Dirtbreath

Yup, I cycle at 5 too. You know how your dog trots in his sleep when he's dreaming of running? Well, I do pedalling strokes in bed and stuff up the sheets and duvet.

I think you make a valid point cranky. For riders who have access and are able to do unsupported rides there are many opportunities to do some awesome riding at a lower cost than doing a race. Granted that you do not have a race but there is a large proportion of the field, myself included, who ride to enjoy the terrain and scenery. As for the racing, I just dont want to be last.

The importer of Look components and frames is on the hub. Do a search for him (Look) and send him a PM.

I think its just poor riding technique.

And what happens when you upgrade to XTR?

Graeme? Now I see where Lance got his inspiration for his Livestrong band.

Durt Breff... you have my number dude. Just let me know when! Gotcha!

How well do they handle impact?

You guys should do a regular CRC group buy.

I am not to sure what you mean with messing around ? If you get a puncture then the mess will be the same does not matter what you have . Actaully the least "messy" system is normal insuation tape and a tubeless valve on your normal rims . I would however get tubeless tyres as they are just that much easier to seal . And no seals where hurt !!! What I mean is that because he is up in Maun I would go tubeless with the most reliable method. I agree that conversions, ghetto or otherwise, work very well but I am sure he does not have the luxury of running to his bike shop to get more sealant, strips, tyres with thicker sidewalls, whatever. In the big smoke we can do these things. Tubeless can also run without sealant if you have run out. Not knocking conversions but I just think the full tubeless setup is more reliable in the long run especially if you are starting from scratch and in a remote location. And still seal friendly.

Order yourself a set of tubeless specific wheels from CRC. Out in the bush you dont want to be messing round with rim tape and tyre sealing issues.

Makes sense then.

I'm still not clear here. If the hanger is bent, it will be bent along the length below the dropout. Will the dropout not still be square? If you tighten the skewer it should not affect the hanger as the damage is below the area where the jamb nut is compressing the dropout.

Nice one girls! What do we have to do for an invite?

So I put a square on the non drive dropout and checked the distance at the dropout and at the end of the hanger. 100%. Gears working perfectly in the stand but will check tomorrow after a ride. Took me about 2 minutes. Lot less hassle than going to a bike shop. Also want something that can be done out on trail/camp. Hopefully I dont eat my words. Johan, not sure if I understand your method. If the dropout is square but the hanger is bent, how would tightening the skewer move the jockey wheels?

So I am trying to troubleshoot some shifting problems. I have replaced my derailleur hanger but am not sure the old one was bent. I dont have a hanger alignment tool and frankly cant justify the cost of one either. Was wondering if its possible to check the alignment of the hanger against the face of the non-drive dropout. Place a square on the inner face of the other dropout and compare the distance between the dropout and the extremity of the hanger. Any reason why this would be an inaccurate measurement?

Campy still perfecting their mtb groupset? There was one once I believe.

I think it was the Coke ad. As with all these big events Pepsi normally sponsors and you know how popular Pepsi is in Africa.

My Puppy.

You will only be allowed to use cash and VISA at any stadium or WC venue. If you have another CC and you dont want to use cash you can buy a prepaid VISA CC.

Are Crossrides not tubeless rims? Soap and water as has been mentioned above should help. Some tyres just dont work though.

Use surgical spirits spirits. Crap, shower, surgical spirits, ass lube of choice. Dont walk around in your chamois after your ride. If you cant shower, have a loose pair of baggies handy and hang loose for a while while you enjoy your post race frosty.