Shebeen Posted April 23, 2015 Posted April 23, 2015 not sure if this was posted before, but incase you missed it and want to learn more mapskills..get on the blower asap to Feesh Hi Guys, There is a free Navigation Workshop taking place on 23 April from 6-9pm at Sport Science Institute in Cape Town. This workshop will be specifically aimed at first-time Freedom Challenge riders with focus on the Nav skills required for Freedom but it may be of interest to other novice Adventure Racers out there who want to learn a bit more about map and compass navigation using South African 1:50 000 topo maps. If you are interested or want to find out more then please email freedommaps@live.co.za Cheers,Chris
dirtrider Posted April 23, 2015 Posted April 23, 2015 dirt rider what rear rack is that? It looks great! A few months ago I made my own rack on the back and posted the result on my blog . Then a lady friend of mine contacted me and said although my effort looks awesome why don't I just come around and pick up her never used backpack she got from CRC . Really awesome piece of kit for touring , we will see how it behaves in the challenge .
Ryanpmb Posted April 23, 2015 Posted April 23, 2015 Any recommendations for the most comfy MTB saddle for these types of hours on the bike? The one you've been riding on...
Marnitz Nienaber Posted April 23, 2015 Posted April 23, 2015 Any recommendations for the most comfy MTB saddle for these types of hours on the bike? Selle SMP PLUS !!!!! For the better ride go wide !!!
Marnitz Nienaber Posted April 23, 2015 Posted April 23, 2015 watch out for this guy http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs14/f/2007/077/b/e/Hyena_Crossing_by_screwbald.jpg I can smell Lehana.......
tombeej Posted April 23, 2015 Author Posted April 23, 2015 Monark, you're very quiet - are you confirmed for our recce on 23 - 24 May?
Marnitz Nienaber Posted April 23, 2015 Posted April 23, 2015 Really want to get marnitz nervous by calling him a top contender! Between him and tim they have 5 finishes under 16 days...no one else mentioned has even done it in under 20. Me ? the sweeper Hyena, a top contender ???? NEVER I'm on a worst case 17 Day plan, planning in reverse this year....... I might get nervous when you get on the bike !!!!
Shebeen Posted April 23, 2015 Posted April 23, 2015 Me ? the sweeper Hyena, a top contender ???? NEVER I'm on a worst case 17 Day plan, planning in reverse this year....... I might get nervous we you get on the bike !!!!i always say..next year
G.S.W Posted April 23, 2015 Posted April 23, 2015 Any recommendations for the most comfy MTB saddle for these types of hours on the bike?Selle Italia Yutaak Saddle
Marnitz Nienaber Posted April 23, 2015 Posted April 23, 2015 i always say..next year I always say never again......
The Crazy German Posted April 23, 2015 Posted April 23, 2015 There are a couple of Dark Horses hiding : David WaddiloveJohann RissikBeat JegerlehnerLiehann LootsRobbie McIntoshArno CrousJacques SwartIvor JonesStuart Roosand then there's Fish Visser lurking on the side line....... Luckily everyone know's I'm the Nag Apie at night and the sweeper Hyena at day, I'm not fast only meticulously persistent..........Too much honour for me, I would add Fjord Jordaan he's ridden me stukkend and he was out of shape. Don't see him win but a 3-4 spot if he doesn't mess up the navigation must be possible.
johannrissik Posted April 24, 2015 Posted April 24, 2015 Does anyone have advice regarding a simple, robust, wired bike computer that accomodates a 29r wheel circumference (i.e. about 2260mm) ? I bought two Ryder 9 function computers (one to carry as spare) and they can't be programmed for a wheel circumference over 2199mm.......? Thanks
johannrissik Posted April 26, 2015 Posted April 26, 2015 OK, now it's the turn of the lights... I bought a Surge Batwing, nice light light, nice gentle light for "deurnagdiens" but after 7 hrs on Low (which is a nice intensity for long hours) the light said bye bye. (battery flat)Problem is the suppliers imply that it can do 12 hours on low. 4kers! Advice please comrades
Monark Posted April 26, 2015 Posted April 26, 2015 Extreme lights ftw sir. Try and see if you can't get them to supply a better battery?
johannrissik Posted April 26, 2015 Posted April 26, 2015 Extreme lights ftw sir. Try and see if you can't get them to supply a better battery?Thanks, that's a good idea because I like the Batwing's small size, just the battery isn't big enough.
dirtrider Posted April 28, 2015 Posted April 28, 2015 Does anyone have advice regarding a simple, robust, wired bike computer that accomodates a 29r wheel circumference (i.e. about 2260mm) ? I bought two Ryder 9 function computers (one to carry as spare) and they can't be programmed for a wheel circumference over 2199mm.......? ThanksMost of these things will allow you to put a custom wheel size into it , at least my R95.00 Topeak does .
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