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Thanks, it's incredible how useful this community is! Amazing!! Now smiling!!

Hi My kid has long cranks on his bike (175) and I'm keen to shorten to 140-145. Any suggestions whom to contact? I previously posted on my carbon cranks needing shortening and can happily say that I've crossed over to shorter alu ones (RaceFace Atlas) and am super happy! Thanks for all the comments on that thread, really appreciated the feedback. Best JL

..... a.n.a.l.o.g.u.e... How come that got ***?!

There's definitely a place in my future for an e-bike. But I'm sure I won't work nearly as hard on an e-bike, so for now my *** does just fine.

Can I use this with my reverb? I still have the old push button...

I'm happy with the 170's, but after doing some reading I'm sure 165's would suit me better. I've also submitted warranty claim, and if they honour that, i'll go for 165's. For now i'm back on my old 175's and it's incredible the number of pedal strikes i'm getting. so 165 would be perfect i reckon

Thank you, will definitely get in touch.

Thanks for all the comments, I really appreciate the quick replies. I'm on the same page, just wanted to see if any other options. I did speak to one of the carbon experts, and the advice corresponds!

Hi I have RaceFace SIXC carbon cranks, 170mm. Awesome, except that the pedal insert has come loose. (Thread not stripped.) Apparently that cannot be fixed, but any comments on that also welcome. What I was thinking is whether I can go extreme and shorten the cranks to say 162,5. This would involve cutting etc.. It would need to be done by a very seasoned carbon expert. I'm sure the right answer is "no", for various reasons, but I thought worth a shot. Thanks JL

Thanks for your great comments. Upgrading wife's groupset to XT 1x12 and she has Stans 3.30. If it wasn't for this thread, I would have had to build a complete new wheel!

Hi Great pic. Is that Bloemendal or Helderberg? Thanks JL

The UCT jumps have been upgraged. Super sick ones. Does anyone know where i can find a mellow pump track? Thanks JL

Pics attached... Next step is to make the ramp shorter... Hopefully future pics don't turn too bloody!!

I actually made a very non-portable one this afternoon. I tipped a Grecian water bath onto its side, stabilised it with braai wood, put a board over it, and voila!! Now I must just figure out how to upload a pic or two..

Hi All Lockdown is getting tough, but 1 May is Freedom Day! Even if only allowing me to ride down my street. I'm VERY VERY keen to build/get a portable ramp. Any suggestions? This one looked super awesome!! Thanks JL

I can just imagine the carnage this would cause! But i like your thinking!

Resting heart rate might not be the best, but it works for me as well. And similar to mudsimus: around 5 beats to high when i wake up means i need to chill. 10 or more and the cold is coming. Heart rate variability also sounds great, but just more difficult to measure accurately except with great watch as far as i'm aware.

Yip, saw that... Really really?! In my view the best we can do is to be tolerant, wise and argue from an unemotional point of view. They win by making the argument emotional and irrational. Pity!

Will keep eyes open... As Dexter says, super distinctive... even just the front rim!

Agree

I love your tag line!

Hi I have some great MTB carbon rims (NOBL33's) and need to build them up. Any recommendations on a great wheel builder? I stay in Cape Town. Thanks JL

I think they're awesome! Spectral!!