johannrissik Posted January 12, 2016 Posted January 12, 2016 Guys, any advice on what is the best way to charge all the electronics you are carrying (phone, lights, tracker etc). do you carry separate chargers for each one or is the some clever gizmo that you can use for everything.I carried a charger for each (phone, light and tracker) and also a multi 2 pin adaptor.Mark your chargers with your name so that when you leave them somewhere, they can be returned to you If you're a serious racing snake and won't be sleeping much (and hence won't have time to charge your gizmos), you'd need to invest in a dyno-hub. That's another story.
Ryanpmb Posted January 12, 2016 Posted January 12, 2016 Guys, any advice on what is the best way to charge all the electronics you are carrying (phone, lights, tracker etc). do you carry separate chargers for each one or is the some clever gizmo that you can use for everything. Carry as few electronics as possible and their relevant chargers.The ones you do take, use sparingly - lights on dim, turn phone on to use otherwise leave off, turn bluetooth, wifi off etc etc... You'll be surprised how long they last when not constantly used as in the 'real world'.Carry an external usb battery charger unit with multiple adaptors to fit all your electronics. This will assist in boosting charge on the required items if needed out in the sticks when you weren't able to charge up the night before - this will happen, guaranteed (Probably at Vuvu... by which time you're finally over your gizmo fixations and leave them uncharged until Rhodes!).If this isn't enough - then get a dynamo hub. Unless you're planning on doing A LOT of night riding, this isn't really necessary.
Sepia Posted January 12, 2016 Posted January 12, 2016 Are dynamo hubs available locally and if so, what would the cost be?
johannrissik Posted January 12, 2016 Posted January 12, 2016 Are dynamo hubs available locally and if so, what would the cost be?Yes, get hold of Graham Bate of Cyclec Tel: +27 11 442 4808 Fax: +27 11 442 4813 Email: admin@cyclec.co.za
Shebeen Posted January 12, 2016 Posted January 12, 2016 Nope, might end up in Vredendal as Dealer Principal of Toyota Vredendal, depending on Toyota SA's assessment on 13th of January........... Lekke training ground for the Freedom, and near the finish.........interesting. Some good hantam training options there!
Marnitz Nienaber Posted January 14, 2016 Author Posted January 14, 2016 interesting. Some good hantam training options there! Hmmm after yesterdays wisdom chat with Mike and the new knowledge and ideas, maybe I must enter again, since I've now got the training ground in my backyard.......
TrailWarrior Posted January 21, 2016 Posted January 21, 2016 Hmmm after yesterdays wisdom chat with Mike and the new knowledge and ideas, maybe I must enter again, since I've now got the training ground in my backyard.......Come on Marnitz!!..........you know you wanna do this!!...........Just do it!
Marnitz Nienaber Posted January 22, 2016 Author Posted January 22, 2016 Come on Marnitz!!..........you know you wanna do this!!...........Just do it! Next year need to loose 10kg and get a new bike, will be good to go in 18 months time..... But you might see me en route, maybe one eye sleeping in my sleeping bag under a bush, maybe making coffee for a late night wanderer, maybe taking taking a snappy of a mud invested cyclist........but you'll see me somewhere
dirtypot Posted January 22, 2016 Posted January 22, 2016 I really want to go this! I've spoken to a few people who have done it in years gone by and it sounds like a proper challenge! Just need to sell my car to get the entry fee. But I guess that's ok since I'll also have to cycle everywhere to get the training in! Really want to do it!
Dibles Posted February 2, 2016 Posted February 2, 2016 Here's TrailWarrior's RASA blog. http://afrivence.blogspot.co.za/ Some great growth stats there, TrailWarrior! Keep it up.
TrailWarrior Posted February 2, 2016 Posted February 2, 2016 Here's TrailWarrior's RASA blog. http://afrivence.blogspot.co.za/ Some great growth stats there, TrailWarrior! Keep it up. Thanks for the support Dibles!!Appreciate the share!!
Slowbee Posted February 2, 2016 Posted February 2, 2016 I am going to have to start following this thread for extra tips and stuff..
Slowbee Posted February 2, 2016 Posted February 2, 2016 Yes, get hold of Graham Bate of Cyclec Tel: +27 11 442 4808 Fax: +27 11 442 4813 Email: admin@cyclec.co.za is this the same hub that (I think) Mike Woolnough used on the munga? One of the blogs mentioned the dynamo failed half way through the ride
Marius Posted February 2, 2016 Posted February 2, 2016 Use a Solar rechargeable power bank, I just bought one the other day of OneDayOnly
johannrissik Posted February 2, 2016 Posted February 2, 2016 Use a Solar rechargeable power bank, I just bought one the other day of OneDayOnly RASA is mid-winter, short days means less available sunlight.Also remember that you're riding in the dark. A lot.The dynamo hub option is more for those racing and not spending as much time sleeping (and recharging batteries) as others. For those of us planning a solid 24 day finish, charging was not really an issue.
Ryanpmb Posted February 2, 2016 Posted February 2, 2016 Use a Solar rechargeable power bank, I just bought one the other day of OneDayOnlyJust more stuff to carry. Dynamo hub is the answer if you're looking for charge on the go capabilities.
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