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As most of you I HATE it when a bike's shifting isn't spot on. My friend bought a bike with x7 grupo, when you loosen and tighten the rear skewer the rear triangle bends outward and inward a bit, his shifting is ok but I feel it should be better, my x7 shifters are better than his. So my question, is his shifting due to the triangle bending inward a bit when closed or is x7 shifters just not as good as I think they are. Also how do x7 compare to x9 and x0, and even shimano's xt and xtr? I have switched from shimano to sram, more specifically deore to x7 and it is better, and in my opinion can be compared to the shifting of slx shifters. So since he has saved cash on a good value for money grupo, would it be worth upgrading to x9 or x0 shifters? Me and him are in almost the same boat so we could both buy off CRC. Thoughts?

Only reason I am with absa is for the student account. Was told R15 a month "everything included". Got bank costs of around R80. Apparently cash payments cost an arm and a leg. They charge around R7 on a R200 cash pay in!! And thats on a student account. Absolutely absurd.

Yes, your body needs a good rest more than we think. I would stay away from ALL usn products. They are a waste of money and don't work. Next time go for SSN's weigh protein or Optimal Nutrion (about 80% more expensive, not really worth it but it's the best). Your protein also consists of glutamine so that is taken care of then.

Well if you do not rest on a rest day then it is not a rest day is it? Only things you can gym on rest days are upper body, this includes abs. I would advice to maybe eat more protein rich foods or get a glutamine/amino stack supplement. Maybe your problem is more about your poor diet than your legs burning out.

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Upgraded my wheelset not so long ago. My wheels are now 800grams lighter. Pretty big difference. Cost me R3000 for that 800grams but I rate it was worth it. On numbers that equates to around 3-5 mins on a 20km course. Fitness level may have dropped a notch.

MTB tool box: cable ties allen key set (loose allen keys with rounded end works best) Torque screw set chain whip cassette/rotor tool crank loosening tool cable cutter duck tape stans spare bolts

I would far rather hope some of those people raping and murdering gets overwhelmed with guilt and commits suicide.

As far as I know, you pump both chambers according to your riding style. Both chambers will always have pressure, cant see how it will damage the fork.

Only method I know is to pump the top valve more than the bottom valve (either top or bottom). This will suck the travel in. I prefer more travel so you can even remove the plastic cone from the shock and go 120mm but that is obviously not what you want.

Wasn't my intentions to challenge or frown upon you. Never meant my bike/dick is bigger/better. I will check my tone.

Why do you always want to engage in a wie se piel is die grootste debat with me? I am giving you my personal opinion. If you don't want to use a camelbak, you use a pouch, if you don't want to use a pouch you use your pockets, if you don't want to use your pockets, you use a bottle and if you don't want to use a bottle then you bloody leave your tools at home. There's a few reasons why people go tubeless. 1.) You cut down 150 -200 grams on weight. 2.) It's easy to maintain. 3.) You don't need extra tubes or patches (another 80 grams gone). If you want to be stubborn and follow your own rocky road then ride with your tubes. If you don't plan on breaking down then why carry tools? The reason for tools is cause you are planning for when you WILL eventually break down, not so? I already said I carry a multi tool, how am I not self sufficient? I am giving you info. Use it, don't use but don't try to argument with me.

Camelbak with tools for races and rides over 2 hours. Otherwise I only carry a multi tool and my cellphone. • Tubes are for noobs. Get yourself a bottle of stans, valves and duck tape and make your damn bike tubeless. • If you are tubeless you don't need tyre levers or patches. • If you break down often enough to have the need to carry a multi tool, buy a flat one with a chain breaker and drop it in your shirt. • GU and snacks goes into your shirt, but for rides >2 there's no need for GU. 1 Bottle of your energy drink is enough. Rides over 2 hours you have the camelbak. • Cellphone, a R50 note and a bomb can also go into your shirt's pockets. Sounds to me like you are also preoccupied with how you look.

"A diet makes out about 60% of your ideal body, exercise 30% and your mind 10%." I also eat what I want and don't lose weight. But I don't look like a mens health cover guy. If you want to reach a specific goal in terms of a body or performance wise, you are very much bound to those percentages. Mind actually makes up a far bigger percentage. I am not talking about a fat percentage of 12% or something mediocre here. For me eating what I want is ok. I am not a professional athlete or body builder, but if anyone wants to be or are one you will know that a diet is the most important aspect of staying at or reaching that goal.

I will start. • Epic • Sani2C • Argus • Karoo2Coast • 36One • Trans Baviaans

Would be nice to compare the races some of you still want to do and did.

You can't only diet, or only exercise. It has to be a combination of the two and it's a lifestyle, not a one week or year thing. Diet can also be misunderstood by most people, in my opinion it's not about eating a hand full of carrots a day but rather about eating healthier in general but still spoiling yourself when you want to. The strictness of your diet and amount of exercise should however be on par with how much and how quick you want to lose weight. A diet makes out about 60% of your ideal body, exercise 30% and your mind 10%.

What is the difference between double butted and straight gauge spokes?

I think this will be of help - http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/gear/article/best-disc-brakes-for-mountain-bikes-33540/ I have the deore's. Not very impressed I have to admit.

I usually call for stock queries, when they say they will call me back and don't then I take my business elsewhere. Rather spend 15% more but support the people out there wanting to do business with me than the poepol who don't care.

Not informed on spokes but with my crest rims I am thinking of DT db revolution spokes on the front and DT db competition at the back. Colour must be black and with brass nipples.

Looking for spokes in and around CT. Pillar is R700 for 32. Was looking more in the line of R400 for 32. Please add prices as well as a link. DT swiss or Pillar, thanks.

Thanks duly noted.

Well I would prefer to buy locally, new or second hand or new (if around the CRC price). Waiting 20 days before getting on my bike is a no go. If any one knows of second hand hopes please do let me know. maybe I will place an add.

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