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And that’s the thing. As with saddles, bibs and everything else, it’s down to the individual. I have a practically new pair of Ciovita Corsa bib shorts that are so uncomfortable that I can’t even use them for a 30 minute indoor ride but I know many people who say that the Corsa’s are the only bibs they will ever need or want.

This is a route I might HAVE to go down.

I can’t speak for their lifespan as they’re fairly new to me, but these are by far the most comfy and appropriately snug gloves I’ve ever worn. https://ciovita.co.za/products/versa-short-finger-glove-white?_pos=8&_fid=c55812f51&_ss=c&variant=48196100522168

@Barry He was the very first person I reached out to. He said he’ll give me some feedback tomorrow. @Richiespares has been super helpful in the past with hoods, I’m holding thumbs that he can come through on this as well. But in the meantime I’m reaching out to anyone and everyone.

I lost my right hand side shifter name plate last week and it turns out that it’s especially hard to find as well as being out of production. Can anyone point me in the direction of someone that could possibly help me find a new or even decent second hand one? It will be a bonus if they have right and left hand sides as I’ll take them both. Part number is Y07X98020

@Zama7 In answer to your first question I’d say it’s best to stay as close to the finish(Green Point Stadium), as possible. That will give you some room for a nice little warm-up on the way to the start area in the CBD, and also allow you to be close to home when you finish. I felt like death after my first tour and then still had to ride 10k back to our apartment. It was not fun!

I think it’s telling you to listen to Depeche Mode. I wouldn’t ignore it.

This just goes to prove how subjective bibs are. I have a pair of Corsa 2’s are they are without a doubt the WORST bibs I have ever worn. Uncomfortable as all heck and the stitching started unravelling after the second use. On the other end, I have two pairs of Supremos that are as comfortable as my Assos Equipe RS S9’s that I’ve happily spent 8 hour rides in.

https://www.strava.com/routes/3410216497729331422

A new firmware update was released on 9 Sept. WR24-17068. Nothing about this issue was mentioned in the release notes, but my Roam now finds GPS in about 15 to 20 Seconds. Hopefully that will help you as well.

@Jaco Steyn I’m in VDBP(and I belong to VTCC). If you change your collection point to West Rand Cycles, I’ll happily collect your race pack for you.

I’m not sure I seen Wahoo themselves say it, but there were a lot users who suggested it be done that way, so I just followed suit. I just timed mine and it took 3 minutes.

I’m sick at the moment so I’ve not been riding, but I did take the V1 Roam out with me on two drives today and both activities were recorded correctly (and very quickly flagged by Strava😁) I did again notice that it takes VERY long for it to acquire a GPS signal though.

I just checked my V1 Roam, the date is correct but it is taking longer than before this mess to link to GPS. Did you do a factory reset as well as the update?

The Facebook page for the Emporers palace race is also gone. https://www.facebook.com/emperorspalaceclassic/posts/emperors-palace-classic-postponement-rider-safety-remains-paramountthey-say-murp/656408673426178/

I’ve heard that if you use the extension that some of these pumps have then it will be fine as not as much heat is transferred. Ive also heard you can’t use a bomb to inflate them because it freezes and cracks them.

Update - Aug 22, 5:21 PM ET Thank you for your continued patience as we work to resolve the GPS time issue on ELEMNT, BOLT 1, and ROAM 1 computers. We know how frustrating this has been, and we truly appreciate your understanding. We have identified a firmware solution and will be testing it thoroughly this weekend to ensure it's completely stable. We expect the testing to take at least three days. We will release the fix via a standard firmware update as soon as we have confirmed the solution. Our team is working hard to get you back on the road.

Same. I’m praying that there’s a firmware fix in the next few hours. Otherwise, I’ve just linked all my sensors to the wahoo app and I’ll try and ride with that. The scary thing is there were a couple of people in the DC Rainmaker article’s comments that said they don’t think this will be able to be fixed. I really hope that’s not the case.

(As the owner of a V1 Roam paperweight) Nope, not yet.

An interesting read on the 220 - age = …. method. https://www.asep.org/asep/asep/Robergs2.pdf

Speak to this member…… https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/profile/105-richiespares

It starts tomorrow……

@Jaco Steyn Even on the best days the ride from Parys back to Sasol on the R59 is a slog(I live in VDBP). It’s a long, unpicturesque, boring and pretty risky mission that is enough to take any gees you had out of you. 20x worse if you’re doing it solo.

@edgaros He lives up here in Joburg but see if https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/profile/105-richiespares can’t help you. I’ve bought a few sets of hoods off him. Super nice guy and accommodating.