Where has your bike taken you today?

[FrikkieMeyer87]

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. 

 

Awesome, I see that the 45 and high riser combo is actually an option on the site, so I'll go for that one then. Pair it with some chainring bolts and spacers for my 1x11 upgrade and I can get free shipping, whoohoo!

[Duane_Bosch]

Hey guys.

 

If any of you are keen my mate Karl is setting up mates accommodation for Morzine for 2018. Dates are 18-31 July or thereabouts. Drop me a PM and I'll put you in touch.

 

Note. This is not a guided trip. You book your own flights etc. He's just setting up the accommodation. These types of trip are always better with a nice big crew.

 

If you are an Alpine virgin and are pining for endless (literally) single track and lots and lots and lots of free gravity then this is the trip for you. A nice burly enduro bike with big brakes and a dropper will do you fine. Flights are cheap right now. If you book early you can probably do the whole trip for under 25k. Maybe even under 20k if you stay away from the bars and bike shops. 

 

If you are a roadie you can do the Joux Plane and several other cols in the area. The road riding is every bit as good as the mountain biking too.

 

 

*Edit.

 

Ok so the dates are as follows for Karl's crew. 14/07/2018-28/07/2018

Accommodation is a rad chalet close enough to the town centre. And crucially. Not halfway up an Alp. The entire trip (ALL IN) will set you back about 30k.

 

Flights 9000

Accom (14 nights) 8000

Lift Pass 2000

Visa  1200

Insurance 1500

Food & booze money 8000

Airport transfers are included in the Accommodation cost.

Edited August 30, 2017 by Duane_Bosch

[ChrisF]

Took a gamble, knowing the weather forecast ....

 

commuted yesterday afternoon, and managed to commute to work this morning before the rain started.     

[bullet77]

Good to hear the Cape is getting some rain.

[ChrisF]

Good to hear the Cape is getting some rain.

 

I measured 6mm today, with a bit more predicted for tonight.

 

Actually been having these small bits regularly over the last few weeks.

 

NOT sure how much of this actually reach the catchment areas.

[DJR]

I measured 6mm today, with a bit more predicted for tonight.

 

Actually been having these small bits regularly over the last few weeks.

 

NOT sure how much of this actually reach the catchment areas.

Managed to dodge it both this morning and this evening........we need the rain so badly I wouldn't even have bitched if I got soaked

[Eugene Oppelt]

I did get up Dorst Berg (though I walked most of the way ... my personal goal is to ride more of it each time), then you get the guys that do 2 or 3 runs up it .... RESPECT !

I did get up Dorst Berg (though I walked most of the way ... my personal goal to ride more of it each time), then you get the guys that do 2 or 3 runs up it .... RESPECT !

 

 

Ou Dorsie

She'll warm you up hey

[Eugene Oppelt]

Another view of Dorsberg

 

 

 

 

[BarryH]

My best Dorsberg memory. You heavier guys will appreciate this.

 

one morning on my way to dorsberg, I came across a guy on his way to meerendal in the Kenridge area, so we decided to travel together.

 

Now to put this into perspective, at the time I weighed about 115kg's and the guy who joined was much the same.

 

Upon reaching the top of dorsberg, now understand to get my bulk up that hill, no stopping, takes some effort, we ended up hanging unto the bench just trying to catch some breath.

 

Whilst doing this a thin scrawny guy came wizzing up, greeted us very friendly and proceeded to go back down again, not looking tired at all.

 

Not feeling great about my suffering my new riding mate made the best comment ever.

 

He told me that he took a dump that morning that weighed more than that bloke.

[mtgoat]

Got soaked on the commute to work this morning. However it did end with a Vida Coffee!

[BSG]

My best Dorsberg memory. You heavier guys will appreciate this.

 

one morning on my way to dorsberg, I came across a guy on his way to meerendal in the Kenridge area, so we decided to travel together.

 

Now to put this into perspective, at the time I weighed about 115kg's and the guy who joined was much the same.

 

Upon reaching the top of dorsberg, now understand to get my bulk up that hill, no stopping, takes some effort, we ended up hanging unto the bench just trying to catch some breath.

 

Whilst doing this a thin scrawny guy came wizzing up, greeted us very friendly and proceeded to go back down again, not looking tired at all.

 

Not feeling great about my suffering my new riding mate made the best comment ever.

 

He told me that he took a dump that morning that weighed more than that bloke.

I HAD A FLIPPING GOOD LAUGH NOW[emoji38] [emoji38] [emoji38] [emoji38] [emoji38]

 

Hou die rubber op die grond!

[BSG]

Our newly formed Groot Brak Mountain biker's group ride tonight. A quickie 28.1km.

 

Hou die rubber op die grond!

I think I need to change over to Lucky Strike cigarettes as the Camels are throwing me off or better maybe to stop being the sucker.

Edited August 30, 2017 by BSG

[ChrisF]

Ou Dorsie

She'll warm you up hey

 

This kind gent cycled UP Dorst Berg, and had enough energy left to have a nice calm chat with me ... no serious gasping of breath .....

 

 

 

Doubt the photo can properly show the amount of sweat all over his body !!  Die son het GEBLINK op die sweet op sy arms en bene.

 

 

 

I know I cant do it now ... But I also KNOW that with each trip I will cycle up a bit further.  How's this for a personal challenge - for my 50th birthday I would like to cycle up there, ALL the way.

[Grey Hubs]

Modderfontein, JHB...Love the Wednesday night rides. Still a little cool, but summer is coming! 

[BSG]

Modderfontein, JHB...Love the Wednesday night rides. Still a little cool, but summer is coming!

That's one serious looking light you've got there [emoji274]

 

Hou die rubber op die grond!

[Grey Hubs]

That's one serious looking light you've got there [emoji274]

 

Hou die rubber op die grond!

Night rides get tricky at speed  I like the "all-in-one" light without battery packs and wires dangling all over the show. It is a tad heavy, but super bright with good battery life...