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This okes really reviews a cycling product: http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/08/garmin-edge-800-in-depth-first-look.html Give it a read and decide if its what you're wanting.

Have you tried updating the USB drivers? That may help.

The last 3 or so minutes are at Tokai. The first part may well be at Jonkershoek, I have never been there myself. That may be, but when you look fast on camera you know you're hauling ass in real life.

The problem with the 305 is the battery connection as well. This is what goes on many units. I suppose one could take a soldering iron to it and replace the battery a la your link above. Clever thinking. Personally, I'm very happy with my Edge 500, which I got at a steal.

Battery maybe? How old is the HRM? Maybe chuck a new battery in and see what happens.

If you're in Cape Town, I got quoted R1200 for an upgrade from a Garmin 305 -> 500. Including: HRM, Cadence sensor and x2 mounts. Give Avnic trading (or whatever they're called now) a ring. They are the Garmin distributors in Cape Town I believe. EDIT: +1 on the something wrong aspect. Mine was turning off with vibration (battery issues)

Which is why I would advocate their use. Less input means that riders can have more control of the bike, for obvious reasons.

My point is not the locking up of the wheels, but rather the ease of effort to get there. Basically that my new brakes allow for 1-finger braking, whilst absolute braking power may not be all that much greater. In essence, the disc system is providing more mechanical advantage allowing less input to translate to "greater power". EDIT: And this is what I think most people mean when they say disc brakes brake "harder/better"

JB, won't it help with power and modulation? Point being, yes I could lock up my V-brakes before, but it required much more user input than with my current disc brakes (XT), which only require a finger. So they may not increase power, but improve modulation throughout the lever's stroke?

You see, the issue here is that you have not substantiated your claims. All the research I have read has not spoken of nasty killer side-effects (that is not say they haven't mentioned side effects), and you're discrediting that with nothing more than anecdotal evidence. Plus, reduction in plasma lipids has been associated with improved cardiovascular outcomes and decreases in mortality. That was one of the first posts I made on this thread. If you have evidence that I haven't read, please post it, I'd like to see why you think what you think.

I have been practicing on the Silverback of mine, and to be honest everything has been alright. I have stripped the bike, cleaned everything and put it back together, which is basically what I want to be able to do (the LBS clean and lubbe i suppose) and be able to build a bike for a mate if they want. But I haven't really done much of the "tougher" stuff yet

Exactly. Honestly I have google'd and youtube'd how to service my fork (Fox 32 RL100 26"), and it also seems piss easy. Remove a few bolts, loosen a few set screws and pull out the damper (or whatever its called), replace seals and oil, put back together and bob's your uncle

http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com.ezproxy.uct.ac.za/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD008226.pub2/abstract Systematic review showing that atorvastatin (Lipitor) is actually quite effective in lowering blood lipids.

You are entitled to your opinion, but did you listen to his opponent? I thought his opponent presented better evidence over a larger group of people and didn't use anecdotal evidence at all (something Prof. Noakes did on a regular basis). Whilst I don't disagree with everything that he says, I do disagree with the premise of his talk. In his talk he doesn't even directly make that point, as I stated above, he thinks that people should not take cholesterol as the main risk factor. It would be foolish to completely discount it. Additionally, to take evidence from one person, over the evidence complied from multiple studies with much larger sample sizes is not a good idea to base you evidence on. So go with Prof. Noakes. I just don't think you should be drawn in by the man's title, charm and popularity. EDIT: typo

I don't deny that there is a lot to be said for big, evil pharma. But that is one hell of a statement to just chuck out there, especially considering the research I have read (from reputable sources such as the Cochrane collaboration) suggest that statins do actually work, and without the horrible side effects that have been touted.

Quote your evidence?

The impression I got from his talk was not to entirely discount the role of cholesterol, but not to overstate it. It seems as if he was touting the role of diabetes as a greater risk factor (which I agree on) and the fact that the diet suggested by the earlier researchers could have contributed to an increase in diabetes, and hence heart disease. Cholesterol is certainly a factor to be considered in heart disease. The study I have posted above is a review of data on statins (cholesterol lowering medication) and their effect on cardiovascular mortality.

I think for now this has to be taken with a pinch of salt. They haven't peer reviewed the evidence yet (only an abstract was presented), and the number and 'type' of patients enrolled into the trial are under question. It may well prove to be a major advance in heart failure therapy, but at the moment it is not practice changing. Once I have actually read the study and decided for myself its validity, then I'll comment further.

Real science: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD004816.pub5/abstract

You realise this guy lost his medical license in 2008 right? And a lot of what is mentioned in this article is pseudoscience as best. Dr (well now Mr.) Lundell is just another quack.

Hi hubbers, I am aiming to start servicing my own bikes from now on. I currently have 3 bikes which are costing me and arm and leg to take to the LBS on a student budget. I am practicing on my old Silverback Reno (+-8 years old), and have currently completely disassembled the bike, barring headset and bottom bracket. I read about too many chaps on here servicing their own bikes, and wish to join that club. Not only to save a bit of cash, but also for the enjoyment of it. Disassembling the bike seemed pretty chilled. I plan to clean everything, reassemble (+replace cables) and setup everything to get back to normal (worst case), or better (optimum). Ideally, I want to gain the skills to be able to completely look after my own bikes, including being able to service the fork and rear shock, as well as true wheels. In your opinion(s), what are essential skills to master?

This would be really useful. So +1!

How do they manage to pick you up? But seriously, uncool. And to answer your question, what exactly can you do? I mean, its unlikely that you'll be able to retaliate in any way, or that it would be wise to do so. Maybe give them a little verbal abuse?

Or this:

This always gets me going when I'm feeling demotivated. In fact, I wanna go ride right now: