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Ollienoster

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  1. A couple of years ago, I used to commute fairly regularly from Blouberg to Rondebosch. This was before the Koeberg interchange was redesigned. I am now working in that area again, at a company with showers, and I'm looking at commuting again. I used to go over the Koeberg interchange, into Maitland, over Voortrekker, left in Berkley and then right into that long road that goes past Vincent Palotti. From there I went right, left, past the Commons and onto Belmont. Question: Is this still the best route? Is there anyone else doing more or less this route?
  2. I recently did a tubeless conversion on my commuter's slicks. Had some issues with it sealing initially, but both tyres were up and ready within 30 mins. My primary motivation was the fact that the bike shop said it couldn't be done... I've now got around 1K km on them and they are going strong. Only concern is the higher pressures are leading to Stans sprays, whenever a thorn comes out.
  3. Lights! Being visible is very important to a commuter. Maybe look at some puncture proofing as getting a puncture is not a nice way to start a working day.
  4. I'm 1.96m, with a 98cm inseam. I ride 180's on everything except my fixie, where I'm rocking 170's. Shorter or longer has never really bothered me.
  5. Thanks guys! I DID go to the physio, who after a short consultation referred me to the biokineticist. He then proceeded to torture me with all kinds of stretching exercises. I'm going back in 3 weeks time. If required, my first port of call will again be the physio.
  6. I need help with very tight hamstrings? I'm getting back onto the bike, but my hammies are causing me all kinds of issues. Did a nice 60k ride on Friday, but now my lower back is killing me. I've never been the most limber of guys, but I could at least touch my toes. Now I can't even hang forward without discomfort... Who would be best placed to assist me with getting back into shape again?
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