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  1. You would be better of coming down Sandton drive and turning right onto Winnie Mandela Drive. At the that time there is not much traffic, the road is wide and mostly well lit so you can see things coming. There is a nasty climb before you get to the top of Brynston that will prepare the lungs for suffering that is to come. I live in the area and use Winnie Mandela Drive almost daily.
  2. This is probably the best option in my view. 1. The 175mm would probably be too long especially if you are currently using a 172.5mm long crank. Even if you adjust your saddle height it will still close up your hip angle at the top of the pedal stroke. 2. 52-36 and 11-30 is good gearing for most terrain (if you have the legs).Im a heavy dude and run 52-36 & 11-32 gearing and I can get up most climbs comfortably. However, I spin out at 65km/h when descending so at some point I will 53-39 chain rings. 3. I use a Shimano short cage re derailleur and according to shimano the biggest cassett it can accommodate is a 30T. But use a 32T with no issues. I hope that helps.
  3. Most if not all your questions are answered in the refund policy of bike hub pay.
  4. Hi I am looking for a 50mm-60mm deep 11 speed rear wheel. I want to pair it with a mavic cosmic sl front wheel. I am willing pay a fair price.
  5. Perhaps like this. One could argue that Carey made a mistake with his/her 2 star rating seeing that their narrative was positive. We can never know if it was a mistake but Decathlon leaves it there in the open for all to see. The custormer then has the agency to discern if the review was fair or not. It doesnt matter how you spin it, but cherry picking what reviews you publish (with the exeption of foul language, derogatory remarks etc) is just not a good look. I am not sure whats worse, doing or doing it, admitting to doing it in public and the defending it. Ps. The cycling communty really sucks with PR management but exells in practicing legal but questionable marketing tactics.
  6. Toe covers and use some strong insulation tape or duct tape to close the ventilation holes under the shoe. Unlike booties tow covers are relatively cheaper and compact enough to take off and store in your jersey pocket when the temp increases.
  7. The corsa bibs are the only bibs that fit me perfectly, straps position of the chamios and length of above knee. But I stopped buying them because of the following reasons. 1. The corsas become transparent very quickly in the crack region. 2. The stitching on the chamios doesnt last for 💩. However they used to agree to do a flatlock stitch for me when used to buy their bibs. I have nothing against the brand. I still own and use a pair of leg warmers and a fleece top I bought 3 years ago.
  8. Thanks for all the input gentleman. I have reached out to Nick to explore various options and I have also noted all the other suggestions. Thank you.
  9. Im not prepared to spend more than 30k. If i can get good quality wheels cheaper that leaves room for me to also get a cheaper set for training
  10. I intially started this thread to request advise on a couple of bikes I was considering buying. I have since opted to build a rim break race bike using a Giant TCR Advanced as a canvas. The bike is almost complete and I am just trying to decide on which wheels to buy. I would appreciate any input.
  11. This is wisdom! A gun is more valuable to criminals than a bicycle. During a house robbery the first thing perps will typically ask for is the safe, as that is where people keep their guns. The rest of the loot is a bonus. Guns from civilians are clean and usually have no links to any other crimes. A clean gun is a valuable gun in the underworld. Cyclists crash from just getting a water bottle or popping a gel while riding. Now you introduce a gun into the equation, the possibilites increase significantly. I also have no issues with people carrying a gun when they ride their bikes. Just as long as I am not around.
  12. I I had the same issue and I stopped using a saddle bag. The thighs would rub in the saddle bag gradually till they got completely ruined. In my case it was largely my big thighs. I just rock a handlebar bag for long rides and most rides everything fits in my pockets. My friends thought I was a weight wennie when the saw my naked seat post (pause).And the aero goons said I was losing all the aero gains with my haddle bar bag.
  13. Its R750 at Cycle Lab. They bubble wrap and box it for you. You can ship it to a specified address or one of the CL branches.
  14. I completely agree with with that approach. I also prefer servicing through a LBS because my expertise are quite limited and they come in handy for emergencies. But I have no particular emotional attachment to them. But I price match like a lunatic trough CL for things like gels, cleats chains etc. I sometimes find items cheaper in Gqeberha, Cape Town etc and have no time for the logistics of ordering getting a quote etc.
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