Sid the Sloth

I wonder if amateur cycling counts as a wanted profession...

If you would take some cash to handle a few extra chains I am super keen to try this as my gf's dad has been telling me about it... He is based in Aus otherwise I would ask him to do it.

Mohoric's position is so hot. He just oozes speed.

The Mark Padun situation is a proper mystery. Wins two mountain stages in the Dauphine, climbing faster than the GC group alone... And then not included in Tour team or Vuelta. I don't want to point fingers but it definitely does not look good, in fact it looks positively suspicious.

The cockpit I have (Vision ACR) is supposed to be fully integrated as well, but I suspect the frame would need some modifications I am not willing to perform. Only weighs 363g apparently.

Except it weighs 8.4 kg fully built with sram red. Not sure how when I did the maths for a build of a cannondale super X and came out at 7.8 recently with force and no serious trickery.

Two things have put me firmly on your side today: This beautiful piece of writing, and me locating my dream bike that I was second in line for, the guy not being happy with it, offering him what he paid for it minus the extras he sold, and being told I should add about 5-10k to that amount.

"it's not about the bike" - that Lance guy you were telling me about.

I am UCT student and currently, as far as I am aware, no one is supposed to have access to campus without having filled out a health check. This may even have been extended to no access to campus unless you have permission to be there, as last time I was there was still below level 4. They don’t seem willing to man every entrance so I’m sure you can still get in some ways, I’m just not sure you’re really supposed to. That’s my understanding anyway, I’m probably wrong as I’m on holiday and haven’t checked my UCT emails in ages.

The same can be said about me weighing 62 and the guys I ride with weighing 75+... haha

This is true for all bike purchases ????

So cool to hear it went to an appreciative home ????

I reckon he has bought 3 bargains already and sold them on for a profit to accumulate some cash for his new build.

In other words you are between Landies

We saw one in stellies yesterday and the guy I was riding with thought it was sub 8kg… he probably reckons the disc road bike he was riding is sub 7 haha!

At the expense of losing views and ad revenue I think the small cost would be higher than you would expect. Edit: ignore me I should finish reading before responding...

Wow... I hope reviews are being left on these guys. Did not realize this was such an issue!

Agreed. Many guys are passionate cyclists and have successful businesses or make a bit of money based off buying and selling second hand stuff where they see opportunity... It is really wishful thinking that this wouldn't happen, it is a tragedy of the commons unfortunately. Consider paying for Bikehub Plus if you want instant alerts when the things you want are posted, and also supporting the site.

I have bought an impressive amount of cycling goods and I haven't had any similar experiences. Maybe I don't get my hopes up as much so my memories aren't as good, but I am sorry you feel this way. I have met some awesome people through here. Hopefully you come right soon... PS I have only bought road and gravel stuff really! Haha

A friend's dad had to help a recumbent cyclist over that pipe the other day... Wish there was a better solution.

Must be the Brittain brothers… As a former rower I am really looking forward to seeing how they do!

Alternatively… does anyone know what the availability of XDR drivers for hopes is like?

Would anyone want to swap some non boost hope pro 4 for DT 350 or some cash and 240s looking at you @lukelockie

Does anyone know what the Discovery Insurance structure on bikes is like? I insured mine for the build value in parts as I sourced everything second hand. I am wondering what would happen if I crashed and needed new Canyon specific bars, for example?

That is seriously impressive...