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Who would you Bloemfonteiners say is the best service wise, as in servicing a bike?

With you on that Agent! I should have mentioned them in my original post. I alternate between them and Hannes at Cyclotech. Jean was a champion during Baviaans last year. He 'loaned' us about R1500's worth of spares to take with. What we used we paid for when we got back

Experienced great service from Cyclotech here in Bloem yesterday...Took back 2 wireless cycling computers(one bought about 15months ago and the other about 9 months ago) as they were giving me some problems(resetting when pressing a button on the one and the other not picking up the signal). Granted, no high-level stuff and cost about R280 each...No questions asked, they gave me 2 new(different make) units and although about R100 more expensive each did not want to take my money... Which LBS in your city/region is best?

Depends on the individual as always...I make a point to greet everyone I happen to encounter whether its running or cycling(mtb & road). Just makes me happier

Road - Miguel Indurain & Marco 'Il Pirata' Pantani MTB - Burry

Have now been cycling a year, first race was OFM Classic on my mtb, since then...Did my 1st Argus, finished my first Transbaviaans, and shaved an hour of my time on the OFM Classic(this time on a road bike) after doing the 65km mtb on the Saturday

You might still get them, obviously terrain dependant, but I can honestly say that I haven't had one in about 14 months...Benefit is also in the pressure you can run,you can generally get away with lower pressures.

Agree with all of the above!!! Not sure about specific weight saving on tubeless but surely beats the heck out of fixing punctures and running through spare tubes during a race...

Thats definately not the largest size to my knowledge...but sounds right for you. First 'upgrade' if you haven't done that is to go tubeless.Will probably help with the weight a bit as well. I use bar-ends, just offers a different option to put your hand on those loooong rides. Don't listen to what some might tell you, you CAN put bar-ends on riser bars

Very true Eldron, have always wondered about that, some people seem to race from one section of the lot to the next...

Caught the back-end of a conversation on 5FM this morning,40mil was spent on some African Youth Conference and the main issue discussed was 'imperialism', like thats whats troubling us...

The way people speed in residential areas really boggles the mind. Was out running yesterday morning in my neighbourhood, and a dude in a Merc came past me doing about 120km/h. This morning, coming back from a cycle a Ford Focus ST screamed past me also going about a 100. Granted, it is early morning and all, but still...

Had one when I was just getting used to cleats, lay down in front of the gate to the driveway. Mate of mine had a lie down last year on the start line at the OFM Classic. Starter was trying to get everyone going asking which rugby team they supported. He was the only chop chucking both hands in the air(was holding onto me) when shouting Eastern Province!!! Broke the tension (and his ego) for sure

Thanks Marius & Eugene, that makes heaps of sense. As you said, don't wanna spend money on something I'm gonna use a couple of times a year at most.

Hi guys, did you try the seatpost reversal or go for another option? Anybody else out there, any suggestions on this? Also don't have the bucks to get a TT bike and was looking to swop out my existing seatpost with a 'TT seatpost' and use that together with the TT bars. Any comments?

I've had mine for a year now and have had no problems. Have used it on 3 different cars, driven it on rough farm roads and over 1000km distances loaded with 3 bikes!!! Agree with all posts above about scratching etc. Make sure the feet is clean and you won't have any problems...haven't had any indentations.

Mmmm, not that I know of, will see if I can drive past there this afternoon...

Karakoram is the full name of K2, the most dangerous 8000m plus peak...What that has to do with a 29er only GT will know

I've got a Saris Bones 3 which I use on my hatchback, but they can fit almost any vehicle. Excellent rack, give it a look. Bicycle Power Trading are the agents in SA.

I'll also go for the 'Back, but then I'm biased, also ride a Sierra

To me too technical is when I'm pushing my bike for an hour instead of riding it during a 70km for example. This is fine if its only me and I've only got myself to blame as my skills are lacking, if its the whole race I think its a bit much...I'm not into mtb to race though so I can't complain, only do races as it gives me a chance to ride where I've never been, nothing beats the feeling of being outside on your bike!!!

They were all pretty shaken up, my cousin mentioned that riding the 1.5km back to where they started was pure torture...

They usually train together with 'Mansgenoeg' shirts, sometimes green, sometimes brown. Other guys include Brink Eksteen, Charl van der Merwe, Henk de Jager, Ockert Fourie, Pieter Pretorius, Johan Kruger.

His name is Ray, unfortunately all I know. I know all the other guys very well.Happened near Charlo Primary this morning round about 5.