Boerklong Posted February 22, 2015 Posted February 22, 2015 For me 1.6k is very expensive to start of with. I bought a pair of Sidis for R999.
Oomkool Posted February 22, 2015 Posted February 22, 2015 I would definitely invest in one of these first http://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/camelbak-classic-2l-2014
Cupcake Posted February 22, 2015 Posted February 22, 2015 Tip for getting kit (especially cycle shirts and hydration packs) fresh as a daisy: put equal part bicarb and washing powder into the machine.
RocknRolla Posted February 22, 2015 Posted February 22, 2015 Bicarb sortd out smelly shoes as well.. Leave over night
kt71t508 Posted March 4, 2015 Author Posted March 4, 2015 Ok so to give an update. I got some extra clothes, especially a few things for winter. I got what I think are a pair of decent shoes and I bought a second hand bag from the classifieds. Has anyone ever bought second hand shoes or clothing? Shirts maybe but bibs... That's like wearing someone else's jocks :-o Who does or doesn't wear sunglasses for mtb riding? Pros and cons?
Vangar Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 Ok so to give an update. I got some extra clothes, especially a few things for winter. I got what I think are a pair of decent shoes and I bought a second hand bag from the classifieds. Has anyone ever bought second hand shoes or clothing? Shirts maybe but bibs... That's like wearing someone else's jocks :-o Who does or doesn't wear sunglasses for mtb riding? Pros and cons? Do you like your eyes? Then wear glasses, be it safety glasses for R50 or something. I skipped riding with glasses once, and ended up getting hit by a branch 1cm from my eye, nice scrape. Like a helmet it is essential safety gear for MTB IMHO.
SAGecko Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 I assume you mean stink. Don't know about Mr Price stuff but that applies to First Ascent tops. Jeez those things hone. Really? Mine don't.
SAGecko Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 Camelbak is for those who don't know better, Would you like to borrow my flame suit? I've only used it a few times....
SAGecko Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 Who does or doesn't wear sunglasses for mtb riding? Pros and cons? No cons. Get some glasses.
Amberdrake Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 MTB Eye protection is important.Road not as much but helps to have something on hand when you want it. Wrong kind of glasses can potentially fog up. There are some really nice safety glasses out there. My dad got a pair and he is extremely happy @ R80. They yellow tinted for glare reduction and they look better than some sunglasses. Build quality was also better.
Spinnekop Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 Road bike. No classes. 19 years ago.Almost lost my eye due to a poisonous bug randomly flying into my eye. That and the amount of rocks that have hit my lenses from cars..... In the beginning (after the bug incident) I wore mining safety goggles. Works a charm and they are cheap. Had a clear, yellow one and dark one. Problem with eyes are.....you can't go out and get a new one if you damage yours.
kt71t508 Posted March 4, 2015 Author Posted March 4, 2015 Something like this?http://www.safetygearonline.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Edge_Safety_Glasses-300x199.jpg Do they sit securely or do I get an elastic band to tie it up with?
Fabian46 Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 In terms of glasses...I just use safety glasses as I keep losing them....i use the sporty type ones, super super cheap at the safety clothing stores, 2 pairs are clear (yellow for late riding, one normal with a mirror finish) and one dark tint for day rides. 3 pairs.....under 50 bucks....no jokes.
kt71t508 Posted March 4, 2015 Author Posted March 4, 2015 3 pairs.....under 50 bucks....no jokes.Where did you get them? I've heard stories about glasses cracking on a fall and pieces cutting your eyes. I suppose no chance of this with safely glasses.
Fabian46 Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 Where did you get them? I've heard stories about glasses cracking on a fall and pieces cutting your eyes. I suppose no chance of this with safely glasses.Yup, wont happen with these. I got mine at ALSAFE down herein CPT.
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