Schnavel

+1 for the Wahoo

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Have you spoken to Specialized about your concern?

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!

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.

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.

Oakley Jawbreakers

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.

Agreed, take the H3! I have the H1, and 10000km later on Zwift, it's still going strong - haven't had a single issue. I would love an H3, but cannot justify replacing my current unit (I believe the H3 is considerably quiter)

I would go with a Garmin - much better watch than the Apple, with good battery life and features. I still have my Fenix 3 HR going on 4 years now and never had a problem - still works as well as the day I bought it and it is used all the time, as a smartwatch, and for training (running, cycling etc.)

Size is also very important! Make sure you know what size frame you need, otherwise you will be wasting your money.

There is also the Trinity series races for Duathlon.

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.

Same here! I wonder if these will be backwards compatible and work with Speedplay?

I love a good bike build, but now I'm distracted by that wine!!!

You clearly ride very straight roads - they are terrible for cornering. They do however, last forever! Great commuter tyres

One day when I am all grown up, I want a workshop like that! That, my dear sir, is incredible!

Hi JP, ICG rides from the Rosebank Engen at 05:00 on a Saturday morning - 110km loop out through the cradle. A and B group

Good luck finding parts locally! I bought rebuild kits from the following website: https://www.rullabearings.com/ Quick, easy and efficient.

Cycling doesn't have value for money anything... As already mentioned, First Ascent and Anatomic would probably be the best options

What did I just watch?! OP, please put a disclaimer up to notify poor, unsuspecting souls of the anguish awaiting them...