DieselnDust

Beautiful!!!!😍 im seeing them so often on the green belt I might just take a few home with me.

fun rider......!! no one needs this kind of negativity in a aero sock thread

per Km,.....per 10km, per 40km? and at what speed are we talking here.....? because I'm leaning toward just looking pro for R149-95 and lets face it, those socks mean naught if you're wearing anything wider than size 32 At least post a sugar free dark chocolate version FFS!!! Shouldn't th crank side fabric have a different weave to the outside fabric and which shoes work best to achieve the gains? Angling toward getting some Bont Shoes again for road racing

then you should be ok with any fast semislick XCO tyre

If you want to ride on both tar and gravel and a dash trail then Schwalbe, Conti, Maxxis and Vittoria are going to be expensive options as these all use a multiple compound construction where the top layer is destroyed within a few hundred Km's of tar riding. BicycleRollingresistance will give you a value that is only applicable on a cold steel drum and not hot summer tarmac

No what’s more revealing …. Long white aero socks or remembering the lyrics to a Brittney Spears song 🤣🤣

you're looking for a 2.0 or 2.2 XCO tyre like a Pirelli Scorpion XC RC Lite.

Bontrager Comp 30 rear hub reviews Reviews for the Bontrager Line Comp 30 rear hub generally praise its balance of performance and value, especially the quick-engaging Rapid Drive 108 hub . However, some riders have noted issues with hub durability, particularly with the bearings and the potential for contaminants to enter the freehub mechanism. Performance High engagement: The hub's Rapid Drive mechanism features 108 points of engagement, resulting in a snappy 3.3 degrees of crank rotation before power is transferred. This is a standout feature for a wheelset in its price range and is beneficial for technical climbing and maneuvering. Good value: Most reviewers consider the Line Comp 30 wheelset an excellent value, particularly for riders who purchase a Trek bike with the wheelset already installed. Some reviews note that for a relatively small cost, the hub can be upgraded to the full 108-point engagement, making it an even better deal. Service and durability Easy maintenance: The freehub mechanism is designed for simple, tool-free disassembly, making cleaning and re-lubricating the pawls and springs a straightforward process. Pawl and spring issues: Some users report that the freehub is susceptible to dirt and grime, which can cause the bearings to feel gritty or lead to pawl and spring problems over time. Catastrophic failure: A more severe but less common issue reported on forums is the complete failure of the ratchet mechanism, where the "ratchet part is bonded (glued) into the hub" and the bond lets go. In such a scenario, the pedals will spin without the wheel engaging, requiring a hub replacement. Bearing durability: Several riders have noted that the bearings are a weak point, with some experiencing premature wear even under dry riding conditions. However, the bearings are relatively easy to replace when they wear out. End cap loosening: On some wheels, the freehub body or end caps may come loose over time, causing lateral play. This is a common issue for many hubs but is generally easy to fix by re-tightening the components. Who is it for? The Bontrager Line Comp 30 rear hub is a suitable option for: Value-focused riders: Those who want high engagement performance without the premium price tag of boutique hubs. Trek bike owners: Riders who get the wheelset as original equipment on a mid-range Trek mountain bike, as it offers a solid performance base that can be upgraded with a pawl kit. Mechanically inclined cyclists: The hub's easy serviceability is a plus for riders who don't mind performing more frequent hub maintenance to ensure longevity. Considerations Maintenance frequency: To prevent premature wear, riders should be prepared to perform basic freehub cleaning and lubrication more frequently than on some higher-end, better-sealed hubs. Heavy-duty use: For aggressive trail or enduro riding, the hub may not be as bombproof as higher-end, more expensive options, particularly regarding the bearing seals and the potential for complete failure.

What hubs are they? Brand? Model? There are several bad actors in this space. Some are just poor designs and no amount of polishing will get those turds to last. Making a hub is not as easy as turning a billet of aluminium on a lathe and maching on a mill. Having bearings seats actually round and concentric is an engineering challenge especially after spokes are tensioned to carbon rims that are not necessarily uniform in the spoke bed. There's so many dimensions that can run out once a wheel is assembled. hub design tolerance that does not account for this is going to fail and many do because of this failure

everyone is either juggling cash flow or completely immune to it. Thats the WC. Schools MTB league has a higher average value per bike than the Sub Vets and Vets categories. If a business has cash flow issues then its a continuous juggling act where if one ball falls the whole lot follows. This is the reality facing small business and its tied to the macro economic space the country is in thanks to the continuous and tightening communist ideology the baffoons in government want to press home. It will get a lot worse before it gets better. I don't blame De Villiers for trying. Seemed like a genuinely passionate bloke wrt to the cycling events.

eeeeer no..... that far too competitive for your chilled spirit

Everything is covered from conditions to maintenance to tolerances for where and bb bearings I try and source SKF, FAG, NSK or NTN bearings because the popular brand dispensed at the bike shops are just utter shyte

Yes you can claim if you paid via cc and your card protection plan covers the situation hopefully they issue a notification of insolvency as this will be required to claim

Which csixx hub do you have. They changed suppliers a couple of years ago so your best bet is too call them as Droo says. there wasn’t a 11-46 XD cassette unless it’s from the likes of gabaruk or sunrace. SRAM didn’t make them in that ratio , only Shimano and sunrace and both were HG freehub

sounds like this lemon tree is vrot at the roots bru

ya this has been known for a while alread. Problem is now its a wait and see, hope wwe get our money back which i suspect is going to have to come from credit card insurance if any statute of limitations hasnt run out

Lake shoes and Shimano Shoes are really the leaders in South African feet accommodation. AS Warren says use the lake shoes sizing guide and use those dimensions to get a ball park fit and apply to your favourite brand, Hopefully Lake

Eish, I hope he heals up well and quickly but for his sake I hope he considers retirement seriously. it’s well past the time to hang the helmet and contribute in some other way

The new website implementation has not gone very well

And twice the next I sensed myself filling up with the spirit of Afrikaaans

Site was down for maintenance . Probably due to imminent launch of new of shiney new product

Look don’t go mansplaining to a Merida owner man. Leave them in their cave. They were just asking “where can I buy a Cypher!”

Unfortunately the stolen goods market is international. The can of worms that can be opened here….. it’s a good thing Favero is remote locking their units. That’s at least a deterrent. Quarq , SRAM etc should all do the same. Lock an electronic groupset if the bike and parts serial number is reported as stolen. Might actually bring down insurance premiums

Im speculating massively!!

Does anyone have one of these lying around or in their shop? PLease pm me.