Robrider

I agree with the above. Its better than nothing. But a structured program is better. Often the spinning instructors are trying to entertain people as well as train them. I find certain things they do highly annoying, like standing for 95% of the class. I used to take my own watch and HR monitor and sit in the back of the class and do my own thing (intervals, etc.). I enjoy the music and the vibe, but I got a lot more benefit from this. As long as you don't distract people or irritate the instructor I think its fine. You can also pretend you are doing the same thing by standing when they do, but continue doing your own program.

I took the indicators off, you don't need them. I swapped my brakes and shifters around for a while but in the end found I prefer the normal set-up, so I switched back. With XT brakes you should have enough leverage with one finger in the standard position unless there is something wrong with your brakes. That said, You do get more leverage gripping near the end of the lever. For me the deciding factor was that my bars are quite narrow, and I couldn't get every thing comfortable with the brakes on the other side. If your bars are wider you might have more room to play. At the end of the day, its personal preference, so give it a try and report back your opinion.

If its just the plastic cover you need, I might have one. I will look this week end. Where you based?

Hey guys, FYI, got this Mountain Biking UK magazine at Exclusive books Cresta for R99. Video looks awesome, but I haven't had time to see more than 5 min. Dam, magazines over seas are so much better than ours.

They are... but that doesn't mean its not marketing... To the OP, I don't see what you are worried about. Most people support CRC if the deal is better.

Hey, They are both great quality bikes, and trusted brands. The frames will both be good and will suit your purposes perfectly. Can you maybe find out what components are on the bikes and post it here and people can give an opinion on which components are better. By the way, do you live by the Umkomaas as in the valley that sani2c rides down? If so, What's taken you so long to get a bike!!!

I know the coffee shop at rietvlie has nothing to do with you, but we officially had the worst tasting coffee ever this past week end. We told the manager and she thanked us for letting her know, claimed they were trying some new beans, etc. Hopefully the new place will be good

Imagine only ex-Super 15(or 14,13,12) players were the only ones who were allowed to have a prediction on a game...

As far as I see it, gearing down means making it easier (slower), irrespective of the cog size. At the end of the day, do you look in your cars gearbox to see the ratio of the cogs. Nope.

You won't

Rietvlei in the south of jhb Groenkloof in PTA, good for a picnic or braai Van Gaalen, near hartebeespoort dam, bit of a drive but awesome riding and its at a cheese farm with a restaurant which will be nice for the girlfriend.

Or he's a budgie

Measuring max heart rate is a bit out of vogue at the moment. Trainers such as Joe Friel say that its more damaging to try and measure it that its actually worth. It is also not a very good indicator for training, because it will fluctuate as you get fitter. He sates that you should rather measure your lactic threshold (using a 30 minute time trial) and work off that. Its a much better indicator of the level you should be training. For example, 2 people might have the same max HR, but one has a threshold at 85% and the other at 90% of max. They should not be training at the same HR to achieve the same effort.

Well Newton would argue that the mass has some or other inversely proportional relationship with the force which contribute to the acceleration. Besides that, you assume the bike is going in a straight line. On a mtb that's seldom the case, geometry and components make a big difference in handling, climbing, DH, etc. A fast bike is the combination of the factors you have stated. One of them by themselves doesn't make a bike fast, they all do together. Better get that OCD checked.

I've serviced those pedals a few times, including either cleaning and greasing the bearings or changing the bearings with new ones. Ive never taken the spring off though. The one time I had to get the spring changed and I got Shamus (Crank bros) to do it. Dropped it off at LBS when he was going past there and got it that arvie. Wasn't a big deal. Maybe you can phone and check if he can make a plan. P.S., the candys are so cheap on CRC now (R150 or so) I've bought a back up pair. Comes with cleats too, which replacements normally cost more than that by themselves.

Haha, ditto, I just said the same on the other thread. Seems as the jury is not completely sold on recovery either.

Joe Friel (author of "The Mountain bike training bible", etc) did quite a thorough article where he reviewed the current research and basically said it doesn't improve performance if you wear them during the activity. And it is inconclusive as to whether it helps for recovery (same research says yes, some says no). Personally I haven't seen much benefit, but maybe pro's that train long hard hours and have to recover as much as possible will see more benefit.

I always remember: Back-off

Hi Chubba, Many hubbers agree with you. This has been discussed many times and doing a search will probably give you a lot of help. Most people will say get a book, or use the internet (great you tube videos, etc). or else Johan Bornman at yellow saddle gives courses in capetown from time to time. Good luck

I have the XTR's. Just to correct patches, cup and cone bearings have nothing to do with the seal. They are sealed bearings. Cup and cone require more maintenance. I decided to learn to service them myself so that I didnt have to take them to someone every time. But its really quite easy. Besides that, the maintenance costs can be quite high. Spokes cost around R95 a spoke (compared to the R9-R20 of most other spokes). Other than that I have really enjoyed my wheels. The are strong and light, have lasted 3 hard years of riding, and are still in very good condition. I haven't used the other wheels on your list so I can't comment on those.

I think everyone is talking about a different hill. Breedsnek = dirt road - most people start this ride from the petrol station in Hekpoort. Hekpoort hill = Tar road - from Hekpoort towards Krugersdorp.

Use a pump?? Just kidding, I'm assuming it keeps loosing pressure. Many people say that bombing tyres isn't good because it causes the sealant to congeal. Maybe that is what happened, even though the sealant is new. Other thoughts are to shake it so the sealant covers everywhere including the bead, and re pump, and repeat, over a day or two. Should sort it out. Other than that I dunno

Please review these when you've had a chance to test them out properly. I have been eyeing them too.

brilliant. its guessed 3 of 3. what characters did you try? I've tried Robin hood jack skelington yogi bear

The monster goes up to the top of breeds nek, but not on the road, as GTR said. The decent is down the road on the far side (buffelspoort dam side). The climb is sort of parallel to that to your right if you are on the decent, and joins up to the road on the switch back U-turns near the top on the non-dam side. Great race.