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  1. Skinnyone
    Agreed, I used to work in a shop where we sold Oakley - I am a fan, but Luxiottica have F***** it up, I used to have to order double what I actually needed then got about a third of what I ordered, got told the balance was on backorder but the backorders never arrived... When a client came in looking for lenses I would cringe as I knew it would be fight to get them in..
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    Same way just goes in deeper...look closely, you'll see the "cup" is stepped on the inside to fit the narrower tyres.
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    lego

    Skinnyone replied to Wayne Potgieter's topic in Chit chat

    The boys and I spent the whole of last weekend putting together their Lego stuff, rebuilding all the cars planes etc...My folks kept all of my Lego from I was a kid (25 years ) and gave it to my two boys...that is the beauty of this stuff, it NEVER goes out of fashion and it is all compatible .
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    http://www.powertap.com/collections/powertap-wheelsets/products/powertap-g3-hed-disc-rear-wheel Would this do you? The chainrings are user replaceable - unless you change them with a hammer and chisel they won't need recalibration. Lik you say they have developed this system with most bikes in mind I'm sure they would have done a market survey to see what is the most common crank used...and as I have been informed - they will be releasing the newer Shimano 4 bolt standard in the next while...
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    The chainrings are replaceable just like any other ring...it is the spider you are buying...but you knew that...Listen I'm done answering Trolls do your homework before slating a new product and nay saying everything about it... http://cdn.mos.bikeradar.imdserve.com/images/news/2015/03/14/1426297458939-jhlbcnqvovdo-700-80.jpg
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    Thanks Spinnekop, it does boil down to brand loyalty, you stick to what makes you happy. Simple fact is the pedals work out to be cheaper and more accurate than the Garmin/Polar options and the Spider/Ring is the same price as the cheaper Stages offerings - apples for apples...As a company that produces stuff for an industry like ours you will NEVER make 100% of people happy 100% of the time. That's the way the cookie crumbles.
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    I suppose lowering yourself ride PowerTap is not gonna happen then huh...
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    I think a company like PowerTap has done research on the global market and found that the majority of the GLOBAL market runs 110 BCD and its just the Saffas who are playing catch up....
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    That is the idea yes, both with the pedal and chainrings is that they will work on carbon cranks. Mtb "power pedals" will always be a challenge because as with any thing, you ADD technology and something that is beneficial to training and all of a sudden the weight weenies cry "it's too heavy/bulky/not fast/will slow me down....
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    UM...you ask why it broke? read your headline.... Strong, light, cheap - pick two...
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    My PowerTap has only been serviced once this year and that is on my mtb, washing regularly etc...My road unit hasn't needed it at all - bearings are still smooth... Agreed Stages and Vector do not need services BUT what upgrade path do they have? for example a 5 year old hub can be upgraded to the latest G3 system within half an hour. As for the spoke angle story, the G3 road hubs are the same size as some of the "boutique" systems out there, and they have recently bought out a straight pull option...as well as I see their new mtb hubs will be straight pull...
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    PowerTap retails for R9995 for the hub and built into a ZTR Crest I see they are R11295...Not bad considering that Stages has some reported water proofing issues so it makes it a bit iffy on MTB water crossings. And has been mentioned the Vector is road only... As for compatibility what is simpler than changing a wheel? much easier than swopping cranks and pedals - need torque wrenches etc.
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    True Story!
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    Sub 1300 gram wheelset for less than R3k? I only weigh 70kg and I wouldn't trust those wheels...
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    Phillips bikes were the staple bike brand in Zim, they were manufactured up until the mid 80's in india... Its in good nick tho, good luck for the restoration...
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    I ALWAYS have right of way All seriousness - as Eldron said...
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    https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/140625-online-racing-virtualtraining-cyclops/
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    I disagree, TDF/Pro tour riders eat solids on a 6 hour stage? I am talking from personal experience and what works best for me. Too much water and "juice" make me feel bloated...Also again comparing back to Chris Eatough (fanboy maybe... ) He would eat PBJ sandwiches (peanut butter and jelly/Jam) and slap chips, oats etc... It comes down to if you train your body to work with solid foods on a long ride then you can process them, if you train your body to work better on drinks then that is what it will use and possibly reject solid foods.
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    Yes thank you Cpt, it is 1 x 500ml per hour it is also dependent on heat etc. I read many years ago that when Chris Eatough (6 time world 24hr champ) started doing these events, he made the mistake of drinking too much carb/"energy" drink and his guts gave up accepting anymore intake...so solid proper food is always better than "supplements" and gels. Be it carbs or fats. Also interestingly enough my grandmother lived to the ripe old age of 94 and she always ate the fatty piece of meat, ate all the cream off the cake and cooked everything with butter...she was hardly sick in the 30 odd years I knew her...
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    When racing 24 hr events, I try to have +-1 500ml bottle per hour, and alternate 1 water, 1 electrolyte/carb drink. I also eat a few hard boiled eggs as well as peanut butter sandwhiches, biltong, oats etc so everthing has a balance. Interestingly enough, when I raced as a junior (1998) I was told by my coach to "fat load" before a long race....it worked for me then....
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    Pretty much anywhere online, BUT be warned - as with most other brake manufacturers, you will void the warranty if you use after market pads...
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    Ah ok well its been a while since I last opened one, I apologize, its better just to replace all of them anyway then there can be no mistaking...
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    There is only one, send it in to Cape Cycles for a full service and they will do a full rebuild and replace all the o-rings and seals one hit...Their service centre up in gauteng charges about R800...
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    It needs a service as the air is transferring between the chambers due to a worn O-Ring...
  25. Skinnyone
    If you are the type of rider that breaks stuff then it doesn't matter what you buy, it will break... The Camber is a very capable bike for 99% of us, (I have the Comp) I prefer the Stumpy and if you are going to be doing drop offs and jumps then rather go the Stumpy route - it is more aimed at that type of riding.
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