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Shove a slice of puncture protector tape in them... I have Ultremo's. 4 punctures in 5 rides... (Fixed the tube one night, next punture 100m from the house) Never gonna wear Shwalbe takkies again!

I agree. Take it up with the head of Cycle Lab store (or Andrew, You might find he's a pretty reasonable guy *shock,horror*) I don't want bad mounthing like that on this forum. It's poor form. I have heard so much crap about CL over the years, that I am sick of it. CL has done more for the sport than any other 10 Local Bike Shops put together.

Have a look at ceramic coatings as well. They have some freaked out amazing things that they can do with Ceramic and it's like microns thick so wont weigh anything.

Used to swear by cytomax, I used it before, during and after rides. Had to be very careful what I ate off the bike, as I'd pick up weight very quickly. But 32GI gives me better results overall. I've swapped over to it. Just something seems to feels better, more natural. I'll even sip on it if I am feeling drained on a hot afternoon - it refreshes me very quickly. I don't have quick weight gains either. Can't quite describe it, but my body just seems to enjoy it. (and that right there, is everything - Bud, just find out what works for you!!) I will add that I still rate Cytomax for the last 10km of racing. Cytomax has green tea extract (similar to caffeine) it does help to clear and freshen the mind and that gives a sensation of a lift and a boost. But sometimes that's like putting a turbo on an old 1400 Datsun.

But what do you want to atchieve from stretching????? Pre-race/ride stretching does nothing for me. But I swear by a solid, post ride, stretching routine and 2 pilates classes a week. Mostly, because this clears the lactic acid and means I am not in that much pain the next day. I've convinced that I can train harder and more frequently because of stretching.

Take an energy bar / banana / snack bar... something to eat, just in case you find you've gone a distance further than what you are used to.

Promise this - Cheryl Cole or Heaven is a Halfpike - Opm

Welcome! nice ride indeed

I looked at an electric bike at my LBS on Saturday, 23kg, looks similar to a 29er. The motor sits in the rear hub. The sales guy recons you get 3-4hrs assisted power. Almost R30k... If the mayor is on one of these then it won't be a difficult thing

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Hi, What's your alltime favorite saddle? I'm trying to research a new saddle purchase and I've not really got any credible info. Most shops want to sell me a Fizik Arione - But I see so many 2nd hand Arione's up for sale. Let's see what you all have to say? What's your alltime favorite saddle (pls add whether you are OffRoad or a Roadie?)

Um, tighten your rear clincher ??? Deflate the tyre??

Hmmnnn Am I the only chomp carrying a R50note for emergency coffee's or such?

I guess bottlenecks happen at most of the biggies... Consider joining a Charity Bond??? it'll cost you some of your spare time or a bit of extra cash. But it'll pull you ahead of the worst seeding groups. Think The CHOC Cows are big in the Argus too. Great bunch of very cool, very fun people. Check em out, meybe??

Sad for his family and I'm not being funny: but Cycling down Chappies! That's gotta be right up there with the top 3 ways that any cyclist wants to go. There was a time when Chappies was banned, I've only done it twice - that's one of my top cycling memories! May his family be comforted, in the fact that he died while doing something he probably loved

Don't knock till you've tried it. Most Pilates classes will do at least 1 downward Dog set. Pilates rocks, I couldn't touch my toes, it gave me 15cm extra reach. Very good for cyclist... There is almost always at least 1 raging hottie in the class. Tip: don't eat baked beans b4 pilates - Nuff said! Pilates classes free @ Virgin active & Planet fitnes

first time in a loooooong time. Never done this route. 3:15 would be nice

55 with 11 is super fun on a slope or downhill, you will feel that you can keep cranking out the power for much longer that on 53 with 12 (that was what I had) I could never slip up a hill, my natural cadence is slower than average. I run out of breath keeping up with the pack. When I started spending a lot of time on the bike I was on a triple 53/38/27 with 12/23 8speed at the back. I found that I lived in the 53, dropping onto the 38 for big hills and really struggling to get over the top. If I used the granny gear (front 27) that just frustrated me and made crazy, frikken spinning forever getting nowhere. Over the top and I'd pop it into 53 and 12 and fly down the hill to catch the pack. I almost always couldn't keep my feet turning fast enough downhill and was completely out of breath by the time I caught up to the pack. With a 55/42 on this bike, I find I can rest easier on the flats and I have a smoother, slower motion, so I recover easier. I can pedal down big descents without feeling that the cranks are getting away from me. On a hectic hill I will drop into 42 with 28, for me that is much easier than 53 with 23. But most of my hill climbing is done in 42 with 26. Dude, I really don't blame you for look for more info on this, I did that for 6 months before I started playing. But play a bit, see what works for you. Test it for yourself. Maybe buy some less expensive 2nd hand parts and go for a few rides with that see how you feel.

Um... The question begs to be asked: Have you taken it to another Bike shop and asked them to just do a gearing selection setting? Not saying anything more, than maybe your derailer setting has changed and it's not sitting perfectly over your cog. That's normally what to look for if you are only "skipping" on the one cog, The last (big) one. Over the years my chain had streched a bit and I experienced "skipping" on the last cog. 3 bike shops wanted to change my Cassette (and therefor new chain too). 2 other shops looked at it and said they wanted to reset the derailer. The shop that did the job, was amazing. R50 bucks and the bike rides like new again.

Spinning studio 87%, road bike 13%... Hmmmmnnnn.... that's not great!

That even beats Quinton Tarrentino! Great story...

Tip: Only loosen 1 pedal clip; work out which way you fall more often & loosen that clip! Somehow I think we tend to assume that we will want to put our left foot down when we stop. That works when things are planned and predictable. My experience is that if I want to stop in a hurry, then my right foot wants to get out first. 1 thing guaranteed in cycling, you will fall... The legend of cycling happens in the stories of how when where and how it happened right in front of the hottie!

Hey, What level are you riding at and what are you trying to achieve with this? Reason I ask, is that I've recently added a 55T/42T to the front and popped an 11-28 cassette onto the back. I am riding short crank arms. (Cant remember the length, but it's not 17cm)

Awesome, thanks for the feedback!

Thanks! What cassettes are you swapping?