Tjommie

Thank you Hagar, your assistance is appreciated

Thanks WW for your efforts I did my first DC in 2007 on a tandem and it was an awesome experience. Unfortunately i cannot ride tandem this yr due to personal circumstances but would be prepared to pay 1 persons entry fee that would like to ride

Thank you Mercx, much appeciated

Hi Everyone This is a personal friend of mine for the past 7 years and a very keen cyclist too. I know its not easy posting something on the hub asking people for a small donation especially if you dont know the person. I can certainly vouch that every cent or rand received will be appreciated and used by the family. I do appeal to anyone that can assist no matter how small the amount. I'm sure some of the hubbers that rode Vets in CT about 3-5 yrs ago will know Nasser. He rode tandem regularly with his wife in the PPA rides...... that orange and yellow Tjommies kit will be recognised by the other mixed tandem couples here in CT. You welcome to contact me if you require any more details. PM me and I will send you the bank details Regards a Tjommie trying to help another Tjommie

Hi Interested to know what happens if i dont receive my licence by next week and i have to fetch my no at the argus expo, do i supply my proof of payment? Was told that you need to show a licence when you collect your no Im starting VA

Nice bike dude

Any specs or pics of the RC7000 C and RC6000 C ?

What do you think about the new entry fees for the DC. Its now R1800 per team irrespective of the no of riders. I personally think its a ripoff compared to last year. If i'm not mistaken it was between 90 - 120 depending if you a PPA member or not. We enquired about this cause we only have 9 in a team and was politely told, phone the sponsers, they made the decision. They could have at least charge you per rider. I really dont mind paying more for an event every year but how can they justify such a big increase . Are we getting a special goodie bag or they just forcing you to have 12 in a team otherwise you pay more than 150 per rider.

I would go for the Felt with the better components... and besides Specialized is made by Merida anyway, so whats so special about it You get a better speced bike for the same price if not less

Carlo that is a ripoff , I did a Duathlon in Fisantekraal Durbanville this past Sun, 5km run, 28km cycle & 2.5 km run. I paid R100 and entered on the day

Energade or GU & water. To eat bananas, jungle oats energy bar and Energelly jubes

Tropical flavoured Energade otherwise GU and water It does the trick, got me a sub 3

Hey guys I did approximetly 4900 km on my groupset since I bought it. Would it be a good idea to replace the chain now or wait a bit. Bike was in LBS on about 4200 km for something else and they said the chain is still fine. I spin and ride light gears most of the time. Generally speaking, what's the life span of a 10sp chain, I did 8000km on my 9sp without replacing the chain once.

you just made me go inside and look at my bike again

I paid R6460 with a 5% discount from my LBS. I bought is last year Dec. I had no problems with the bike so far and the backup service is excellent. Spec wise, nothing compares. You may get a better looking frame from the other manufactures.

The best is to narrow your choice down to 2 or 3 bikes and then decide Its all about personal choice and what looks good for YOU

Silverback nebraska Xt rear derailer Lx front derailer Avid juicy 3 brakes Rockshock tora Hollowtec cranks Novatec sealed bearings Lx shifters Wtb speeddisc wheels Retails for about R6800 , depends if you can get a couple hundred bucks of at your LBS Im happy with mine

I started mountain biking last year dec and bought myself a silverback nebraska (R6500) after reading the thread best mtb under 7k. Im very happy with the bike, completed my first 2 races problem free, thumbs up to silverback

That looks more like it

Its not that one, complete bike is dark/navy blue including the name. Perhaps its an older model

Can anyone tell me what model is the dark/navy blue roubiax elite Can get a new frame for 8k Is it worthwhile

There is enough yellow in that top already Specialized colours all da way

I want to respray it and try to get original stickers if i can

Anyone know of guys or bikeshops around CT that spray frames. They must be good. I have a specialized E5 aluminium frame that i want to have done.

I agree with the olympics. I bought myself a pair 2 months and did my first mtb ride in Dec , the fit is comfortable and perfect if you need to walk up the hills ;-)