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Have also seen that closer to the time entries open up again - just have to keep checking.

Agree re Brakes rubbing - if it is not the brakes - then I think your bearings (in hubs) are about to sieze (or really need to be regreased or replaced - go Hope). If you are unable to re-center your brakes as above, it could be that the piston has got dirty and is sticking slightly - meaning does not retract properly when brakes released. I had two "services" at two shops and both did not pick this up (even though the second time I told them exactly what was wrong). Both times they tried to center in front of me arguing that's all it needed. A quick clean works well - I didn't want to do it myself since was concerened I would get air into the system and did not want to go through bleeding process.

I felt she should have been the winner but guess those int he know have spoken.....

May be worth reading the detail in the rules etc. to see if they specify how #1 is determined.

My view: Cheated. If race timing shows her as #1, then she is #1. Not having been part of race organistion before but logically they should wait until some B riders cross the line to confirm #1 - so it would only be provisional until then. I am sure people crossing the line first may argue that they don't know who they are racing then, but that comes to being in the wrong batch......

Suppose I could have said the above without making a long song and dance.....

Agree with the above. I took my bike in for a "service" with some basic instructions to check a few things. They changed most of the bearings - rear cassette and chain, but not front.......when looking at the replaced bearings etc, I could feel no wear or grinding....not that I am an expert. They also did not fix the rear pod on my brakes. I then took it to another LBS with specific instructions on the rear brake calliper and what to do - they replaced everything on the front lever side and did not look at the rear calliper. When I picked it up, saw that and explained (heatedly) that they did not do what I asked - left the bike with them and a few hours later, they called witht he problem rectified - they did what I asked them to do in the first place. So DIY may not be every persons cup of tea, but know what you want done.....and make sure it is done.....

Bump - Assistance requird please....

Hey all, A quick question - first time am doing the Lost City MTB race. (50km). Unfortunately the plan is drive up in the morning from Randburg side. What time should I be leaving? Is the traffic on the Sun City side really bad when you get there? Does anyone have experience from previous years on this? (In addition, does anyone have a route profile - I can see the map but no indication of the "a lot of climbing ") Thanks, appreciate it.

Awesome news. So there will be two Virgin 70 km riders at least. 500m of climbing is doable. Will see you there Frost.....I will be the other nervous guy wanting to pee every 5 seconds before the start

I am going to enter it, I think. How hard can it be.

Great, thanks for the feedback. Any idea on Curro climbing - the profile looks like it will be around 400m if it is the same as last year (with only one long big climb.) I will definately try get in a few 50 & 60km training rides to aclimitise the butt and legs. (But mostly only get time for spinning.)

Did the 40km and enjoyed it. If I were to tackle the 70km at the next event - how much tougher is it. I did the 40 in 1:50 and felt ok afterward - have never really gone beyond 45km

Would Q-Bond also not be an option. With the granules that you add in it makes the joins pretty strong. It is quick and you can sand it down after...... Have never tried it on alu though. There are some other products in motor-car shops used for repearing cracked sumps and so on - generally metal specfic glues.....

Final race for the year was definaltey the best organised for the number of riders. Agree 10min batch intervals seemed to work (had not bottlenecks)......altough I am sure people will grumble about late start times. I still rate their goodiebags as awesome compared to other events.