racman

Gr8 then I am planning to do Franschoek return ride Onetime. I had a shortish (60km) ride two weeks ago and the bike is very smooth and comfortable. Handles well and seems to be a little less "twitchy" than my BMC's - checked and it has a slightly increased rake which could explain it. This is my first carbon bike and I immediately noticed the extra comfort and "smoothness" but I felt that the bike wasn't as lively and responsive as the BMC when sprinting or out of the saddle climbing. It felt a little "dead" in these situations but it is still a great ride and the acceleration is not affected, it's just the "feel" that takes getting used to after Alu. Of course I realise that all of this is probably just subjective and that there is probably no difference between carbon, alu, ti or steel - it's all in the mind. So which do I prefer? Difficult to say actually - I have the BMC SSX in JHB which I really enjoy and the Carbon Stealth in CT that I also enjoy - so why pick one/!!!racman2009-04-25 13:18:11

Thx, got the wheels yesterday from GO2 - just a pity it's raining in CT

Updated pics with Edge 50mm - Thanx GO2!!! will take better pics when the sun comes out - hopefully on Sunday!! racman2009-04-25 06:18:01

you think ...

it does if you like red

someone clearly feels strongly about red - must be a SRAM or Ferrari fan!

yes I am a bit "Fetish" but am training hard so should be slimmer in a few months

is this more suitable

yes, they are fixies but technically still have a single speed . As far as liking BMC's - I don't know what would give you that impression but .. yes, I think they are OK

a few more:

my dream singlespeed:

Had same problem & this solved it (from Garmin support): "Please go to www.garmap.co.za and download the web updater. <?: prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> Also make sure that Training Centre is on v3.4.3" Downloaded updated Training Center, updated USB drivers etc - now sorted!!!

Fire+Campag+Whasp = Winning formula

Extending the seattube I believe as in below (although it is slightly out and should have been a straight line extension I'm told. I moved it when I was setting the wheel logos in sync and didn't notice until later)

Fortunately I won a helmet in the Hub TdF competition so that resides in JHB. Flight delays can be a serious pain - had one weekend when I spent 14 hours at the airport to spend 36 hours in CT !!!

Ok, so there are advantages to commuting between JHB & Cape Town. Thx to the hubbers who sold and who bought from me which helped me build up and obtain the following at affordable prices: My Cape Town Bike: My JHB bike (thx a mil for the frame GO2): Next project is to complete the Commencal MTB (oh yes ... and to start riding these beauties ) Oh yes forgot.. my apologies for not setting the cranks to the correct photogenic position but will rectify that later .... maybe ...racman2009-04-18 11:45:48

What about the Merida Ninety-six HFS-100D(aprox R22k) or 3000D (approx R28k) as a third option?

sorry can't help - never had that problem ... ever !!! racman2009-04-14 13:21:53

Going to get an SLR Kit Carboniop then (for my Stealth machine)!!!

What is the lightest and yet comfortable road/MTB saddle out there - post weight and approx price please?

just spoke to my son who is in 20's. He is very interested but needs a photo and vital statistics before committing. Also please give interests, hobbies, hang-ups, favourite music, books, salary, bank balance, assets list (physical & financial), make of bike, etc etc racman2009-04-11 10:44:16

Sorry Onetime, couldn't do it today. I woke up early, took one look at the bike, took one look at me, took another look at the bike and thought ... I'm not worthy!!! I then slapped myself and had a cup of coffee and ,, took another look at the bike, another look at me and said ... Poser !!!!! I then realised that, despite all my faults (which are too numerous to mention), deep down in my soul .... I'm more of a Panzie than a Poser !!!! So I went back to bed and dreamed of riding tomorrow .....