mokganjetsi Posted May 23, 2017 Share some of you might be familiar with steel-frame aficionado Stan Engelbrecht's Tour of Ara (imho the best thing to happen to cycling, like, ever). Stan's new baby is something less vintage, no less poetic, more accessible and hopefully something that will continue to challenge the overblown commercialisation of cycling. check it out. do it. https://karoobaix.co.za/ and for interest tourofara.co.za Edited May 23, 2017 by mokganjetsi nathrix, nonky, Stan Engelbrecht and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy Posted May 23, 2017 Share I looked at this yesterday, but (un)fortunately I am doing 2 day Berg and Bush and cannot get to Calvinia in time as it starts the next day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilton. Posted May 23, 2017 Share From the Karoobaix website:".. no suspension of any form is allowed." ... does that mean the new Roubaix road bike is not allowed? Edited May 23, 2017 by Hilton. nonky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cippo Posted May 23, 2017 Share From the Karoobaix website:".. no suspension of any form is allowed." ... does that mean the new Roubaix road bike is not allowed? This definitely cancels out all the Cannondale Slates with Lefty's. nonky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy Posted May 23, 2017 Share From the Karoobaix website:".. no suspension of any form is allowed." ... does that mean the new Roubaix road bike is not allowed? This is for (Ka)Roubaix bikes........, but we were asking the same question on our ride this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Boab Posted May 23, 2017 Share From the Karoobaix website:".. no suspension of any form is allowed." ... does that mean the new Roubaix road bike is not allowed? Fair question - opens/closes the door for Zertz, CG-R seat posts, Thud-busters? Cannondale Slate presumably is out too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchelicious Posted May 23, 2017 Share Am waiting for the first wankitit who says "well technically suspension"...... Edited May 23, 2017 by Patchelicious Pure Savage and Andrew Steer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mokganjetsi Posted May 23, 2017 Share thanks for raising the questions guys! i will speak to Stan and see what his take is on this. in general, the focus of the ride is simplicity & aesthetic; dealing with the difficulty of the road is primarily on the rider - not technology. where exactly that line lies is the question. nathrix and Stan Engelbrecht 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Boab Posted May 23, 2017 Share Am waiting for the first wankitit who says "well technically suspension"...... I'm not au fait with suspension definitions. Sounds like it might be fun........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky4130 Posted May 23, 2017 Share Sounds awesome, if the price is right i would be keen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FCH Posted May 23, 2017 Share Events that cant state entry fees.... like products saying POA.... nah thanks. bikebloke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJG Posted May 23, 2017 Share I asked Stan the question about suspension on a CX bike and unfortunately it's no Lauf, or Cannonade Slate or new Specialized Roubaix. The fork has to be rigid. Patchelicious, nonky and ti guy 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Boab Posted May 23, 2017 Share I asked Stan the question about suspension on a CX bike and unfortunately it's no Lauf, or Cannonade Slate or new Specialized Roubaix. The fork has to be rigid. Suspension stem? Oh how they laughed as the tide kept rising....! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worriesnot Posted May 23, 2017 Share Another one for the bucketlist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchelicious Posted May 23, 2017 Share I will be there with a Crux, 40c Tyres so no worries on this side. Damn this one is going to be cool. Training Prep for DD. Edited May 23, 2017 by Patchelicious Stan Engelbrecht and ti guy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the nerd Posted May 23, 2017 Share I think excluding suspensions like the Lauf and The Slate cuts out a few riders who bought bikes to do events like this, this isnt a dig at the event, and I personally think its a great idea. But. He already has tour of ara which excludes any modern bikes and components, what makes this any different. That being said, if I could get my A into G I would be there in a heartbeat, with my 35c, steel, SSCX rig... mikkelz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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