Paul Hunter

Not everybody is big on joining clubs...no offence to club members but that is not for me. I have friends I ride with but like this morning I had to ride alone and it would be good to hook up with other cyclists in the area riding alone.

Can we not put something together on the hub. A list of people and riding locations and times they ride and who don't mind others joining them. I don't won't to post everytime I ride but I could state that I ride every Tues, Wed and Thurs (MTB and road) from the fourways area normally starting around 5:30 or 6am. We may have to add some sort of contact details. Then if myself or anyone else may not want to ride alone they can contact somebody and join them Just a thought...use it don't use it paul.hunter2009-01-08 05:31:15

What about a pink Yeti?

So what and who is best to help us get more technically inclined. I can do the basics like change brake pads and gear cables but have a hard time tuning front and rear derailleurs.

What sort of distance can you ride at this lodge?

OK....let me explain myself. Which 96er frame is R28 000 as you get the carbon 5000-D or the carbon 3500-D or the HFS 3000-D and HFS 1000-D

Which 96 model retails for R28 000

LOL...could be...have broken the news to the missus already about a new purchase now just need to find something I can afford.

After the SabieX and the big rain and mud my bike is broken proper. The gear shifter does not work anymore, will have to replace gear cables and more brake pads. I think my bottom bracketr is also shot and thats just after a quick check. This got me thinking that the bike shops must do some healthy business after such races and how much we all spend repairing our bikes after racing in the mud. How much have you spent on repairs after racing in the mud?

Leaving 9am on Friday form Jhb...staying in some guesthouse in Sabie. See you all on route

Nice of you to say hello ...... Sorry BigBen.....could not make out the logo on your leg until I saw it on your image then I knew what it was. WIll know for next time ;-)

LOL....I would not call it secret training. Doing the SabieX later this year for the first time so thought I would scout out the terrain. What an awesome place to ride. I will definitely be going back to conquer some more of those mountains. How are things with you?

I was there...rode behind you for a while....what an awesome weekend of riding it was

I can't believe Fox does not have a service department in Jhb for services. I have send my fork to CT for this.....in my eyes this is unexceptable. I'm am now without a bike for more than a week. I'm sure there is enough business in Jhb to warrant somebody here to service them. I'm really pi$$ed as now I'm missing the crater cruise

Do this route often, you can extend it to 85km and 102km if you like

Awesome saddle...got one just before the Epic and was a dream to ride on.

Does anybody know who I can go to for ITB problems. I picked up the problem during the Epic and even though I rested after when ever I do long rides it comes back. Not sure if I need to stretch more or it is something to do with bike setup although I did have a professional setup done before the Epic

We rode in different shirts....my partner had the 29" Gary Fisher if that helps

Yip...rode with you guys once or twice

I've done about 2500km since Nov on my crossmarks with no problem. My rear one is looking rather slick now though. What sort of km are you guys getting on a set? My front crossmark is fine.

Cool..will give it a try...it is better to apply it to your skin or chamois itself?

Where can you get this Mark 2...keen to give it a bash

Phones not connected yet as far as I know and they are just a little further down Rivonia towards the highway on the right. Maybe about 1 or 2 km's from old shop

How much of the ride was on tar?

A comfortable saddle is important but I'm more interested in finding a saddle on which I don't chafe or get saddle sores. I'm currently looking at the Gobi or one of the Sella Italia SLR saddles.