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Will makes sure they sometimes change things around but wil get it on black and white for you either way..
Thanks Gen. Tried getting in contact with someone else at momentum but still waiting for that call (not gonna happen) so appreciate the effort.
Hi in order to get the Multiply points for Will through Momentum it must be kept at Momentum for safe keeping and the annual custody fee needs to be debited.. so you may appoint anyone you chose... I can double check if you want.
Yes plz, that will be great. I dont mind the annual custody fee tbh. The advisor on more than one occasion mentioned no points if momentum is not the executor so would really be helpful if someone can confirm.
Thanks in advance.
Hi hubbers. Got multiplier for free from work. Have been on diamond on vitality for many years so know the system well, mutiplier not so much. Based on research I realised i will need to add one more product to make it reallly worth it - already have one product with momentum.
My Q - if I want to add a “will” through momentum and make my executor an external party - will I still get my points for my will or must I make momentum my executor in order to get points for it? Hooefully someone can clarify here.
Thanks
Regards
Anyone out there that has tried the product yet that can share some comments? Or maybe already had a claim with this product, will be interesting to hear. Thanks.
Hi hubbers,
Is there anyone who has some experience with the Silverback Stratos SBC like the one they covered here: (https://community.bikehub.co.za/features/_/gear/insight/bike-check-jennie-stenerhags-silverback-stratos-sbc-r7815)
Can't really find any reviews / videos on it on the web. If someone has ridden it, please let me know. Would like to know how you experienced the ride.
Thanks
OK, so, not bragging (much), but I did my targeted sub 3 in the 2020 Cape town cycle race (2:57:12)I am writing this to encourage people who have the ambition to go sub 3 but are not sure if its doable. I am 46 and not particularly athletic. I did my first Argus two years ago after pottering around on a mountain bike for a few years. So I dont exactly want to say that if I can do it anyone can... but I am certainly not a "naturally talented" cyclist.My tips would be:
- Order a perfect day, like 2018 or 2020 - if its like 2019 the tips below will NOT hack it in getting a sub 3.
- Get a good seeding ... this year 79% of 1A got sub 3, 59% of 1C, 25% for 1E, 18% for 1H, 10% for 1J, 4% for 2A... So your odds of getting a sub 3 goes down as the capabilities of your fellow riders get lower - I was in group 1G (was 2H last year) so in the "tough but doable" zone
- You do NOT have to be at 4W/Kg to do sub 3...I am 84 kg, FTP before race of 270*, so 3.2 Watt/kg - For me, without my indoor trainer (Wahoo Kickr) and a structured training program (I use Trainerroad) there is no way I would have been able to put in the time (6-7 hrs a week for the last year) to get fit enough - it also helps with motivation somehow. To improve road skills I did a few Cycle Lab (Fourways, B1,2 groups) and ICG morning rides plus I did the 94.7 which perhaps also helped with seeding (who knows?).
- You need to be fit enough to do ~4W/kg (or perhaps a bit less) in the 4 decisive climbs. But luckily they are not that long, and any good structured program will take care of that with some hill climbs or VO2 max sessions. See below my splits for key climbs...
Gradient Time Distance Speed Power Power/kg Cadence HR Average 0% 2:57:12 108.9 36.9 184 2.2 95 167 - Edinburgh drive (steepest part) 7% 0:02:38 0.75 17.1 300 3.6 98 185 - Smitswinkel 5% 0:03:41 1.25 20.4 309 3.7 102 179 - Chapmans peak (excl little Chappies) 6% 0:04:59 1.49 17.9 278 3.3 104 184 - Suikerbossie 6% 0:06:47 1.84 16.3 266 3.2 99 185 Net power 2.27 IF 0.84
- Become a wheel sucker - this made a HUGE difference on the day. Except for the 4 climbs, and a few turns at the front, the rest wasn't that painful, tucked in 30 cm behind the biggest oke I could find. Finding a good (i.e big) guy or tandem to draft behind is especially important after the big climbs and worth expending the energy on. A shoutout to "Dennis" from 1H, you rock...
- Train your cadence - spinning faster will leave you with fresh(ish) legs for the last two climbs and help you catch passing wheels
- Get nutrition right - everyone is different, but I had 2 bottles of cadence carbo fuel, 2 bananas and 2 hydro gels with caffeine (used before the last 2 climbs)- I also had an extra bottle of carbo fuel that I drank while waiting to start and I ate normally the day before... no carbo loading
- Have a good bike - I have a 2015 Specialized S-Works Tarmac, Corima 30mm profile rims - not the newest, but light and has good handling
Thanks again to Verandapanda, tyboy0406, Long Wheel Base, Skubarra, Milky4130, Jewbacca for the tips they had in my previous post, it was very useful* Tested on my Wahoo Kickr using Trainerroad ramp test, confirmed by my power meter. Test was done in Jo-burg, where I live, so given 1700m altitude my effective FTP may be a bit more at the coast
Thanks for this! Gives me hope...have not yet cracked the sub3 target. Rode with my wife this year (her first one) so next year will be my goal. This post at least gives me stuff to think about and how to possibly approach. I also have a trainer so might finally do a training plan! 
Howzit guys, I am looking for a Racing Ray and Racing Ralphs (evo) in skinwall? Have anyone seen them at a shop?
Hi hubbers,
Attached is the flyer for the bike park.
Phase 1 of the build has been completed with the help of Scholtz Trails. I know Morne on a personal level and he really is passionate about the project, but the project needs funding. If you have R20 to spare - please support this cause and come look for your self when you are Stellies next time. Here is the contact details of Morne should you want to get involved in any way: morne1vanrensburg@gmail.com and 0722353385.
Thanks
Krynauw
Quick question - avid zwift user here. Any idea where I can get those LCD tripod stands locally? Looking for something that can hold an LCD with height adjustment etc. They are common in all the US/UK zwift setups but can't seem to find any locally?
Thanks for looking.
I have one of these on my bike. Works like a charm.
Got it from the Bike Hanger Co, in Somerset west.
syncros bottle cage tool
Price? Looks great.
I was hoping the device booster also counts towards Garmin Edge units. Clearly not. 
Perhaps this is due to the device booster reward.
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On the Sportsman's Warehouse catalogue, on the Disco website - https://www.discovery.co.za/discovery_coza/web/linked_content/pdfs/vitality/healthygear/healthygear_sportsmans_catalogue.pdf
My 735XT is a wrist-based HR device, and doesn't come bundled with a HR strap. Page 5 refers to devices that measure HR for use to gain Vitality points.
Yes but only for watches. Garmin Edge units do not.
And the website still shows the Vitality logo on Garmin products.
So I recently noticed that none of the Garmin cycling units on the Sportsmans Warehouse website contains the Vitality Icon on the picture anymore. I asked Discovery about this and apparently Garmin Cycling Units do not qualify for the healthy gear benefit anymore? Was this communicated somewhere? Somehow I clearly missed this vital piece of info. Attached is a response from Sportsmans themselves. Thx.
Man, i am currently eyeing a stigmata. I am a mountain biker at heart. Always have been! Yet i do enjoy the odd road race (like argus - on a borrowed road bike every year). But i just cant get myself to buy a dedicated road bike. A cross bike i will ride more than just the odd road race since i can klap some gravel roads with the odd gravel race thrown in. I have seen builds coming in at 7.3kg! Crazy. Mine will prob be closer to 8kg but i am sure i will still manage to klap a sub 3 come argus time? (given correct gearing and tyre choice). What do you gravel donkeys think? 
The price increased from 299 to 399 USD a couple of weeks ago as the product nears “completion”
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Just pulled the trigger on one of these Inflite deals
I feel sorry for the local bike shops as it was delivered in 4 days from Germany and I assembled it in an hour.
Mmm. Also scoping an Inflite race cx bike. Is there nobody else also looking to get one? I read on the Canyon website that if you buy 2 Inflite race bikes as part of their sponsoring program you get even more discount than what they are currently offering. If anyone else is interested lets chat. @Ttocs: which inflite did you get? Plz post a pic! [emoji51]
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So I see the Karoo is making some good headway in terms of functionality. Lots of updates on the unit and it seems like people are reporting some accurate measures. Tempting at about R3500 (pre launch pricing). Who else is keeping an eye on this unit?
Which shops offer demo bikes for the scalpel?
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Love my RS1. Have been riding one for about a year on my tallboy. Ran almost every fork you can think of on it before the RS1 (lefty, SID brain, Revelation, etc). Still love riding it. Service it about every 6 months or so. Cost is R350 at Spez. Fork is SO smooth. Fore/Aft stifness is awesome although torsional stiffness not as good as say a lefty but you must really smash it to notice it. On rocky terrain it really shines. Try and take one for a test ride, you will notice what i mean.
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If it wasn't for a broken rib I would have participated to the event as I enjoyed it a lot last year.
if anyone is interested I am selling my entry as my doctor didn't recommend MTB for a speedy recovery (https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/287242-fairtree-simonsberg-contour-mtb/).
Enjoy the trails, they are really worth it.
I will take it. PM sent. Will send you my details asap.
Hi Easybike.
Sorry if i missed this, but is the fenix 5 sapphire / fenix 5x on the list?
Thank you.
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Hehe. Really enjoyed this write up especially the part about the zigzagging! Well done to all for completing this event, true warrior spirit.