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After the great 1st race on Saturday, I might follow this series. Thinking about doing the 50km, but not too sure about the route profile and difficulty. With my current level of fitness etc it should probably take me around 3:30 to 4 hours. It would probably not be a bad idea to do it, as I cant think of a better wake-up call than to suffer a bit I'm in my 3rd month of slowly picking up my training, did the 30km with relative ease, but I need to put time in the saddle to build endurance.

www.waterpoint.co.za They were up late yesterday already!

Ok, so as part of my new fitness, training and diet regime, I got myself a MTB with these rims on (26", alloy double wall disc, pin joint, eyelets, 28h front and 32h rear). Had my first race for the year over the weekend (USN Cup, 30km). While washing the bike afterwards I saw the max rider weight is 90kg's, I'm already down 3 from December but still 9kg above the limit. Am I stuck and have to get other rims, or would they be ok? I dont do hectic riding, a race once/twice per month, dirt road long rides the other weekends and IDT during the week. Groenkloof also in between if time permits.

@Tevez, dunno what size bike your mate's looking at but mine was the 2nd last 19", he better hurry along!

Thanks guys, reflectors are gone, plastic ring to be chucked this week. Had a super race yesterday at USN Cup. ride was so comfy and had much more control over the bike and handling was superb. I'm very happy with my new baby, and very privileged to be able to get her.

Would be good to see Tsotsobe and Philander bowl in tandem, at least Tsotsobe seems to have gotten leaner and is bowling well again

Yeah, that would look nice! Dont think I'll get to the shops today, will you please borrow me yours?

Yeah, for sure!

Yeah...figured nice white pant should fit in perfectly with the colour scheme NOT!!!! TNT, what colour tassles do you think? want to pimp my ride a bit

Haha, thanks man.....That TNT1 is dynamite, only he can make such comments and get away with it

Was soo stupid, just dropped it off at home and came back to office, now I'm not worth much anyways...that reflectors will have to go

jy reken!

Here she is ladies and gents 2011 Specialized Rockhopper Comp Very happy camper indeed Picked her up from "The Sports Basement" in Rivonia/Sandton" Service was excellent and professional, go check it out

Oh no.....the Hub Spelling Nazis are being flooded with all the corrections they have to make.......

Hey guys, I can get this bad boy for R6000-00 Here's the specs (thinks is a good deal bang for buck scenario) FRAME Specialized M4SL fully manipulated alloy frame, fully butted, integrated HT, forged dropouts w/ replaceable derailleur hanger, disc only FORK RockShox Recon Silver SL, magnesium lower, 1 1/8"" alloy steerer, 32mm Cr-Mo stanchions, coil spring w/ preload, external rebound adj. & LO HEADSET Integrated 1-1/8"" threadless, Campy type full cartridge bearings STEM 3D forged alloy, 7 degree rise, 31.8mm clamp HANDLEBARS Butted alloy riserbar, 25mm rise, 8 degree back sweep, 6 degree up TAPE / GRIPS Specialized Enduro, dual compound Kraton, no flange, 131mm FRONT BRAKE Avid Juicy 3 SL hydraulic disc, alloy backed pads, 160mm G2 Clean Sweep Rotor REAR BRAKE Avid Juicy 3 SL hydraulic disc, alloy backed pads, 160mm G2 Clean Sweep Rotor BRAKE LEVERS Avid Juicy 3 SL hydraulic FRONT DERAILLEUR Shimano Deore, 34.9mm clamp, top swing, dual pull REAR DERAILLEUR Shimano SLX 9sp Shadow Long cage SHIFT LEVERS Shimano SL-M590 Deore trigger CASSETTE / FREEWHEEL Shimano HG50, 9-speed, 11-34t CHAIN KMC X9L w/ reuseable Missing Link CRANKSET Shimano FC-M521, Hollowtech, Octalink spline CHAINRINGS 44A x 32S x 22S replaceable BOTTOM BRACKET Shimano BB-ES25, Octalink spline, cartridge bearing, 68mm x 118mm PEDALS Alloy 1pc. body and cage, reflector kit, 9/16 RIMS DT-Swiss 445, 26"", alloy double wall disc, pinned w/ eyelets FRONT HUB Forged alloy, hi/low flange, double sealed, ground race, machined disc mount and flange, QR, 28h REAR HUB Forged alloy, mid flange, double sealed, ground race, machined disc mount and flanges, cassette, QR, 32h SPOKES 2mm (14g) stainless FRONT TYRE Specialized The Captain Control, 26x2.0"", 60TPI, tubeless ready aramid bead REAR TYRE Specialized The Captain Control, 26x2.0"", 60TPI, tubeless ready aramid bead TUBES Presta valve SADDLE Specialized Rockhopper XC, Body Geometry, 143mm width, front and rear bumpers SEAT POST Alloy two bolt, 12.5mm offset, micro adjust, 30.9mm SEAT BINDER Forged alloy QR, brass washer NOTES Chain stay protector, reflectors, clear coat, owners manual

hehe Will take some extra cash as well. Hope I get rid of iPad quick... Hmmm and take the wife with, its about time she pays me back for all the times I was forced to hang out with her in her type of shops (scrap booking, artsy fartsy stuff) over December

YEBO! thats the one.thanks man Dont think its a ad deal at all? Goes for R6000-00.Phoned they still have stock left. I won an Ipad2 (not sure which model, will see tomorrow) that I have no use for so will sell it, if its meant to be, I'll be able to sell it quick and get me that bike

Hope someone can help. Saw a link to a site somewhere where they slashed the prices on these models, but for some reason can find it again. It was for an online bike store i think. please help

USN Mountain Bike Cup 2012 (Event #2) [/url] Category: Mountain Biking Events Event Date: 18 February 2012 Entries Close: 15 February 2012 at 23:00 Venue: Voortrekker Monument, Pretoria Province: Gauteng North Distance: 50km (R160), 25km (R120), 10km (R70), Kids Race (R40) Starting Time: 07:30 Timed By: Great Time Number Collection: At the venue, Voortrekker Monument, Pretoria; Saturday 18 February 2012, from 06:00 Additional Information: You will be required to produce your valid CSA license or proof of provincial affiliation at registration or you will be required to purchase an event license. For all the new CSA Racing and Licensing Rules and Regulations please visit the CSA website, click here How to Get There, click here To Browse the USN Website, click here Contact Details: Email: Twitter Accounts: @AndrewGrobler and @DylanVictor Follow the Race Organizers on Twitter, for all the latest event news

Sounds good! Will only be doing the 30km though They changed things this year, 2nd race is at Voortrekker Mon on 18Feb....gonna be a tough one

Hmmm maybe I will check this out... Currently use CleanGreen, pour it straight into chain cleaner gadget, works well...

Who entered for this one? Will be my first race of 2012, looking forward to it! What's the route profile like? I assume its not too hectic?

I started at 37. Got a brand new mtb for 4k, coil (shitey) shock, only shifters are Alivio, rest is deore with mechanical disk brakes. Helmet bougt at Games for R150, OLYMPIC shoes for R450 and so it goes on. still has all the original components, I ride at Groenkloof and Voortrekker Mon, have done Karoo to Coast and various other hectic and not so hectic races. Admittedly its not te greatest biki, but i enjoy riding it and getting out there. I guess its just a matter of priotities, in my case its saving as much as possible now to actually put down a substantial deposit on a home, and giving my son the best possible care. What I really want to say is that you can enjoy the sport without costing you an arm and a leg. If you buy an entry level bike, dont plan to upgrade, ride it until it falls apart and then get a better one. I'll go for new bike next year some time. but welcome, you wont regret it for one single moment