Smolly

I saw one in my lbs that had "Shimano" printed on it, so it must be good. Also looked like it could hold lots of water and even some "tools" if need be!!!!!!!

Ok, I've been following this fred and see that this is a major cost saving dilemma for some. Here's the Smolster's step by step guide to finding out what suits your needs: Saddle bags: 1. Buy a cheap R30 shimano wannabe saddle bag 2. Go to garden and collect rocks and place in saddle bag to simulate the same weight as the amount of equipment you are penny pinching on 3. Add number of coins to the bag to simulate the normal rattling you might endure when driving down the gravel road over extreme corrugations (spelling) 4. Inflate tyres to 4 bar for maximum effect and traction 5.Ride down gravel road at top speed and aim for all the extreme bumps 6.Go back home and reflect Camelbak: 1. Find old high school rug sack that you kept because one day you might need it (its your lucky day) 2. Go to shop number 1 (aka liquor store) and purchase some of natals finest pap sak 3. Place pap sak in rug sak (NB: remember to drink the additional 2l if you planning on a 3l camelbak) 4. Throw in some cutlery and a few rocks to simulate additional equipment you have not bought yet 5. Ride down gravel road as fast as possible and aim for all bumps 6. Go back home and reflect 7. Finish pap sak. After a few hours of reflecting, go and buy which ever one made you faster

What if you haven't got a shirt with pockets? Is that even more uncool?

+1. I always worry about that when I'm out riding!

Maybe if I also shave my legs!

Is it cool if I ride a white mountain and then get matching white stretchy pant and shoes? Will chicks dig me more than normal?

PM me your details and I'll try it from my side.

Yah, but how much does this addition weigh? haha

Another thing is confidence and trust in your machine!

And I'm looking for a mens entry or 2 if possible.

Mike the reason why it is perceived that roadies have better is skills is that they make sure they never fall off so they don't dirty their white lycra

A Brazilian with a Hollywood! :)

Well, I hope she has a Brazilian then!

Using front brakes?

Rider weight?

Valid point, but I still like lesbians!

No beating around the bush there!

Technically, that is not (only) for my bike! I will use it to fix the iron, washing machine and other domestic appliances that require specific torque settings

Thank you! Next stop lbs!

Yip, as soon as my warrantee nears its end I buy a demo/under 1 year second hand with low mileage. I might always be paying off a car, but at least I know its a fixed cost. Now, don't even go down the aftermarket warrantee road, what a load of bs.

I always worry about a vehicle outside warrantee. It can cost an arm and a leg if something breaks.

My lbs offered me the BBB one for R550? Is that reasonable?

Especially when you replying to the personals at the back of the newspaper?

Bought a complete bike off thehub recently. Asked for the original receipt then called the cycle shop to confirm the receipt was genuine. Just a bit of morals and CYA (cover your ass) Sorry about you ordeal! Edit: grammar.

Can you snort it?