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  1. Schnavel
    +1 for Richard
  2. Schnavel
    Aero is everything! The UCI even has rules on sock height...
  3. Schnavel
    Isn't that the way the entire bike industry operates at the moment? ????
  4. Schnavel
    +1 for the Wahoo
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    Bibs

    Schnavel replied to jamesgs's topic in What bike to buy

    I have never ridden the FA bibs, so cannot comment on those. I do however, have several pairs of the Ciovita corsa bibs and never had an issue with them - I find them very comfortable, with a good fit, and they are fairly durable (I have had some pairs for a few years now). You will be more than happy with Ciovita bibs
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    XOC.co.za Shipped many bikes with them, and never had an issue. Depending on the size of the bike box, expect to pay around R500 to R600.
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    As mentioned already, look at where you are planning on riding it. That being said, if I didn't race on the road bike, I would sell my road bike and purchase an additional set of wheels for my gravel bike. I could then just have the one bike, swap out the wheels between gravel and road and I would be good to go.
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    I have the carbon version and very happy with it! As already mentioned, take note of the brake caliper mounts - one is flat mount and the other is post mount.
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    Maybe try a different spez shop OP - I see there is now one in Paarl. I had endless issues with a shop in Joburg, and then went to the Spez shop in Pretoria - totally different attitudes! My rear shock damper blew out a week before Berg & Bush, and Spez gave me a loan unit so that I could still race. Best part of it, they didn't charge me for the loan unit.
  10. Schnavel
    Have you spoken to Specialized about your concern?
  11. Schnavel
    Good luck! It's amazing how there is always one or two tw*ts who try and ruin the experience for the rest of us!
  12. Schnavel
    https://cyclingtips.com/2021/05/uci-bans-aerocoach-front-hub-fairing-used-by-ganna-in-giro-tt/ Don't the UCI have better things to do? As the article says, the definition around fairings is as clear as mud - sounds like a lot of other UCI rulings.
  13. Schnavel
    If you are wanting to go lightweight, the Vittoria combo, while being fantastic tyres, are not lightweight. My go-to combo for lightweight is Schwable Rocket Ron, Racing Ralph.
  14. Schnavel
    Hopefully they have addressed all of the battery compartment issues that were present on the Vectors. I wouldn't touch these until there has been some real-world usage and testing.
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    Those are your 2 options. I know the guy selling them, as well as the engineering works that was used to manufacture them - you won't go wrong with the adaptor.
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    Same here! I wonder if these will be backwards compatible and work with Speedplay?
  17. Schnavel
    I love a good bike build, but now I'm distracted by that wine!!!
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    One day when I am all grown up, I want a workshop like that! That, my dear sir, is incredible!
  19. Schnavel
    Best combo is the Bontrager light: https://www.trekbikes.com/za/en_ZA/equipment/bike-accessories/bike-lights/bike-front-lights/bontrager-ion-pro-rt-front-bike-light/p/22466/?colorCode=black They are very bright and have a good battery life. They have a bluetooth version, as well as just a normal version. The following adaptor allows it to mount securely onto a gopro style mount: https://www.trekbikes.com/za/en_ZA/equipment/bike-accessories/bike-lights/bike-front-lights/bontrager-ion-pro-rt-front-bike-light/p/22466/?colorCode=black They are also fantastic in terms of warranty. My friend's mount broke when he hit a pothole and they replaced the light, no questions asked.
  20. Schnavel
    Landed cost will be around R10k, which is still really good for carbon wheels with tubeless tyres!
  21. Schnavel
    Thanks for sharing guys - myself and a few friends have been looking for replacement lenses, so will give them a shout.
  22. Schnavel
    Nice looking bikes at a reasonable price compared to other brands. That brake caliper is going to be a nightmare - one post mount and one flat mount...
  23. Schnavel
    1.8 Bar is very hard for such a high volume tyre!
  24. Schnavel
    That's not the case at all... Sram 11 speed XX1, X01 and GX all use the XD driver design. The XD driver is required for the 10T which is used on both 11 and 12 speed cassettes. I also don't agree that it was a "quick fix" - SRAM were far ahead of Shimano and others when they introduced the 10T.
  25. Schnavel
    Nicely done Canyon, superb looking bike! Let's hope they reinforced the top tube... *Edit: great detailing with the handlebar design - especially for travelling, as well as for adjustment purposes
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