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Dude, for R3k the bike is going to be heavy and if you are spending R3k then weight can't be a concern. Disc brakes are much better than normal brakes (v-brakes) and its definitely worth it. You wont find any pro's racing the world cup circuit with v-brakes to save weight.

I just feel so left out

Don't forget the U23's, Juniors, U16's and U14's TinyK

My dad's coming too. May bring a few friends along

Yup, maybe i'll buy a ticket or two.

guys, chill.

oh damn, forgot the popcorn

Thought so too.

And what brand was it?

Just playing

Somebody came in to a shop the other week when I was there, light guy (70-75) with the C50's. Didn't hear what happened but he snapped 4 spokes. not sure what went down.

It'll be 2/3 days before the event. ie: Thurs-Fri-Sat or summing like that.

Okay guys, I'm out of this one, can't find a lift. Will see some of you at the Cape Cobra recce though

I'm 60kg and ride at 1.2 at the front and 1.5 at the back. Maybe 0.1 more for you, or 0.2... Also depends where you're riding.

Unlucky dude, will keep an eye out.

From CycleLab CPT again at 6am tomorrow, very slow, good for base.

naah, he rode for ghostdoitnow for a bit after DCM went under (I think) rides a momsen now. http://www.brandonstewart.co.za/sponsors.php Edit: sorry slowbee

Get a Leatt neck brace The owners son is in my class at school, he came to do a presentation for us a few weeks ago. Looks pretty cool

It was on the ergomachine. It's death, more so than a IDT, horrible stuff.

see, in Europe there's more motivation to get on the IDT, if you ride outside you might freeze your ass off. here, it's just a little bit cold.

We did a similar thing in rowing. 4x8min pieces. 2min at rate 20 (rate = cadence when rowing) 2min at rate 24 2min at rate 26 1min at rate 28 1min at rate 30. The 1st 2 sets are killer (at rate 20+24) its similar to pedaling the a 53/11 uphill. You just don't get any momentum to push you through. Great training though.

also, try to keep your upper body as still as possible, ie no swaying. It will make you faster if swaying (so marginally), but will use lots of energy. Not swaying will also put more pressure on the legs to do the work and therefore is better training.

+1

Whatever you do, Sapim CX Ray spokes