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My road bike is up for sale....strictly off road from now on for me.

I used my existing 9 speed crank (truvativ stylo) shimano will also be fine. Ordered these rings, and it works perfectly. http://www.starbike....-64-mm-2800-en# http://www.starbike....-mm-mid-2801-en a 38/26 combo should be good if you have a 36 cassette, but if you want an extra climbing gear you could fit a 24.

I'll be at Umzumbe from 26th Flippa. Let me know if you want to ride.

sounds good long one.....tell me more!

After a f...... long 25 day wait, my inbred stuff arrived on Monday.

Voted twice and will vote until the close. Hope you win!

We shouldnt really be that surprised I suppose.

definitely...regular progress reports

Exactly that! It's all in the mind and all those gears to choose from takes your focus away from the hill ahead of you.Ordered my on one inbred 29 frame this morning!

The principle that applies is as follows; "I'm honest.......but I'm not fanatical about it."

I saw the Anthem advanced at the Amashova registration. It's a beauty!

The silicone spray....not good for your pads. I cover my calipers when using it as it can seriously affect your stopping power.

Just keep it the hell away from your brakes!

I ice cold Chocolate steristumpie, followed by 3 even colder windhoek lagers.

Short for DH, Medium for 2X10 and Long for 3x10

Thanks for that! Just as I thought I was ready, you confuse me! This looks like the business http://www.spokeworks.co.za/uploads/4/9/0/7/4907010/3693995.jpg?366The Double/Double is a unique drive train system the we offer. The system is comprised of a double chain ring machined from one piece of aluminum, mated with an ENO crank and a DOS ENO freewheel. The configuration for a 26" wheel bike is offered with a 38/35 big ring mated with a 16/19 freewheel. The 29er configuration mates a 31/34 ring with a 16/19 freewheel. The system works by either running the chain in the outer tooth positions or, alternatively, in the inner tooth positions front to back. The gear ratios are significantly changed when switching from one combination to another, however, the chain length does not need to be altered to accommodate the two differing ratios. Running the ring in the outer position tends to be more suitable for on-road style riding, whereas, riding in the inner ring position lends itself more to off-road riding.

Has any one added esi grips to the new 10 speed gripshifts. Those things are skinny and hard! The esi's may be the way.

Is it worth considering over a chain drive? Does it solve the chain stretch issue?

Anyone with any experience with belt dive systems?

On one is definitely worth a look. http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/FROOSSLTD29/on_one_inbred_29er_single_speed_ltd_edition

The sweep truck is the sweep truck, not an anti hijacking unit. The incident happened on the m13 highway in the middle of Pinetown, and the route has followed that road for years. It's hardly a poor choice of route on the organiser's part Falco, and they cannot be at all places at all times to prevent a random hijacking by thugs. There are incidents at all races, and that doesn't make them poorly organised.

A bit unfair that....You can't really blame the organiser's for the state of the nation. How do you police 106 km of road and 10 000 cyclists against hijackers?

It's like a messy divorce....the longer the battle, the more it costs everyone. End result.....No winner.

If it was my business, I would rather refund the deposit, regardless of who was at fault. Why would you want someone badmouthing your business, when the cancellation has effectively cost you nothing, or very little.

Maybe theHub can facilitate a secure payment system. On online Gentleman's agreement takes place where both parties agree to the transaction (price and condition of item), and the hub can hold the funds in a trust account until the purchaser accepts delivery and ok's the release of the payment. ?