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And I understand that not everyone needs to drive a Ferrari. But surely as the prices of these "superbkes" increase, the price increases trickle down all the way down to the lower models. A few years ago a mid/top end frame with a top end groupset was more within my reach financially. Thesedays not anymore. Just my opinion of someone cycling for the last 20 years though.
Real sad bout stages though.
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I might be off topic, but putting the argument of electronic suspension etc on the new Spez Epic aside, if someone could please explain this one:
And then convince me again why these prices are not the reason the industry is struggling?
I am still trying to understand/find the middle point between "you do not need to buy the R300k super road/MTB if you cannot afford it" and the bicycle industry going to sh*t.
Also, please give an updated ride report 
Even in Europe the gravel bikes are becoming more popular. Definitely my next bike.
Much more versatile than road bikes, especially on cobbles and steep climbs. As mentioned, the line between aero/road/gravel is getting blurred even more, so with different tires/wheelsets you can cover almost all terrain with one bike.
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Tomorrow RVV is going to be great! Was fortunate to ride the We Ride Flanders. The weather was wet and cold and riding those wet, slippery cobbles gave me new respect for the speed the pros do on that terrain! Mind blowing. Atmosphere at Patterberg and Oude kwaremont was electric.
4 hours ago, Frosty said:Barring a mechanical or crash, I can’t see anyone capable of beating MvdP, not even Lidl-Trek. It would’ve been a different discussion had the crash on Wednesday not happened.
I think Trek Lidl will be all guns blazing for Mads Pederson. He will be the biggest threat for MvdP
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I read on Honeycomb social media that Pritzen is ill. Possibly a heart condition, which they need to investigate further. 😔
As mentioned, fit the helmet to see if it pairs well with your head. Fit it with your glasses. I find it annoying if my glasses are touching/hitting my helmet. Also check if the helmet retention buckle at the back/sides interfere with your sunglass arms. I prefer a proper forehead pad inside the helmet, as it keeps more sweat out of eyes. Helmet needs good ventilation to reduce amount of sweat into eyes.
Marc Pritzen abandoned the race this morning.
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Beers and Grotts in yellow.
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That looks like AI/Photoshopped! 😂 Especially mixing Sram and fox...
1 minute ago, ajnkzn said:Is there a “qualifying standard” or something that one has to achieve to enter Epic?
Like with Comrades etc?
Or if you’ve got the cash can you just pitch up?
Nope, pay and ride to enter the tour de france of mountain biking
2 minutes ago, DieselnDust said:Listen we must be grateful we have this race hey, don’t complain about foopups
I wonder how that stuff up happened. Pros too fast or back markers too slow?
Oi, what happened to Honeycomb today?
I am following. Grizl or revolt are shouting at me. Both can be fitted with 50mm tires when needed.
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?
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. 🙂
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3 hours ago, Aurora said:Did I miss something? R295k...
How is that bicycle worth more than this motorcycle?
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. 🤩
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Assos bib shorts quality and warranty service question
in The Bike Room
Posted · Edited by W@nted
Glad it was sorted