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If I was going to buy standard wheels, I would buy it where I could find it cheapest (locally or CRC). However, for custom wheel builds, wheelbuilder.com is excellent. They build really good, strong wheels. Also, the standard Zipp 101 has 20 spokes in the rear wheel. Through wheelbuilder.com one can get a 24 spoke Zipp 101 rear wheel (which I took - stronger for training).

Excellent service. Placed my order on 29 August. Wheel was shipped on 30 August. I received the wheel today, 4 September! The price of the Zipp 101, including the powertap (pro), was very similar to the price of the powertap (pro) alone in SA! Also, they are recommended by Zipp for custom wheel builds. I spent a couple of months doing research, and eventually settled on them as their reviews (and prices) were very good.

Arrived today!

Thanks for the help!

Hi I will be down in Cape Town this weekend. Looking for early morning group rides on Saturday, 1st September and Sunday, 2nd September. About 60kms on Saturday (25-30km/h avg.) and 100kms on Sunday (25-30 km/h avg.) I will be based in Century City, so group rides starting nearby would be easiest (but can travel to other areas). Any suggestions? Who to contact? Thanks

My thoughts exactly.

How was it sent? Courier or post? If courier, call them - I had a problem once with a FedEx package and they had all the info as to why it was stopped at customs (in my case, documents were incorrect). If post office, try the Cape Mail Hub. All my international parcels seem to come through them (I live in Western Cape). They have been very helpful in the past, all you need is the international tracking number.

Garmin bike mount

Agreed! Poor showing by the other large nations!

He came out and raced! Well done! Can't say the same for the rest of the riders... apart from Team GB and Philippe Gilbert. Poor showing by some of the other larger nations.

Marco Pantani and Carrera:

Also liked the old Carrera team clothing:

Mario Cipollini and Saeco?

Garmin 800! Best cycling computer I have ever owned. Very easy to use and provides bucket loads of information.

My gear: Two pairs of socks PRO H20 Shoe Covers Endura Leg Warmers Endura Long Sleeve Top (Vest underneath) First Ascent Magneto Jacket First Ascent Headband RavX Winter Gloves Keeps me warm enough. Last week Thursday my Garmin recorded 0.4 degrees (Morning rides usually 4-9 degrees)

One gear?

I'm a Nedbank client and my 'Proof of Payment's don't look like that. Looks like a scam.

Could also try Berco Express. I have sent parcels to Ficksburg before with them. So they will collect in Ficksburg. They may be a bit more expensive, but do offer insurance and they look after your parcel.

Yes x 4

Don't know much about indoor trainers. But, used CRC twice. Good service: quick delivery, no problems. Will use them again.

Yip. Scam. Cervelo pic comes from Cervelo forum (scroll down halfway): http://forums.cervelo.com/forums/p/72/24478.aspx

Try BMC: http://www.bicyclerepairs.co.za/?page_id=20 These guys are very good. Fixed a broken water bottle cage screw nut inside my carbon frame.

Count me in. Looking for a sub 3