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W@nted

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  1. I am following. Grizl or revolt are shouting at me. Both can be fitted with 50mm tires when needed.
  2. Interesting that the circle of complaints about the high prices continues as predicted. Yet more companies in the bicycle industry are downscaling and restructuring. Is there not a correlation between the circle of complaints from consumers and the current stance of the bicycle industry?
  3. I tried drinking water from a metal bottle once. Water tasted like rust. I also could not squeeze it to hydrate myself quickly enough. This can cause severe dehydration, so opted to rather use my plastic bottles/bidons going forward. I shall add the chemicals in plastic bidons to the list of things that are killing me slowly. 🙂
  4. Hahaha do not ask these questions in this thread. You (and many other incl me) are not the target market of a R295k mtb. We should stand in awe of the tech on the mtb and see it as the super superbike of the bicycle world, It is still cheaper than a Ferrari, so we should be thankfull. 🤩
  5. Does the R295k include the home solar system to charge all the bikes' electronics during loadshedding?
  6. I tried the hot waxing for a few months, but I am back on smoove lube. Hot waxing is definitely a smoother and cleaner experience, but for me it became too much of a hassle, especially when doing more than 150km per week. I did however only have one chain, so rotating of multiple chains will probably work better. I also found that with the hot waxing, I could hear the drivetrain getting more noisy after about 130km, so that would mean I have to wax the chain prior and after every weekend. I became too lazy, so the drivetrain was noisy for longer periods compared to using smoove.
  7. I would rather remove the plug and patch the tire from the inside using a normal tube patch and cement. I have had a plug that popped out on my road bike. If that happens on route (or if patching is not an option), as last resort just put in a tube.
  8. I hope Matt goes well in the Epic. For some reason though, I want him to beat Mr Keegan Swenson at the lifetime grand prix events! That would be Epic...
  9. W@nted

    The Classics

    There was a moment of hesitation from the group when pog attacked. Probably thought he was mad to attack so far out. Once the gap was more than 30s, no one had the legs to pull him back. Was a war of attrition up to that point.
  10. W@nted

    The Classics

    They couldn’t
  11. W@nted

    The Classics

    I have new respect for the pros racing in these conditions. With wind chill the temp was around 3 degrees C for the whole race. Not very pleasant at all.
  12. I still cannot get my head around the numbers these "semi pros" are pushing.
  13. I must say, i have a sensitive stomach which tends to “burn”, especially after hard races. But, even with 12 scoops, the race pro was quite easy on my stomach, which I liked.
  14. To add, more than 12 scoops it started to get too thick and difficult to dissolve in a 750ml bottle The simplicity is really great and not having to think about bars and gels is convenient. I only stopped using it as I need to figure out how to buy it here in NL. The local products here go up to 80g carbs per bottle, but I do find those products a bit too sweet. So will have to top up with bars and gels
  15. I agree that it would be best not change your nutrition at this time before epic… Personally I liked the 32GI race pro concept and it worked very well for me. I used to cram 12 scoops in a 750ml bottle and consume that over 2.5 to 3 hours. If a race was longer than 3 hours, i would take another 12 scoops and refill after 3 hours. Then I would take water and 2x hydrate tabs in my other bottle or better even, the uswe/camelback. I felt this sustained me the best over long distances, no dips and no bonks. Did not work as well on the road bike for races longer than 3 hours, as stopping for bottle refills at water points is not an option as that results in dropping from the bunch. I did however find it difficult to stomach more than 2 of those bottles race pros per day. Not sure how well it will go down day after day though. Maybe alternating between mocha and choc flavour will work.
  16. That looks tasty! The coffee culture is here, the problem is that due to the lack of baristas, most restaurants in the smaller towns use automatic bean to cup machines. I do believe in the bigger cities the quality is a bit better. Also, most dutch only drink black coffee. Milk is frowned upon in coffee (they even call it koffie verkeerd)😂
  17. Took only a few shots to dial in the grind… Still need to perfect the milk steaming though. Very happy so far!
  18. Haha exactly. Oh my. what the dutch get wrong with their coffee they correct with their pastries. Stroopwafels and appelflappe are my Achilles heels here.
  19. Precies. En ik ga niet in een koffiezaak 4 euro blijven betalen voor gebrande koffie uit een bean to cup machine. 😆 I would rather have good quality coffee at home and spend the coffee shop money on stroopwafels
  20. I love the second hand market here in NL... Picked up a Baratza sette 270 grinder and a monster of a Expobar brewtus iv machine this weekend. Happy days! How I have missed a proper cappuccino!
  21. W@nted

    Canyon Grizl

    Remember to post a ride review. I see now it is not badly priced. 2500 euros here in NL... Seems like excellent value!
  22. W@nted

    Canyon Grizl

    Congrats, awesome bike! Shucks, since when is Apex offered as axs?
  23. It usually helps to search for a specific brand and model on markplaats. I hope you find one!
  24. Ryan Gibbons is riding for trek lidl. Think I saw Reinardt jv Rensburg at the chinese team that Willie Smit was riding for in 2023z Other than than that I do not know of more riding world tour
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