DroppedRider

Not really a car or bad driver story but on the weekend I had a rear tyre blowout on a descending hairpin bend. The bike skidded into the oncoming lane where there was a car driving up (this is a long dead end suburban road that usually has no cars - my luck). I was about 2m away from going through his windscreen. I managed to save it only for the bike to start skidding to the trees on the other side of the road. Slowed the bike down in some grass and somehow I came through this unscathed. Driver was concerned and slowed down so give him credit for that. I think the carbon rim brakes got too hot and might have blown the tube as I did a lot of descending that day and it was 12pm Durban "winter". I usually can weather a lot but I am not going lie I am a bit freaked out. I have not jumped on my bike since the weekend.

Reading comments criticising Pogacar. Dude had two Netflix documentaries basically poking at holes at him. "I'm gone. I'm dead" became a meme for these past two years. Pundits saying he is not good at long climbs at altitude. If that happened to me I would have motivation for years. I would do everything to stop Visma from taking a stage. If I am watching correctly, he camped at the very stage that happened yesterday. Knew every corner. Prepared for an expected battle Royale from Jonas. Knew this was the stage he was going to go long and hard. I was not surprised at all he attacked yesterday Jorgensen had no bottles at the bottom of the climb. He was never meant to go for the stage. He looked cooked and Pogi smelled blood.

Also Pogi hinted in an interview that Remco and him could double up against Jonas if Vlab. So even if Jonas is planning something he now has to attack Pogi while defending against Remco. Tall ask

Magene make good products. I have their sensor, HRM and their radar light. It was like 1/4 the price as Garmin and works well with the Garmin Edge devices.

Hi Guys I have a Hardtail Merida Big Nine 400 MTB with Shimano Deore that I want to add drop bar handlebars on to (Monster project) to use on gravel and single track. I noticed Sensah has recently released their Sensah Team Pro HRD hydraulic shifters compatible with Shimano Road. From my understanding this could work for the project. I am keeping the suspension fork. So basically the plan is 1. Install shifters 2. Use wolftooth Tanpan 3. Buy a cheap larger handlebar (44cm - I use a 40cm on my road bike) 4. Use a shorter stem (possibly 50mm) to ensure reach is good 5. Change the front chainring from 32 to a 38 for 1x 6. Get a 11 speed 9-50 cassette (Saw some Ryet ones that have good reviews) Am I on the right path? Is there anything that I have missed from your experience?

Two weeks ago I was about to buy a gravel bike. On the way to the LBS here in Durban I realised the gravel bike, especially after the rains here, will not be that much of fun. Decided on a hardtail for KZN gravel (Karfloof excluded). LBS owner agreed with me and said it almost does not make sense to buy a GB here in Durbs unless it's for the pothole infested roads. I have an aero road bike and now a hardtail for versatility to get the best of as many worlds as I can. Road, Gravel and some easy single track.

I loved the year we climbed the M13 and came back down for the Amashova. Hard up hill (1600m elevation in 80km) and a fun fast descent.

There are a few bike parts that I wanted that no one in SA keep except Bikeinn. I have a brother in France. How do I make the most of that situation. Is it cheaper that he sends me goods vs delivery?

28mm gp5000 are actually like 30mm+ in true measurement so you just go with that.

Right. I want those Arabic speaking commentators that they have for the UAE race. Even though I don’t understand a thing they make the entire flat stage sound interesting.

I want to say a lot of words of profanity at Supersport. They said they broadcasting it at 3pm. Instead they changed it to 3.30pm. Also there are 3 channels of golf on. 2 are the same 🙄

Yeah 5 Tablespoons is only 65g of carbs. Bro science in 2024 says you need 80g -120g an hour. When it's a long hard race then I up the sugar in each bottle. I found I can go up to even 10 with no problems. Also I try and have some medjool dates, fast bars or any other carbs to top up on the sugar water because I get hungry. Two bottles is what works for me. *** cheap too as I just raid the kitchen cabinet for sugar. Sometimes when the easy group ride becomes a pissing competition I stop at coffeeshops and raid their sugar sachets too. Adding them to enerjades or Powerades makes a quick garage stop power drink so that I can execute my revenge easier.

5 -8 Tablespoons of Sugar Water, a pinch of salt and a squeeze of lemon juice. Been a revelation for me especially on hard rides.

Why can you not find Michelin Tyres in South Africa? Specifically the Power Cup range? According to bicycle rolling resistance and other forums they are just as fast as continentals with better puncture resistance and more durability. They also seem cheaper too.

Went to the local bike shop today to go and buy tubes for my road bike. Came with my 4 year old. Was meant to go in and out. While I was walking to the till to pay for my tubes my eyes shifted a bit to left as I saw something shiny but quickly lowered my gaze. You will not believe what happened next! The owner had the audacity to bring that shiny carbon road bike in front of me and spent 30 minutes showing me all it's features! He was so rude he even let me test ride it outside. Worst is his son came out and brought a matching kids bike for my 4 year old. Both of them even followed me to my car and then helped me load the bikes in my car. I am now in the doggie box with the wifey as I was caught trying to hide the bike in between the fleet of the other 5 bikes. Please hubbers I highly recommend wearing your sun glasses in the local bike shop so that you do not get caught out like me.