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Ride it.

I found the cold manageable. The sand walk, not so much. I think that finishing in the dark would have made me emotional, Can't imagine putting a light back on and having to dress back up for the cold after the long day out.

I was going to offer you my bicycle. It was a lekker event though, but echoing your comments I underestimated the effect that the +/-80kms of single track would have on the body. The last 15kms seemed unnecessary at the time, but time erodes bad memories and I will be back next year.

In my housing estate yesterday - Cookin'!

And corporate sponsorship that will never return after being burnt but the doping mountain bikers of this era.

I had to bring it in via a friend. Canyon would not supply the kids bikes to SA because of some sort of trade embargo - Go figure.

I recently imported the Canyon Offspring 16' for my boy after doing much research. The Offspring range caught my attention for three reasons: - The cockpit is specifically engineered for children - The components are proper - for example the bike came equipped with Sram Level brakes, also has a two speed Sram auto hub - The bikes are height specific - I thought this was an intelligent approach They have a 20' option that will be his next bike for sure https://www.canyon.com/en/kids/ Check it out

Sunday problems. Which bike?

Only to happen again and again by my experience.

I'm 65kg and cracked both of the Mk3 Crests on my Scalpel Si 3. I have had the rear rim replaced thrice. I replaced the rear two days before Epic, had to replace it the week after Epic. Recent inspection concluded that it needs to be replaced again. Never, ever again - Carbon hoops next.

Grinding the 'burbs. Hillcrest, KZN.

Epic training in our beautiful Valley of 1,000 Hills.

Absolutely - Dr Glen Hagemann at the Sharks Medical Centre. He is a sports physician and is an athlete himself, he has helped me through it twice. PM me if you need any other info, I've learnt a few tricks from 3 separate infections. Regards, Cameron

Who stocks these locally?

Just had to double check, it's 12 December, not 1 April.

Huh????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/224542-2017-cannondale-scalpel-si-3/

I see there is already a thread for this. The resolution seems pretty fluid. I don't see how my 2.0 Lefty could work any better anyway, so bring it on.

Thanks, presumed it was a recall. In any event, pretty elementary to have sorted out.

Recall on the 2.0 Lefty and others. My LBS notified me yesterday. http://www.cannondale.com/en/USA/Mandatory-Service-Bulletin

Recall on the 2.0 Lefty and others. My LBS notified me yesterday. http://www.cannondale.com/en/USA/Mandatory-Service-Bulletin

Valley of 1000 hills, KZN (again) Man, this place makes the gap between Saturdays seem like an eternity.

Who took the photo, your dog?

Valley of 1,000 Hills, KZN. They should have named it 'Valley of 10,000 Hills'

I had the same gripe, always ran in the big ring with my Spark - but in spite of this stuck with the standard 32 chainring and kept the 42/11 cassette on my Si 3. Regretted it at first, but got into trouble climbing out of the Inanda Valley two weeks ago and was glad for the extra ratios. Truth is 1x11 is always going to be compromised, and I just couldn't live with the aesthetic of the 46/11 cassette. I guess it is what it is.

A fine pair, don't you think? (Ignore old school Dura-ace crank, this is a WIP)