[Help needed if you can! Basil Cohen: Cycling history in South Africa]

Hi all, I am a historian writing on and researching the history of cycling in South Africa. I am looking for a book called "Basil Cohen: South Africa's Mr. Cycling".

Online searches have proven futile!

I believe Mr Cohen's family is still around, though my attempts to contact them have failed. 

 

Thanks!

[Rapport Toer (Tour) help needed please]

Hi all,

I am in search of results for the Rapport Toer/Tour that ran from 1973 to 2000. The most complete results I can find are simply the top 3, and with no time gaps or further details.

If you can help please get in touch!

 

Thanks

[Cyclists with a "Running" Problem]

Does anyone know where one might view the results for the 947/Tough One double?

[947 Ride Joburg]

Why were we given two numbers? Do both need to be pinned on? Where?

[947 Ride Joburg]

On 11/16/2023 at 3:55 PM, Schnavel said:

Are you sure about this? 

Last year you had to have both - the faces board was your timing chip and the other was just a number board.

I was told specifically only the yellow board at collection this morning.

[Tshwane Classic]

3 hours ago, NISI said:

Rooiwal and it is taking place.

So the sms is fake or what? So confused 🫤 

[Tshwane Classic]

I phoned Mauritz whose number I got on the website. Super nice guy, super friendly and helpful. I can simply get an entry at any of the number collection points 👌🙏

[Tshwane Classic]

Any idea if I would be able to get an entry at this late stage? Are people allowed to sell their entries or what is the process?

 

TIA

[Black spade bikes good or bad?]

On 1/15/2013 at 7:38 AM, Witkop said:

 

Who would want a 29er carbon dual suspension frame. If you need that to go onto gravel, maybe you should stay on the tar.

So this didn’t age well haha

[SRAM Rival AXS]

Oh right, thanks. Which dealer did you use?

[SRAM Rival AXS]

How are getting? Not a dealer?

[SRAM Rival AXS]

Available yet in SA?

[PowerTap P1 end caps]

Thanks!

SRAM bought Powertap, so you will have to try the SRAM agents Cape Cycle Systems  https://www.capecycles.co.za/

[PowerTap P1 end caps]

Hi all, where can I get the end (battery) caps for PowerTap P1 pedals? Locally, of course.

 

TIA

[Fat Sheep Classic]

Did anyone else notice that other riders very rarely, if ever, signalled for potholes etc? Or was it just my group?

[Fat Sheep Classic]

This was a great event. Good organisation, friendly, nice route with 90% fantastic road surface.

[Fat Sheep Classic]

From the link shared above:

 

"The event is limited with no more than 300 people (inclusive of event staff) and riders will be set off in batches of 50 and 15 minutes apart. No riders older than 60 are permitted to take part."

 

As per CSA directive for Level 2.

Ah, thanks man. Didn’t read ????

[Fat Sheep Classic]

I wonder what size the field will be limited to.

[Fat Sheep Classic]

Are you in?

[Groupset swap question]

Thanks Thomo.

[Garmin Fenix 3HR quick release kit]

No -only for Forerunner series watches :-(

[Groupset swap question]

So here is my dilemma. Tell me what you think/what you would do.

 

Current bike is Ultegra Di2 rim brake.

Bike I just bought has DA FD and RD (mechanical), Ultegra hydraulic disc brakes, FSA hollow carbon SL-K Light cranks.

 

Initial thought, as you know by now, was to get the Di2 onto the new bike. But now I'm thinking to just leave as is? What would you do? Di2 is so sweet..

[Groupset swap question]

Thanks guys. Understood.

[Groupset swap question]

I have two road bikes (don't ask!). One Ultegra Di2 rim brake and one a disc brake bike.

 

Besides the brake calipers (obvs), will I (LBS) be able to swop them around? I want the disc brake bike to have the Di2.

 

TIA

[Garmin Fenix 3HR quick release kit]

For triathlon. Needs to be quick release kit