KnobbyMech

Had cramp problems but since I stated drinking "Re-hydrate" before and during the race my problems stopped. Also great alternative in between that sweet sips from the energy drinks.

Broke a quick link in a race before. Also "lost" one during a bone shaking technical downhill. Got some sound advise from another hubber to always replace the quick link when replacing the chain.

Actually that is dirt cheap! Got a picture of my car (and I didn't even order it) in the mail recently for R800. Who is JMPD anyway?

Please let us not read about you and this trick tomorrow in the "stupidist thing I did cycling" tread.

I used to like the Bontrager Team3 TLR front and rear specific combo and the Bontrager XDX TLR as they are light and grippy, but I now doubt their rigidity and puncture resistance (given, they are not full UST, just TLR and I had no issues with the 2.25 front specific team3 so far). So, for the Epic this would be a no-no for me. I love the Geax Saguaro TNT on my 26" so I will try this on the rear wheel. Wish they brought out the Barro Mountain TNT 29". Would be perfect for the front!

I used the Bontrager (?) yellow rip tape and a tubeless valve. No sweat. Obviously UST tyres will work easier than say the Fast Track or Bontrager tubeless ready tyres.

Entered. Hiee-hah, here we go again

Which model has the suede? Must tell you that there is no more comfortable and knee friendly shoe than the Specialized (but I am sure not for all types of feet).

Sorry, I missed it. I think for some people there is a fine line between sanity and loosing it alltogether like this dude(dudess)

Reason to stop p!ss!ng off the motorists in the Cradle. Shocking http://www.nuus24.com/Wereld/Nuus/VIDEO-Motoris-ry-talle-fietsryers-om-20110301

To me it is clear that wear is not from the seal, but from the ceramic sleeve inside the lowers. You could replace only the uppers, but this will be around R2500. I had a Merida HFS hardtail with a Fox80RL, but replaced the fork with a F100RLC. It made the geometry perfect for me with a slightly more relaxed attack angle. Gave great confidence on the technical stuff.

Bloemfontein

Heidelberg cycling club extends an open invite to all hubbers not doing the Sabie or route 69 this weekend to join us on the following training ride in Heidelberg on Saturday: Koppie climb repeats: Climb length 1.8km - ascent 115m (112m over last 1.5km). Will aim to do around 13 climbs (1500m ascent, 47km) Ride at your own pace. Will provide cold water at top of climb. Great views of our valley. PM me for time and directions.

Damn, this is a tough one! Both very good bikes. I also recommend Merida One-Twenty and GT Sensor 2.

Great plan, but one problem. Your's have got a bit more horsepower than mine, no way well get them together.

There might be some good news coming up for guys on the Sani2c waiting list soon! Now, where is that emoticon with the mouth zipped up?

Oops, me bad, that is true.

I have not come across a helmet as comfy as the Giro Xen. My wife has the Xen and Hex and loves them too. Perhaps not the best ventilated around, but even if they are not as light as the roady lids, they are not exactly heavy either. I ride with mine in Winter and at the bike parks. Looks crappy without the sunvisor though, so would not use it on the road bike.

Thanks. It is the 2011 XTC29er. They only make one model hardtail and 1 model dual-suss. The wheels are the 2011 American Classic. The bike retails at around R15k and the wheels around R6k. There is nothing wrong with the wheels it comes with, just a bit on the heavy side (2080g vs 1600g of the AC).

My guess it started with one of the following treads: Disc brake vs v-brakes (and some fighting tooth and nail for v-brakes) Hardtail vs dual-suspension What is this carbon thing people are talking about? Tubeless mtb what?? Never! Will anyone ever beat JP Pearton?

One more.

Ok here goes. 1st pick by Knobby on the hub. Hope it comes out upright. Sorry about the missing couch (or hare on the lawn)!

Nice! I saw your tread on your new baby. Just got my American Classics as well. I have opted for KCNC stem, handlebar and seatpost as it is light, "cheap" and goes nicely with the black and silver 2011 frame and fork graphics. Will keep the SLX crank, but will upgrade the brakes at some point. Will post a pic here or on your tread as soon as I figure out how to download a pic from my phonecam (with your permission offcourse , I dont want you to get green and all )

What a blast! So jealous of everyone who will get an opportunity to do it in the dry. Thanks to the farmers My wife loved it too but her riding partner had to go on a Bar One diet to keep up

Only 42hrs to go!! Can't wait for 1st long ride of the year and to check out the lekke old Freestate on my new big wheel express.