Op1

No it's still not level with the front block removed. I have a few spare boards I can use to raise the trainer and take it from there.

Thanks for the responses, it's a mountain bike with a road wheel in the rear and a mountain bike wheel up front. Iv had to remove the block to lower the front wheel otherwise I sit at a slight incline, my thoughts are to raise the trainer at the back, level to the front wheel. So I would sit at a neutral position (ie not at an incline) hope I'm making sense I had my bike setup by Craig, so if the incline on the trainer has no impact the the setup then I guess it would be ok to continue riding, I assume the slight incline would put added pressure on my butt? Would that make longer sessions more uncomfortable? But in all things, I'd like for it to be level...what are you thoughts...raise the back or ride it like it is?

Hi guys, curious to know if others are experiencing the same issue and if it's normal. I have noticed that when I mount my mtb on my kickr snap. The front wheel is slightly higher when compared to the rear, so it feels like I'm sitting on a slight incline. If I use a level on the saddle you see the seat is raised. Should I try to level it or is it safe to ride as is.(ie: for my knees,body etc) Fyi: if the bike is off the trainer it's completely level

Hi Guys, So I have made it to the 60km mark twice,😁 first time was a horrible experience and felt drained out, second time was much better ( granted im fitter than I used to when I did my first 60km)...now I am planning an 80km ride on Wednesday. I averaged my calories over 3 rides and its roughly 200 -270Kcal per hour depending on the effort... do I need to fuel avg calories_x_hours im going to ride ? My current eating plan on rides is as follows : Breakfast - future life cereal and some dates 60min - fast bar 90min - 150ml hammer perpetuem( equivalent to 1scoop) every hour after that I take 150ml pepetuem and 30min later 1xfast bar. On an 80km ride,which will take me 5hours+- , that's alot of fast-bars and pepetuem to stomach. I would like to hear your nutrition strategies on long rides. What do you use, how you use, when and how much. Thanks in advance gents.

Your Setup looks really neat. I am using my wife's bike for now. she isn't planning on riding during winter and I suspect the indoor setup will serve as motivation for her to ride a bit...

thanks Guys I was thinking of just selling the snap and buying a core, but I would to get a 12 speed cassette and a 10spd for my wife who also wants to use the trainer.....super annoying position to be in

will Pm you

Thanks , I also not a fan of changing/removing tyres,hence I thought the snap would be perfect for us when compared to the kickr core, until I realized its not for mtb tyres, looks like I wont get away with swapping out wheels unless I get a dedicated bike for the trainer. So pretty much any HT or road bike with slick tyres will work ?

Hi Guys So with winter on the way and all the rain we having been getting recently, I decided to look for an indoor trainer and found a kickr Snap 2 on the market place for a decent price. I figured it would work on my mountain bike but realized very quickly that its super noisy with mtb tyres and not practical to ride with that much noise. anyone else using a snap2 with their mountain bike that can provide some guidance on how you are making it work ( did you buy a dedicated cheapo bike ) or setup a new rear wheel with a road/training Tyre ? not sure which is the better option. I am running a 1x12 sram...do I need to match a new rear wheel with the same casette or can I go for something cheaper(8 or 10 speed casette ) Would like to hear from you guys on your setups

Thanks all , appreciate the responses

Hi all I have been searching for cycle jerseys and I found a few, but gosh they are expensive. Do any of you know of an affordable store that sells decent cycle shirts etc that wont break the bank. I am in the Pretoria area but can drive to JHB as well. looking to spend up to 750 - 800 a shirt. Thanks in advance gents

Thanks, Id take you up on that Robert

Its a 10 spd bike. thanks Robby

Hi all so my wife has been searching for bikes and we have narrowed it down to the following 1 bike. Need your thoughts on this bike ( components, quality, etc ) The bike is a 2017 model , 10 speed Should we perhaps continue the search? Budget is 8k but since she likes this one, will push to 10k . one of the things im not sure about, is why the mixed gear sets front and back ? I need some critical advise here gents. https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/hardtail-mountain-bikes/525203/trek-xcaliber9-m-rockshox-recon thanks in advance. Frame TREK XCALIBER9 aluminium frame Fork Rockshox Recon Front Derailleur SRAM GX Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore XT Shifters Shimano Deore Crankset Raceface Brakes Shimano- Hydraulic Dis

Old train bridge in Harties, we normally ride in groups of 4+. beautiful scenery and some great roads to ride on.

Im using Naked insurance that covers my bike for 60pm

Marcel de Wit

Thanks JW I also found Set it up in Pretoria, has anyone used them before ?

hi all, trust you are all well, Can you recommend a quality and experienced person who can do bike setup for me, Im having some issues with my hands going numb and sore elbows(previous injury) while riding thanks Op1

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yeah its van gaalens

Thanks TheoG, but honestly I hope it takes a while to go down the route of upgrades. Similar to other hobbies I've had, Biking seems to fill the criteria of never ending upgrades and new parts etc.

HI Everyone, thanks for your help and responses, I pulled the trigger and got the Momsen, bike is in excellent condition and rides really great, looking forward to many adventures with it