Jewbacca Posted September 20, 2019 Share yup. Just asking - which climb do people think would be better? Doing the left hand winding climb to get to Plumber, or going via the waterfall route on the other end? I think the left hand climb is more gradual, but not sure. Bro, we found the direct route the best/fastest the 1st time, and then from the bottom of Red Phoenix, up the middle road then past the top of 'Neverending' the 2nd time round. Direct might be steeper, but it will eliminate lots of km and minutes and time out there. We also rode the new 'climbing trail' up to the saaltjie top. It goes pretty far up then 2 steep jeep track climbs get you to the top. More direct, steeper but WAY shorter. Captain Fastbastard Mayhem and Duane_Bosch 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefmeister Posted September 20, 2019 Share yup. Just asking - which climb do people think would be better? Doing the left hand winding climb to get to Plumber, or going via the waterfall route on the other end? I think the left hand climb is more gradual, but not sure. Right (I think?) hand past Never ending is easiest, especially when the SE is blowing, then it's up with a nice tailwind pushing. The other climb is shorter, but punchy. Meaning *** styl when your legs a pap. Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane_Bosch Posted September 20, 2019 Share I don't know the correct answer but the waterfall is beautiful so therefore my preferred route. Jewbacca, Hairy and Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted September 20, 2019 Share I don't know the correct answer but the waterfall is beautiful so therefore my preferred route.now that is the bestests and lekkerest attitude! Jewbacca 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilipV Posted September 20, 2019 Share Lol. I too enjoy being over kitted most of the time. Recently I've been klapping the steel HT with bare knees/elbows and halflid for funduro days. Its just lekker chill and I have the excuse to ride past big drops and pallet jumps sans shame. The guys I know with big boy bikes definitely put them through their paces every now and then. But not at the frequency you'd expect.I enjoy the simplicity of riding with just halflid. The type of days where I just change whatever shorts I'm wearing for some baggies, grab the helmet, riding shoes and off I go. But that being said, I never ride Helderberg without knee pads anymore.And on Tuesday I was thankful that I was wearing my full Power Ranger suit when I sampled some dirt at Helderberg. All I have to show for my sins is this bruise, it would have been a different story judging by all the dust I washed out of my pads. Hairy, stefmeister and Jako De Wet 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane_Bosch Posted September 20, 2019 Share Nice slippers. Hairy, Jako De Wet, Capricorn and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V18 Posted September 20, 2019 Share Stage 5.6 dadbod would have protected you. Time to let go a bit. Down with this in-shape-dad-syndrome. (obviously joking) Hairy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilipV Posted September 20, 2019 Share Stage 5.6 dadbod would have protected you. Time to let go a bit. Down with this in-shape-dad-syndrome. (obviously joking)#trapdaaibikevetseunI reckon muscles take impacts better than fat. It was always softer tackling the props than the in shape loosies. I just don't have the knowledge, dedication or discipline to build muscles on my hips. Or six-pack abs for that matter. Are we seeing you at EWC3? Or will you be too busy removing spraycan's from weird orifices? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilipV Posted September 20, 2019 Share Nice slippers. I was going for the millennial #iwokeuplikethis bathroom mirror selfie look. But alas, by that time I took out the dog, fed him, started the coffee machine, saved a toddler from self inflicted near death and made breakfast. So I was wearing the Standard Afrikaner Spec pantoffel uniform. Don't tell the vegans but I'm pretty sure it is made from real sheep skin, somewhere a little lamb had to be braaied because Philip wanted warm toes while feeding his bear. splat, Redrush, Hairy and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V18 Posted September 20, 2019 Share Probably not. Health problems. Whish it was vetseun related. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewbacca Posted September 21, 2019 Share Probably not. Health problems. Whish it was vetseun related.It's a big day. If you aren't hundreds rather don't. I remember doing Ezelenduro in 2016 with bad flu thinking 'it's only an enduro.. I can rest etc on the route' and it took nearly 3 months to get better after secondary infections and and and Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vetseun Posted September 21, 2019 Share Probably not. Health problems. Whish it was vetseun related.Ek weet fokoll Pel V18 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieter1 Posted November 4, 2019 Share Hey guys. I have been looking around the www but can’t find a definitive answer on a service kit for the fox dpx2. Anyone got a part nr or something I can google?EDIT: Never mind. I figure the seal kit they use in the rebuild is the same you will use in the 125hr service. Edited November 4, 2019 by Pieter1 Steven Knoetze (sk27) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headshot Posted November 20, 2019 Share Remember that long winded and frustrating wheel build that started with CRC sending the order in two packages and the wrong rear hub? Well its finally nearing completion. I got a refund and on top of that managed to sell the 142 rear hub so I almost got all my money back... thanks CRC. Just got a Rapide boost hub, black Alpina bladed spokes and brass nipples. Finished lacing both wheels this morning and they are currently getting trued and tensioned by someone who actually knows what they're doing. Should be test riding this weekend. The bladed spokes look amazing and the Rapide hub is going to make rather a lot of noise. The build weighs in at just under 2kg excl rim tape and valves which is pretty good considering the cost which will be around R4k all in. Cant wait to knock a few hundred grams of rotational mass from my bike. Hairy, Captain Fastbastard Mayhem and Jewbacca 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headshot Posted November 25, 2019 Share Wheels are built. I laced them myself but dropped them with Clint at the Bike Park for final tensioning. They look great with the bladed spokes and are a tad lighter than the Spaz wheels despite having 12 more spokes. The WTB rims work great for tubeless inflation and the bead hook really seems to hold onto the tyre although I did have a couple of issues out back thanks to some shoddy tape work by yours truly. I cant say that I can notice the lighter weight but the wheels do seem to feel more sprightly under power, perhaps thanks to the increased stiffness and spoke count. The Rapide rear hub deserves a special mention. Came in at the advertised weight, just under 300g and the free hub sounds awesome - not too loud but very audible. I'm a fan of quiet hubs and find the DT on my wifes bike offensive ( I added grease to make it quieter ) but this hub sounds excellent. The engagement is also faster than the crappy Spaz hub that came off and its noticeable on the trail. Captain Fastbastard Mayhem and Hairy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted November 25, 2019 Share Wheels are built. I laced them myself but dropped them with Clint at the Bike Park for final tensioning. They look great with the bladed spokes and are a tad lighter than the Spaz wheels despite having 12 more spokes. The WTB rims work great for tubeless inflation and the bead hook really seems to hold onto the tyre although I did have a couple of issues out back thanks to some shoddy tape work by yours truly. I cant say that I can notice the lighter weight but the wheels do seem to feel more sprightly under power, perhaps thanks to the increased stiffness and spoke count. The Rapide rear hub deserves a special mention. Came in at the advertised weight, just under 300g and the free hub sounds awesome - not too loud but very audible. I'm a fan of quiet hubs and find the DT on my wifes bike offensive ( I added grease to make it quieter ) but this hub sounds excellent. The engagement is also faster than the crappy Spaz hub that came off and its noticeable on the trail. K@K@ Man, don't grease the wife's DT Hub if the noise irritates you ...-.. just learn to ride faster than her, or can't you drop her on the bike : P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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