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Buy a Joe blow.Mine lasted 20 years

I don't know why somebody would use a 36 oval on a MTB . Maybe if you have a 52 teeth at the back .A 36 oval will give you 38 X 10 at the back , maybe if you race downhill

Whatever !.I have never seen a 36 oval . A 34 oval gives 32 and 36 effectively and they work for me .I know the stroke is still round ,but the power transfer of the stroke is not equal on the same leg in the up and down stroke with an oval ,and that is why they work .Gravity helps with the downstroke and then you crunch a 36 teeth downwards .On the upstroke you raise a slightly easier 32 teeth on the same leg ,it builds slight momentum because it takes less effort and gets more oxygen ,then it crunches again with momentum ,gravity helping and more oxygen on the downstroke ,ON the SAME LEG !!!!.

I ride different bikes and some have oval and some round .When i change from oval to round after a long time i can definitely feel that the back of my legs work harder on the round .I prefer ovals and find climbing is better .I find the upstroke is less effort and it kinda builds momentum for the down stroke .i always ride a heavier gear with the oval than the round .

I don,t think you get a 36 oval .I ride 34 oval and if you have a 52 at the back it is plenty .A 34 oval gives you effectively a 36 speed ,and with a 10 it is enough .i also have a 32 oval that climbs better ,but also works on tar . Short answer ,use a 34 oval on and thank me later

I have been in a situation where a motorist ,A gym baboon in his bakkie, cut me off . Both of us went into super aggressive mode within a few seconds ,so much that this guy dropped his passenger and proceeded to look for me riding around . If we had weapons' things could have ended badly

If you ride and your heart is already pumping the good stuff ,you are already in a fight or flight mode . Anything can trigger violence then , same as in a rugby game . Any car or aggressive rider is immediately a threat because you are in a vulnerable position and you will react accordingly

Trainers help ,but your body works harder on a bike to keep balance and climb

My time was 2h50minutes at the 30km sign .My final time 3h45 .Almost an hour to ride the last 30km .Last year i still had Epic legs from October and weighed 6 kg lighter , my time was 3h14 .According to the knowledgeable folks ,this current reverse route is about 10 min slower and that fits in perfectly with my previous times of about 3h5-10 . Only once did i manage under 3hours with a few seconds .Now for my first CTCT in Cape Town .I will be watching out for seeding races in the new year

Very accurate description of my own observations. I parked at the same spot and battled to find my way back to my car . At least i had a post race warm down . I had to literally stand behind my car boot until the helpers got the message that i don,t need their help to load my bike . My time was 30 min slower than last the last event .The last 30 km is really hard and i am a cyclist . I feel sorry for the last bunches . It seems OK until Bryanston ,then the climbs start .The people next to the road were magic and it does encourage you to keep slogging on . I am now convinced that Johannesburg has no flat land anywhere but the inhabitants are great

My fitness and weight is way off than previous years .I know i am going to suffer ,it is a question of how bad will the cramps be in the last 30km .In the past i have tried different ways not to cramp .Going slow at the start makes zero difference to me .I might as well just ride until i drop

A proper gravel bike like a Spez diverge with futureshock is a good option ,but my hardtail is my go to for everything these days

I entered on Saturday

So was i the only tietkop that arrived at the monument confused and disappointed .

Hi Robert .If avaliable i will take it .Tx 0834411061

Never heard of the Smurfy 500 ,but i take note

Tshwane Classic also this coming Sunday .Lekke hard and fast 100km on good safe roads .Can still enter in PTA at Solomons on Saturday and at the venue on Sunday

Bought Monton recently on Takealot .Also have multiple assos, craft,Van H,Anatomic .Very happy with the bib at R1000 worth every cent .Ciovita and my winter assos bib has a worn area at the rear just above the chamois line .Don,t know what caused it .General wear or baggies that i sometime wear over them

And the rain probably .Good luck

Answers for questions never asked !

Already have one thanks

It is new .It is expensive .I have room for another bike.Where do i pay !

I ride a Roubaix with futures shock 2 .It makes a lot of sense as the future shock works really well ,but now you are in dual suspension valley again and the current flexible seat post on the Roubaix works great already

It's electric !

Been riding Wolwe from day one .I pick my own route nowadays. Can get scary for the small kids when they visit for the first time and get lost