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Hi Guys, I think that the idea of a workshop would go down well with those of us that like to know a little more about what and why we are doing certain types of training... One question: How do you interpret the PMC when using a combination of HR & Power or cant you? In this instance should you rather just use the Stress chart in GC?

Anyone know where the results will be posted?

HI Guys Has anyone had experience of the Assos repair service. I have holes in two sets of bibs and before I try and get them stitched locally I was wondering if anyone had tried the serivice. Is so what sort of turn around time did you have? Thanks

Agree fully, then they close the exit to the parking under the road so you have to walk for 45min with tired kids back to the parking, right through the 40km route. How people didn't get ridden into when crossing the road is amazing. Really not thought through. Won't be back.

A few years ago went through the same process of losing weight. Even now when I train hard I do get hunger pangs often. The trick is what you eat. Whilst your main meals seem to be sound in that you are eating low GI Carbs with some protein, you snacks seem to be predominately fruit which have a very high natural sugar level and therefore will usually be metabolised fairly quickly. Nothing wrong with having the snack but try changing them to protein or a low GI Carb. I found biltong or chicken strips worked well. The protein will help you feel fuller for longer. Check the fat content, fat has almost 3 times as many calories/g as carbs or protein and therefore you can eat more of a specific low fat food source that you would if you had food with high fat content, therefore, you essentially you can eat more low fat foods relative to the quantity of high fat for the same nutritional value.

29er struggles to fit into it. I got a Spez Epic 29er. Need to remove bars. Back derailleur pushes against the rear of the box - you end up removing it to protect it. Not sure if it is related but the 1st time I used it (didnt remove the derailleur) the delailleur broke at the housing (XO) on the second ride down at the coast. Not sure if it was the box but and it could be a coincidence. It definitely doest fit as easily as it says on the packaging and web, unless I am doing something wrong. In saying that though, the baggage handlers at OR Tambo said that they far prefer the bike boxes to the bags....if that makes a difference. Once closed, it is secure and hardy. It is large, and doesn't fit into a normal sedan as easily as it says on the website. I have an A4 and cant get it in the car. I have to put the seats down in my wifes Golf. Besides that, all good.

Got the same issue. Running X0 2X10. Not sure what the problem is. My older chain was worn and have replaced that and it seems to have helped but not stopped completely. Not sure if it is a tensioning issue.

Haven't used the XTR but the R1 are awesome. Only downside its most lbs' don't carry spares but easily resolved through CRC. Bit pricy if you hard on you're brakes. R250 per pad for sintered replacEments. (R500). Stopping power is good. Also use only 1 fingerand never had reason to question the stopping distance. (especially after a steep decent)

HI Guys I currently have a Giro Ionos which needs replacing so am looking for a new helmet. Must be light, which all of these are although Rudy seem slightly heavier than the other two. The Spez seems a little more expensive but I haven't used Spez or Rudy so cant compare on fit, comfort longevity etc to the Giro. so any comments to guide would be appreciated.

Can you ride to Clearwater from Southbroom. Plan would be leave early ride up to Clearwater do a loop or two depending on how long it takes, ride back? Any idea length of ride?

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Just gone through the same thing. Used an older Irda for some time, then laptop got stolen. Bought another generic irda and it wont work with windows7. Ended up having to buy the polar one...Expensive for what it is, at least it works now.

Hey Scotty Evanscycles has them for just over R1k. 15% Disc till Tues and no delivery fee. It may be worthwhile.

I am busy looking into bring a Spez in. Have managed to arrange the shipping. How did you manage to get the VAT and the duty issues resolved, or didn't you. Paying on the full amount kills the viability of it.

I am doing the Epic next year and that is the main consideration. Entered for a number of longer events, stage etc so that would be the primary reason. The Scott is a great bike but am considering what I am doing over the next year thought that the 29er may be the way to go.