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XX = double cross. It is now very evident that the whole 29" ten speed phenomonon is a conspriacy to kill mountain biking. Those who are engaging in the "cutting edge" are actually double agents imported from the other side, to spy on and deceive those on the "fun side" of the island. This conspiracy includes the importation of a lot of roadie technology, such as carbon fibre, gears, large wheels and long stage races on roads, which will gradually change the nature of riding from fun in the mud to dry dashes for the podium. (Why could they not just have taken up cyclo cross instead?) The only way to counter them is to go thrash out the single tracks on a steel single speed HT bike.

for any 24 hr the best is either: COFFEE or BEER taken after every lap. Double doese after every night lap, washed down with brandy.

I quit every night, only to restart the next day, there are however, days when I don't start again. This problem is slightly greater for me when it comes to running, as I find cycling to work takes less time and energy. Soon I hope to quit running more often than what I am presently doing.

Did I mention that fixi's score even more points, possibly? THe general idea is to make all the rules so complicated that the judges, in their sober?! state, can make any ruling that seems plausable, without it resulting in court cases and flaming on the hub. Remember if you can intereprete the rules accurately when sober then they are not complicated enough, and thus not going to be any fun. See it as a counter-culture to being serious like the UCI

the general idea is now to make the front wheel as big as possible, and decrease the size of the back wheel (so as to reduce weight). Some have even suggested to remove it altogether, but traditionalists insist that it does serve a purpose. THe wear on the drive chain and frame flex will be greatly reduced by removing it altogether and instead direct drive technology will allow pedals to be placed on the front hub directly. (A secret thermal-gel polyma hub has been developed to provide proper power-speed ratio to the cyclist thus totally eliminating the need for the unrully 10 speed cluster) So after a 100 years the modern bike will look like a pennyfarthing. This is simply because traditionalists cannot totally exclude the rear wheel from the design.

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any suggestions for date and format? refreshment en route may be interesting......

At last we have identified the problem, white assos bib shorts , on a mountain bike, no wonder the 29er feels better. Almost like a road bike...............

as there is no official sanctioned authorities regarding the true format of single speed riding, except for Grant Usher that is, the time has come for another totally disorganised, disorientated, unofficial and unsanctioned, at your own risk single speed ride. Again. For obvious reasons, (thus not stated) the date must still be determined. so far: Where: Groenkloof -fountains what: about two hours riding, possible "time Trial" with some rewards. Also an "Dis-Orienteering" course with watering holes (totally unofficial) along the way (the guy with the most stamps wins -maybe, or maybe not). who: Only riders on single speeds, penalties for anything but steel or Ti. Convertions will be tolerated. entry: pay/ bribe your way into Groenkloof and then bring the best of your drinks cabinet. Opened six packs, Johnny Walker Red and Klipdrift (you should drink better) will not be accepted. Maybe a small kitty for other admin stuff (but this is also unofficial). When: TBD probably over Easter or on the first day of May. So for a day of utter chaos, sign up or pitch up.

CRC has a ninespeed coloured chain, but you probably already are running ten speed on your bike, so sorry about the ongoing sleepless nights.

so the rigid 26' single speed is now no longer officially dead?

but I have already two 26' bikes and will face divorce if I start eyeing out any more bicycles, so 29' is not accessible. But if you have the money, or are a pro, then obviously you will want to experiment with the bigger wheels.

there you go, already switching the brain off, now just empty your wallet my way. Did I mention that your bike goes faster if everything is colour coded? You can get a blue chain, chain ring, chain ring bolts, wheels, spokes and saddle for just a little extra small change...........

Let me remember...... the best bike according to Cyclelab? anything that Andrew MClean cycles.......... when he was wiping up the road to was a deRosa, then a Colnago, then a Cervelo, when he was winning on the mtb it was a Volcan, now a 29er. So where is the magic? It seems that he can win on anything, maybe he will start expounding the combat efficiency of a singlespeed or a unicycle next. The answer is simple, if you train your ass off, you will ride well, if you don't train then you will buy whatever the winner recommends. Consummers are stupid this way. Lambs to the slaughter.

http://www.jimlangley.net/ride/bicyclehistorywh.html The late English cycling historian, John Pinkerton, once remarked, “Think of a new idea in bicycle design and someone will have already invented it, probably in the nineteenth century.”

http://www.ledlenser.co.za although the "7" range is designed for a bike mount it probably is possible to mountain the H14 on the bike as well. check the website out

Groenkloof is great on a SS 32/16 (26') though slowcyclist did it with a 34/18 (29')

where do you stay? I might be making a turn there tmrw.

go get one at groenkloof, it is in colour.

more?

eat when you are hungry drink when you are thirsty sleep you when you are tired cycle whenever you can Party when awake.

Imagine there's no gears It's easy if you try No roadie below us Above us only sky Imagine all the people riding one gear Imagine there's no CSA It isn't hard to do Nothing to kill or die for And no UCI too Imagine all the people cycling life in peace You may say that I'm a dreamer But there is only one I hope someday you'll join us And the gear will be one Imagine no carbon fibre I wonder if you can No need for greed or hunger A brotherhood of man Imagine all the people Cycling all the world You may say that I'm a dreamer But there is only one I hope someday you'll join us And the gear will be one

Ja from the kitchen to the bedroom.

After considering the cost of cycling to work, I did some minor adjustments. Firstly the number of gears were reduced to ONE, and the frame beacme STEEL. Obviously the race bikes survived, but now I have a purpose for all its upgrades, to keep the SS commute in tip top condition.

Try an on-one inbred from Kiwi. Great frame, which probably will work best as a general duty frame. The inbred is a do everything frame. IT has: mounts for pannier rakes for touring can be used as a dedicated single speed (slot drop outs are optional). works with various fork travel settings, thus can do XC, enduro and free ride. probably can work with a 29er front wheel (ie can be run as a 69 er). Has awesome tyre clearance so running big ballons is not a problem. Made of steel (the only real frame material). Made from a shed in England. Oh it(the frame) can be got for R2700 for the slot frame and less for the normal set up. A bike build from Kiwi will probably come in well under R10 000.