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Separate DB board in the room, also unplug the aircon, router and trainers every evening

To say I am a bit anal about my things would be fair. I have a training room separate from my house (ex bar) and treat it like a mans room... (I even bought a separate vacuum cleaner for that room). Due to having lost a router to lighting early this year, I cut power to that room unless I am working or training there. I leave our road bikes on the trainers permanently and do all cleaning myself. Re the mileage, my mate sent me a screenshot of his Zwift Logon page, he has done 19506 km and 670 hrs and his wife has done 7346 km and 304 hrs on his Tacx, same machine, zero issues, no maintenance. That is the type of return I would really appreciate. If something goes wrong with it now, cool it has paid for itself. All considered, this is very much a 1st world problem, we are fortunate to be able to cycle as a sport and live the life we do.

Interested to find out how you like the Flux? I intend replacing my problem Hammer with a Kickr, but my mate is pushing the Tacx. What do you recommend?

Ja I thought about that, thanks. But I honestly do not believe it was a power surge. If that was the case I would not have been able to calibrate it or connect it to Zwift the next day

Your position on this is respected, thanks. My frustration relates to having spent R15k for the machine, using it 2 to 3 times a week absolute max, and having to replace it in under 3 years. That is a pretty poor return, also considering I spent R1000 on replacing a failed power supply during that time. Average it all out, I got about 325 rides out of it, which is under 12000 virtual km. Consider all those rides were done by my kid, so low wear & tear. Yes, things do go wrong but would I pay close to that again for the same brand, nope. Selling the other machine is a bit of an emotional response, but I do have 2 machines set up next to each other, and having two different brands will make me even more emotional....

So I purchased my 2nd Cyclops Hammer under 3 years ago and set it up alongside my original H1. Kids and I can now train indoors together to avoid rainy day rides and to complete those mid week after hours intervals. Apart from a belt replacement a year or so in, the only annoying issue until now has been the failure of both original power packs. Both power packs and the belt were replaced through the local agents. Great service, quick response so limited downtime, all good so far. Then early on in a ride this week the resistance of the H2 drops. Blue light still on, just no resistance. Stopped the training session and try re-calibrate, same issue. Then tried a firmware update, blue light went to flashing red. Checked the net, indicators are that it could have been an overheating issue. Next day, tried again and immediately got the red flashing lights. Contacted the local agents and received an immediate response. They sent the courier same day and off it went. Next day, response : "The Power supply shorts out whenever it is plugged into the unit. (Even with a 90 Degree jack). This indicates the unit has had a power surge and components on the motherboard are blown. Preventing the unit from providing any power to the board'. Great response time, great service, but long story short, under 3 years in I have to pay (albeit a discounted fee) for a new machine. I know there was no power surge, both Hammers were running off the same plug point at the same time, and before anyone suggests this, we don't get load shedding here for some awesome but bizarre reason. So I am a bitterly disappointed and angry customer who now has to fork out for a new machine. Yes, it is recently out of warranty and I cannot prove the power was working/on when I re-calibrated and updated firmware, so it is a he said/she said situation. So really it is a lose/lose scenario where they lose a customer and I have to purchase another machine. Hopefully it will last longer than 3 years. Interestingly my original H1 is still going strong, look out for it in the classifieds soon...... So I am selling off the H1 and buying 2x Kickr, what would you do?

Flip this is a real shocker. My Argentinian expat boss (these guys are properly emotional) reckons South Africans in general seem to be really angry. I agree, we are super tense at present and this can lead to unreasonable reactions. This situation is beyond that, this oke needs jail time. How about getting hold of a local private investigator? This should yield quick results, which you need to gain an effective prosecution.

I have been through the kids bikes dilemma, in the end it all depends on what they will be doing on the bike. Playing around on their bikes and having fun - a bike that fits, is not too heavy and has good brakes Doing schools races and playing around - same as above but with more focus on reducing weight Racing competitively, schools races & XCO (nipper & sprog) - bike fit and focus on weight I pretty much made sure my eldest (girl) had the best I could afford at the time, my youngest (boy) got the hand me downs, fortunately fit was good. The result many years later, both are racing nationally and are absolutely loving the sport. It works out super expensive, but hell it is worth it.

Hi Cois, I am really sorry about what you and your family are going through. You should read this book, it could be life changing

Gradual conversion from bar to pain cave Hammer for kids bike H1 for dads bike Panasonic 40" TV on wall with Apple TV (too high up, difficult to watch and train) Sabaj A4 amp & Yamaha NS-AW392 speakers (need sub) 2x 45" Mellerware fans (perfect) Fridge for after training beers Tablet handlebar brackets (Wahoo if I recall) Gen 5 ipads Zwift all the way Still need to complete the floor, thinking of PVC interlock tiles Need to lose the beer mugs and replace with cycling stuff

Dean, really?

They have a local team based in KZN, so no travel benefits

SAIDS were testing at the Safire Baynesfield race in KZN yesterday, who would have thought?

It is the AL7 29 for now as far as I am aware.

What a pleasure it was to see Chris Snr supporting riders at just about every stage of the Epic this year. Such a familiar figure, so much part of the sport. Can't say I would feel the same seeing a CL representative doing the same thing, because it can never be the same. CWC - small guy, part of & growing with the sport. CL - big corporate attempting to show shareholder value through the sport. Despite this view, I do wish you and CL success.

Fortunately for them Amy slotted right in. She is getting some great results and in my opinion is being a great ambassador for the sponsors and for the sport. She is open to chatting to the kids who ride, as we experienced at Epic and at SA champs in Bloem. Good one Amy!

and she is offering athlete coaching.......

I remember reading this post and thinking how awesome it is when these riders succeed. Strong race results, new sponsors, doors opening up....... Doping is SO uncool Carmen Buchacher added 3 new photos.5 November 2017 · Final stage of Wines2Whales! What an incredible event. My personal strongest w2w yet . Although and unfortunately we did not quite close the gap of 5 seconds I appreciate Michelle's fighting spirit. 4th place overall!!! Specialized Bicycles Velocity Sports Lab Hout Bay Velocity Sports Lab HiltonComplete Cyclist PowerBar Stages Power SA

The Bloem crowd always put on a great XCO event there

entry done, looking forward to it!!

Agree that good tyre protection is vital for Epic. Also, consider the extent of the climbing that will be done, you don't want heavy wheels. Both my partner and I are riding Rocket Ron front and Racing Ralph rear (snakeskin). Strong enough, light enough, grippy enough.

Thanks Nigel, The KZNMTB lap racing dates will remain the same, we are however still negotiating the venues. This will be finalized early next week. Ian

Great stuff! KZNMTB are also contributing. We need to look after our riders.

Most of A batch took a wrong turn early on and missed out about 9km. Happened to me, strangely I only realized I had gone wrong right near the end. Pity, but hell it was a great ride.

Good win Jedi, well done!