camerons

I've got that exact helmet and it's great.

Thanks Gents. Mine did not and I tried our local (1 and only) Specialized store and the guy there was about as helpful as a chocolate tea pot. Over the last couple of weeks they have tried to sell my a 58cm frame when I definately need a 61, told me that specialized had stopped making 61cm frames when I asked them to order me one and today told me that no such adaptors exists and I need a specialized crank. Anyway that is a rant for a different day. In the mean time I now know what I need and will seek out the lightest one I can find. Cheers

The wonders of google... I need this I beleive? http://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/first-bb-30-reducer-wb-906 I would be grateful if someone would please confirm?

It seems like I've answered most of my own question... The specialized OSBB is in fact what everyone else calls BB30. So I need a BB30 adaptor. I would still be grateful if someone has a link to one that they could show me so I know that I order the correct thing.

Hello, Can someone please enlighten me as to what I need to convert a Specialized OSBB frame so that it can take standard DuraAce cranks? I know there is some sort of adaptor that you can get but I'm just not sure what it's called. Thanks Cameron

If those are your colour options then the Spesh wins hands down. As far as everything else goes they're going to be pretty even. I guess the boring/sensible answer is to get the one that fits you best, however if it were me I'd get the one I liked the look of best! Out of interest what size are you?

That is quite something! two suggestions to make it closer to perfect that it already is... 1. Get some black brake calipers 2. Trim that big loop of cable you've got going to the rear deraillure.

It's not the shops rule it's Specialized. I assume to protect the local RSA guys. Apparently they're pretty strict about it and if they find you breaking the rules will take away your agency. I heard it happened to a couple of shops in the US.

I got it from a shop called Sigma Sport in Kingston.It was my LBS when I lived in London. Trust me when I tell you that NO authorized Specialized dealer in the UK will ship internationally. It's against Specialized rules. They will ship plenty of other brands but not Spesh. Trek have the same rule.

Thanks Bru. I found a similar one that can do it via UPS for 162 or 220 with full insurance so think I will just go for that. You are right though the issue is the voumetric weight... the actual package weight less than 5kg but the volumetric weight is nearly 30!! I'd glady give you 220 towards your plane to ticket to bring it over for me. The frame will be in Wimbledon from tomorrow morning. Bring it next weekend and you can come and watch the opening round of the super 15. Yes I already brought it. Costing me an arm and a leg! Once I add in shipping, taxes and the exchange rate it will be more that it costs here. Its a Specialized and they do not have my size in SA and cannot tell me when they will get stock. Shops in the UK will not ship internationally so I had to get it sent to a mate who will then send it to me. Pain in the ass.

Thats not good news, but thanks.

This is breaking my heart! Do you know who it was shipped with? Also if you are feeling kind any chance you could please measure the box it was shipped in? Need to know LxWxH to calculate shipping.

Ja I can get someone to bring it but have to wait two months and I am not keen. I want my new toy! Cheapest shipping I can find so far is 254 pounds, that is nuts.

Hello Has anyone every shipped a frame over from the UK? If so what method did you use? If you look on CRC or Wiggle they do them for less than 100 pounds but if I look myself on UPS, DHL etc, the cheapest I can find is about 300 pounds. I know that they obviously get massive discounts for the volumes they ship but still! Anyway if anyone has found a cost effective way of doing this I would love to hear about it. Cheers p.s, I am aware I'll need to pay VAT and customs clearing fees (but no duty).

I rode the KZN road champs a few weeks ago on this course. It is pretty tough consisting of 9 x 14km laps for the 126km race. Each lap is more or less 5km of downhill, 5km of uphill and 4km of rolling. There was a total of 1800m of climbing over the 126km which is quite a lot in my book. It is a good course though on good roads (double lane highway) and not technical at all apart from the turn around at the bottom end of the course. I've got my garmin profile but don't know how you add pictures but send me your email and I will send it to you. I didn't do the TT but it is laps down on the beach front. Pan flat and fast although maybe difficult if the wind is pumping. Also on very good roads. I've done a couple of triathlons down on the same course.

I don't know much about Moser but that it a sweet looking bike! I'm surpised you can still get Ultegra equipped bikes for 20k. I guess they must be saving money on the wheels.

@ gummibear - ^^^ What he said!!... +2:46 standalone is quick but nothing special these days. BTW I am a massive Armstrong fan and nothing would make me happier than to see him win Kona one day. Realistically against guys who have been running their whole lives I am not so sure he has a chance unless he can build a massive lead on the bike.

unfortunately for Lance so does Lance.

If you're an XL you could try the S-Works I have advertised in the classifieds

I've got to say that making your product inacessable is an interesting business concept! How is this aligned to the rest of the world? For example, in the UK, you can buy specialized in just about every bike store as well as the concept stores and online. Let me give you an true example... I need a new pair of gloves and a helmet. Am I going to drive over and hour to go and get them from my nearest Specialized dealer or am I going to go and get some Giro ones from my LBS, I think the choice is obvious. The only thing I will probably go out my way for is shoes and a new frame/bike if I had a particular one in mind. I am also exactly the sort of customer you wish to retain because I have a decently sized disposable income that I happen to like spending on bicycles. I'm not trying to shoot you down just as you start but I've got to say I can't see the sense in this.

I just looked at your map a little closer. So you've got 6 stores in JHB, 5 in CT and 1 in Durban. Are you trying to make it hard to buy your products?

Why have you seemingly so radically reduced the number of dealers that you have or are the just not listed yet? Only one in the whole of the greater durban area is not good.

I wonder who that was setup for? That is one monster drop from saddle to bars. I think that is sexy as hell. If I had lots of money I'd happily hang that on the wall in my bar.

If you want a book that gives you specific programs already laid out for your try Iron Fit by Don Fink. If you want to learn about training and formulating your own programs try Going Long or the Triathlete's Training Bible. Both are by Joe Friel.

We leave the BP at 530 but I don't think there will be anyone about tomorrow as a few of us are racing. Go past though - you never know. Otherwise will be riding on Tuesday at 530.