Mattman

@Ibraheem Laher yes I am 👌🏻

Can we make this the general “looking for a DC team” post? Putting my name in the mix as well after Kel. Would love to ride DC but local teams have filled up already. Me and Kel will do all the pulling and get the team that sub 6 😂

This is my exact experience as well. A bit annoying that I struggle to listen to a podcast or music while using the app unless I set up other devices and pair headphones etc. Solvable problems but adds admin to the process when you just want to climb on and ride especially when under time pressure. To try solve, I also looked at downloading to an older gen iPad and unfortunately it’s not supported on that iPad despite the iPad running the latest IOS… One thing to add as a potential bug - power data tends to jump up and down when putting down power and gradient is changing. Did a ride yesterday and I’m consistently doing 350 watts for a few minutes up a hill but every few seconds it shows a drop to 150w and then back up. Overall I still think whoosh is a great alternative given its free and I will continue to use it.

Hoping this is the most appropriate thread. Thinking of moving to Klapmuts (southern Paarl/ northern Stellenbosch) to an estate near Piggly Wiggly. Does anyone know how safe it is to cycle to the various trails around the area, namely spice route and Paarl mountain, and then the trails at Knorhoek and Boschendal? anyone aware of issues with the Klapmuts low cost/ informal settlement close by?

Supacaz cages seem to work well with all bottles I have tried and are very light. Mostly MTB and never had any issues with bottles falling and slides in and out easily. They do seem to leave black marks on the bottles which is a little annoying but potentially a worthwhile compromise. Camelbak podium bottles FTW

you can pick up a much better spec’d Titan Cypher for the same price as these options. It’s a no brainer if you are on a budget - the value for money on the Titans is very impressive.

Enjoyed the race overall and despite only partial road closure, felt pretty safe 90% of the ride. The start is a mess though. Started at the back of A with hopes to stay with the lead group, but by the time you get onto witkoppen you have already been dropped 🙈 had to burn A LOT of matches to try get up with any sort of decent group after that. Why not lead out the batches 1 by 1 and have the start as a bunch on witkoppen? Or get the seeding right and have more, smaller batches. also, where exactly was the official end? I was in a sprint finish but I think we had both already passed the finish line 🤣

Regarding seeding, are there specific races that are considered to contribute to this? The website just states "Seeding for day one will be based on recent events and/or your last sani2c results" So are all recent races considered or does size of the race come into it? Assuming you have never done Sani previously. @sani2c

Spark is a great bike. But having the carbon wheels and AXS in the cypher carbon pro, which I didn’t have on the Spark, automatically makes it a better ride IMO. And lighter which is always a plus. But tough to compare apples and apples.

I am also 1.87m and decided to go for the XL cypher (bought 6 months ango) after riding a Large Scott Spark previously. Very happy with the size, feel nice and centred on the bike even when moving around when riding trails.

I have been down the route of trying many saddles and am tentatively settling on the Spez Power saddle with Mimic (9/10). I honestly think that Mimic is magic, which is potentially just added padding actually. then also been trying out SQ labs which is pretty comfy (8/10) but haven’t done a longer ride as yet. And some more opinions based on my experience. Spez Phenom was also comfortable (7.5/10). Bontrager Montrose Elite - comfortable (6.5/10). Bontrager Aeolus (4/10). Selle Italia Aspide (4/10). Syncros standard Scott spark saddle (3/10). I would love to try the phenom with mimic, and one day when the ship comes in a 3D printed saddle - everyone I know who has tried one raves about them including bike fitters (or if you spend 6k on a saddle you may feel the need to justify the purchase)

I have found cycle lab prices on products and their price match policy really good. And never had an issue with warranties either. Generally good service in store at 4ways and Lynwood and online. And like others say, the promotions and specials are good. I have however stopped doing services there due to bad experiences with the workshop, and have heard of a few similar stories. I now only service my bike at my LBS in centurion. I generally find that the LBS allows more of a personal touch with services.

"preferably CT based riders" ? Why the discrimination? 🤔

It was on their live chat on their website. It said I was talking to Ali McLean

I don’t see much mention of Tacx/ Garmin app. I use that and find the videos and training options awesome. And they are very reasonably priced. The training also feels realistic, unlike zwift where you sit in a bunch averaging 40kmh for 2 hours but on the road can’t even manage to hold 30kmh for 1 hour. Free zwift kms make the strava profile look better 🙈