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i also get some inaccuracies with the speed, normally under-reads the max. i think the delay between measurements has something to do with it. its lots of fun, but when i start a ride now i feel a bit overboard with all the electronics mi-coach... check heartrate monitor... check cycle comp... check riding buddy 100m headstart...check

is that your top speed!?! 90 something kph?

i'm using mi-coach, probably pretty similar to endomondo, but you get victoria pendalton as coach it syncs after the workout is over and doesnt seem to chow the battery

hey rock, whats the purpose? also are u starting from scratch? some ideas: going for a single chainring - loose 2 rings, FD, and shifter for free rim brakes instead of discs are probably lighter per $$$$ but then you need specific wheels and prob loose some style points then non-tubeless tyres as tubeless is probably the easiest way to shed that last 500g, plus they cheaper than UST but not as tough ultimately it all comes down to what you want to do

ya its me. we're proper forum sluts arent we? i did a dive in a hole up here. got to play with some bass, not quite the same as the tigersharks at aliwal. good to hear you also ride - its what keeps me sane up here

but if you want some real advice swtiching tubeless tyres back an forth is a pain cause of the slime and needing to reseat them etc. rather get two wheelsets i'll be coastal in april, must catch up. cheers, mark

hey Tom! i reckon you should be riding during the week and diving on the weekend but thats just my opinion

looking at fish eagles and bos's posts i think there's a little miscommunication. correct me if I'm wrong, but bos you are saying run the front tubeless, but dont get the tubeless specific tyre - the one with the thicker sidewall etc etc.

hey bro, welcome to the sport! thanks for the tip on the bikes - i've been looking for a bike for a friend and the spec on the giant looks pretty good for a starter. I think i saw that merida yesterday for about R4,5k but if the giant is the same price i'd say go for the giant. what prices are they asking and where? thanks, Mark ps, if you're already thinking about the 94.7 you shouldnt have any worries about finishing it!

hey T-girl I converted to tubeless after accidentally buying a tubeless tyre. I am now "converted". there was a bit of trial and error on my side cause I didnt want to buy specific rim-strips or special tape that didnt look particularly special. in the end a duct tape and tubeless valve combo seems to be working. costs were duct tape - 30 bucks, american classic tubeless valves (R150 for 2) and sealant (about R150 for a big bottle of joes.) i probably would have used the bmx tyre method but i couldnt find any with presta valves and the standard car tyre type valves are too fat for the rim. check out youtube for some vids. I would pump them to a bar or so more than your normal pressure to do a bit of a stress test. and remember, you wont be able to pop the tyres in place without a bomb or compressed air or something. @ Matty, some people use non tubeless tyres in a tubeless system to save weight etc. why dont you try it - worst case you waste a bomb and some sealant cause the tyre doesnt seat properly

Hey Hubbers I'm looking for a new seatpost - light, strong and most importantly its gotta be pimping! the american classic seatposts look like the answer, i just dont know where to find them any ideas? Thanks, Mark