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  1. Hi all, Long time username on here, but I have been living in the UK for 12 years now. This morning I met a couple heading to “die Perel” (Paahl - they call it here on the island) early in December. They weee keen to find out if possible to rent bikes and join a group ride or two. Can anyone on here help out or point me to a shop or similar that would be a good point to start? Thank you in advance Bontie
  2. Thanks @RobertWhitehead Mom has remembered where, and dearest Caroline, who has been working for them for 20years brought them back this morning. She had no use for it (unsurprisingly)
  3. Hi all, First post here in a long time. I emigrated some 11 years ago, and left a bicycle, helmet and shoes with my parents for use when I visit. I arrived this morning, and mom seems to have donated helmet and shoes… Is there a kind soul who is willing to lend me a pair of road shoes and a helmet (shoes 9.5 and a Medium helmet) until the 16th of Jan? I would gladly pay rent/beer/coffee/ice cream. Thanks in advance
  4. Agreed Eugene, I am a fan of Deda too. But fact remains the Black pearl is at least 6-7 years old.
  5. The Cartesio should be better, but I hope you are paying very little for it. Its a heavily outdated generic Deda frame that Guerciotti simply put some paint on. It is not really a "Guerciotti" - it was known as a Dedacciai Black Pearl, IIRC The same was done by Ciocc, Ribble and I believe Guru too.
  6. He apparently shaved all his hair off. Not sure if relevant but the heat was near unbearable in there, so perhaps short sleeves was preferred because of that?
  7. He seemed better than Jens and the rest yes, but it was pretty clear that he was tiring towards the end. With ten minutes or so to go there was a few laps where the pace was off, and he didn't hold good lines on the bends. An impressive show nonetheless.
  8. I did not read through the entire thread, BUT imo if the shop owner facilitates he is also guilty. I would find it hard that the customer can claim on the warranty and not go through a shop (but may be I am wrong?). Shop owner should refuse one of the two claims. As forlosing a customer, clearly dishonest customers are not the ones you want, are they?
  9. Excellent karman, will join on sunday
  10. All, I am in Stellenbosch this weekend with a few friends from the UK. Are there any group rides we could join? I believe BMT is a good spot, but what time? And do they ride before the Epic on Sunday? Thanks, Bontie
  11. So, I am tagging 10 people along from the UK for this....ZAR/km I hear you say... Might bolt on a long ride on our own after the 47km....
  12. g2 , I bought one off amazon or ebay for about a tenner.
  13. CPT folks. I am around town for a few days around the argus with some english friends. Are there any group rides that wouldnt mind some company? We are in town from 7/03 to 12/03. TIA
  14. Back on topic. Had a Specialized MTB years ago. I wont get one again, cos Mike Sinyard reminds me a bit of Lance...
  15. Any Cannondale dealer should be able to help,BUT if ever there was a bike you could get a bargain for second hand, its a racing tandem...
  16. Ha, remember that - TygerValley centre Dec '86(?) Photo must be somewhere. That bike is sweet, made to be ridden and so it should in my opinion. In a similar vein one our regular morning rides we have ex Sky bikes of Boassen Hagen, Ian Stannard and Sergio Henao. Not near as cool as this, but pretty cool still.
  17. I was referring to the pro wives - ref MC, Cathwiggins etc...No harm intended
  18. Perhaps the ladies should be banned off the Twitter altogether...
  19. Accomodation wise, cheapest and most convenient is to rent a chalet in l'alpe. I have rented the same chalet twice now, in 2011 and 2013. Its off season (non-ski) so can be had pretty cheaply.
  20. Sincere question. I'd guess, judging by how narrow that road is, that it would have a solid line, which would mean you were not allowed to overtake. So, let's say for a minute, there was no following car, would you have overtaken them and broken the law? Pot, kettle?
  21. Thanks for the reassurance, I think... We were planning to be at least 6-8 (mostly roadbike) with a following car. Of course any locals wanting to join a ride would be welcome to do so...
  22. Chaps, sincere question. I live in the UK and a bunch of locals have asked me to arrange a cycling/tourist week for them around the Argus next March. Is it worthwhile to do rides in/around Stellenbosch? I seriously dont want to ruin friendships and at tis rate, I am not sure its worth the chance. Am I just being paranoid?
  23. The name sounds a bit daft, but would this be another indication that the UCI limit will be scrapped/lowered?
  24. These things pop up on the London Fixed gear and singlespeed forum from time to time. Www.lfgss.com. I live in London so I'd be willing to help you out if you find something.
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