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If it is Bianchi then you'd expect quality....looks good from where I'm sitting..what do they retail for do you know ??? "DT"

We did a Sun City ride not so long ago...very flat except a few rolling hills abound..average 32k' p/h..for 135 k's in distance..Cadence ave at 98rpm..max 120rpm...up those hills we kept the cadence high...for very very brief moments I used the 53 ring...not to lose that speed & cadence...Now comes these big hills & surely I cannot go up them at 98rpm evev if I weigh 73kg's....I do try honestly.... "DT"

Gumpole keep in mind not everyone can climb well and especially in high cadence...some cadences drop to 40rpm in some cases..would anything lower than that not strain the knee's??? perhaps not I suppose...I know on a bad day I or some days I do climb a tad slower...to reserve some energy for later.... "DT "

Won't say it's silly but I read the pro's comments/books on sitting/cadence etc but this is me as I see it...my way of riding...I agree sitting is more efficient but personally I cannnot train all my life sitting on climbs I need to use my leg muscles & I exert a bit more force at times...I train high cadence / aerobically anyway most of the time. will this help you climbing a hill in the seated position? I think it does, maybe some will differ.... "DT"

Why is the saddle sliding backwards in the first place ??? On set-up's I could never ride well/comfortable enough with a saddle too far back..at one time my arms were fully extended to reach as it was set up...I experimented myself & am now so comfy with the saddle raised slightly, moved forward & as far as climbing goes I'm happy with it...I will fit my own replacement saddle if I have to because I have recorded my settings... "DT"

I always preferred sitting the climb out .... at times I stand especially when I need to add an extra bit of force up the climb or try playing catch-up ...On most hills depending on their gradient I usually slack a little---find a gear to spin in & hold my breath for 15sec...a few times & increase the rhythm as the hill gets steeper...sometimes I'll train hills where I stand 90% of the climb..... A pittence worth...... "DT"

Dunno why but generally some forks just grab my attention....like the Pinarello's the pretty girl is holding & the Scott CR1 fork.... "DT"

"Is that SCOTT logo not getting a bit old, not time for an update? No it's not........still looks good. Even on their new model.... "DT"

Yeah & makes everyone looks like such a Pro----I seem to re-call an article in Ride mag where people hung on every word R/Hunter spoke... But since Liberty is withdrawing from Pro-cycling sponsorships we may not have to subjected to S/Cycling for much longer....somehow this topic reminds me of doping issues----Chunky ??? re-call ?? yawn yawn,,,, "DT"

I've seen it/heard of it but never tried it...never used to like braaing & getting my hands dirty that way...always left it for someone else to do until I actually tried it, now I like braaing on occasion.... "DT"

Name: John F Kammies DOB: 69/01/13---CAPRICORN Clubs: none Resting H/r: 32bpm Max:180 Height: 1.79 Weight: 73kg's Married: yes...to a woman who does not complain!! Other sport: Fishing Never doped ------ enjoy long distance rides for endurance/hills etc.....Met & rode with a few hubbers. Anything else ???????????? "DT"

At least IFLY's leg's got a good workout.........in those conditions.. "DT"

Are we again on this topic ??????? Did we not agree on this forum that this a flogged horse ????? I'm sure there are better things cycling & in general to talk about than a man pumped full of dope and a head & brain the size of a pea ......enough already !! "DT"

Oh...sorry Sir Fed....forgot to say: VERY NICE WHEELS MATE..... "DT"

MMmmm makes me want to cry...Not that I want to compare but one has to appreciate exquisite Bueaty....Like looking at Alecia Keys ....... "DT

Actually I could not agree more Michelle---I did a loop of 130k's and came up from Magaliesburg..did Hekpoort to Ontdekkers as my last stretch...I rode into this race and with a few cyclists...I saw the congestion/aggravation of some motorists and the cyclists walking on gravel....In that heat all you want to do is be finished with your race & not getting bumped.... "DT"

I despair,,,,,,I really do. for you guys! I have read every comment here and suffice to say I have nothing to add but feel for you okes...shame. "DT"

Personally I like everything except the Sti Lever's.......It does not look good to me, I prefer Shimano & I'd mix and match them....... "DT"

Not too shabby me thinks.... http://www.pezcyclingnews.com/photos/tech/sram/force-shiftaction.jpg "DT"

http://www.pezcyclingnews.com/photos/tech/sram/force-full450.jpg "DT"

I warm up on an indoor trainer....do not have rollers....works for me. COFFEE IS ALSO GOOD.........no just kidding. "DT"

Have only one bike & 3 wheelsets....2 training sets and one racing set....don't mind the change over from time to time tho'.....all I'm gonna do is upgrade to 105 10sp.... "DT"

Mmmmmm guess 3 days of looooooooooooooong rides is on the cards for me....6 hrs each..... "DT"

"Even Chunky admitted that the situation is now out of control and that he is worried that they are going to expose the riders names on the Show. That is going to be very bad for cycling" About damm time........maybe this is the "wake up call to S/A Pro' Cucling to get it's house in order"....all we hear about most of the time is how badly European cycling looks with all these doping allegations & raids on Pro's houses etc...on our own front door things could be just as bad..... "DT"

Read thro' Ride mag's last two issues about that kind of knee pain....they have an illustration altho' it's not referred to as "knee pain" per say. It might help.... "DT"