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Remember 2000 lumen battery will not last long then 1200 lumen. I will use 2000 lumen for singletracks and 1200 lumen for road.... At the moments I use 1200 and 3000 lumen, when I go to forest at 4:30 till 7am. It is nice to have two lights as back-up.. I remember one time I rode with one light and battery fell off. It was so dark and I nearly went to tree. Also other time, I forgot to recharge the battery and it died. I was lost in the dark, but managed to find way home.

The biggest problem is that most drivers don't have patient or don't want to slow down or give us space... It is easier to knock cyclist over than face on-coming traffic..... The law on SA roads are becoming out of hands... We, cyclist better come together and block N1 and N2 to get governement to do something about it...

Why don't they bring Tyler, Heras, Landis and Hincapie to this show? It will be interesting and full of drama???

I agree that we need to have disc licences on our bikes like old days. If the bicycle worth R1000, licence is R50/yr. If the bicycle worth R50 000, licence is R100/yr. It is difficult for cops to fine the riders for disobeying the rules. That is why we need licences.. If they don't carry licences, the cops take away the bicycles, until you renew licences... I saw lots of riders jumping thru red robots, swearing at drivers, blocking the roads, carrying no helmets, arrogants etc... I feel that causes drivers to be angry and don't care about them, until too late...

They should ban him for life, if he does not tell us where he got EPO and which type? He better stay away from cycling...

Good pts! But if you see MTB races, they provide food, accomodation, vibe and etc - not Road races!! We need to do similar to MTB races...

Why don't PPA organise a form or website for us / league riders to fill in to see what we want from PPA??? We don't want same route year after year... Getting bored! We need more longer rides like One Tonner, Double Century (getting so popular) MTB stages are so popular, so why can't they do same for road races.. Find a good town with camping ground and have 2-5 days races.. We can have 3 laps over Red Hill = 90km in south suburb.... I am thinking of hanging up my bicycle and retire.... because nothing changed.....

Linden Cycle should ask her ID number before she borrows the bike, so that you can report to police if not returned by Monday.... Police can track her thru ID no.... If she returns, make her to pay for it...

Why don't they have racing DC on Sat with no stops, just catch goodie bag and have social DC on Sun with 30mins stops???? Can't they lay a mat or carpet over the gravel road?? Bigger prize money for full team to complate.....

If I was Kevin Evans, I will moer David George because I am losing my winning prize money, sponsors and etc... I am surprised that KE was quiet and does not know... That is crap!! I like Hunters's and Impey's comment

Can't believe that we are on page 49... We all need answers: 1) Any comments from Kevin Evans (Is he hiding away or what?) 2) Where did David George get EPO? 3) Why did CSA ban or investigate him a while back, when he was kicked out of Barloworld? 4) Are all SA pro taking drugs or not? Look at George, Hoffmann, Fouche, Lund?, Ownie?

I am also waiting for my stuff, 2 months... Strange!!! I also blame customs for taking so long to clear stuff...

Shocking!! Can't the Pro learn?? I am a bit angry because lots of sponsors are pulling out and how can young cyclists grow.... I won't be surprised that he is from Postal Order team in years back... Maybe he got some ideas...

Bring back Giro, Boland and Rapport Tour!!! Can't PPA go out and find main sponsors for those races??? They have time... Our racing need to be improved! More prize money!! Block main road between Muizenberg and Kalk Bay. Throw cycling party!!

It will be nice if they can organise cycling path from Tokai or Constantia to town to keep us off the busy roads....while commuting to work and back home.

I find it is a bit scary for bus or trucks to pass you on small bend of road because the drivers think they pass you well enough space, but at the back of truck or bus comes closer to you on the bends. If it happens, I try to jump on pavements or just squeeze thru. I feel the drivers of bus or trucks, should think and know size of vehicle.... Example:- Give those drivers a bicycle and show them what it feels like on the bend when truck or bus come past...

I find it is so frustrating about trailers and I struggled to find that suits me. Lots of trailers lid is so hard to remove for gardening or moving furnitures... Can someone tell me which trailer to buy, that have bike racks, flip open back bonnet and easy to remove the lid, also don't rust that easily....?

It depends on your riding style... I am 1.81m and I ride in large frame, but I should race in medium frame. It is better to ask for bike set-up and they will tell you which frame you should buy. Some have long legs or short legs...

If you are about to go bonk, take easy and drink can of coke and also take some solid food. You will survive... How to prevent to go bonk? Train smart and eat well every hour.....

I don't understand dopers, because when they win the races and they showed off and thanked God for the win, but they are actually cheated..... Cheat vs God ??? I actually believed Lance did dop, but he was smart and clever to do in limits.... I feel they must ban for life, if cheat once and no feed back.... Enough enough... Ask Tyler how to supply dop to South Africa... Ha! ha! I need to improve my ranking...

I had tried both and it is difficult to decide which works for you:- Rear - bad - get dirty, difficult to get to boot. Rear - good - saves petrol on long trips, can carry 3/4 bikes Top - bad - heavy on petrol, car get dirty, if not clean bike after ride, sometimes heavy to lift up bike, sometimes you bump branches, if you forget, can't just park in garage or carport, have to offload before park. Top - good - easy to get to boot, out of the way Up to u. I prefer rear one...

It is very sad and money is taking over the world nature.... They must catch poachers and cut their leg off and let them die slowly as warning.... No time for court or bail.....

Oh no! I know Bridgecycles have very good price for entry level bicycles, but the parts are not that cheap compare to other bike shops. I don't like their workshop because it is so untidy and tools are lying all over the places. My best mechanic is Lance from Epic Cycles My best price for clothing is Anatomic Shop at Northgate My best accessories shop is "Revelation" Thule Shop at town My best bike parts shop is Cyclelab or Olympic Cycles My best helper in bike shop is Mac from Cyclelab

I wonder if the Argus will be toughest next year, if they close road between Kalk Bay and Fish hoek, so we can climb over Ou Kaapse Weg and Black Hill and join back to main road in Glencairn... Ouch!!

I have ordered from them for few times, it takes +-5 weeks to get here. I have to collect them from POS at Epping, where I have to pay customs and taxes. For an example:- I pay R450 for magic light + 18% taxes & customs = R531 in SA you can get cheapest good price for R900, so you save R370. Up to you, if you are prepared to wait.....