Cyclesport

The only alternative to an Ellsworth is another Ellsworth! If you understand the mechanics behind the ICT suspension you will also understand why most other manufacturer of note buy the rights to use the Ellsworth patented design from them - even the American manufacturer known for the most research in the industry. And it is not only about suspension efficacy but also about reliability! The Evolve has virtually the same geometry as the Truth, which is a thoroughbred race horse proving its metal for quite a number of years now. That gives you the best from both worlds - the lower rolling resistance of a 29er and the ability to accellarate, climb and corner like a racer. The only perceived impediment can be weight, but if you hone your skills to flow it adds in your favour! See attached article on weight vs time ... BIKE WEIGHTPERFORMANCE.pdf

Try our FPC shop in Paulshof, next to Rivonia on the Witkoppen Rd. We've had very good feedback on our staff there - extract from comments of a well known personality in the cycling industry: "Stopped by your Paulshof store to get some goodies for my bike ? was very impressed with the service. I rolled in anonymously, Grant introduced himself with a handshake, the guys chatted with me and among themselves to be sure of what I needed and when he was in the back, the lightie who looks like Alfred E Neumann said hi and asked if I had been helped. Well done for running a great ship ? and well done to your staffers for making a visit to the bike store a real pleasure." Pierre FPC Cyclesport Club 0836866293

Wayne, thanks for you positive response! Although we don't claim that we never make mistakes, our staff members are all devoted to serving our client's needs. Put us to the test ... I guarantee you you're in for a surprise! If anyone perceives the contrary and feels it is justified, kindly contact me personally. Pierre FPC Cyclesport Club Chairperson 0836866293

The FPC Cyclesport Club is the largest mountain bike club in SA and expanding rapidly. In order to also cater for members that are out-of-reach from the FPC shops in Gauteng, we are looking for qualified bike builders and bike mechanics from all metros in the country that can assist us in offering TLC to members? bikes. Interested qualified persons to contact me urgently at club@cyclesport.co.za or 0836866293. This is a great business opportunity and we'll discuss terms and conditions as soon as we have compiled a list of interested persons.

If each of us/we can start with some sort of a listing I shall consolidate it, which will give us a pretty clear picture of what is cooking. In the mean time I'll again take it up with all the GN clubs and Retief to get all the clubs involved. I also agree that it doesn't matter where the incident happened, get it on a list! I believe we can have a meaningful list by the end of January latest. It will add immense value if we can standardise information - the stuff I mentioned initially is imperative! I have my club's on an Excel spreadsheet and Club members have started to send information to me as soon as they hear of it. You can actuall do the same - send it to club@cyclesport.co.za. Regards

If we can start from Jul 09 and work from there on to the future it will suffice. Regards

All information will be shared periodically as it has a safety implication! Regards

There are many reasons why it could not be worth the effort, but more reasons why it could be worth it! It is not the purpose of this topic to argue this, but to gather information. Regards

A lot has been said about rider safety since Mathilda was savagely attacked at Doringkloof in March 2009, but seemingly to no avail! Bottom line, the vast majority of trails on which these attacks occur are on private land, making it virtually impossible for any formal preventative measures. The SAPS will and must attend to these incidents when they are reported but just don't have the numbers to patrol the whole area. Attacks on cyclists are furthermore not viewed as a priority crime! We often hear cries like "burn them out" and "clean the area", however these criminals are linked to logistical networks to get rid of their merchandice and it is highly unlikely that local inhabitants of the bushes are the guilty ones. The solution: we have to identify "hot spots" to determine where these incidents are most likely to take place. When we have that we can employe better political leverage to ensure that the perpatrators are brought to justice! In order to have statistical muscle to id hot spots, we need the following info on each incident - post them here or mail them to me as GN Cycling has approved our efforts to consolidate this information: Date Place Name of a witness Number of riders Number of assailants Weapons used Losses Injuries We need your help!!! Chairperson: Cyclesport Club