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Probably best go for a 26" hardtail. You will know the right bike when you see it. Every bike I have ever bought I have known when I have seen it. Hope that makes sence.

You can read that you have a heart. First thing is are you sure your max put in is your max? That may sound silly but it will throw your zones out if it is not. Secondly your heart rate will apply to your gradient and amount of effort you are putting in at a certain time. If you are going 45kms an hour but sitting behind a group doing little work it is not worth much. If you are going up a 15% gradient by yourself and pushing it you should be in the top end of your heart rate. You really need to put the graphs together and work on that. That is the way I do it. It might right it might be wrong but it certainly tells me where I am going right and where I am going wrong. Be keen to see what the others say.

I take it he was not hit by a car then? Any idea on his age? Condolences to the family.

I also carry latex gloves in case I need to help someone and there is blood involved. Just a thought. You can buyn them in P&P.

So good or bad the logo and the name of the race has been over discussed on this forum. Every single mountain biker in this country who has seen it has had something to say about it. Be it if they liked it or not. The logo change worked in my opinion. As already said many times, after a few months it will be neither here nor there. It will be accepted as the race is what determins it. It appears the race is going global and they all come to my province to ride it. It brings in lots of $$ and creates employment. Good job.

If you give me a bit more notice next time I will be happy to join you. Maybe next Saturday? There are no races on. If you do it agin please pm me. Thanks Greg.

I know. But they are not in the logo. Maybe they didn't sign for more than a year?? Wonder how much Addidas was paying for their name in that logo. All we got from them was 2 shirts and a pokey bag. Maybe we are going to get more and better stuff in 2012. Well it was a thought...

Addidas are no longer involved in the race. They might have had some contract with the old logo. Sure the new one is not super but they no longer have any sponsors on it so they never have to change it. Kevin is no fool. I am sure there are reasons for everything. Maybe SRAM are soon going to be in that logo. Who knows. I think it is ok.

You left out the prologue!!

http://www.islandtribe.co.za/ Use this stuff. The gel one. It doesn't run and doesn't burn the eyes. We got some testers at the Epic 2010 and I have been using it ever since. I had exactly the same issues as you do. This stuff is the bomb.

Results????????????

100% for this race.

Try Buycycle for Eggbeaters I (think) they are the cheapest around. You will love them.

It doesn't sound like the problem was the coke to me. It sounds like you just ran out of energy. Be interesting to see what other people say. How long were you on the bike for?

Was also going to suggest using a SRAM chain.

Weight?!?! A small chainring and 4 bolts. That must be really heavy. I have the 3X10 and I wouldn't change it for the world. As is always the case personal choice.

That guy just keeps getting better. LEGEND.

Get the new strap and reset it with your Garmin. Don't use gel it is a waste of money. Use spit or water. I used to use gel and now I just spit on it and it works better. Otherwise try changing the battery on the HRM. If all else fails take it to the agents and get them to change it out for you. I know it was a common problem on the Edge 305s, as I went through 6 of them before they upgraded me to a 705 and the problem is no longer!! Go figure.

Try drinking energy drinks during the day. Not redbull or that stuff but what you use on the bike. I take a berocca at 11am to keep me alive. It seems to work for me!!

I wouldn't call it service. But that is my 2c. Don't like the place at all. Once again my 2c.

That place has gone. I drive past there every day. It is now a pizza shop. Does anyone know what happened to them?

Just round the corner from them there is a place called Crown Cycles. I find them very helpful. ph 0216716382.

Should be there Sat morning around 8. I am on a Bulls 29r so if you see me give me a shout. Going to be doing an easy one as doing the 100 miler on Sunday. Hopefully the weather holds out. Greg.

Mine cost me R850 by the doctor himself. About an hours work. I had to change 1 or 2 things after a week or 2 cause I wasn't entirely happy. All good now.

There are plenty of little places in the camp that does repairs. As all the guys say above go in with your bike in good order and you will fine you will probably get through it with no issues!!