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Interesting. So rather get a new bb and get pedals from my Sani partner? Hmm.... interesting! Bike is booked for a service for next week at Linden. Will then get them to put the pedals on. Question on the locktite thing: this would mean I cant adjust my cleats once I have done this, so I will have to make sure its 100% correct? Hmm....

Good to hear! I was considering whether I should change my choice but think I am gonna stick with this unless I can get an x-king for the back.

Ok, so brainy boys (and gals) I have discovered that half my problem I am currently having with my bikes is that my screws keep coming loose in my one shoe. What do you recommend I do about this? And yes, I am getting new pedals just cause I feel the dire need to get mudshedding spds.

Thanks will try this trick. Just bumped into my Sani partner at Solomons just now. Didnt go with the eggbeaters cause its the entry level one and well, dont need a pedal to fall apart whilst riding. He has a pr of 520s for me which I will take. Will also replace the cleats under my shoes as precaution. I think I may just look at some 540s as well (that way I can have no probs on both mtbs) Thanks for all your help everyone.

Ok, sure. Whats the difference? All I know are eggbeaters, entry level (junk) spds, xt, xtr and the one below xt (not sure if its the 540s or 520s but got a quote on 540s)

Its the mxr ones as far as I know. My current shimanos are as loose as I can get them.

I am currently riding on entry level spds and am having major uncleating issues and am falling way too often. Which of the above options is better? And yes, it has to be able to handle Sani2C, Sabie and everything else that I can throw my bike at.

I geocache (It is a sport ok!) Also walk a lot.

I was also there that day - dont quite remember seeing the vehicle in question but think I saw you gash - if you are the bunch I saw. I was riding with Noobie and her husband. We just did a slow ride to the base and back. People were driving badly that day! Did anyone see the bakkie that got stuck and then decided to drive like a retard at speed? I am getting worried about Breedts - saw a good few worker types that were not 100% sober at 9am. Wonder when Breedts is going to become a bike-jack area?

Morning guys and gals, Once again there was a great event and there were people that we dont notice in the background who do so much for us! I had the priviledge of camping with the guys and gals (ok, only 1 gal this weekend) from ORRU (Off Road Rescue Unit). These men and woman are the medics we see on a lot of our races. Bet that most of you dont know that they are volunteers, giving up their time and leave to be ready to help us when we inevitably bail off our bikes. After chatting to one of them (who is also a hubber and fellow cyclist) I learned that they pay for the medical supplies that they treat us with out of their own pocket! And they dont just do this for us. They also do standby for emergencies. Next time you see an ORRU member smile and thank them, if you see or hear one of their vehicles coming up or down the road, move out of their way. They make our races safe and they actually do care. Thanks ORRU! You guys rock.

Peanut butter and honey sarmies. Safari fruit bars. pvm bars. 3 options the dietician gave me last week.

Option 3

Ok, now I am even more encouraged! Thanks Saudiq. Yesterday I couldnt do my scheduled workout so I did it this morning and I was blown away by the massive improvement to a similar workout from last week. 12mins off last week's time!! For those of you who want a coach who is not going to kill you, make workouts fun and who will help you achieve your goals: this is the coach to go with.

I use the original: MedicAlert. They have different options available, including a new silicone band as well as the velcro ones, the metal ones and the dog tags. Bonus with MedicAlert is that you have basic info on the tag and then there is a tel nr to a call centre where they can have plenty more medical history. Just a reminder to everyone: if you wear it on your ankle, keep it on your left ankle. Kurt Stockton had his IceId ripped off by his chainring at fast one last year when he came off. He had to call his little sister to get medical aid details and to get her to call the relevant people whilst he was in a mangled mess.

Free bump! I am starting week 2 of my program and I am loving it!! One of my favourite things is that I can do the interval sessions on my idt and I dont get bored. I cant wait to get out on the dirt on Saturday and see the impact of just 2 weeks of training has had. Bring on Sani2C cause I think I may just be fit enough for it thanks to the coach.

Any suggestions for comfy ladies baggies?

Wendell, I will ask Kurt to call you. Think he should also have a say in this.

GT its just off Conrad Drive (which is off Jansmuts ave) in Craighall park.

specs?

You got off lightly! There are funky things in there! I know a kid (markstockton's kiddo) who got anaemic from it; it also strangely gives me kidney stones. When your camelback looks like its gonna explode the next morning after leaving it, you gotta wonder what it does to your insides.

Ride master Daniel, I will definitely ride with you tomorrow. I am trying to pursuade Crazy Neighbour to join as well.

I would be keen on a Spruit ride Thurs arvie

Think I need to visit there on Monday! Havent been there in a year and then already it was greatly improved. Thanks for the feedback!

Get a permit to ride in the forests and you wont get bored. I used to spend a lot of time in the hills. There is a hiking trail from Witbos (think thats what its called, its on the outskirts of George) up to the summit of George Peak. It was ridable last time I went up there although there are a few spots with portage. Bonus is that although its a mother of a climb, the return is AMAZING!! Also, head up to Saasveld, there are some nice trails that start from there.

Yup, still doing the ride