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I do not agree. It is an account of his experience.

I did not bother, my wife stitched it. Unfortunately I will now look elsewhere for kit.

I bought some bibs less than a year ago. The seam at the back unstitched .....embarrassing!!

Tubolito cost me a lot of time at the CTCT. Slow leak which I tried to bomb. Turned out the valve was leaking where it joined the main body. Only a few rides on it. This was a replacement cause the previous one exploded when i pumped it up out of the tire looking for a leak. Another one had a leak and the special patches did not work. Thrown 2 away and will toss the last remaining one.

A tube messed up my Argus time. Had a slow leak which I bombed. Lost a lot of time. Mental note : ALWAYS change the tube upfront!!! Used those orange Tubolites and it leaked where the valve joined the main body. Mental note : throw them away!!!! Mental note: go tubeless with Orange Seal and crack 3:30 next time:)

The Schwalbe Pro Ones seem to be the popular choice. Anyone tried the Conti 5000 TL?

I have had 4 punctures in the past month and was advised to go tubeless. On asking around I have had conflicting replies. The Cons are seating issues and mess everywhere when you puncture. The Pros are no stopping for punctures and better ride. I have not met anyone who actually rides tubeless!! Any thoughts?

Event Name: Midmar Notts When: 26 February 2017 Where: Michaelhouse, Kwazulu-Natal Category: Road 80km route through the scenic Midlands Meander. Start and finish at Michaelhouse School. Lovely hot showers available after your ride!! Go to Event Page

I think unethical is not honoring the first person who called dibs on your price. That is why this thread has started - because of lack of ethics. I also buy a lot of golf stuff on an American forum and in 10 years of buying, I have had no problems with my dibs's. I must say though, I have had no problems with my numerous dealings in The Hub

Can you get me the old half jacket Marnitz?

A very good thread Smimby. The biggest problem in this country are impatient motorists. A very much smaller problem are cyclists who don't obey the rules. If motorists gave us 1,5 meters then the roads would be safer for everyone. I don't believe riding 2 abreast on a wide road is a problem - in fact it is safer as motorists don't squeeze you off the tar.

Why are we letting an Arab talk crap?

I agree with her! But...........it is a lot better than spending your day in the bar.

Greetings, my son and his mate now want to join me at Argus. If you know of anyone who has entered but is not riding please let me know and I will pay you for your entry(s) and organise the substitutions with the organisers so that they can ride under their own names and get their own seeding. thanks.

What is your take on riders not entering races and then riding them "unofficially"? The organisers say these riders will be pulled off but in practise this does not seem to happen.

I am not sure how one qualifies for Olympic places in cycling and hockey...mainly because I consider cycling administation at all levels rather antiquated. In Track & Field and Swimming, athletes have to meet a certain standard to qualify and counties are allowed to send up to 3 athletes per event. Smaller countries like RSA have no problems because we don't have the depth but in the USA they have trials and the first 3 on the day goes! A bit harsh if you have an off day but the athletes respect this and there is no whining and moaning afterwards.

Yep tough choices as the SC panel said. whoever gets left out is unfortunate. Impey seemed to be a common choice and Taylor not. Well done CSA!!

Spectator facilities were shocking!!

Of course Campy is the best for road (sorry to intrude!).

How about the SABC as well??

Very well written Bronabee - great sense of humour which I really enjoy. Remember "time in the saddle" is what it is all about!

A very interesting question! In this modern technological world and the vast back up and resources that 360Life enjoy - how can they lose 24 minutes due to repeated puntures??? Something does not add up here!

Good to see u recovering mentally. There is no doubt that you can ride again physically you just have to decide if it is worth it. I am recovering with a plate and a pin in my pelvis after being knocked off by a car. I have other interests in life and still have to decide whether cycling is worth putting my body on the line for, or take it as a message and pursue other (less dangerous) activities! Time will tell. PS I am 60

Tks for the heads up. I was gong to replace my Polar 725 with one!

Tks Cap frustrating being in hospital while my mates ride!