karlito

Can I fit a 30mm rim with a 2.35" tyre on a 2021 Spark 900? Building up a bike and not sure what the tire clearance is on the frame, seems very tight on the seat stays.

Yeah bit bruised and battered but luckily nothing serious.

Took a hard tumble at 70km

I used to experience similar symptoms, much better since I started intermittent fasting during the week. It's like I have now trained my body to be better at burning fat reserves. I know this is purely anecdotal.

Absolutely, I will never take my suspension anywhere else!

Did the ultra last year, it was brutal. 2900 ascent over 106km. Can't wait to do it again!

Have to say I really enjoyed this race, registration, parking, route marking, marshals etc. For me at least everything went real smooth. Being mostly a mountain biker It could be that I don't pick up on a lot of the finer details but from my point of view the organization and overall experience was superb. Started in AL, could only stay with the group until about 30km, then waited for the guys from B but was still was still knackered so eventually finished with the guys from C in 3:02. In hindsight starting with a slower group would have given me a better time.

I know Photoshop pretty well, how many images are we talking about here?

I was actually worried they will be too fast, i'll hopefully do a sub 3 on the 103 but not the 125...

Ah ok thanks now It makes sense, I should have entered the 103. All the road racing stuff is still a bit confusing, or maybe I am just slow

Oh damn VA , I must have made a mistake in the rush to enter during the last minute. I assume I can change this during number collection? Besides the fact that I am not licensed the start time is just crazy early.

Just managed to enter for the 125km, any idea what the elevation will be? The "Road info" link on the website seems to be broken...

Have not actually used them before but the benefits look very compelling. I just can't get my head around the idea of replacing an entire bb when only the bearings need replacement. I know the Quickroc bb's also let you replace just the bearings, but chose these as the two parts thread into each other and should reduce the chance of creaks developing.

Yes ordered from their online shop and 2 days later the bb was delivered.

Token thread fit bb. It's pressfit, but it's threaded on the inside. Now I can replace bearings without taking out the bb again!!

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The daily commute

Once all my latest points reflect we will be on Private Club, R2000 a month back in health returns for me and the wife! 20% discount at cycle lab, 50% discount on local Mango flights, not sure how they stay in business, but I am going to milk it for all it's worth.

Have you adjusted the pressure in your shock adequately? My 910 can also move a little bit when locked out, but only a couple of mm. If it feels similar in lockout mode then there is something wrong, it should firm up considerably.

Ja unfortunately you will have to buy the entire bike, don't really understand why Giant SA don't sell them separately cause I am sure they would sell.

Fantastic!

Was looking around for a single speed frame and came across the 2017 Giant XTC. How awesome would this frame be for a single speed? Horizontal dropouts with thru axleBoost spacing so you can run 27.5+Carbon fiberBrake caliper slides with the dropout so you don't have to adjust the brakes as chain wearsUnfortunately the frame is not available separately in SA.

If anybody wants to sell a 70km entry please let me know

I would suggest running the front a bit softer than the rear. If it works for you then don't worry too much. I used to ride around 2/2.2 but found that the lower pressure gives me more grip and comfort. Just keep in mind that it helps to ride cleaner lines with lower pressure, not ideal if you are the type of rider that likes to charge over the rough stuff.