Fat Boab Posted November 26, 2015 Posted November 26, 2015 Hi EddyI purchased the second last Apidura bag locally. They are very, very expensive to import at almost double the advertised price.If you don't come right, you can borrow mine for a trip into that part of the world only - very special.I plan to make a pattern and perhaps have some made locally if I can find the correct fabric. I got mine from Yknot, Liesel @ 012 3459260. Last one left so hurry.(Just make sure you are seated when you hear the price) Looks like these guys have a range of suitable fabrics? http://www.linings.co.za/Web/Default.aspx
Sepia Posted November 26, 2015 Posted November 26, 2015 Hi Sepia, seeing that you are in Durban maybe you should try and find an old unused spinnaker sail from the harbor or surrounds. as far as I know it is a light and very strong material. Might work.Hi More WoodHad a keeler myself and the spinny fabric is too thin. Maybe the storm jib kinda thing? Good thinking as I plan to make a couple using the design from the Apidura I receive today.
Sepia Posted November 26, 2015 Posted November 26, 2015 Looks like these guys have a range of suitable fabrics? http://www.linings.co.za/Web/Default.aspx Hi More WoodHad a keeler myself and the spinny fabric is too thin. Maybe the storm jib kinda thing? Good thinking as I plan to make a couple using the design from the Apidura I receive today.Certainly keep this handy. Much obliged.
_freak_ Posted November 26, 2015 Author Posted November 26, 2015 Hi More WoodHad a keeler myself and the spinny fabric is too thin. Maybe the storm jib kinda thing? Good thinking as I plan to make a couple using the design from the Apidura I receive today.Sepiais the design a state secret? Mind sharing?
Sepia Posted November 26, 2015 Posted November 26, 2015 Sepiais the design a state secret? Mind sharing?As soon as I have the workable template. No probs.
_freak_ Posted November 27, 2015 Author Posted November 27, 2015 We cycled up the Sani Pass in September, did the Sani Dragon 2 day stage race... We k@ked to get to the top on just our bikes alone, then, just as we reached the top... we came across these two ouks... They came up Sani Pass same us, FULL gear! They been cycling for 4 years now, started off in China and on their way to Cape Town, I asked them where to then? They just laughed and said, they will be flying back home... must be the best experience to be able to do something like this...
CJG Posted November 27, 2015 Posted November 27, 2015 ... must be the best experience to be able to do something like this... It takes guts to commit to do something like this. You quit your job, leave your wife, say goodbye to friends and family, plan the trip ... and off you go!
nonky Posted November 27, 2015 Posted November 27, 2015 It takes guts to commit to do something like this. You quit your job, leave your wife, say goodbye to friends and family, plan the trip ... and off you go! And after you've been away for a certain amount of time, safer to keep on riding rather than going back to the missus to face the music?
nonky Posted November 27, 2015 Posted November 27, 2015 We cycled up the Sani Pass in September, did the Sani Dragon 2 day stage race... We k@ked to get to the top on just our bikes alone, then, just as we reached the top... we came across these two ouks... They came up Sani Pass same us, FULL gear! They been cycling for 4 years now, started off in China and on their way to Cape Town, I asked them where to then? They just laughed and said, they will be flying back home... must be the best experience to be able to do something like this... Jeepers! Those guys are not travelling light. They must have titanium knee joints...
nonky Posted November 27, 2015 Posted November 27, 2015 OK, with it being crazy internet buying day and all, I just pulled the trigger on revelate viscacha seat bags for me and my riding partner. Our little biketrip in December from West Coast to East Coast is taking shape nicely. We have received approval from respective Managements to go riding from boxing day to new year's eve. New route: st Helena; veldrif; piketberg; porterville; gouda; wolseley; Worcester; villiersdorp; theewaterskloof dam; Caledon; hemel & aarde valley; hermanus. The idea is that as much as possible will be gravel but google is TERRIBLE for planning gravel, so I have order foldup maps from mapstudio. We are still deciding whether to ride mtb's or touring bikes but his touring bike is unfinished, so probably on dualsus 29er mtb's.
Chro Mo Posted November 27, 2015 Posted November 27, 2015 OK, with it being crazy internet buying day and all, I just pulled the trigger on revelate viscacha seat bags for me and my riding partner. Our little biketrip in December from West Coast to East Coast is taking shape nicely. We have received approval from respective Managements to go riding from boxing day to new year's eve. New route: st Helena; veldrif; piketberg; porterville; gouda; wolseley; Worcester; villiersdorp; theewaterskloof dam; Caledon; hemel & aarde valley; hermanus. The idea is that as much as possible will be gravel but google is TERRIBLE for planning gravel, so I have order foldup maps from mapstudio. We are still deciding whether to ride mtb's or touring bikes but his touring bike is unfinished, so probably on dualsus 29er mtb's.Sounds awesome! Totally jealous....just don't tell my wife! Enjoy!!
GaryvdM Posted November 27, 2015 Posted November 27, 2015 We cycled up the Sani Pass in September, did the Sani Dragon 2 day stage race... We k@ked to get to the top on just our bikes alone, then, just as we reached the top... we came across these two ouks... 1.JPG They came up Sani Pass same us, FULL gear! They been cycling for 4 years now, started off in China and on their way to Cape Town, I asked them where to then? They just laughed and said, they will be flying back home... must be the best experience to be able to do something like this... It's amazing how many people do things like this, and you only find out about them by accident. Like the dutch guy with his dog in "Mellons, Trucks, and Angry Dogs."
Chro Mo Posted November 27, 2015 Posted November 27, 2015 I've read countless journals on Crazyguyonabike - must be awesome to have the stars align so that a trip becomes a reality. Great stuff.
CJG Posted November 29, 2015 Posted November 29, 2015 Ive been shopping around for months, trying to find the right touring bike and have finally decided on the Surly ECR. Most the touring around here will be long gravel roads, I haven't ridden a 29+ bike before, but only heard great things about it. Unfortunately have to wait until February to pickup the bike in SA.
Chro Mo Posted November 29, 2015 Posted November 29, 2015 Ive been shopping around for months, trying to find the right touring bike and have finally decided on the Surly ECR. Most the touring around here will be long gravel roads, I haven't ridden a 29+ bike before, but only heard great things about it. Unfortunately have to wait until February to pickup the bike in SA. Great choice - this and the Krampus are perfect for SA conditions
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