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101SCC

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  1. Guys it's simple, he offered an event that people love. He chose to reward the guyus that risked their money in the early days of the event. It has only been oversubscribed for the last couple of years. He openedit to more teams and had problems, A virus two years ago spread through the Chicken? All the support is from the communities and since he added an event (adventure) it is now 48 hrs of intense support per race village. It's draining on the organisors and support teams. The race is Great. Clearly guys who ride it love it and keep going back. I'm missing next years but hey, I'm one of the 100 or so teams not available by reduced numbers. I'm glad he clawed it back. When it got to big, it got impersonal. If you get a ride enjoy.
  2. +1
  3. I've shopped at Tony Impey for 20 years. There is a problem here! I am not afraid of CRC and have personally ordered in excess of R150,000 for friends and myself. I always shop around and I have often found Tony on par if not in some cases (Campag) more competitive than CRC. I've always found them to be on their game. Part of the Price Fixing, not sure. In conclusion I can't believe they are 5 times more than CWC? They buy from Coolheat, so will be more, but not that much more. IMO
  4. it will work, the movement of the mech is determined by by the shifter. mech needs the limits set, the shifter does the rest.
  5. 39! he went from 31 behind to 8 in the lead. LA was poor! didn't work for Levi, couldn't do much this year. Team Prize? How can you get a team prize if you only rode for a stage win?
  6. Contador leads by 39seconds, that seems to be his lucky number!
  7. I'm keen to know the truth! Guys on the inside know more than guys on the outside. Personally I listen to guys who have been there, so in my opinion let him say what he wants to...Armstrong has had his say many times, let's listen to the others, they are finally being allowed to talk. I find it interesting how this years tour seems cleaner, is it because UCI is not handing the testing? That's one of the issues guys like Lemond have been asking for. Do they know stuff we don't? No dominant teams this year, last yeat voigt and cancellara played a much bigger role, this year it's been the Contador - Andy show and even they have looked equal, unlike last year when Contador played with the field. I like Landis and Lemond shouting, not just at Armstrong, but at opening the eyes of the public to all substance abuse. Lemond has been critical about more than just LA, people only remember what he says about LA. Is it true, personally, I'll watch the federal investigation closely to find out. Remember, they are chasing LA now in a criminal case, US Postal is a Government Enterprise, tax payers money to buy drugs, not pretty... Oh ja and Johann saying I don't know where the e-bay money went from the bikes... Let Lemond and others raise these issues,they won't come to the surface if we stop listening.
  8. was contador in the same race, he says he didn't know? http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/photos/schleck-promises-fireworks-on-the-tourmalet/131868
  9. Don't touch me on my studio!
  10. Hey there IC, Barry, here. How you doing? I might be wrong but Vino was chasing after Schleck, AC was still in the bunch. The Fans all watch at the finish line and were quite convincing in their verdict!
  11. As I said, I don't know you, but your idea's are certainly different.
  12. Not sure how much you've raced a bike, don't know you as you've pointed out to WH, but what you type is definitely naive as far as racing tactics are concerned.
  13. doesn't help morpheus, all they can see is SRAM. SRAM they can spell, the smarter ones SHIMANO, but only the lucky few can spell CAMPAGNOLO!
  14. maybe for chorus! Super Record - R16,500 - R17,000101SCC2010-06-11 11:05:38
  15. 101SCC

    EPIC BIKE

    I am a roadie, my advice Dual Susser (4") XT / X9 Get your tire setup right comfy saddle comfy grips then train like an animal, those epic days are long and hard! Budget is secondry, when you are suffering that R5000,00 you didn't spend seems such a small sacrafice!
  16. From Pez - Daily Distraction
  17. Well up to Darren Lill & Jay Thompson. I also want to fly V Australia
  18. 11 speed, it is that good!
  19. I've ridden Full Carbon, Half Carbon / Alu (System Six), and Full Alu. And every combination inbetween, Carbon Stays (Chain and Seat). I can honestly say that a cheap Carbon Frame is worse than a good Alu Frame. In my opinion ride what you are comfortable on. Angles and 'Feel' of the bike make a huge difference. Weight is a money based equation More Rands = Less weight! I ride an Alu CAAD 9 and it weighs around 6.8kg's No Carbon Wheels! Di Luca had Bianchi build him a Deda 970g Alu frame and would not ride anything else, except EPO apparently! IMO
  20. Seriously, tubeless road is awesome, I've raced some great clinchers and tubbies, tubeless are right up there. the joe's is awesome until you get a proper cut, then throw in a tube! and ride home...see specialized have road tubeless, made by Hutchi.
  21. haha what a rip off, tried the tyres (great) but on Shamal Tubeless wheels. Tyres are R750 at lbs so makes the tape, valves and solution like R1000.00
  22. yup, I also get that on the odd occasion. Also guys posting want adds who don't actually want the item or don't give a budget so get a shock when they find out what stuff costs. Save me the time of responding. EG Wanted Campag Super Record Group Set - Budget R5000.00 . See I know not to resppond!
  23. tubeless is awesome, riding shamal with hutchi fusion. just use joe's ROAD no flats and off you go. Carry a spare tube just in case you slash a tire but otherwise great. I would recommend the change.
  24. Absolut Dangle, I didn't read the 'other post'. I read the article on cyclingews and ... Just thought I'd add my 2c...not looking to argue. There is no answer to this one yet.
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