Good 40km... Route was easier than expected, with no big nasty hills. The only really tricky bits were the occasional sand traps... trick was to keep the power on and go with the flow. Nice challenge. The last 10kms from WP3 was a bit of a drag on tired legs, but had fun. Started in Batch C, and I reckon I did it in about 2 hours. Fortunately no mechanicals - saw lots of riders with punctures and chain issues. Looking forward to the full results.
Ok. Next question: Tyres are not keeping their pressure. Pump them up, and they're good for a ride, but after a day or two the pressure has noticeably dropped and I have to pump them up again. Too little sealant?
Yip... same problem in 4ways. Stuck around for 15 minutes before someone helped out. I had a gift voucher, so I had to spend it there. If I was there spending my own cash, I would have walked out and gone to another LBS that I know is good for service and advice.
Often send motorbikes with them. Very good. Just make sure the bike is properly packaged and all the bits that stick out (levers, pedals, seat) are tucked away / or sent separately.
I'm not a roadie or commuter, so cant comment on other cyclists on the road, but in the UK and here to some extent, every motorbike rider greets you with a nod of the head. Nice gesture, but it makes no sense to get wound up about it if someone doesn't greet you.
Thanks, but unfortunately, I did a proper number on the valve, breaking both external tube and internals (the only way I could get the pump off the valve was to snap the whole lot off!)
I'm new to this whole Tubeless malarky... but I somehow managed to break the valve last night with some over zealous pumping... Any stockists of Stans No Tubes valves in JHB? Or can I use any tubeless conversion valve? With the bead on the tyre now broken (in order to remove broken valve), will the sealant still be effective, or do I have to replace that too?
