Skinnyone

Yes, the original invoice should have the original purchasers name and details on it and thus you are not entitled to warranty even with such documents...

True. does not transfer and the shop would be committing fraud by pushing a warranty thru by hook or by crook...and if the warranties manager is sharp (like Specialized, or PowerTap - they have a very in depth serial number database and will tell you who bought it and when) then the shop will come unstuck by trying...

The problem with Lithium based batteries or individual cells is they start degrading the day they leave the factory, so the best advice is to not store them fully charged and charge only when needed.... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1168036 http://batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/how_to_prolong_lithium_based_batteries

FEK! so I guess I must re-register on the hub under Fattyone!!!!! I'm genetically skinny, but wow hats off to this guy!

Soo Sad! RIP! I worked on his bike from time to time....

The height of the outer plate should be no higher than 2mm above the large chainring and it should be parallel to the big ring, once these are spot on it should work fine. too often the FD is too high and the outer plate does not contact the chain in the right place to push it down. It is correct that the gap between the two rings shouldn't be more than 15 teeth but if it is then you would've had problems with it shifting up onto the big ring.

One lady nearly clipped me then clipped the dude cycling in front of me, didn't even slow down even though her mirror was broken off and dangling on the adjuster link. I caught up to her, swore her and ripped the now useless mirror off and dropped it on the road as she "didn't need this anymore as it wasn't used" to my amazement she kept going!

Been hit by a few peoples mirrors in my commutes! one dude was in a polo and didn't even slow down, I caught him at the next stop sign and all I got was a blank stare as he drove off... Glad you're ok.

Secretly wish that his bakkie breaks down and it will cost him a lot of money to fix. Karma has a way of swinging around . Seriously let it go, no proof, no damage, move on with life...it'll happen often if you commute...

I rode to school pretty much every day, in winter it would be a case of wear two pairs of long socks and your blazer (not allowed to ride in tracksuits!!! - Had to be school uniform). The bag was a killer some days but it was a case of HTFU or HTFUFP (harden the F up F-in pansie!). Ah the rush to get to the bike shed before anyone got a chance to tamper with your bike - fond memories! loose skewers,loose brakes, flat tyres, missing wheels etc :lol:

Go for it by all means! but trust me sponsors are hard to come by, most people/sponsors are happy to pay race entries etc but when it comes to bike maintenance it can become sticky. If you can find a sponsor for race entries and transport then that should free up a fair amount of cash for the maintenance side of things....

double edged sword - to get sponsorship you need good consistent results, to get results you need to train more, to train more you need more time, to get more time you need sponsors so that you don't have to work...otherwise be happy where you are and make do with what you have... Also be prepared to promote the sponsors - i.e. sell their product, go to product launches drive sales thru their books that can be traced back to you. I see it all too often where people want sponsorship and are not prepared to lift a finger for it in return...

+1!!!! don't even try...

The spruit has changed so much in the 10years I have ridden it, it used to have so many natural jump lines and natural berms etc, but its been ridden flat, thanks to the various "spruit fairies" the work done has greatly improved it.

Agreed! I take my boys riding or on a Saturday morning we go flying model aeroplanes together...

- part 2 showing how a battery can change a GPS/compass reading and i.e. any wireless computer around it.

Yes the battery will cause interference. Do some research into the magnetic effects of electricity...the only thing you can do is move the battery/ computer further apart.

The inaccuracy can also come from not setting the compass declination correctly as well...

You will get this with ANY GPS device...basically its comes down to how many satelites the unit "sees" at any given time and the accuracy can vary by up to 10meters at any given time. I play around with auto pilots as a hobby and this can often cause a "fly away" situation where the GPS is now reading that its 10 meters away from where it should be and moves to that spot...can be tuned to a point but it boils down to how much money do you want to spend and how much weight you want to carry on your bike or model aircraft...

Why not look at a Specialized Stumpjumper? they start at R30k, and go from there, 130mm travel on a 29er platform...goes uphill reasonably and goes down even quicker! I will always choose the longer travel bike as the geometry is way different to an XC (100mm) travel bike... More travel+Slacker angles=more fun!

it should do - I have my desktop linked with twitter...and I have seen there is an option for TrainingPeaks.

Cut a small piece of cotton T-Shirt material into a strip, fold it over on itself so that it is just bigger than the hole and push it thru the hole from the inside, the sealant will now have something to "bite" into and dry against. I have used this with great success on numerous tyre side wall cuts. No other glue on patch will hold on the side wall

There should be a grub screw on the inside holding the pin in (pivot point) push the pin out and then unscrew the adjuster screw that adjusts the lever reach.

Until the frame breaks under you or cracks, then you go running to Carte Blanche and cry foul that you got ripped off....

PowerTap batteries cost R25 and take 1 min to change