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  1. Matt
    The release from Shimano Europe has some expected dates for the new kit... looks like we'll be waiting until at least July for the first bits, August or later for 1x, but we'll check-in with Coolheat tomorrow for local details. EXPECTED MARKET AVAILABILITY (AS OF 13/04/15): - DEORE XT cassette, CS-M8000 11-40T / 11-42T : Jun / Jul 2015 - DEORE XT crankset FC-M8000-2 (36-26T) : Jun 2015 - DEORE XT crankset FC-M8000-2 (34-24T)/1 (32T)/B1/B2 : Jun 2015 - DEORE XT crankset FC-M8000-2 (38-28T) : Jul 2015 - DEORE XT crankset FC-M8000-1 (30T/34T) : Aug 2015 - DEORE XT crankset FC-M8000-3 (40-30-22T) : Sept 2015 - DEORE XT chain HG-X11 : Jun 2015 - DEORE XT rear derailleur RD-M8000-SGS, RD-M8000-GS : Jun 2015 - DEORE XT front derailleur 2x11, FD-M8025-H/L/D/E : Jun 2015 - DEORE XT front derailleur 2x11, FD-M8020-H/L/D/E : Jun 2015 - DEORE XT front derailleur 3x11, FD-M8000-H/L/D/E : Oct 2015 - DEORE XT hydraulic brake levers, BL-M8000 : Jun 2015 - DEORE XT brake caliper, BR-M8000 : Jun 2015 - DEORE XT front brake lever, BL-M8000 : Jun 2015 - DEORE XT rear shift lever SL-M8000 : Jun 2015 - DEORE XT front shift lever SL-M8000 B-I : Dec 2015 - DEORE XT PD-M8000 Race pedals : Jul 2015 - DEORE XT PD-M8020 Trail pedals : Jul 2015 - DEORE XT front hub, HB-M8000/HB-M8010 : Jun 2015 - DEORE XT rear/free hub, FH-M8000/FH-M8010 : Jun 2015 - DEORE XT bottom bracket, BB-MT800/MT800-PA : Jun 2015 - DEORE XT Race wheel front 29” WH-M8000-TL-F-29/-F15-29 : Jun 2015 - DEORE XT Race wheel front 27.5” WH-M8000-TL-F-275/-F15-275 : Jul 2015 - DEORE XT Race wheel rear 29” WH-M8000-TL-R-29/-R12-29 : Jun 2015 - DEORE XT Race wheel rear 27.5” WH-M8000-TL-R-275/-R12-275 : Jul 2015 - DEORE XT Trail wheel rear 29” WH-M8020-TL-F15-29/-R12-29 : Sep 2015 - DEORE XT Trail wheel rear 27.5” WH-M8020-TL-F15-275/-R12-275 : Aug 2015
  2. Matt
    Thanks, I can definitely put an overall summary type post together. I'd do it again in a heartbeat if the opportunity arises. My bank balance wouldn't support me already being entered for 2016 though. Knowing what it's about and how my body responded given the training put in I'd be keen to give it another go at some stage.
  3. Matt
    Waking up on Sunday morning I realised it was the final day of the 2015 Absa Cape Epic. For a brief moment emotions ran high. We were almost there, but not quite yet. You pull back the focus and press pause on any premature celebrations. With 91 km remaining on the final stage anything can happen. Even so the mood in the breakfast tent was noticeably lighter. Smiling faces and jovial conversation were a stark contrast to the subdued and shell shocked looks of the prior mornings. Click here to view the article
  4. Matt
    Today was a truly spectacular day on a bike. The shortest stage of the 2015 Absa Cape Epic at just 71km, though still featuring over 30km of single track and 2000m of climbing. While the day started off a bit wet and gloomy, when the clouds lifted riders were treated to some unbeatable Wineland vistas and magical mountain bike trails. Click here to view the article
  5. Matt
    Riding a bike, in particular a bike race like the Cape Epic, is something special. You put yourself through all sorts of pain with a goal in mind. That goal might just be the top of a hill to reach a trail head or to tick off a bucket list entry like the Epic. Not matter how tough, how much pain you're in or how tired you may be you push through. Perhaps for the pleasure of some exhilarating single track or the feeling of absolute accomplishment. Click here to view the article
  6. Matt
    Thanks! It was a good day. We must have finished close by? See you guys in the start block! Welvanpas awaits
  7. Matt
    Participating in a stage race usually means that you're somewhat disconnected from friends and family. A few early morning messages and post ride chats keep you in touch, but for a good 5-9 hours you're unaccounted for. Off the grid so to speak. Click here to view the article
  8. Matt
    With the colder conditions over the past two stages I found myself drinking very little, often arriving at water points with a full bottle. Today though was a different story. It was hot, dry and windy. A water soaked shirt was dry in a matter of minutes. Any perspiration near instantly lapped up by the thirsty wind. Click here to view the article
  9. Matt
    Tent life is an interesting thing. For seven nights and parts of the day your domain is roughly a 1.2x2m nylon cave. Space enough for a mattress, epic kit bag and a small 'general' area to house anything you want easy access to. It only takes one tented multiday event to understand the ease with which chaos can unfold if you don't have some kind of system. Pre-packed kit in separate ziplock bags, already portioned energy drink mix, daily food, recovery drinks, spares, toiletries. The list goes on. Your life off-bike becomes ruled by a series of little plastic bags. Click here to view the article
  10. Matt
    That's most likely us. We'll be out in Food Lovers Market kit tomorrow though. How was your ride?
  11. Matt
    It's just another stage race I was telling myself. A few more people, cameras and flashy lights, but nothing fundamentally different from what I have done. But the Cape Epic is not just another race. It has acquired a certain reputation. It has something special and has become a sort of mountain bike acid test. When most non-cyclists hear you ride a bike it's usually followed by an 'oh, have you done the epic' or 'the argus' or both - as if they're on the same playing field. Click here to view the article
  12. Matt
    Swedish National Cross Country Champion and World Cup Cross Country contender, Emil Lindgren, joined Kargo Pro MTB in November. He recently arrived in South Africa for the first SA Cup XCO event and this coming Sunday (15 March 2015) kick of his fourth Cape Epic partnering with Brendon Davids. We caught up with Emil at the Lifecycle Expo to talk about racing in South Africa, the Cape Epic, bikes and the growth of the sport. Click here to view the article
  13. Matt
    Thanks - fixed it in the release.
  14. Matt
    To keep things in one place we'll close this topic and request any replies regarding the detour route be posted here: https://www.bikehub.co.za/features/_/news/road/sa-road-cycling/breaking-news-cape-town-cycle-tour-detour-route-now-47km-r2138
  15. Matt
    A statement from David Bellairs, Director of the Cycle Tour Trust, has been added to the article which gives more insight into the decision.
  16. Matt
    At a press conference a short while ago it was announced that the Cape Town Cycle Tour 2015 will go ahead with some significant changes to the route after Chapmans Peak drive is declared unsafe. Click here to view the article
  17. Matt
    Looks like we'll have news after 4pm. The CTCT have announced a press conference at 16h00 today regarding the event.
  18. Matt
    Yes, I had it in the waterproof case. I didn't have any issues with misting up, but it wasn't very cold when I was testing it. I have seen this on other cameras, particularly when outside conditions are cold, e.g. early / winter rides, in water, etc. GoPro make anti-fog inserts which I've used in the past on other cameras - they work well and could be used with any camera. I'd think they'll all suffer similar problems in the same conditions (depending on how hot the camera gets).
  19. Matt
    In an increasingly competitive action camera market the Rollei Actioncam S-30 WiFi puts up a healthy fight against other entry-level contenders. Click here to view the article
  20. Matt
    Update posted in the article regarding some interim steps and the updated rules & guidelines: https://www.bikehub.co.za/features/_/articles/the-hubs-forums-the-way-forward-r1932
  21. Matt
    The key focus here is application and enforcement of the rules - that is what has been severely lacking. Rule changes will not be severe, but will better support proper enforcement. This topic has been closed. Let's keep focus on moving forward. As mentioned in the initial post, please do email me if you have any comments or suggestions in response -> matt@thehubsa.co.za
  22. Matt
    Absolutely, and this effort is more about enforcement and consistent application than any new rules.
  23. Matt
    Over the last week, particularly the last two days, I've been embarrassed to be behind a platform that has bred some of the commentary and behaviour we've seen. Click here to view the article
  24. Matt
    Garmin Ltd. announced yesterday that it has acquired the assets of iKubu (Pty) Ltd., a privately-held designer of computer vision and radar systems for the cycling market. Click here to view the article
  25. Matt
    That figure is a little misleading. Yes, 47% of all visitors to the site are international, however many of those are via once-off search queries and are unlikely to be regular visitors. The page view numbers give far more accurate view of regular visitors 91% of all pageviews coming from SA (41,079,150)
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