The Munga - The Toughest Race On Earth

[Pure Savage]

I also think the Slate is a great option (I am often surprised how well it can keep up with road bikes) - only problem is choice of tyres or replacement tyres. Around 1.9 (maybe 2.0) in 650b. My original tyres are fine so far but some reports of sidewall cuts. I think the current best option is Schwalbe G-One but it will make for an expensive training tyre. What gear would the average rider be packing?

That was the only negative thing in our review and maybe a bigger rear cluster.

 

No shops around Cape Town could replace the 27,5 types with ones which would fit and be useful.

 

 

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[TALUS]

That was the only negative thing in our review and maybe a bigger rear cluster.

No shops around Cape Town could replace the 27,5 types with ones which would fit and be useful.

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I could eventually get hold of some Panaracer (original tyres) and G-One Schwalbe's from the UK. I like to be prepared.

[TALUS]

Nearly forgot. A standard 105 32T cluster (R500 from Chris Willemse) fits straight out of the box on the Slate. Works like a charm for a double lap at Suikerbosrand. Most of these machines riding here will never need it but it is perfect for me.

[Rocket-Boy]

I think we were all wrong with our predictions, it looks like Ambulance 2 has got this race wrapped up...

[nathrix]

People, you should see these district roads, it's NOT flat, you're either going up or down and then there is the corrugation and plenty thick loose sand if you do not concentrate on the line you're taking! 40 degrees heat and headwinds that make it almost impossible to fly the drone. This Munga is rof

[cicli]

thanks for the update nathrix, sounds hectic out there

[nathrix]

The guys in front, uhm and girl, they look tired and Brandon's got that big back pack on and it looked like he was very uncomfortable with it on, turning his head from one side to the other to soothen/ stretch the neck muscles I presume.

[EmptyB]

People, you should see these district roads, it's NOT flat, you're either going up or down and then there is the corrugation and plenty thick loose sand if you do not concentrate on the line you're taking! 40 degrees heat and headwinds that make it almost impossible to fly the drone. This Munga is rof

Corrugation...my pet hate!! Coupled with the elements it sounds beyond rof!

 

Hope you having a jol nathrix....

[EmptyB]

The guys in front, uhm and girl, they look tired and Brandon's got that big back pack on and it looked like he was very uncomfortable with it on, turning his head from one side to the other to soothen/ stretch the neck muscles I presume.

That back pack looks nasty!!

[nathrix]

I think i got some nice aerial shots of the start and some parts of the route while waiting for riders. I'm in Britstown as I figured they'll get to Vanderkloof late at night and it will be dark, so being in Britstown already will give me time to edit, upload the bits I managed to shoot, charge batteries, format sd cards, sleep and get up early and fresh to video them riding into Britstown in the morning.

[Stretch]

goodnight dots...see you in the morning

[nathrix]

Corrugation...my pet hate!! Coupled with the elements it sounds beyond rof!

Hope you having a jol nathrix....

Yes, an absolute jol, especially driving in comfort in a new Subaru kindly provided by fines4u with auto, cruise control and aircon/climate control makes a trip like this so much more pleasant (:

[TALUS]

Yes, an absolute jol, especially driving in comfort in a new Subaru kindly provided by fines4u with auto, cruise control and aircon/climate control makes a trip like this so much more pleasant (:

... and an engine.

[EmptyB]

Time out for me too, catch you tomorrow dots...and updates/vids from nathrix!

[pista]

Tim Brink had withdrawn from the race

[dirtypot]

Really enjoying watching the dots!

See you in the morning