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  1. Hi Hubbers. On the off chance that a good Samaritan picked up my Lyzyne light somewhere between Tokai, Boyes Drive, Simonstown, please let me know. Sunday 22nd between 8am and 10:30. Pic attached. Reply to email please. keith.rosmarin@mweb.co.za Best regards, Keith
  2. Hi all. Hope this falls into this forum! I'm riding a 2005 R3 Cervelo and looking to upgrade. I've been thinking of the new R3 or S3 and I'd appreciate hearing from current owners. International forums talk about the S3 having superior Aero, but it has in the past suffered from a harder ride with a skittery front end. The newer S3 seems to have made improvements to the ride and comfort and stiffness. I've enjoyed my old R3 with Corima tubeless wheels. The newer R3 has apparently also improved stiffness in the BB and head tube and still favoured by riders on rougher roads and hills (up). Weight difference between the two is marginal at 130g. The S3 is a bit pricier. Riders seem to either like the looks of the R3 or S3, although some say the R3 looks like a lot of bikes out there, whereas the S3 does look a bit cooler to some. Not a big issue me. I'm an "older" rider and will probably not improve my Argus time of 3:12 by much! Live in Cape Town and train around the Point. So, I'm interested in comments from riders that know the bikes and the terrain around Cape Town and can help with my decision. I've also spotted a few S5s and the odd R5, but these are way above my pay packet. Let me know what you think and pics of bikes would also be good. Cheers Keith
  3. Hi. Any chance of emailing me the 3 hour and 3.5 hour courses. Much appreciated, Keith keith.rosmarin@pixie.co.za Good luck for the race
  4. Thanks Woofie. Just realised I've got a 27 and not the 29. Have decided to go with the general advice of 11 - 23 for racing and perhaps a 11 - 25 for my training wheels and when I'm feeling buggered after intervals the previous day!
  5. Brilliant Tankman. That's exactly what I needed. Will take your advice on the 11 gearing. Makes sense. Much appreciated. Keith
  6. Hi. Here's a newbie question: Need to purchase a new set of cranks for my Cervelo R4 now that my FSA's have been damaged. Have been riding on 172.5 39/53. Am considering the Dura Ace 7900 but spotted the new compact crank. How does the new Dura Ace 7950 compact crank (which is essentially a 30/54) change the pedalling action and gearing. Have got a 12/29 cluster. i.e., would pedalling up Ou Kaapse Weg with a 29 on the small chain ring be easier or more difficult when compared to the 39. And would I have to pedal faster or slower coming down Ou Kaapse Weg with the 12 gear on the 54 or the 53. Can't get my head around it and need a techie to help clear the cobwebs! Thanks, Keith
  7. Hi. Sounds interesting. Could you e-mail a pic to keith.rosmarin@pixie.co.za Are they the 46 rims and what year. I'm riding Shimano which is a pity, but I'll check on cost of bodies. Cheers Keith
  8. Good advice. What do you think of your Corimas? There does'nt seem to be too much of a weight penalty with the Corima Aero Plus clinchers. Why did you go for the Corimas instead of Zipps? Thanks Keith
  9. Hi. Advice from Hubbers needed... I want to buy deep section carbon clinchers for training/racing. I don't want to go for tubbies. Its between Zipp 404s or Corima Aero Plus. The Zipps are marginally heavier than the Corimas. I'm also looking at the Corima Aero Plus Tubeless. Does anyone have any advice on any of these wheels to help make up my mind. thanks Keith
  10. Thanks. Went out but no luck. I'm sure someone has a great jacket.
  11. Thanks for letting me know. Will take a drive tmrrw. Can you remember if it was towards the top, middle or bottom of Smits? Keith
  12. Hi. Got carried away with my descent on Smits Winkel near Cape Point (18 April) and lost my yellow First Ascent jacket that was supposedly buried in my rear pocket. If anyone picked it up, I'd appreciate a call - worth a bottle of wine! Keith 083 700 4803
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