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Orbea as a company has always been difficult to deal with. Both previous distributors have had several challenges in dealing with Orbea.
In the end SA is a Cannondale, Giant, Scott and Specialized bedornnerd market. It will take a lot to change that and therefore give smaller brands the longevity in the market they deserve.
Below these the options of Merida, titan racing, Silverback, Momsen is where the more budget conscious gravitate to.
Orbea is seen as a boutique brand in SA. Its always been pegged in that space, sort of like an upper middle class mans Colnago. To succeed in SA a brand needs to compete directly and or topple one of the big 4
Orbea is the Giant of spain .Not boutique imo .They are everywhere and cheap .Big department stores like decathlon sell them along their own in house brands
I considered a frame once but the extra boost rear spacing put me off .I would have to build a new wheel and get a hub .Consider Pyga .Good frames and reasonable priced .Even Transition frames will get my attention .Ibis ripmo or ripley also excellent frames
If you're 6 ft and weigh 60kg that could be the problem. Also, learn to pedal on the downhills by pedalling the downhills. Go for 2hr rides and spend say 30 mins (initially) riding at say 180-200w,uphills AND downhills. This will improve your high cadence. Not an easy workout, though, trust me.
I think the problem here is a weight one .At 6 ft and only 60 kg there is very little momentum advantage .You are a sail on a bike .Start eating or go back to 2 x 11
If you have noticed how often chains come of in professional cycling races then this can happen to anyone if shifting is also not done correctly . My wife is a good car driver but her left front tires of her car lasts have the time mine does because she accelerates through a turn where i let the momentum do it for me .If you are new to cycling and shift from the big to the small front ring with the chain on the largest cog on the cassette the momentum of the chain moves inward and the chain can end up in that space .I am just stating that there is a good and not so good way to shift gears
There is sun damage to the top part of the legs,not underneath ,and that back area not covered by you shirt .Also the back area does not move that much like your legs and at some point in your ride there will be full sun on that area .On my T range warmer assos bib that area looks like it got burned .It is a different fabric than the summer assos bibs
I live in Pretoria and ride 34 oval on full sus bike and 36 round on hardtail .If i struggle on the hardtail it is easier to stand and pedal ,but i find this works great in all riding conditions
Later model Kickr .I traded my version one for a version four .Cadence now standard feature and a lot quieter .Bite the bullet and try and get one .They keep their value for later resale
I took out the single speed over the weekend .After riding gears for months it is so obvious how one can get stuck into the same cadence and ride on the gears ,never really grinding or spinning in a high gear .Fitness levels don,t really improve doing the same thing over and over .Also interesting is that my ave speed for the same route is very close to when i ride with gears .
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I’ll stick to having 11t as my smallest gear and 34T oval on the MTB. I’d rather wait for Shimano to introduce the micro spline to road. Then I can convert my 53/39 to a 50/34 with a 10/28 on the back for even better gearing options than I get with the 53/39-11/28. Better top end rollout and a little extra cadence available on the 34-28. Who knows, I even say a 48-32 (sub-compact). Pair that with a 10-28 and the top end is the same ratio as a 53/11.
TOOOO much numbers for a friday
Drakensberg region . Dumbe cottages on Wheretostay is a great place for what you want to do .Remote ,romantic with wonderful scenery , hiking and mtbing on Solly,s folly and more .Great restaurant if you go down oliviershoek pass before Bergville
I have both rapide and csixx 32 ovals .Both work perfectly !
your legs are still going around in circles, its just your chain that isn't....
True ! .But you only lift the weight of your leg on the recovery back stroke and all your weight again in the forward stroke when you walk. When you cycle with a round ring you are forced to use comparatively more power in the upstroke than you would when walking .Round rings certainly make the hamstring muscles stronger .I alternate between both chainrings regularly .Oval rings always feel less heavy than the round ones .Probably because the power distribution is closer to walking .So round ones are really for aliens like Chris VROOOMmmm
Good day hubbers. I am in the process of upgrading my chainring. Currently im running a Lyne Pulse crank with 32T round chainring and 11 42 Cassette. I am strong on the climbs so the combination is good. What i found out is im out of gears on the flats and the slightest of downhill. I want to get a 34T chainring to remedy this. I now am stuck at getting a Oval chanring or a Round chainring. Any input would be much appreciated. Oh i'm on a hardtail.
By using a 32 oval you will get a 34 in half your stroke and 30 on the other half .Works great for flats and climbing .I use 32 oval with a 11 x 46 11 speed cassette and find it perfect for 99% of mtbing
Sorry wrong image .Bikehub is broken on my side
Walking Gait 'The shape ones foot travel ' is oval and not round .Round rings are alien 
I run 32 oval on a 11 x 46 11 speed and 32 oval a 10 x 50 12 speed cassette .I also run a round 34 on 12 speed cassette .I notice the difference when i swop bikes .Oval climbs easier .A 32 oval or 34 round is all you will ever need .When i choose a new front sprocket it will be an oval 32 again
It depends what the terrain looks like also .Smooth gravel roads or single-track .That is a lot of climbing and an anthem climbs well .I had two of them .Some of those climbs are really long so you need to find a way to alternate the climbing muscles by standing and using your glutes and hips .I prepared for the 2019 Epic by riding my single-speed on alternate days and working on my standing climb posture .you will be amazed how far you can stand-pedal if you have your cadence and posture correct .Move your saddle forward so that your stroke is more vertical and the front does not wonder to much .Find hills and ride them often .Ride recovery days at higher cadence and flat roads so that you "bank' the climb training .Repeat and loose weight .At 193 cm ,your weight should be between 93 and 103 kg depending on your body type .Ride with nylon sole shoes . Walking with nylon sole shoes is much easier than with carbon sole shoes
The OoT is a month away and seen no advertising nor receiving the normal regular email for the event. Not even listed on the Hub events page. Looked at the OoT webpage and feeling so disappointed with one of my favourite events.
Anybody in the know on the apparent disintegration happening to this event ?
It is scheduled for next month - Entries still open, so they aren't full from 2020 cancellation carry-overs. Normally, by this time all entries are long sold out.
Even if argued that CV19 is keeping riders away - why the increase in fees ? reduced trail options ? (when cutting their cost compared to their past event - thinking of the tents with Breakfasts, Lunches, Bands,
I loved this event but even from the second or third year, the entry fees starting climbing - and the organisers kept loading the event management expenses.
The elaborate meals and music and tents just add costs that aren't required - (replaced this year with breakfast and lunch packs etc.)
2021 Entry fee now R1,600 for a 45km and 40km route . WTF ?
Sure you get a lunch and breakfast packs - This is really a priority and attraction for the riders yeah ?
(even adding a cycle top in the package doesn't do it for me. I have three from previous entries and they all fit like **** )
Secondly, what is with the 45/40 distances ?
And which will most likely be on trails you can ride any day.
The challenge and fun of this event was the trails but it takes km to get there and back.
Looking back at day1 and day 2 distances:
2014 - we had 65 and 68
2015 - 60 and 65
2016 - 65 and 60
2017 - 55 and 58
2018 - 58 and 49
2019 - 50 and 60
and now 45 and 40 - what ? The route maps have not been announces (Jonkers fire damage contributing)
but I don't think there is going to be anything new or exciting from the "routes not open to the public" teaser.
I'd rather spend my R50 or R60 permit fee and ride these trails when I want.
And don't give me CV19 excuses for R1600 and a ride around the block - all cyclists are desperate to get out on different trails. All we want is water, coke and energy **** at support stations along the way.
The only thing I like about the way this event has transformed, is the Stellenbosch Trail fund financial assistance.
Rant over, need to go wash my bike and drink a beer
E- Bikes have taken over while you were sleeping 
I am not a doctor, so don't listen to me, but I was on the trainer sweating a few days after the op.
I am a doctor and worked and rode my bike within four days. After five days the skin wound should be sealed and you can leave it open .If you can stand a bit of pain you can function really soon ,but late it the day your shoulder will not be happy and sleeping is difficult .Do half what you normally do until things are comfortable again .I rode on quiet tar roads just to not loose fitness .MTBing is a bad idea
Hi, after the incident I made my way to safety, phoned Buffels and returned to the coffee shop. I waited a while and then returned home.
Yes they reacted and said they would go out and mentioned Metro police and that they would change the route (by WhatsApp), I was not around for this.....
My aim was purely to make solo riders aware of the incident....I am convinced Buffels will do everything in the power to make things safe but it is a large area....
I ride there mostly alone .Please show us the spot exactly so that we can be prepared
Wow, the suggested pressures are crazy high!
Agree .Even at 100kg ,i never go higher than 2Bar .Currently riding Ardent 2,4 at 1,6 front and 1,8 rear .Cyclelab,s chart says 2,1 and 2,2 .That is unnecessary hard
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