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Thanks for the reply. I am trying decide to between getting a 2021 Advanced 1 (Carbon) or 2022 Revolt 1 (alloy). The chainring bit is crucial from a cost perspective and I will mostly ride on flat gravel, so top end speed would be ideal. Both bikes come with cranks that are too long. So I am trying to figure out if I can use my 50-34 shimano crank instead of buying a new one. I couldn't find anything online.

Hi Does anyone know the biggest 2x chanring one can fit on the 2021 Giant Revolt? Also if cost and tyre clearance are not key factors... Is it better to go carbon or alloy when purchasing a Giant Revolt. With the carbon being a 2021 model and alloy being a newer version Thanks.

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I see the price has gone up at all their branches.

Cycle lab charges R750. They bubble wrap box and and courier it from one of their branches to another branch. I think they courier from Cycle Lab to a specified address.

Our ability to engage in dialogue and discourse as society has degenerated significantly.

I have used bibs from Ciovita, First Ascent, Van H, Monton and found that the Assos Mille GT and GT C2 have the thickest chamios. But as mentioned by @michaelbiker a comfortable saddle can be game changer. For me it as the Bontrager Aeolous Comp saddle. I can use the thickest or thinnest bib shorts and still be comfortable even after 5 hours of riding.

Sadly the person on the mountain bike passed away. I don't have details about what happened, but we lost another cyclist today.

I have been riding the Exar road wheelset for over 2 month's and it has been great.

They actually did mention it in the riders guide document, albeit in very fine print

As Mr Marshal said, you will receive a lot more feedback if you provide more technical information about you current setup. I moved from an 50-34 and 11-28 setup to a 52-36 and 11-28 when I lived in the south of JHB, it's mostly flat. When I moved north I had to change to an 11-32 at the back and kept the front the same. Then I realised I was spinning on on steep descents so I moved to a 53-36 setup. I was using a shimano 105 R7000 crankset and an Ultegra R8000 GS (medium cage) rear derailleur. So if your derailleur allows, I would say get a bigger cassette. It doesn't take long to adjust to the new jumps in gears. And if the pocket allows, perhaps also move to a semi compact 52-36 in the front. A big gear is great only if you can spin it.

Registration at the stadium was available as an option when I entered, but only on Saturday. So they will probably scale it down.

Sorry for your loss. I know how frustrating something like this can be because I have been a victim before. From my limited knowledge of the underworld there could be a couple of possibilities. Most bike bikes similar to yours end up as a commuter bike. Frames are resprayed parts swapped around and someone has a bike to get from home to work and back. High end bikes usually cross the border as complete bikes or broken up and sold as parts locally or abroad. Its basically a replica of the stolen car market but with less risk for the criminals. As long as there is a market bikes will continue to get stolen.

Thanks for the feedback.

Hi Ibraheem Do you have an idea how much it cost to travel with a bike. I will be visiting Rwanda in September as well but after your dates. So Im trying to figure out if its practical and cost effective to travel with a bike

I have basically settled on building up a Cannondale Supersix evo. The 105 Di2 groupset has been ordered, wheelset has been selected. I will be using a semi intergrated cockpit till I can upgrade the to the Tavelo AVRO cockpit. Im just stuck on deciding which frameset to get now. A black framset build will cost me R88 400 which includes pedals and bottle for cages. A cashmere frameset build will cost me R83 400 including pedals and bottle cages.

Thats what I noticed when I was checking out the Scott Addict RC. Its longer and lower.

The world has gone made I tell you. But too be fair the price points and specifications are yet to be published

Yeah, the Momo bars would be too high of a cost driver so I will explore the "exotic" options.

Thanks for the input. When I started I never imagined the Cannondale would be on the list. I am Scott and Giant fan boy. But I had to admit that the Giant TCR is just a bit longer than my body can tolerate. I run a high seatpost but I have short arms, so most bikes dont work with my proportions. I had a look at the momo handlebars. I am bit anxious about intergrated setups and perhaps I am overthinking it. I only found some for R13 000 when I did a search. Is that the only price point or are the cheaper options? Otherwise I might go the Asian route. The chase has been exciting and scarry at the same time because the stakes are quite high. So I took the systematic approach and just set up a spreadsheet to chart the whole process.

Good day, Fellow Hubbers As per the norm I have come to consult the oracle before spending money on something that will piss off the Mrs. I am on the market for a new bike and just looking for some input from the forum before I make my final decision. I have already made significant progress and have settled on 2 choices, which are the Scott Addict 30 or the Cannondale Supersix Evo. I am not looking to expand my options as I have already spent a month that and settled on these two bikes. The main drivers of this shortlist were geometry, specifications (carbon wheels and Di2). I am trying to purchase a platform where I can replicate my current bike (highlighted in green) while hopefully reducing the reach and increasing the stack slightly. I am not interested in a domane, endurace or rubaix. Scott Addict 30 2026 (size L) Price: R90 000 - R100 000. The bike will be released in September with an estimated cost of It will probably have a Syncros carbon wheelset, 105 Di2 like the 2025 model below Cannondale Supersix 3 (Size 58) Price: R92 495 The bike cost R79 995 but I can get it for R75 995 but it comes with an alloy wheelset which I would have to upgrade. I can get the magene exar wheelset for R16 500 Cannondale Supersix (Build option) I also have the option of purchasing a frameset and building it up how I like. There will be other miscellaneous items which will drive up the cost slightly but I can control these and try to keep the overall cost under R88 000. The Bikes Scott Addict 30 The Frameset

I use David Marshal for all my wheel related issues and would highly recommend him.

Maybe its personal thing. Sometimes i just feel like plain water because of all the sugar I eat. I do 100g/h during races. Soni use a 900/750ml bottle for liquid carbs snd 500ml of just water. Most carb mixes have tons of electrolytes but I also pop in a tab of high 5 zero just good measure. In terms of cost component my philosophy is simple, carbs are carbs. I use cheap gels or most my season, heck I even sugar water for some blocks (add electrolytes and lemon juice to manage the sweetness). There is a lot of hype about sports nutrition with most of it designed to move money from your pocket to corporate pockets. Just find a range of products that align with your budget, your stomach and make sense from a price per gram of carbs. Experiment till you find what works for you.

You could swap the 32gi bars with the chews. You get 4 pcs in a pack and each block has 33g of carbs. Namedsport also gels that have 40g of carbs per gel but they are pricey. I use them only during races. You could also have all your liquid carbs in one bottle and only just water in the other. Some people add electrolytes to the water, but I add them to my carb mix. You also have more options if you plan to use any of the stops. Coke, brownie, cake, sweets etc.

Dylan Johnson on YouTube has been a great source for most things training related for me so perhaps check out his content. Detailed below is my race prep routine starting from the morning before. I also simulate this during weekend group rides so its a habit now. The morning before the race I religiously do my race openers for 40min to an hour.. My training load is usually low on race week so this essentially primes my legs for the pain that comes with racing. I see too many people doing 2hour -3hour "leg loosener" rides before races. I have a proper breakfast and lunch prioritising carbs and protein and have plentybof water. I have a generous and balanced dinner and a homemade chicken alfredo is my go too meal. I make sure I get 8 hours of sleep which often means I am in bed by 19:30 and asleep by 20:00. I track my sleep and make sure that I get 8 hours or more consistently 4 days before the race. I wake up 3hours before my race and the first activity is a bowel movement. Breakfast is always 150-200grams of carbs (32gi race porridge, banana, milk,honey,blueberries etc) and some coffee. I wake up this early to ensure that I have enough time to eat, process breakfast and move my bowels again before leaving the house. On the way to the race I am pumping my favourite reggae jams on blast. Its not just about nutrition and fitness, the mental prep is also key. My route tk the race always has a garage to ensure that (you guessed it) I mive my bowels again. I try to never start a race without a proper warm up. Starting race on cold legs can toss all that prep out the window. Most races are full gass from the gun. I do a 10min easy spin, 4min Z3, 2min Z4, 1min Z5 with short recovery in bewteen. This has been my routine for 3 years now and it works for me. Sleep, carbs and bowel movements!