Seems grand tours are becoming two-horse races at best and often the 2nd horse isn't really even in the race.
Tours need all of the best riders present imo.
And some more SA presence in the breakaways on quiet days. 👀🇿🇦
With just a bottle of lube.? 🤔
I'm in CTN so unfamiliar with the store, but I do sometimes get odds and sods from stores I otherwise don't use just because it's convenient, and I know what is more or less fair price.
Suspect you'll be hard-pushed to find compact chainrings for a 130 bcd crank.
Newer Shimano cranks are 110 bcd with 53/39 and 50/34 rings both fitting that standard.
What I realise with threads like these is give it enough time and just about all brands will get a mention.
Many are equally good (at similar price), but unfortunately not necessarily equally good for different people.
Recent Shimano cranks have all seemingly been prone to scuffing and scratching.
Not sure if there's much that can be done but perhaps touch base with Paul:
https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/bike-services-and-repairs/575455/plus-spray-werks-launches-its-services?referrer=top
And withinn touching distance of the guys ahead him. 👌
Next couple of mountain stages are going to be great to watch.!
And of course there's the small matter of a TT.
Turns out he's human after all.!
Looking forward to tomorrow.
Gonna take a big effort to turn this one back in his favour especially since it seems Jumbo have the superior team.
