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Congrats Michelle! Now what on earth am I going to do to fall asleep tonight!!!

Rich990, on 29 Aug 2016 - 5:59 PM, said: Hi, Just to check. Does bicycle helmets fall into tariff heading 6506.10.90 which is for: Other headgear, whether or not lined or trimmed: Safety headgear: Other If it does it attracts 25% duty? See page 404 of “LAPD-LPrim-Tariff-2012-04 - Schedule No 1 Part 1 Chapters 1 to 99”. Or am I wrong in this assumption?

Bloemendaaler from the top is closed for another week or two, they are busy rebuilding the trail.

I always though wearing a heavier pack makes you go faster on the down hills, gravity and all that physics stuff

To change the travel on the Pike, you need to change the air shaft. You need a 140mm and a 150mm airshaft and change them out depending on which wheel size you are in.

Rode the red on Saturday. Top section of the red at the start is very loose and powdery/sandy. The trail really need a lot more water to compact before riding. Think that trail is going to be destroyed before the end of summer. Middel and bottom bits are okay, breaking up in places, but is very flowy and fun.

Got a Super 2R, paid 30% duties, 10% handling and 14% VAT as I chose DHL as courier. Worked out at about the same price as a carbon full face!

Found this on a Spanish forum. The new Santa Cruz Bronson V2 When we introduced Bronson, it took the market by storm, redefining what people expected from a 150mm trail bike. Equally at home in the Trans-Provence as it was on The Ridge, updating and improving it was going to be no small feat. The most visible upgrade is the completely new VPP® link arrangement. The lower link tucks neatly above the bottom bracket, fully-recessed and protected from impacts. Meanwhile the box-section upper link now mounts cleanly to the top-tube and enhances lateral stiffness as a result. Shock rate’s been in refined in the process too, delivering greater small bump sensitivity and a more progressive mid-stroke. Geometry has also evolved subtly to meet demand from riders for a bike of this ilk. The seat tube angle’s been steepened, placing the rider right above the cranks and perfectly in position to lay down the power. Meanwhile a one-degree slacker 66 degree head tube angle combines with a 20-25mm longer top tube and shorter chainstay length to create an ever more rally-ready geometry than its predecessor. By using a slightly-less-expensive carbon fiber, we were able to put performance within reach of more riders than ever before, lifting the race pace of World Cup athletes and privateers alike. The stiffness, durability, and strength are identical between the two materials, but the C-level carbon weighs in at about 280 grams more than the top-end, CC carbon. 148mm Rear Axle Spacing.

I see they are on the Adidas SA website, so I guess they should be able to order some. Will try and pop in at one of their "concept" stores over the weekend to find out.

I love my 2R. Pro's: - Light and comfortable. When the chin piece is on I actually don't even notice it, not too hot either with the chin piece on. So if you know there is only a short climb, leave it on. - You do not loose your hearing as with a full face, so you can still chat with your mates and hear what they say.- - Really easy to put the chin piece on and take it off with a bit of practice (just make sure they are properly clipped in) Good fit for goggles under the visor Con's: Cost There are gaps in the front foam so sweat tend to run through then onto glasses Make sure your size is right for a snug fit, but with the dial retention system at the back and the way the chin strap is adjustable it is easy to get a good fit I have not tested the helmet with chin piece on in a fall and hope not too, so cannot comment on flex of the chin piece and if it will hit you in the face. If you normally ride a half lid, then that will definitely be better than eating dirt or a tree with your face. This does not have the ASTM F1952-00 rating, but if you need that get a proper full face helmet. In my opinion this helmet is meant to give a bit more safety where you could normally ride with a half lid.

It just seems to ride better and better. Such an awesome bike, can't describe how much I enjoy it!

Okay, eventually got round to uploading my embarrassing video! http://youtu.be/4T1E_5v7wFw

Hahaha.. good one. I have a clip of said incident, but quite embarrassing. Will post it sometime.

I've hugged that same tree :-)

I must say that I love my Ion shorts! I have two pairs and they are super comfy and fits really well. Bit pricy, but compared to some of the other shorts I've had, it is worth while to pay.

Who maintains the Gums line? That is such a nice looking line, but way outside my skills limits. I go past it so often and never see anyone there to ask.

True, blond moment, never looked to see that there was no welds. Thanks!

BogusOne, do you do carbon as well? Nothing wrong now, but in a few years time.

Stock Santa Cruz Bronson with Enve wheel and Cane Creek Double Barrel upgrades. Amazing skills!!

Miyata with some vintage Dura Ace spotted in a market in Amsterdam.

Sorry to hear! Will look out for it when driving around in the Bos. I hope for your sake it was insured!

Next year I am going to pick a team and through out all the names and get a random number generator to pick a team! Seems I am quite good at picking quiters!

Go and have a look at the Anatomic factory outlet in North Gate Estate, Paarden Island or their website http://www.weardirect.co.za/anatomic-factory-outlets to see what they have. I am very happy with my bib, have it for about 5 months now, go through the washing machine after a ride and it is still holding up very well for a R999 bib. I don't use it for Epic length rides, so can't help with how it feels for rides over 45km.

You can say that again! As always got some superb service from William and Daryn at William's Bike Shop. Left the decision of the wheels till this morning and Will pulled out some of his years of wheel building skills to build up the wheels before I picked the bike this afternoon.

Final product. Changed wheels to Corse carbon rims on special edition turquoise Chris King hubs and had to get a Race Face BSA30 bottom bracket. Taking it for her maiden ride tomorrow.