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I have experience of both Garmin and Polar. For me the Garmin advantage is: The fact that I can change batteries as and when required. I don't need to send the unit/sensor/watch to Gauteng (or wait for the next cycle expo) to have batteries changed. Garmin is a GPS that allowsw me to plot and plan routes and profiles. Garmin is much more user friendly. (This may be subjective) I use Polar as a watch and Garmin for the rest. Regards, casspir

GoLefty: "Of course this means more regular lubing but you have do that anyway and I prefer to have a lube thats easily cleaned away than one that builds up crap on the chain. Moral, find what works best for you." OK, what do you use now? casspir

slowpoke, who needs the info? Garmap SA or Track 4 Africa? Regards, casspir

Cycled to primary school as a kid. Then nothing. Smoked excessively and was diagnosed with an irregular heartbeat in 2000. Hospitalisation, tests etc and stopped smoking (easiest decision yet!). Was put on beta blockers etc. Saw families in camping sites cycling and it got my attention. Bought MTB and started cycling again. Did my first 10km ride in Onrus, and was I proud! Full 10k's!. Had a bypass op (triple) in April 2004. Recovered and completed the Karoo 2 Coast in September 2004 (the wet one). Also realised that cycling is about more than doing 10k's. Entered and started Epic 2005. Got flu on day two and being quite scared, pulled out. Cycling for the enjoyment and health at this stage. Averaging about 220k's a week. I only wished and kept on cycling after primary school! casspir

Cycled to primary school as a kid. Then nothing. Smoked excessively and was diagnosed with an irregular heartbeat in 2000. Hospitalisation, tests etc and stopped smoking (easiest decision yet!). Was put on beta blockers etc. Saw families in camping sites cycling and it got my attention. Bought MTB and started cycling again. Did my first 10km ride in Onrus, and was I proud! Full 10k's!. Had a bypass op (triple) in April 2004. Recovered and completed the Karoo 2 Coast in September 2004 (the wet one). Also realised that cycling is about more than doing 10k's. Entered and started Epic 2005. Got flu on day two and being quite scared, pulled out. Cycling for the enjoyment and health at this stage. Averaging about 220k's a week. I only wished and kept on cycling after primary school! casspir

pbp2007 or Marius, Is it possible to forward the SportTracks and/or Garmin file for the 99er (120k route) to me please? (E mail address: office@justhr.co.za ) I would appreciate it very much. regards, casspir

TitusTi, Marius, Thanks. Now I understand. I tend to take hold of the bigger area (ring) of the grip shifters and shift that. So I do not experience your kind of problems. Regards, casspir

TitusTi, "Or 24 hour racing those things rip the **** out of your hands!" Please clarify. I havn't done a 24H yet.

Have you considered X9 gripshifts? Much less stress on the fingers. But not so good if you're in to DH.

Hagar, First of all, the Medallion was 95Km. That is from start line to finish line. Not mats to mats. I made a mistake to stop my Edge just after the finish line. I used to make a mark on the garage floor (with the valve stem at 6 o'clock) and slowly roll the wheel forward until the valve stem is at 6 o'clock again. Difference between markings about wheel diameter. You can also subtract a small amount to compensate for tyre pressure. Easiest of all, get a Garmin Edge. GPS technology and no further worries. Regards, casspir

naaaww Dick, just confused! casspir2007-02-02 00:19:05

I can only concur with ChrisH. Have both, but Garmin is the best. Regards, casspir

Chris, With all due respect, why would you want to import Edge 305 data to Polar? Regards, casspir

Irrespective of all the mumbo-jumbo regarding helmets or not, there are no personal issues in the decision. It is law. (Unfortunately implementation and application is a non-performer!) I was involved in two skirmishes with cars. In the first case I was thrown off the bike and landed on my back with my head kinda whiplashing to the tar. Helmet needed replacement and head not even a head-ache tablet! Second incident I rear-ended a delivery truck that decided to pick-up the lady walking in the yellow area. He swerved in front of me and stopped immediately. I ended unconscious for about 10 minutes and had severe helmet burns to my forehead, cuts to the lip, nose and chin. This happened at 32km/h. Another helmet replacement! Both these incidents have without any doubt, strengthened the pro-helmet arguments. Maybe our cycle helmets are not completely up to scratch and developed for maximum air-flow, but they still provide a substantial amount of protection. It is plainly stupid to cycle without a helmet. Look around and see how many kids play around without helmets. As a parent it frightens the **** out of me! Regards, casspir

Hype said: And you listed Campy not supplying MTB's as a bad reason but now you're using road riders as a good example for Shimano. If road is the standard then let's stick to road. What about SRAM? Also better than Shimano on a MTB

Sometime ago I purchased a Sweatsafe ID. See www.safemed.co.za/SweatSafe.php It fits around the ankle. The total annual cost for this was about R 550.00. This included a Medical Expenses plan with an R 50,000.00 liability per individual. <?:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> On 11 October 2006, I was involved in a cycle accident on the way to Stellenbosch. I was evacuated by ambulance to the Stellenbosch Medi-Clinic. As I have a Discovery Coastal Core medical plan, no claims could be made for expenses. Subsequently I processed a claim towards the Medical Expenses plan as included in the Sweatsafe ID. Today I received confirmation that all they have reimbursed me with all the expenses excluding a small excess! Therefore, the red strap around the ankle really works! Regards, casspir

Golefty, The more feedback the better I feel. I need a 30.9 LT thudbuster. Regards

Really thanks for all the feedback. I have ordered one via internet. Hope it lives up to its promises. Regards, casspir

Guys, Thanks! All the feedback helps! Might go to see if WE has one in stock for a visual inspection/feel. Regards, casspir

Eissssh guys, we have a new (12th) official language: Broken English You mos know! casspir

Anybody using a Thud buster? Or have experienced using it? Is it worthwhile? Does it make an off road ride more enjoyable? Feedback will be appreciated. Regards, casspir

Whilst on this subject, what are the rule(s) regarding cycling on the N1, N2, ...... casspir