventing a way to stay ahead. The link is posted in comic sans

If people not following your business principles/ethics makes you negative then you are in for a rough ride. I am still learning how to handle this myself, but sometimes you realize the unfair deal in your view might be the best deal because it is available. Options are always good to have: I would rather get a low ball offer (be it valid due to affordability or from a chancer - who cares) than no offer, eventually cash is worth more than an unused bike aging in the garage in my view. It remains your choice based on your situation eventually.

Absolute Motion in Hilton could be a good option. I have not used them but know they do training programmes/coaching for athletes as well and I assume they will do professional bike setups - give them a call. Otherwise most bike shops should be able to assist with basics, although it won't be a profesional setup then.

As we all know: great event. I do however need to make mention of the medical teams - they made my ride possible. Two days before the Race I was good to go, but the 24hrs before day1 start, my back flared up badly. I could not endure the pain, which left me crippled (I literally could not walk or breath from the pain) , and feared a bulged disc (...after some bad Googling). After getting some medical advise over the phone (which is an unfair position to put any medical practitioner in) I decided to skip day 1 and drive down to Mackenzie where the doctor and physios were stationed. My wife and riding partner graciously offered to skip this bucket list event to accompany me for the 3 days while we support some other friends (note that by this time I could drive so she could easily do the race solo - she deserves an honourable mention; plus it scores me some browny points) The doctor there could give me a 99% clear that there is no nerve risk, although disclaimer that only an MRI can tell me that and it was still my choice. He proposed I get some good physio and come back to him to check it again. Great news about the nerves, but I still could not move a lot or rotate my back. Then came the great physios - they were exceptional. Within two sessions that day and a strap up the next morning I was ready to take a chill ride down Umko. Day 3 similar with a session and a back strap up. Simone (physio from Ballito) was spot on with her prognosis and treated me well. The exercise and stretches helped a lot and I did them diligently every hour until bedtime on Day1 knowing what is at stake. Also knowing that if I do them and things do not get better, then I must definitely not ride. The next morning I could take a leisurely stroll to the physio tent to get strapped. Between her, the dr and myself, we determined the limitations of my ride, when to call it quits and which changes to make to my bike setup to help control the injury and take unnecessary pressure of the back. Luckily I was fit as well, so suboptimal bike setup for the legs was still ok to do a lekker ride with the missus. Kudos to the medical team and specifically the physios at this event who made my and my wife's ride possible and helped me determine the limitations of the injury and what to monitor. I was ready to call it a day, but we could finish days 2 and 3 with a smile and very relaxed. A few stretches ("cat-cow" and the likes) at each water point was weird to do, but damnit it worked! I will never call a physio exercise/stretch a dumb exercise again! These people made my ride not just possible, but comfortable as well. Kudos to you guys and to the organisers for getting some of the best medical staff onboard. Next year I will be back for day 1 and for some racing.

I do not understand the "02 hours" and brackets part of the post, but... I uploaded a 2hr mtb ride today and 4hr mtb ride Saturday no problem via the Suunto App. Both less than 90km. Not sure if that helps.

Nicolai developed a frame for Die Muishond made from radioactive steel I-beams harvested from the defunct Chernobyl nuclear site. The commissioning of the frame came in within time and budget, because Die Muishond does not wait and also does not pay for anything.

I bought an old second hand Fox for a single speed I built and was forced to service it cause it was crying BP oil spills...until the oil ran out. I am a quite proficient mechanic, but I have never opened the fork or a shock of any sort. I have to say it was scary thinking I have to open it up. Afterwards, it is a piece of cake. Find a youtube vid. buy a seal kit. Get some oil from your LBS or even motorbike shop, noting the oil weight around 7 (seems that mostly only LBS's hold stock - motorbikes use around a 15). Make sure you have a shock pump for air shock. And then follow the video. I serviced my RL32 based on a Talas video - only a seal and oil change - the differences between the forks are negligible, unless you open up the REAL inners. Noting that you should watch the stanchions and make sure you put the right oil on the correct side - damper requiring more oil than the lock out side. I would not open up the lockout or damper. I will send it to a LBS for fixing any damper or lockout problems if it is a mid range to high end fork. I have to say I was VERY affraid pulling the stanchions from the lowers - it required SOME pulling. But knowing it was an old shock and for a fun bike, I attempted it as school of life costs if I break something. Anyway. Was cool. Will do it any day. Shock is much easier as it is smaller and easier to handle. Also, one seal, less oil. Very easy. That is what I did, and it worked fine. I will do this in a years time again, or if the suspension becomes sticky or dry - Fox often leaks, so if it doesn't leak - it needs oil Buy the Recon, and open the old shock for fun. It will give you confidence in opening up your next one. A worthwhile LBS will discuss the process with you if you ask, but then you should remember to support them, cause they supported you at no cost.