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Ciovita Corsa 2.0 all the way for me. I've had a pair of Corsa 2.0 bibs for a couple of years and it's holding up very well. I wash them with a laundry detergent made for sports clothing, in a mesh laundry bag on a slow spin cycle. I did the Desert Dash in Namibia in the Ciovita Cargo bibs, which is basically the Corsa 2.0 with storage pockets on the side. 20 hours in the saddle and my bum was as well as I could've hoped for. I would go as far as to say that I prefer the Corsa 2.0 over their much more expensive Apex bib. I purchased a pair of the Apex bibs for the Desert Dash and it really didn't work for me. I believe that the padding is actually too thick for me personally, so I went back to the Corsa 2.0. Many people are very happy with their Apex bibs though. Personally I'll stick with the Corsa 2.0, since I think it's a sweet spot between excellent quality, value for money and it works for me.

I bought one from Bikemob in August and put it on my road bike. On the first ride I hit a minor rut in the road and the saddle broke. I've bought a few Ryder products in the past and haven't had any issues, so was a bit disappointed with this. Bikemob arranged picking up the broken saddle and refunded me in full, so well done to them.

Will this be broadcast live on SS? I would love to watch it live.

I am desperately looking for a 21km entry. Could someone please help me?

What time will the 42km MTB race start?

I would also like to know what the locals have to say about the weather? I am not really a fan of camping in the rain.

Completed our first Trans Baviaans. What an amazing experience, though I must admit I there were times that I really wondered why we do this to ourselves. The finish made it all worth it in the the end. Very well done to the front runners, it's an amazing time. I also have to mention the team of 4 farm workers on their pretty old entry level bikes and tekkies. It just shows you what can be done with courage and determination. I had a chat with one of them, and apparently its his fourth time doing it. Respect to them, and to everyone else who took part. The beautiful route is probably the highest of my highlights.

Thanx for the replies, it's much appreciated. I'll have to make a plan get my hands on it as soon as possible!

I have the opportunity to buy a secondhand Specialized stumpjumper FSR comp 2011 (26er). I am looking for a bike with which I can do some single track riding, but also XC races such as Karoo to Coast. Would this bike be suitable for this or is it more trail oriented?