SlickSticker

There is no from derailleur, voodoo I say!

Ah ok, saw that topic. Then I should prob look there instead of asking here of the up and down sides of that.

Hi, Don't find much info on this, is there an official name for this kind of setup, do you use the same rear derailleur...?

It's been years since Ive been on my bike. Had to sell my MTB but kept my road bike. The long holiday from cycling is because of many reasons but mainly because of hip trouble. Now that I have had a complete hip replacement 8 weeks ago I am fast on the way to good recovery. My Polar watch tour de France limited edition needs a new battery and if I recall, the HRM game my hassles as well. With technology that has progressed so much over the years, I'm considering just using my phone. So the question is: what is suggested for sensors for my phone, cadence, HRM, speed (although speed is probably not needed with GPS?) My phone is android based. And are there recommended phone case/holders, as mentioned, road cycling. I have to stress that money is now a mojor factor. All the best

For some time now I wanted to build a fixie as a project. Cheap frame and some good, old, second hand parts! I dont care if it's a bit crappy, Im not cycling to Durban on it, it's just to roll around my neighbourhood and to the shops, its all flat around here :-) Trying to find a frame and rims at reasonable price seems to be impossible. Shops have latched on and due to supplier demand, in the event of them sourcing one they want to rip you a new one for it. Second hand shops, nothing. Online, nothing! I think I want to buy a bicycle that is old, was once a proper road bike and all the gears are shot, not worth getting it back on the road. Any advice or maybe you have something to sell? Thanks all!

I appreciate all the info guys! Keep 'em coming.

Im a little larger than the average dude, 1.94m tall and 94kg's. The kind of cycling I enjoy is long distance touring, cycling to durban from jo'burg and so on. Trouble is I had to fit my Merida MATTS TFS 700D (XL frame, 26" rims) with all kinds of silly stuff to stop my neck snapping in half and my wrists from hurting like hell. (some pics included) Trouble with this is: - It makes the bike feel unstable when going over 60kmph, wobble of death - Because I had to fit a massive bolt on the headset I had to move the spider slightly down but now I cant revert back if I want to go do some rock bashing - I wouldnt chance doing rock bashing with the headset the way it is, I hate the dentist... ANYAWAY, the question is, are XL 29" bikes frames bigger than lets say that of a 26'er? I have heard this but I need to know for sure before looking for a new bike. Thaaaank you guys in advance.

Hi A friend and I are planning to embark on a slightly different journey to cycling fashion for a change and need a 'human cart'. Think they call it a paddy as well. These are fairly expensive and not common in SA at all. After much consideration, I am going to build them. My biggest issue is the wheels: To make it more efficient and less complicated, Lefty Hubs is what I am going to need to use. I have searched the net and they dont seem all that common. SO, the questions are: 1.) Can you rebuild a normal rim on a Lefty Hub? 2.) Who would be the cheaper manufacturer, where can I get them? 3.) What can I expect to pay for the bottom-range ones (money would mainly be why we are building our own) 4.) Where can I get exact measurements OR technical drawings of the 'shaft', the bit that the Hub clips on too? I will need to turn this out and fit it to the frame, usually part of the shock. Many thank-you's!!

I think those Sylverbacks are good value for money. I have a roady Montaray (spel?) and my wife a Reno hardtail.

Sorry 1 hill you are the one I meant Who else Yes, I would like to join for the ride... Is there something I'm missing?

JA! Count me in!! I have not seen many hubbers in flesh, would like to meet some.

We did a trip through Europe in June, my one travel buddy got his bike stolen in Amsterdam the day before the trip actually started. We ran out of time and was forced to buy a CUBE second hand from one of the shops, 10 000ZAR's later... XT through out, dont know the model but I can tell you that the bike was much lighter than my Merida! Heres what we found, when we received the bike from the shop it was in SERIOUS need of a full service but we did not have the time. Then continued to put 3200km's on before returning to SA. The bike handled the tour just fine! and we hit some fairly 5h!tty terrain. I like the bike. Although the disc pads cost him in the region of R500 to replace, dont think they are standard here but he got it never the less. SlickSticker2008-07-24 03:30:18

Tall dudes dont only miss out on bikes but shoes!!!!! :-( At least the girls make sure NOT to miss out...

Anyone consider that this might have been done in photoshop...? (spoil-sport!!)

Sjoe, dis n warrem yster daai ene!