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  1. Christie
    Bragging rights - the most expensive comodity in cycling....
  2. Christie
    12 Apostles trail. It has potenial - rocky parts takes a lot of effort to ride atm, parts are blocked of and some lines are not completed yet. But some nice bits there already.
  3. Christie
    Winelands meander to finish the 500km. Roads were very quiet - nice for cycling, but sad for farmers.
  4. Christie
    We rode Bain's Kloof pass today - very scenic.
  5. Christie
    ???????? Nice day for a ride! (As I recall, I only did a finger wriggle, not a full wave - Im too nervous to wave on a fast descent)
  6. Christie
    4 Passes: Sir Lowry's - Viljoen's - Franschoek - Hellshoogte
  7. Christie
    Jonkershoek, it has been a while..
  8. Christie
    ????????
  9. Christie
    Ive bought 30South Originals, Wingmans and Mavericks, Im impressed by them so far. Im getting some photochromatic Velos and Wstermans next.
  10. Christie
    I do not agree that Oakley is better quality. They are not bad, but the plastic, rubber and polycarb is nothing special. (Of the big brand shades, I liked Rudy Project the most) My preferred brand now is 30South eyeware. I think these will be my next buy: https://www.30southeyewear.com/shop?store-page=VELOS-RX-SHIFT-Transition-lens-p268617311
  11. Christie
    ^ the white and gold one is a bit meh imo, except if you are the pope. I prefer standard white and chrome, perhaps with a small rainbow stripe
  12. Christie
    The Mythos makes better tasting coffee, Imo - it comes closer in taste to a manual machine. In terms of durability, I can vouch for Jura - the machine at work and the one we had for many years at home just keeps on going. I would suggest that you take some fresh beans to a showroom and taste before you buy if possible. Or rent for a week and compare.
  13. Christie
    I saw articles that say they expect a Covid vaccine roll out in SA in June-July. I think all events will have to adhere to the same small field regulations till the vaccine has time to have an impact.
  14. Christie
    It is fine for sponsorship money to go to elite athletes imo, if that fits the goal of the sponsor - no point spending it on persons that cant podium, then. There are charity programs too, these would have different goals & criteria.
  15. Christie
    Great initiative from them. I alao think they target the right profile with their times - slower than pro, but demanding enough that talented runners that are not coached can qualify. I have sent the link to a running buddy who fits the profile ????
  16. Christie
    I had to wait for stock from Italy, but it has finally arrived - Mara-X. Thanks for all the advice, coffee-hubbers ???? I only have a hand grinder, so I rushed out to get 250g of freshly ground beans from my local roaster. I even managed to make a decent espresso today. ???? Good sales experience from onlinecoffeshop.co.za Next step is a grinder
  17. Christie
    Time for the UCI weight limit to go to 5 kg
  18. Christie
    The complimentary crank condoms are fugly
  19. Christie
    Imo the RD is a nice piece of mechanical design. No short or long cage - one RD for all cassette ranges. We will probably see 13s with the same style RD on Campy road gruppos, too. I like the crank - on road bikes I preferred the older 5 arm crank design, but on a gravel bike the style fits well. I dont agree with the OP about direct mount rings - easier imo to fit a ring without removing the crank. But I also dont swap rings unless they are worn, so small plus. The other big change is the thumb shifter - it is a lot bigger to shift from the drops. It looks less elegant now imo, like a bluetooth earphone or something that would not look out of place on an ear. I never had problems shifting from the drops, but I guess that became an issue with larger brifters. I dont likr disk brifters, no matter the brand.
  20. Christie
    1700€ for the full group.
  21. Christie
    I dont know if it has been mentioned: Hans se kop https://www.bicycling.co.za/news-people/wow-rides-hans-se-kop-grabouw-trails/amp/ It has to feature on a list of tough climbs in SA. 6km at 10% ave.
  22. Christie
    Your coffee setup looks awesome. I wonder if it is worth it for me to bite the bullet and get the more expensive Mara vs. a Silvia.
  23. Christie
    I have question for the august coffee gurus on this thread: Which single group should I upgrade to from my Jura? I have been looking for a while, options looks like: Rancilio Silvia Leleit Diana Lelit Mara (price is getting uncomfortable, I still have to get a grinder, too. I am not sure if I need all the dials and valves it has) Oscar 2 is out of my budget. or should I look at a 2nd hand 2 group machine? I think that the boiler may take too long to heat up, plus it is inefficient to have a big machine for 4 cups at breakfast. What grinder to partner it? I dont need a monster, total cups per day for the household is about 8, now that I work from home. (thanks for all the contributors, thread is always a nice read)
  24. Christie
    I recommend that you get the extender for 2 espressos. This gadget makes a good cup, but it is a pain to make multiple cups.
  25. Christie
    This is cool: X-Fire stainless steel
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