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What time do they start today and what is the expected winning time? Do they start with similar time gaps to a normal TT between riders? Nairo, Arredondo & Pozzo favourites?

Aahhhh, just realized I have not posted my pride and joy on here yet, only on the SS thread...Ok, just wanted an excuse to look at her again

What width are you looking at? The bar I've got is a 780mm, lekker!

Thanks!!! Had so much fun building it I just want to build another one...

Thanks Pieter. It is a Taya Singlespeed Chain, got it from CWC in Jan. They have some listed on the site but doesn't seem to have halflink in stock at the moment.

Thanks!!! Lekker long weekend coming up to enjoy!!!

Finally done.... Unfortunately bar looks more pink than red. Might change to a black saddle as well...and to break some further rules...add some red bar-ends

I've been saying this since I moved to Bloem about 5 years ago. I have stayed in most major cities bar Durban and this is the only place you do not see a roadblock or traffic officer at night, actually hardly ever. Drinking and driving is a major problem as well as speeding. In general Bloem drivers are quite aggressive on the road in my opinion.

Who was this Garf and where did it happen? It is sad to say but I am really looking forward to this Ironman season being over and getting back on my mtb. Think this will be my last season for a while. It is just not safe on the roads anymore. I will probably do another sometime in the future but all training will be done on dirt. Not ideal but that is how I feel at the moment, rather safe than ...

Agree, no need for us to speculate. Fact of the matter is that cycling's reputation took a knock and I will be extra careful going out on the road again. I have also decided that my training days on the road are over. I will focus on riding my mountainbike and will only enter closed road races. Just have to get through the last couple of weeks before IMSA and that will be that for my road cycling. Have been feeling especially unsafe on the road since December and this incident will not help...or rather the possibility of increased hostility from motorists.

It would be good to hear the other side of the story as to how it all started. If it was an enclosed panelvan how and who and when did the passengers spray / pelt the cyclists from the back? Were they driving with the back doors open? Did they do it earlier while picking up the sachets? Or have I got it wrong?

It grates me more when we lose against the English...In any sport.

Thanks will steer clear then, black ESI's it is. With some red bar ends then. Yes, on a riser.

Thanks will keep an eye out. Maybe some nice black bar-ends to round it off then with the clear grips

A little progression over the weekend... Grips are just temporary, will get black ESI Chunky's. Would have loved 'clear' grips (anybody know whether one can get some) as that bar is just too 'sexy' to hide behind grips Note, wheel not completely slotted.

Thanks Hairy, got an email to say that the tugs are on their way but we know what happened last time Good news, got my bar today so can add a couple of bits over the weekend...

Also waiting for mine from On-One...Maybe we can petition guys like Rapide to bring some stock in. Can't find any locally or locally online.

Agree on Terry from Xterra. Great service and I'm very happy with my wetsuit.

:thumbup: Will hopefully finish it over the weekend, still waiting for the tugs though...

Aaaahhh, the bike is gonna have a bit more red than that... Fork and wheels will be from the donor bike for now...Rigid XCR carbon fork and XT wheels with yes, you guessed it, red QR's and nipples (would have loved some red hubs but maybe later). Really looking forward to it!!!

No ways Nick, I've got a RED cage and RED bb, wayyyyyy different The colours might be the same but where they will be will make a difference Beautiful bike by the way!!!

My build is a work in progress as I'm waiting for some bits here and sourcing/searching for some stuff there... Shout out to Hairy so long for all his help and advice. I have been running a Silverback Vida 1 as SS with a tensioner but did not like the noise and look so decided to go SS specific... Frame on the couch with some bits to be added... Frame on workstand. The bike at the back will be contributing some parts. Bottle cage & BB fitted. New 33t On-One chainring fitted to crank from doner bike. Will update as soon as I can... Can't wait!!!

Strongs to you and your family Dangle.

Hi SprintKing, What are the general distances / routes that you follow?

Joined and shared...hope this spreads like a wildfire!!!