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Road Tubeless is Great! There are common misconceptions above in most other posts - I have used Road Tubless for over two years: Most standard wheels and rims are convertible to tubeless just like a mtb rim - tape and valve system. Yes some manufacturers make tubeless ready rims - that's a plus. You must use tubless specific tyres - the secret is in the bead - its tighter and non stretchy so they don't blow off, and sidewalls are thicker. Fandacious the reason we run lower pressure in mtb tyres is for rolling resistance and grip as well as comfort - The same rule applies on the road - pinch flats occur when you push this envelope. The MAJOR plus is that sealant will seal those tiny thorn and fine wire punctures that you only see in your tube when you hold it underwater - the annoying slow leak - on tubeless you never know they happened. As well as a slower complete evacuation and harder sidewall combo that reduces the likelihood of a crash if you cut a tire. You can still put in a gaitor and tube if you have a cut. You can also repair your own road tubeless tyres by patching them on the INSIDE, for slightly bigger holes that wont seal I use a lezyne patch inside and a drop of Superglue on the outside.

Confirmed this is not true, racing as per normal time schedule

Not Ideal for me... I work until 1pm...

Never had this problem in hundreds of Kays. Chain length correct?

You do know WCMTB hosted a number of these events already this year right?

let us know how long they last ... we could buy a few hundred and make millions!

my pharmacy sells them for 6.99 in lakeside, anywhere else they are close to 20 bucks... what gives!

One of the reasons I seek the steepest most feared climbs around is that they are desolate, empty for hours and you may find things that get lost in the crowded places. Just last week I hooted with an owl, had to slow down for a duiker that was stopped in its tracks by my headlights, and let it escape, and take home procupine quills for my daughters amusement at where I'd been while she slept in the early hours of the morning... and we're in the city... I've ridden that concrete road on Table mountain a few times, we rode along the dam wall and got caught up in the moment just looking around. Thanks for the pictures that capture it so well.

awesome to watch!

I think what you mean is that one still needs to have balance in their "training diet" to maintain enthusiasm. I agree. I only do intervals when peaking for an event and not simply year round for that reason.

Strava will have to add another Flag radio button: 1) Speeds attained in a car 2) Digital EPO 3) Wearing a fake Moustache 4)...

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I don't like them either, but I do like the improvements in my riding they offer. For the cyclist on a time budget, they are almost the only option to get fast fast. For the Pro with all day to ride they can be avoided. Don't get me wrong, I still like to ride my bike and look around, smell the roses and take photos, chat and sight see... but when it's time to get fit then the blinkers go on.

First Rule of cycling improvement... do the things you hate the most.

I just checked out that segment and I'm ahead of the KOM on the tar section, then I wait just over 20 seconds at the transition for my riding mate, then proceed to lose by 26 seconds or so... I'll bubble wrap my ribs and Smack it for you ;-)

coolness...pumping wind and pelting rain predicted... that will help us fat people. http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?hourly=1&query=zmw:00000.1.68816&yday=228&weekday=Saturday

I think i'll go this weekend and try my hand at this Criterium racing thing...sounds like fun. Being a Mtbiker helps if we detour through the strawberries.

Great pic awesome time of day and I know the location, I just dont get there for more photos. Great miniature.

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Oltre XR or Time VXRS Ulteam.

And she's a good hearted humble girl too. Awesome achievement for her!

Must have been the grounds keepers bike to get from one end of the property to the other Good thing the Colnago and Time VXRS Ulteam are safe. We'll be on the lookout