Introduce yourself

[NicholasT]

You enjoying the CUBE?

I sure am, mate. Thanks for the "behind the scenes" advice and opinion.

[Ashchest]

Welcome Nicholas.      Yeah I agree, trails are overrated 

[NicholasT]

Welcome Nicholas.      Yeah I agree, trails are overrated 

Hehe, I’m not dissing the trail, or trail riders for that matter. I just realized that that wasn’t for me anymore.

[kyleschoeman421]

Hi Guys,so I did introduce myself maybe 19 months ago, but never really got into the riding, work, family, enduro(motorcycles) keeping me too busy... Then sold my mongoose as I need to free it baome cash. 9 months after selling my mongoose, I today picked up a 2nd hand Titan 29er hardtail and am starting to get into the mtb thing...partly due to a friend roping me in for a mountain bike race at the end of August, and partly as I'm off the motorbike at the moment due to a shoulder injury. So will do odd races and use the mtb as cross training. Have heard about Rietvlei and Thaba trails as I now stay in the far south and also know of Modderfontein although I have never ridden any of those..

. Where else should I check out.... Any tips or pointers would be great. Have a great afternoon

Edited July 29, 2019 by kyleschoeman421

[VirenB]

Hey guys,

 

I'm Viren, live in Durban and looking into getting into trail riding etc.

 

Loved cycling as a kid and then other sports usurped all my time.

 

A few buddies have recently taken up cycling on the Dbn promenade and the bug has bit hard.

 

Looking into buying a bike now and getting out more.

 

Lots on informative reading on here, looking for advice etc and grateful for the site.

 

Cheers,Viren

[Horsey031]

Hi everyone, my name is John. Been lurking in the background for some time. Just wanted to introduce myself and say thanks for all the great information on BikeHub! :-) 

[Slowbee]

Welcome to the BIkeHub Guys.

 

It is a crazy place but you are in a for a hell of a ride if you participate.

[Horsey031]

Thank you, looking forward to it ????

[Nestus]

Hi guys. Newbie on the forum from the western cape. I have a question. I would like to upgrade to a 32x50 but would like to test that first before i spend the money. Where can i try to find a bike with that gear selection to try it out before i buy?

 

Thank you in advance

[bullet77]

Hi guys. Newbie on the forum from the western cape. I have a question. I would like to upgrade to a 32x50 but would like to test that first before i spend the money. Where can i try to find a bike with that gear selection to try it out before i buy?

 

Thank you in advance

32X50 ratio is 0.64, if you compare a typical 2 x 10 with 24x36 = 0.66 so the 32x50 will have a slightly easier ratio. Hope that makes sense.

[Johnny Vee]

Hello there good people. I started in cycling this year. I got myself a 2nd hand Merida matts 100 26" but found myself doing môre Road cycling than mtb. In April I got a 2nd hand Merida 901 roadie. I will post my couch pics soon. Haha. I joined the Edenglen Cycle Club, what a nice bunch of people. They taught me the hand signals. Paid my 947, so excited.

[reflexus]

Hey everyone,

 

Have posted here and there a few times, been a forum lurker for quite a while.

 

Been riding a bike for almost as long as I could walk, was quite a lot faster in my younger days but now ride (and run) just because I enjoy it.

I tend to run more over winter and then ride more over summer, not a big fan of cycling when it's dark and due to work and other commitments early mornings are pretty much my time for exercise.

 

P

[MTB mouse]

Hi everyone

 

Hope you are all well. New to the forum. Cycled for many years in my school days and will be getting back into it again.

 

My family and I have decided to do this together as a team for leisure not professional lol.

 

I remember many years of enjoyment and fitness when I was in high school with my giant MTB. I have been out of this game for a number of years but looking forward to getting back in it. Have also done some body building back in the days so have a strong sense and will for fitness.

 

First up I posted a topic (hopefully in the right section) under Tech buying guide. If anyone has some advise on the topic I posted it would be greatly appreciated as I would like to start by getting some bikes.

 

Thanks again.

[Salty Biker]

Hi all

 

I'm from poison city, AKA Durban. Been riding a bicycle since I was a laaitie and can't remember a time when I did not have a bicycle in my life.

 

I classify myself as a mountain biker but I don't mind a cruise on the road or promenade now and then as well. Used to be quite serious when I was a teen but became more mellow as I've aged. These days I go at my own pace and enjoy more of what's around me

 

Lekker!

[Matu]

Matu here.

Fresh meat hahaha

Own a scott 740 27.5, first bike and loving it!

[Geared]

yet another newbie, more the merrier  

 

42 and getting into the scene for the first time, still finding my feet. Based in JHB. 

 

The first bike is a Scott Scale 980 29 hardtail to learn on, fall on lol before deciding what and if I need anything better, more suited to what I want to ride, later on, no idea yet what to expect or what I will be drawn to. 

 

I hope to learn a lot more from you fine people, with loads more experience.