Me-rida

Nice one!

300km, thats easy, I can do that in like only 2 months.....

Damn right he is really a bear, but he is also part man and pig... you will never be able to ride behind him because only 1 person in the world actually knows he exists. That is unfortunately an uncovenient truth.

Silverstar for a nice chilled race.... actually wait I say that now, but when I get to the start line the 'chilled' part will probably change.

I second Grumpyoldguy - Get to a specialist ASAP.

So as not to hijack the Lord of the Chainrings thread... What do you guys the think about having to enter stage races in pairs? I understand the benefits, but the logistics are sometimes a bit impractical.

Definitely must be the strong legs! Thanks, so I guess I should try to not shift under power to preserve the life of the cassette. In terms of dirt, would you carry lube with you on a long ride and apply half way?

Be very careful of the chiropractic manipulations. It is not good to have to many of them close together becasue although the back is being clicked back into place, it is done in a very forceful and traumatic way. The ice will help for the muscle inflammation which can occur after a manipulation. The best thing (in my humble opinion) is to get a proper MRI and get the neuro to diagnose and monitor treatment.

I have just replaced by cassette and chain due to wear. I have only done about 1200km on them, but there is very noticeable wear on the cassette and chain kept slipping. I clean my bike after every ride and lube the chain. What causes the cassette and chain to wear to quickly? Is to do with the way you ride/shift?

I would consider a Silverback Saturn. Its 8 speed with shocks and discs. Probably costs about R4400. My LBS recommended it for my girlfriend she has had no complaints in 7 months. Now for a woman that is pretty good.... My only observation is that is is not the lightest bike, but then that is comparing to bikes double the price. And yes.... they do appreciate new and shiny....

I would think buying a size or two bigger would be the best option.... On a similair note, why is it that I spend all my races (up until the very end)overtaking so called "fat" cyclists? I guess size does not matter.... in cycling that is....

Bar ends like anything else for that matter should be used if you get a benefit from them. If it works use them - I personally use them to protect my bike when I go over the handlebars in the Magaliesburg.

Is it important for your bar ends (fitted to non riser bar ofcourse!)to match your socks? Are there exceptions to the rule regarding matching socks? For example if riding marathons, xc, etc?

What exactly is the cause of ITB? and How to you treat it? (before it gets to the point of surgery) Does stretching, strengthening and physio not work?

Guns can be very dangerous if you do not know how to use them. Knowing how and when to draw your gun is something that needs to be learned and then practised. For a gun to be effective, adequate distancing is required. You cannot pull a gun as you are being attacked as it is a 50/50 situation. You will need to be in control of your attacker and create the distance/time to draw the weapon and cycle it. Alternatively you could carry it cycled, but then if you are disarmed you have less time to react when your attacker uses your own weapon against you. Further complication arise as the times when you would need to use it are generally when you vulnerable and unable to easily move or see an attack coming. eg seated in a car without easy access or time/ space to maneuver or when your back is turned and you unlocking your front door. Having said that, if you know how to use it I am all for it. I do plan to obtain a firearm in the future however at this point it will do me more harm than good to carry it. I do however carry a knife. (which I do know how to use).