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03-21-17 21:49 #2122
Posts: 23Antsirabe: Less talked about (although touristic) is Antsirabe with its very strong F
How to get to Antsirabe? Is it easily accessible from Tamatave?
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03-16-17 04:23 #2121
Posts: 1003Originally Posted by Golfinho [View Original Post]
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03-15-17 19:48 #2120
Posts: 2374Originally Posted by DonOmar [View Original Post]
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03-15-17 18:31 #2119
Posts: 547China Made?
In the Philippines, I had a buddy buy a really unique styled street bike (Chinese) that looked great. But he had all kinds of electrical problems which are hard to find. By the time he had it fixed several times he could have simply bought a Yamaha, Honda, or other. His kick starter was only tack wielded in one spot which quickly came off.
I would not want to be out in the middle of nowhere with a Chinese made product. They will break down a lot and you will pay big money to get it fixed when and where you can even find a mechanic. I would stick to renting for awhile first.
I am not comparing street to off road motorcycles. I am comparing Chinese to Chinese. There is a reason Chinese transportation vehicles are not sold in 1st world countries. Only 3rd world.
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03-15-17 12:59 #2118
Posts: 822We moved from island to island by tiny boat with the Moto on it.
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03-15-17 12:42 #2117
Posts: 822Originally Posted by Zimzam [View Original Post]
Foe Mtwapa just buy the 200 CC Halk Haojin from the shop next to Posta Mtwapa. Its 135 K bob +two helmets.
http://www.chinamotorrider.com/test-...j200gy-3-hawk/
The stability on sand etc come to play due to various factors.
1. Weight of the Moto (lighter is better) that's why all of them are single cylinder to keep the weight down.
2. wheels diameter- Front tire size: 21 and rear 18. Bigger is better as more grip and fraction.
3. off road tires.
But my scooter has balloon tires and believe it or not I passed in places that Pro Enduro rider fail and he beg for help. So Don with his Pathetic scooter rescue the guy. So my point is that a pro Enduro rider can not beat a pro Monger. (30 degree slope wet mud). But me and my GF also ride on the beach sand on Saint Marrie.
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03-15-17 11:34 #2116
Posts: 390Logistics
To DonOmar: I saw this scooter with wide tyres on your photo.
Are they any good on sandy roads? Because a normal scooter is quite hopeless on a sandy road and even on a motorbike it is sometimes difficult to stay upright.
( I'm talking about Mtwapa roads )
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03-15-17 09:39 #2115
Posts: 822Originally Posted by Golfinho [View Original Post]
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03-15-17 06:33 #2114
Posts: 34Originally Posted by Beno69 [View Original Post]
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03-15-17 01:20 #2113
Posts: 2374Originally Posted by DonOmar [View Original Post]
Most recent visit to Antsirabe --January 2016 -- was beautiful weather. It's no wonder the French during colonial times chose this area as place to build nice homes for to live, or else to have a place outside of Tana.
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03-14-17 08:22 #2112
Posts: 822Tana Internet speed
A new service from Telma is 4 G mobile network operated from last month. I was curious to know how fast it is so I have test it using Android APP. I got both 8 Mbps Upload / Download when the server was all the way in Thailand. That's a very fast internet connection. (Same test in Mombasa is 1 Mbps).
Connecting your laptop to the phone hotspot is not recommended for longer period of time since windows OS will download updates in the background and eat your bundle.
Why not to use hotel / Caffes free WiFi? Well, Hotels under 20 USD don't have WiFi or the connection is not operational. La glacier / Pizza Gastro is more Miss that hit. My usage was 6 GB for a month which cost about 75 K.
So just reload your SIM in the airport with the appropriate bundle.
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03-13-17 10:44 #2111
Posts: 822Originally Posted by Golfinho [View Original Post]
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03-13-17 06:40 #2110
Posts: 534Yes or no?
Wow. Have not seen this amount of negativity on Mada in some time. Someone who was considering a trip must surely be rethinking it by now. I have only been twice but have not yet given up and will go once more in a few months so will see for myself just how bad things are getting. It's hard to figure out sometimes just what people are thinking / meaning. DonO loved St Marie and seemed to really enjoy Tana but would not recommend Mada as a destination. Beno has seen the good times and they are no more. Golfinho seems more upbeat but figures the Chinese have fucked up Tamatave or are on the way to doing so.
As someone who has seen Sihanoukville slowly being taken over by them I can fully understand his concern. They are taking over everywhere these days.
PB are you willing to share some thoughts about your perspective on your latest trip? Would really like to know what you think.
I have never been to Antsirabe but after a quick look on google I think I will have to give it a miss. Too bloody cold!
Southeaster.
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03-13-17 06:08 #2109
Posts: 288Originally Posted by DonOmar [View Original Post]
Mongering is harder everywhere in the world. The Girls getting professional and no more interesting for me. So I can stay in Pattaya getting the best for my money. Travel around the world I did for 30 years and getting tired of it. Spend a lot of money for lausy hotels / flight and medium quality girls.
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03-13-17 01:48 #2108
Posts: 2374Originally Posted by DonOmar [View Original Post]
Less talked about (although touristic) is Antsirabe with its very strong French colonial presence and nice weather is a pleasant place with restaurants, nightlife, and girls as everywhere.