Wayne Potgieter Posted January 10, 2021 Author Posted January 10, 2021 Thanks I might just have something... I have a Morewood Sukuma trail bike that is gathering dust. You're welcome to take it for a few weeks of test riding to see it it fits and if he likes it. EDIT:I also have a Morewood 4X prototype, that would be a great fit. I'm not too keen on selling, but it's also gathering dust and he's welcome to use it while he grows.Thanks! What would you want for the Sukuma? Its a 26 inch Dual right?
intern Posted January 10, 2021 Posted January 10, 2021 Happy New Year all you SafriKiwis/aussies. Back at work today and I am already over it. Work is the curse of the drinking classes.On another note WP, we went to a Honda Kids Moto Camp this last weekend and man, I can heartily, heartily recommend it. Fun for the whole family, kids skills advanced massively, plenty chance for the Mrs and I to cut a few hot laps in between, and being at Lake Rotoiti each day ended with a swim and a few beers. I thought of you guys and how much you'd enjoy being a part of that. Next one is in Taupo over the weekend of 12 Feb...more info herehttps://www.poweradventures.co.nz/page.asp?id=328 Wayne Potgieter, RossW and patches 3
patches Posted January 11, 2021 Posted January 11, 2021 (edited) Thanks Thanks! What would you want for the Sukuma? Its a 26 inch Dual right? Yup! 26" dual. It's a large though, but more a medium by today's bike standards. Fork: 160mm Rockshox LyrikShock: Fox Float CTD KashimaDrivetrain: Shimano XT 1x10 with One-Up Range Extender cassette. XTR cranksBrakes: Hope Tech 2 Evo 4 potWheels: Spank Spike rims on Hope Pro 2 straight pull hubs (in the Team edition green)Bars: Renthal FatbarStem: Easton HavocSeatpost: Rockshox Reverb 125mm dropper post. So overall it's a nicely specced bike. It could probably do with a once-over (particularly dialling in gears and servicing dropper), but rideable in current state. As mentioned, I'm more than happy for him to test ride it for a few weeks and see if it fits and if he enjoys it. We can then discuss price and what you think is fair, but it'll definitely be under $1000. EDIT: I supposed he's not quite tall enough for the upsell... a Husky 350 enduro bike that's taking up valuable garage space Edited January 11, 2021 by patches
Wayne Potgieter Posted January 11, 2021 Author Posted January 11, 2021 Yup! 26" dual. It's a large though, but more a medium by today's bike standards. Fork: 160mm Rockshox LyrikShock: Fox Float CTD KashimaDrivetrain: Shimano XT 1x10 with One-Up Range Extender cassette. XTR cranksBrakes: Hope Tech 2 Evo 4 potWheels: Spank Spike rims on Hope Pro 2 straight pull hubs (in the Team edition green)Bars: Renthal FatbarStem: Easton HavocSeatpost: Rockshox Reverb 125mm dropper post. 20150403_123013.jpg So overall it's a nicely specced bike. It could probably do with a once-over (particularly dialling in gears and servicing dropper), but rideable in current state. As mentioned, I'm more than happy for him to test ride it for a few weeks and see if it fits and if he enjoys it. We can then discuss price and what you think is fair, but it'll definitely be under $1000. EDIT: I supposed he's not quite tall enough for the upsell... a Husky 350 enduro bike that's taking up valuable garage space I will take you up on your offer. for the bicycle, not the Husky Thank you very much. If I can get something that he will grow into, that would be epic, so I am keen to see how he feels on it. Ill message you to arrange pickup deets! THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH! patches 1
Wayne Potgieter Posted January 11, 2021 Author Posted January 11, 2021 Today is a good day - today we are eligible to apply for citizenship. Time has flown! davetapson, intern, Rocket-Boy and 4 others 7
Wayne Potgieter Posted January 11, 2021 Author Posted January 11, 2021 Who has ridden Riverhead before?
Saag Posted January 11, 2021 Posted January 11, 2021 Pretty sure I have done all off Riverhead at least 10 times over, at least the gravel sections . The main gravel roads are nice for just exercise, but you need to get into the woods for the fun stuff (only. I have done some of them, but no matter what time of year you go, it is muddy. The 'downhill' section across the main road down the bottom is a lot of fun, but can be scary (much more difficult than the black trails at Woodhill) Wayne Potgieter, patches and davetapson 3
patches Posted January 11, 2021 Posted January 11, 2021 (edited) Who has ridden Riverhead before? Yup, ridden there before. Not extensively, but a bit on the West Coast Riders Club (WCRC) side and the Barlow road end. Some awesome trails! I do believe they become unrideable over the winter (leaving Woodhill as about the location of choice for most during that time), but from chatting with a colleague (who rides 2-3x a week) he far prefers Riverhead to Woodhill during the summer. Edited January 11, 2021 by patches Wayne Potgieter and davetapson 2
Wayne Potgieter Posted January 11, 2021 Author Posted January 11, 2021 Pretty sure I have done all off Riverhead at least 10 times over, at least the gravel sections . The main gravel roads are nice for just exercise, but you need to get into the woods for the fun stuff (only. I have done some of them, but no matter what time of year you go, it is muddy. The 'downhill' section across the main road down the bottom is a lot of fun, but can be scary (much more difficult than the black trails at Woodhill) Yup, ridden there before. Not extensively, but a bit on the West Coast Riders Club (WCRC) side and the Barlow road end. Riverhead.PNG Some awesome trails! I do believe they become unrideable over the winter (leaving Woodhill as about the location of choice for most during that time), but from chatting with a colleague (who rides 2-3x a week) he far prefers Riverhead to Woodhill during the summer. Might need to take the boyo out there to explore those gravel roads... Thanks Gents.
patches Posted January 11, 2021 Posted January 11, 2021 Pretty sure I have done all off Riverhead at least 10 times over, at least the gravel sections . The main gravel roads are nice for just exercise, but you need to get into the woods for the fun stuff (only. I have done some of them, but no matter what time of year you go, it is muddy. The 'downhill' section across the main road down the bottom is a lot of fun, but can be scary (much more difficult than the black trails at Woodhill) I concur. The West Coast Riders Club stuff is a level up from most of the black trails at Woodhill. And the trails I've ridden in the main section (Baconator, Communal, Samtastic etc) are a lot more raw and techy than Woodhill. A fair bit of off-camber descending switchbacks etc. Loads of fun though.
Wayne Potgieter Posted January 11, 2021 Author Posted January 11, 2021 Today is a good day - today we are eligible to apply for citizenship. Time has flown! FYI - 7-12 month processing window for Citizenship Applications. Cost $1,400+- for the family of 4 Mojoman, davetapson, Saag and 1 other 4
davetapson Posted January 11, 2021 Posted January 11, 2021 Clippies rides there most Wednesdays with his boys, if you can hunt him down via search. I'd say drop me a message and I'll drop you his number but messages seem to have disappeared.I've ridden there over winter, a strategic (and muddy) mistake, but for me it is a ride-through turn around point for a training ride I do rather than a destination... so I know the main roads, but the forest seems riddled with tracks. 26 June 2024 for us...
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted January 11, 2021 Posted January 11, 2021 FYI - 7-12 month processing window for Citizenship Applications. Cost $1,400+- for the family of 4 The process times are a lottery from what I have seen.Some people get it in 3 months and other wait over 20. If you are on the priority list, different story.Still great to be able to apply...... Congrats Wayne Potgieter 1
rad006 Posted January 11, 2021 Posted January 11, 2021 FYI - 7-12 month processing window for Citizenship Applications. Cost $1,400+- for the family of 4 Congrats my friend. Well worth it... Wayne Potgieter and Steven Knoetze (sk27) 2
hayleyearth Posted January 11, 2021 Posted January 11, 2021 FYI - 7-12 month processing window for Citizenship Applications. Cost $1,400+- for the family of 4Thomas sent his stuff in June. Got his 1st email reply today. Wayne Potgieter 1
Wet Ears Posted January 11, 2021 Posted January 11, 2021 Today is a good day - today we are eligible to apply for citizenship. Time has flown!Congrats Wayne, great news for you and your family! Wayne Potgieter 1
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