bikekid

This is a n00b question but what kind of tires do you guys generally use for the front and rear? Front being more aggressive so to speak with a bigger tread and the rear smaller treads? I currently have Kenda small block 8's on my front and rear. One of races during the year I went over the handlebars twice going down hills. The front wheel had no traction at all and the thing just slipped out under me. Granted it was pi$$ing with rain and super muddy but I have a feeling have a mud friendly tyre may have helped. As well as having my arse further back on the saddle

Forgot about that as well, already registered for the Engen one anyways. Pity though as the Michaelhouse race is pretty fun, nice single track in that race.

Thread hijack, since everyone on here is Durban based what races/events are you guys doing the following weekend,25 Sept? From what I can tell there are 3 on that Sunday.. Hilton MTB dirtfest/Nissan national marathon Cycle Lab & Stihl Midmar/Notts Cycle Race TIB OMO Muddy Buddy Series 2011 - Kearsney If they were on diff weekends I wouldve done the Hilton MTB and midmar race, maybe the muddy buddy... I'll probably do the Midmar Notties race though - not many road races on the calender so I try do all of them if I can... Any thoughts?

Anyone have a Garmin file for the half or full marathon showing elevation etcs? Or a google earth route file?

First time - doing the 45km though. Next year I will attempt the full marathon...

Internet was not working last night at home and Twitter/FB blocked at work so can get last pieces Good luck to those guys who entered though

I bought the Edge 500 based on the recommendations of other hubbers (search for the other threads) and I am loving it!!!

For work I have to phone people in Dublin a few times a week. The female Irish accent I could listen to all day

How do we actually enter? Do we print out the pieces and stick them together and post them in??

Thanks dude - will check later in the week.

You cannot beat their service

Thanks man - it's a new unit so it should be fine, I hope!!!

Quick question - how hardy is the rear cadence sensor unit wrt to washing and stuff?

Shot - trying to find some decent software for my unit. The Garmin one you dl to pc is useless :/

Just bought my Garmin Edge 500 from easygis today - paid today and swung by the guy on way home from work to collect. Easy as cake. They were like maybe R50 to R100 more expensive than CRC from what I can tell (not taking into account the charges levied by the credit card on forex payments). And i dont have to wait 2 weeks or whatever to get it So I'm stoked. Sometimes local is lekker!!

Not sure if other hubbers got the email but Chainreaction are offering a 10% discout on goods purchased (banner on site). Use this code when checking out "ROW10%". Limited time only apparently.

#MORETHANJUSTAFACELIFT

Thanks for the above guys - I was gonna get the Polar RCXC800 (or whatevere it was) but now I will get the Garmin Edge 500 Same features as far as I can tell and cheaper than the Polar!!!

Done with Google Ads, not sure of the mechanics. On that note the add for CWC online - if I had 2 hotties in bed with me i certainly wouldn't be buying bike stuff I'll do that after bwahaha

Sorry bud - must be quite demoralising for the missus..

If you still want the Olympics PM CWC online and they can make a deal for you if they have it in stock. Just ordered a pair of Olympic road shoes from them. They are not listed on the website but i sent them a pm to see if they had it in stock in the main shop and they did, and gave me a good price

Fields Hill - blargh

Yeah - thanks dude. Might get an Easton post from Jeepdude. Just not sure if it's a mtb or road post

Didn't realise there were so many diameters for seat posts - not a huge amount for 30.9mm Found some on CWC - any thoughts? Hope Eternity Seatpost - Bit pricey http://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/hope-eternity-seatpost Ritchey Comp V2 Seatpost - Looks like it has the same "teet" system as the Giant seatpost http://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/ritchey-comp-v2-seatpost Ritchey WCS Seatpost (Wet Black) 2 bolt http://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/ritchey-wcs-seatpost-wet-black-2-bolt Ritchey WCS Seatpost (Wet White)- can't tell what sort of clamp it is http://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/ritchey-wcs-seatpost-wet-white Thomson Elite Setback Seatpost http://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/thomson-elite-setback-seatpost I have a Fixik Tundra with Manganese rails - I assume it would fit the above?

Thanks, thought as much :/ No harm in asking. Will have to start shopping I guess. Thanks for the help guys - greatly appreciate it. Just need to decide if I get a double bolter with the 2 side by side or one behind the other as there are differing opionions on this thread