Toxic

I just don't like this bike... don't know why...

I'am happy for Max! awesome. Alot of people hates him, but I'am not sure why... I know he has been riding with 3 partners in the past that got busted, but I still believe he race clean and he needs more respect from us.

nee moer!

> 55k replies. What the hec .....

I'am a Shimano XT / XTR brakes guy. Are these Guide brakes better and easier to maintain that the trustworthy XT's ? I just had bad experience with SRAM Avid in the past, but it is going to take some effort to convince me that the latest SRAM brakes are better...

She is just an incredible women!!

Damn ! Baie sterkte met die recovery Johan!! Ons dink aan jou!

Cav, Just to confirm, do you think the specs of the Alu Caad10 will be strong enough to hold 120kgs? Mainly referring to the wheelset.

Hi All, I've got a friend that is interested in this bike. It is R18500 new. What is your views on this bike: http://www.bianchi.com/it/bikes/Bikes_Detail.aspx?ProductIDMaster=48739 Any other bikes that are better for this money that this one? My friend is however 120kg, 1.73m and how are these wheelsets? Regards Paul

Also on my bucket list, but to be on the sideline

6ft3 = 188. I will buy a Large, not a XL.

Hi all, I'am looking for a few shops around Gauteng that sell BMX race bikes for kids. (son is 5 years old, so he will need a BMX Mini Race) I can't find much online. I have looked through a few second hand sites, but there is nothing available. Prefer second hand otherwise I will consider new. Any recommendations please. tx Paul

http://www.sportsnet.ca/the-beauty-of-sport/#section=27

Same with me! Feel like giving up cycling after this news! I'am so shocked and sad. Condolences to Cherise and family. He has been my hero since he was 17 and will remain my hero forever. He did so much for the sport and will always be remembered by the international mountain biking community not only SA

Thanks for this info. I have a 3 liter camelbag and my wife has a 2 liter camelbag. I will use my wifes camel bag by the sounds of it. I have a dually, and the second bottle cage behind seat is always a mission with loosing bottles.

I've stayed for 8 years between Sabie and Graskop in the forest as a Child, as my dad was in the forestry. Then we moved to Nelspruit for 10 years. I see that you are from Komatipoort. Where do you cycle around that area? It is so flat and hot

Jip I'am in Perth now for 3 years. Ek is afrikaans, en van die laeveld af. OUr training is going very well at the moment. I'am following a strict training program. I do have a sensitive digestive system, and experimenting with some products. I do like the High 5 as it is not so sweet, and my guts can handle it fairly well. I will get some biltong / nuts as well to carry with me. jmaccelari, The point you made about the required amount to be taken during the race and stick to it makes alot of sense to me. THanks I have read before that people recommend taking around 60 g of carbs per hour. Is that in the ball bark that you go as well? I assume the water points is well equipped. Because I will load myself up on each water point with whatever I can find to eat.

I'am also trying various bars, But at the moment I like the high 5 4:1 bars. Any other bars you guys would recommend as well? The power bars are to sweet for my liking.

Dump question, But a few people I have talked to ride only with water in the camel packs on the epic. I never ride with water, not even on small training rides. But the other factor is, you will get tired of all the sugars each day. Any one of you that have done the epic, what is your opinion on this? And what do you recommend for stage races? I'am currently on High 5, or Powerbar Isoactive, but not sure if they are appropriate. Thanks

I went onto the site for the first time now. Can't believe the amount of effort the put into the website... Even twitter , RSS feeds en Facebook links.

its ugly

Thanks Cav'. Jip it is Bulletproof, and hardly have problems with this bike. I still ride it few times a week, and it has a lot of mileage on.... Still enjoy it every time I get on it.

my 7 year old Full XTR Scott scale 10. 2005 model 10.4 kg - (Still going strong)

XT, very tough and the one finger levers are awesome.

Yes, you are right....