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Dustbug

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  1. Going back on an earlier bleat re Munga fees etc, everything is relative compare Sani2C team entry R18700 for 3 days reheated food and tents basic option +/- 1000 riders in total income R9,350,000 without sponsors input etc.. distance total 3 day 240kms cost R38.95 per Km Munga Entry R28900 entrants +/- 150 total income R4,335,000 without sponsors input etc.. total distance 1100kms mostly proper accomodation cooked meals etc, 4 x the number of support stations required. Cost R26.27 / Km munga is effectively 30% cheaper than Sani / Km Some races are vastly overpriced agreed that why I dont do them, others have a vast overhead, one has to be prepared to pay a reasonable fee if you want to engage in that style of riding, Im not a racer but consider cost against return when considering an event.
  2. Illicit Trade and Counterfeit Hotline - Consumer Goods ...www.cgcsa.co.za › ... › Crime Risk Initiative FUNCTIONING. Dial 0800 014 856 between 8 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday or leave a message on the automated service after 5 pm daily and on weekends and public holidays If its a local advert please report it for investigation if you have the details, scott agents will also investigate.
  3. Just a thought on the matter of educating/learning to bunch ride, possibly the various cycle clubs should approach their local municipalities to designate a circuit route that is reserved marked and designated cyclists only during popular training times like Durban has around the stadium, this circuit is in use 7 days a week in the mornings from 04h00 through to 06h30 cyclists are encouraged to use this and can basically join on and drop off any group as you ride until you find a group that suites you but in doing so you learn a lot about bunch riding. The different speed bunches also learn to respect each other and yield to faster passing bunches and how to do that . The riders soon learn the signals, how to bunch ride, how to take a turn on the front, how to drop off the the back etc.. because practically anyone there will explain something to you if you ask and they know something about it. The circuits do marvels for your speed and stamina training as well.
  4. I also had the evil eyes with inserts but found a cheap pair of oakley riding glasses on a sale and had my optometrist make up some lenses and spray them with a hardening protection layer, they are far better as I can see everything and being sports glasses dont get the wind and sweat issues . The issue with a lot of sports glasses is the curve of the lens so if you source a pair without the heavy curve in the lens you can get script lenses made. Just get your optometrist to adjust the reading focal distance to enable you to read your bike computer clearly.
  5. I have bought and sold various bikes and moved them successfully to buyers around the country and also had a stolen bike boxed and returned always with Time Freight. they are pretty good at moving bikes and are also sponsors of various mtb and triathlons so understand moving bikes, I just get a box from a bike shop, bubble wrap the bike remove the hanger and rear derailleur , wrap the chain etc. Ive never had a come back or complaint.
  6. My light switch at the back packed up Ryder just asked for all the parts back and gave me a complete new kit , battery light mounts etc..
  7. Ok some clarity has just come to light on this as stated possible scam, it would appear the OP MTB199 had anticipated buying the bike but it was bought by the actual buyer before he concluded the deal. He posted another advert prior to concluding the sale using my pics etc just altering some detail slightly anticipating a reasonable profit only he didnt get to purchase the bike. This created the impression of a scam as niether myself or the buyer knew who he was as there had only been sms communication. The Op has contacted me in this regard and I have done as I said I would and advised of the correct situation as I have been given it. This incident did result in the advert being reported and the OP's user being blocked by the HUB Moderators, who I have agreed to contact and request they open/ release his User name again.
  8. I deleted the ad on Friday as I sold the bike on Thursday and couriered it on Friday, the bike is with the couriers on its way to George, it was the buyer who contacted me about this add. yes it was sold on the hub original ad was at R15000.00.
  9. Advert posted by the above is a possible scam, the pics are from a bike I sold last week and have couriered , the specs are identical and some of the componenets shown in the pics would be impossible to duplicate on another build up unless you also owned the other bike they are from.
  10. Good Hubs to look at are Stans's , Hope's that are commonly used in SA and are durable and reliable so spares arent a problem and are readily offered at good prices in the hub classifieds, just check how many spokes your rims are because you will need the matching number of holes on the hubs
  11. Just a question to all those who see themselves as judges of these sportsmen and the ultimate rule the athlete is responsible for what goes in his body and should know better - Go and do a tour or travel like these guys do get sick or need some medicine when you are 21 days racing out of 24 crossing 4 countries and probably about 6 languages and lets see how you fare when you need help and a detailed explanation of everything you have to consume , use or apply. Its easy to sit in an armchair at home and be critical but the reality is a minefield for these guys and often I would think having to debate the risk against the need and the consequence. Your home based little safety package of doctor, pharmacy etc.. is rarely available, they have to do the best with what they have available, and as to the pharmacist and their little dispensing trays have you ever seen one wipe down or wash one, I never have.
  12. The only real way to tell on a full sus is to borrow a 650b rear wheel fit it and then collapse the rear shock completely and check your clearance, if its acceptable to you bearing in mind mud, go for it, most 26 to 650b converts have just under 10mm clearance on the back and use mainly fox front forks which also have a tight clearance of similar specs.
  13. Decent hubs make a big difference do the changes gradually if the budget is tight, you can pick up very good hubs on the site for low cost just put in new bearings from bearing man or similar supplier and some grease etc and your bike will feel like a new machine. Wheel upgrade can make a big difference and easily take 1kg off the weight of your bike with the right tyres but keep your old set so when you sell you send the old set with the bike and keep your own set for ongoing use. its a very worth while upgrade
  14. Remember with a torque wrench to always loosen the part first before re tightening and setting torque or else the consequences will be costly.
  15. Probenecide is a fairly common use substance for gout / acidity and used to boost effectiveness of some ingredients in cold and flu mixes, many pharmacists make up their own concoctions for ailments for over the counter sales to clients or specific mix requests for clients as per doctors prescriptions etc, so the chemists use of it is not un feasable as recognized by SAIDS and it has to be in use in sufficient quantity and along with another banned performance enhancer to be considered a cheating substance according to UCI and WADA which clearly did not exist in this case or he would still be sitting at home instead of on his bike as he is now. There has never been mention of a second substance.
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