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Is he Max Knox's brother?

@Annie O Since when is it illegal to take photographs? Are you jumping to the conclusion that the driver was alone in the vehicle and therefore took the photo while driving? Maybe this thread isn't for you.

Seems to be some confusion here. It's not hydraulic vs V brakes - it's v brakes vs disks. Mechanical disk brakes work just as well as hydraulics, with no bleeding issues, no fluid that boils, no reservoir that breaks, design (dissipates heat through rotor or body) doesn't matter, price is lower, everything is simpler. Anything other than good mechanical disks is just marketing hype/bling/wasted money/pita.

Imo hydraulic brakes on a bicycle are overkill and generally much more of a pita than mechs.

Start a poll with Assos, Giordana, Craft etc as options.

http://www.cape-epic.com/live/results2012.php

If you want to buy exotic, have a look at Giordana. I'm told they are good shorts and better value for money than Assos.

Hard to tell how long bibs should last. I have several pairs that I rotate, but riding 4-5 times a week my Nitros lasted <2 yrs. I know guys with Assos - same story: after a year or two they are see thru. As for comfort, slap on enough BodyGlide and I can ride in a pair of jeans and jockeys!

I've always used Capestorm. The lycra on my last pair of Nitros disappointed, but the chamois is nice and wide. I'll go back to the Matrix. Probably same made in China lycra, but cheaper than Nitros. My son rides First Ascent. I like them but they don't fit my build. No matter what size I try, the chamois ends up in the wrong place I think both brands are good value for money, so buy the one that fits you best.

People already asked him. No reply: Christoph Sauser ‏ @sauserwind why would rsa pro racers trying to race each other into the "ditches" next to racing? fackaducking kindergarden! 9:51 PM - 30 Mar 12 via Twitter for iPhone · 21 @sauserwind when did this happen? On today's stage? 10:36 PM - 30 Mar 12 via Twitter for BlackBerry® · Details 22h @sauserwind they all want to be top dog and don't care if they push other people out of the way to get there!! Selfishness abounds!! 10:11 PM - 30 Mar 12 via Twitter for iPhone · Details 22h@sauserwind Because they think they are bigger than the sport!! They think that everyone must run after them!! Their attitudes suck!! 10:08 PM - 30 Mar 12 via Twitter for iPhone · Details 22h@sauserwind not the first time, @davegeorge101 was also chased down by other Rsa teams in @CellCToSA2011 last year. #braindead

36ONE-SONGO ‏ @songoinfo @africanmtbkid @sauserwind refuel and calmly through spectator point B about 4mins off @Nedbank360life

Nobody stopping at the waterpoint... All chasing!

At the last waterpoint, Team @Nedbank360life lead with any pursues currently too far behind to be seen. #absacapeepic

Only 17 km to go for the leaders...

All leading riders are punching it pretty hard. @TeamBulls @MeridaRacing @Nedbank360life @songoinfo all going full gas http://www.cape-epic.com/live/ridertracking.php

Not much of a lead left for K&D?

Sauser now leading the chase?

Lead of over 4 minutes now. 360life are smashing the Groenlandberg climb. Only Mennen and Sauser are working #absacapeepic

On top of Groenlandberg, K&D seem way ahead.

Karien van Jaarsveld and Nuessli are only 3 mins behind Suss and Bigham #absacapeepic http://pic.twitter.com/LBeZgbAH

360Life is flying on the first part of Groenlandberg . Already have 3min20! Stander is at head of group but no help from Topeak Bulls Merida

Starting Groenland

Looks like K&D are doing their best to honour what they said last night: "U bet! RT @Mr_TREAD: 2nd place gone 4 @Nedbank360life. Still lead African Team comp. Sure 2 fight 2 reclaim 2nd again 2mor. #AbsaCapeEpic"

Absa Cape Epic ‏ @AbsaCapeEpic Close Team @Nedbank360life on the attack. #absacapeepic http://pic.twitter.com/K0EjfRxK Hide photo http://p.twimg.com/ApS_5XvCAAAWBsw.jpg

Chasing group coming through a puddle. #absacapeepic http://pic.twitter.com/TEQSwJbI Hide photo http://p.twimg.com/ApS_k3UCIAAOZH6.jpg