Where has your bike taken you today?

[geomark]

A dry, dusty and partially burnt Kings Kloof

 

Some hints of spring just starting to emerge

[FrikkieMeyer87]

Some Tokai single-track footage from yesterday.

 

Disclaimer: After the second cut, I happen upon a rather unexpected steep decline section and audibly exclaim in fluent consonant-rich vernacular. This is usually the case for the full length of the clip, but thankfully this one only had one instance and I felt confident that I could share it without much reprimand

 

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Some Tokai single-track footage from yesterday.

 

Disclaimer: After the second cut, I happen upon a rather unexpected steep decline section and audibly exclaim in fluent consonant-rich vernacular. This is usually the case for the full length of the clip, but thankfully this one only had one instance and I felt confident that I could share it without much reprimand

 

Which particularly steep section?

 

Oh - and a bit of free advice. 

 

Go here: www.rapide.co.za

 

buy this https://www.rapide.co.za/product/rapide-rize-r-45-controlpack/

 

and revel in the extra confidence and control that the upgrade gives you. SERIOUSLY. 

[FrikkieMeyer87]

Which particularly steep section?

 

Oh - and a bit of free advice. 

 

Go here: www.rapide.co.za

 

buy this https://www.rapide.co.za/product/rapide-rize-r-45-controlpack/

 

and revel in the extra confidence and control that the upgrade gives you. SERIOUSLY. 

 

That's unfortunately the issue with the GoPro shooting at SuperWide-angle: You lose a lot of depth perception. Right after I say "O f****t", you'll notice that I suddenly accelerate rather briskly. Having never been on this trail, I wasn't sure what to make of that drop

 

I've actually got a brand spanking new carbon set of bars, stem, saddle and seatpost that recently got delivered after being in the post for 700 years, but sadly I ordered it before I really knew what I needed to get and what I wanted from MTB, so I'll probably be selling that and getting the right stuff, i.e. short stem and wide bars next, then fit all that together with my 1x11 upgrade bits that I've been putting together.

[DJR]

To work and back, meandered some, what a beautiful day before the storm! Saw that the UCT class of'17 have been a hardworking bunch,  their jumps are now waaaaaaaay beyond my level.   

[DJR]

Just in case you thought they were little rollers........

[sawystertrance]

Nice. Where is that?

[DJR]

Nice. Where is that?

Intersection of M3 and Woolsack Drive, University of Cape Town Middle Campus.

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

That's unfortunately the issue with the GoPro shooting at SuperWide-angle: You lose a lot of depth perception. Right after I say "O f****t", you'll notice that I suddenly accelerate rather briskly. Having never been on this trail, I wasn't sure what to make of that drop

 

I've actually got a brand spanking new carbon set of bars, stem, saddle and seatpost that recently got delivered after being in the post for 700 years, but sadly I ordered it before I really knew what I needed to get and what I wanted from MTB, so I'll probably be selling that and getting the right stuff, i.e. short stem and wide bars next, then fit all that together with my 1x11 upgrade bits that I've been putting together.

Aaaaah, on snake eyes. Gotcha. Yeah it's a bit steep but nothing difficult. Just a roll down. Wide bar and short stem will DEFINITELY help in those instances. Far more control and less of a going OTB sorta feeling.

[BSG]

Some Tokai single-track footage from yesterday.

 

Disclaimer: After the second cut, I happen upon a rather unexpected steep decline section and audibly exclaim in fluent consonant-rich vernacular. This is usually the case for the full length of the clip, but thankfully this one only had one instance and I felt confident that I could share it without much reprimand

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCG0L8qyYps

Dit is sekerlik een vd afrikaanse woorde wat op BAIE verkillende dinge van toepassing is. [emoji38] [emoji106]

 

Hou die rubber op die grond!

[Mongooser]

Just in case you thought they were little rollers........

sent half of the smaller line on dh bike...dumbest idea you can try with a DH bike

[BSG]

Went cycling again this afternoon, took some pics as evidence. One guy in the group has done a few Argus races, was diagnosed with MS so moved over to Mtb and the MS is getting worse now so a month ago he bought a Giant pedal assist. Man that thing goes uphill at 26km/h while we struggle to maintain 11km/h. This is a reason why I'm pro electric/pedal assist bikes. The joy he has on his face to be able to ride 30km with us and his son.

We had to come back via tar because of the sun going down sooner than expected and I was the only one with lights. I had to light the way.

 

Hou die rubber op die grond!

[BenReaper]

Went cycling again this afternoon, took some pics as evidence. One guy in the group has done a few Argus races, was diagnosed with MS so moved over to Mtb and the MS is getting worse now so a month ago he bought a Giant pedal assist. Man that thing goes uphill at 26km/h while we struggle to maintain 11km/h. This is a reason why I'm pro electric/pedal assist bikes. The joy he has on his face to be able to ride 30km with us and his son.

We had to come back via tar because of the sun going down sooner than expected and I was the only one with lights. I had to light the way.

 

Hou die rubber op die grond!

Lekker kiekies BSG.[emoji106]

 

Sent from my SM-J111F using Tapatalk

[BenReaper]

Got home from work slightly earlier than usual this afternoon and managed to get out slightly earlier for a ride.

The extra daylight and the warmer temperatures made it a great evening out on the bike even though my legs were still a bit sore from yesterday.

 

Sent from my SM-J111F using Tapatalk

[FrikkieMeyer87]

Aaaaah, on snake eyes. Gotcha. Yeah it's a bit steep but nothing difficult. Just a roll down. Wide bar and short stem will DEFINITELY help in those instances. Far more control and less of a going OTB sorta feeling.

 

<hijack>

On that note, would I not be better off going for THIS then? It's the same price, the stem is a little shorter still and the rise a bit higher, which sounds great to me, being 1.95m in height.

</hijack>

 

Dit is sekerlik een vd afrikaanse woorde wat op BAIE verkillende dinge van toepassing is. [emoji38] [emoji106]

 

Hou die rubber op die grond!

 

Ek noem dit "Trail Tongue"

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

<hijack>

On that note, would I not be better off going for THIS then? It's the same price, the stem is a little shorter still and the rise a bit higher, which sounds great to me, being 1.95m in height.

</hijack>

 

 

Ek noem dit "Trail Tongue"

my only concern there would be the 35mm stem being a bit short and cramping your cockpit a bit. Yes, I'm advocating against getting a super short stem in your circumstances, as you're 1.95m tall and that may be a tad too much of a reduction considering your armspan. 

 

But yes - it is a HELLUVA deal. 

 

Ideally - I'd suggest getting a 45/50mm and then the 35 and then keeping the one that suits you best. 

 

Actually - drop the guys a line and see if you can pair the riser bar with the 45mm stem. Wayne (rapide owner) is normally pretty accommodating and is a lekker oke. You can get hold of him on the live chat. I'd be happier recommending the 45 & riser than the 35 and riser for now.