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Is Pogacar running with hookless rims, that puncture incident looked dodge for sure.

Thanks , aware of the excellent temperature regulation of merino but where to find is the issue, I have a CIOVITA merino blend jersey and it’s excellent but I see they no longer have any base layers at present.

From where though?

Agree on the above, the base layer particularly important where you want something to wick sweat away from your skin, in fact, I wear a base layer all year round.

Indeed , just a load of posturing, especially Alan Winde who always has lots to say come Cycle Tour time especially. “Making Cape Town a cyclist-friendly city”! What a joke….

Thoughts on the ride?

The motion plates might be something to sway your decision. I’m also on a kickr and since adding a rocker plate to my set up, the comfort levels have shifted up big time, so for me that is something to consider.

try the First Choice recovery drinks - also great - 21g of protein per 250ml

I’ve had good service from CL, when they’ve messed up, they’ve corrected the problem like recently when they sent me the wrong tyre, they sent a courier the next day to collect , then processed refund according to my preference ( offered cash but I chose a voucher to get other stuff), I wanted something else they did not have stock of, they ordered it in. All businesses mess up it’s how they resolve that’s important, I also have a LBS that I support as well and yes I also purchase online from abroad.

Beautiful evening at Tokai, felt like summer !

Will enter, but admittedly at the last minute, been burned by the weather and resultant poor conditions too often .

Guess it depends on how much you sweat, i have a set that’s rated IPX4 which I’ve been using on my trainer sessions for close on 18 months without issue . A go old fan therefore help as well.

Thanks, are you referring to the 50 or 100 miler, why does the organiser update their website though!

That’s a massive difference!

Yip, hence the question

Elevation and route profile please

Perhaps take the bike to the police station and give a statement as well

If using indoor trainer , I guess you’ll be using a fan, therefore best to get something with decent noise canceling,

What a load of BS, alarm bells ringing here and I’m sorry but this story does not sound plausible at all. As has been mentioned, the value alone should have raised suspicion.

Similiar happened to me , buyer thought nothing was amiss about buying a carbon road bike with ultegra components and PowerTap pedals for R5k from someone on the street , only came clean when he was placed under pressure by someone who showed him the stolen ad.. and called himself a cyclist- sickening

Great outcome and I had a sense that you would come right dealing with them directly. I only use Specialized saddles and have not had this issue with my Assos bibs, granted I have the Equipe. This also does not say much for the distributor though, why could they not facilitate this ?? Actually quite pathetic if you think about it.

I had a set built by Nick - so Nextie with Hope RS4 hubs

Thanks , get your point on the Tyre story, you want them as closely aligned to the rim as possible. This is the reason went with a wider rim (21 ID) and 29mm exterior, resulting in an optimum configuration taking the recommendations into account when fitting the 28mm continental. I’m still running rims so will need to stick with this size.

It happens - just say no, if they really want the item and your price is fair - they will negotiate. I had the same the other day and just declined the offer.

Any latest feedback on this ? I did my first ride on a set of 55mm’s today, and all I can say is WOW, “felt” fast… previous set had thick carbon carbon spokes on a standard rim so probably not very aero to begin with, current rim is pretty much flush with the tyre as well. Felt no penalty when climbing either, previous rim was light and very stiff, Looking forward to next ride!