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@gummibear - sorry to hear about that. Every story has 3 sides, yours, mine and the correct one . Wish people would get off their high horses - who cares WHAT the situation was, the cyclist crashed. And THAT is what happened. Do you HAVE to debate about what he was looking at or nonsense like that - does it MATTER? Geezzz, wish him a speedy recovery and hopefully some glasses or extra brain cells for the taxi driver.

Spesialized Riata's are AWESOME shoes! Gotto agree!

Roboluke, just keep up the training, but try to train during the week too. 2 Days max out of 7 does not improve muscle strength and development much. Also, doing nothing until the weekend and then training will only lead to longer recovery time and the want to do more of nothing because of painful muscles. The only way to develop climbing is to actually climb, despite the fact that you dread it. If you're not a natural cyclist (riding from when you were little) it takes alot more work to gain the leg, back and general body strength to climb well. If you aint got the muscles yet, you can pretty much eat what you want, it just won't help!

We received terrible service at the Cape Gate branch of Ocean Basket - won't be going back there soon...the waiter took way too long and the management was fooling around and making jokes amongst all the madness. Food was good though...the waiter said it was his first night (yeah right - I waitered too in my life and that was SUCH a lie!)Anyhoo, just has the impression that he wanted us to tip him more despite the incredibly long wait. Sitting by the kitchen just creates a really crappy atmosphere with all the shouting and organising going on...

The only usefull thing to learn from this experience would be that "advise" is seldom selfless or without hidden agenda. Knowlegde is power, and as long as you haven't researched extensively and gathered loads of opinions (not from bike shops, as they have a financial incentive) you will be forced to believe whateever the salesman tells you and won't be able to make a sound decision. Don't have then take you for a ride ever

The RIDER makes the BIKE and not the other way around !

Absolutely nothing wrong with Silverback - got a Ventura specced with Rockshox, Deore and XT for under R8000 people - after months of research I could not find a single bike specced even near the Silverback for under 10K. They are very very awesome! Geometry is different yes, they start at 15.5" S, 17.5"M and so on, but that wasn't deterring me! Bike shops tend to promote only one or two brands, and the chances of getting an objective opinion is zero. Tell them you have so much cash and they should come up with as many suggestions as they can...gives them a challenge and you value for money! Insist on specs, coz loads of them hide poorly specced brand names like GT with huge pricing

Helliose - I think they were manually taking the time because there were no timing mats and obviously those plastic board were not magnetic - hee hee. Organising was on the poor side though I must agree - have ridden better organised events. Gorgeous scenery though

And you base your opinion on...experience of riding ALL of these bikes...including the Silverback?? Just asking...

Oh I so agree here. Dev riders were shouting from the right side only to weave into the crowd on the left again. Found it overly congested actually. Oh, BUT, worst was as we were going up (some hill??) and I must have swerved a little (as we are all human) some rude man shouted at me "Swerving BOET" - I am NOT your boet mate - I might have little hair but am SO female. And seriously, if a male cannot distinguish between a male and a female from behind on a bike....OI!!! :clap:

This is seriously AWESOME!!! I wonder how they got down Chappies and so on...a large part could be running? I have only seen Uni's in MTB races, never on road - this is SOOOOO cool :clap:

Coxsackie is no joke. Just see that you get to a specialist and especially a sports physician with expert knowledge. Manage your training....but it can be very frustrating I can imagine. Had a friend who had it...takes a looonngggg time to get rid of... :|

Helliose - usually I would imagine that the suede would be treated to be water repellant...especially if its a MTB shoe. Still like my Olympics the most - they are absolutely the best value for money around and last for years and years and then some

Sounds pretty awesome

Thanks guys for the great comments Super awesomeness

Hi guys and gals... All you knowledgeable hubbers...I am wanting to buy a Small mtb...but they are pretty hard to find it seems (with a budget like mine ) Any comments on the 2010 Mongoose Meteore Comp? SRam and Rock Shox Recon Air...no idea of weight yet...does anybody know anything about this bike? ANY info will be greatly appreciated!

Hi there guys and gals..any roadie groups in and around Brackenfell? Cycled for yonks but then had a knee op in May so need to get fit again. Need a strong buddy for cycling company...or maybe join a group. Thanks

Three words : ignorance is bliss! I know many a cyclist - many of them women as well (yes, female I am) who just take their bike to the bikeshop for the littlest thing - can't even replace a broken seatclamp or wash their bikes properly...have no idea what hydrolic brakes mean or tubeless...."Oh I just got it this way" - and then it's a 29 Grand dual susser...honestly - what a waste!

Hmmmm, seems like only our male hubbers posted their stats here So, here goes : Female 29, 67 kgs, 1.68m, Fat % 18. Snap, Crackle and Pop

Slowbee...how about a bmx cruiser - which is a BMX racing bike but with 24" wheels on it....it doesn't have front suspension but they don't nearly come as expensive as DJ bikes...they are also wonderful to learning manually (wheely) on because you have less weight factor and no heavy suspension in front. Also, if you have never jumped, having some suspension spring back at you might be quite daunting... The cruisers are what the "old" fogies race bmx on - anyone older than 19 bascially that are not elite. Also, from my experience, buying a second hand DJ bike can bring ou some surprises because they REALLY get thrown about. BMX cruiser gets my vote for something to "play" with. Check out Felt cruisers or have a chat to someone at Omnico for prices on GT Cruisers...also check BMXSA.co.za - they often have second hand deals there. Hope I convinced ya

Hi guys, I was hoping for some help...I am 1.68m...what is the geometry like on a Schwinn Fastback roadbike - a Medium - would that fit me? Googled - perhaps not well enough and I cannot seem to find a good enough comparison/correct measurements. HELP!!! hee hee

Hi guys and gals, Just wanting some advice on what I should be paying for a built-up new Giant XTC 2009 with the following parts : Deore on the front, brakes, shifters and front derailleur XT on the back Rockshox Recon Air w/remote lockout Mavic Crossride wheels Maxxis Crossmark Tyres The rest is still to be made up. Any idea of what I should be paying for this?? Suggestions? Thanks

Thanks Onetime...but I was only asking for the price, have seen the specs already

Hi guys, I was just wondering about the (seemingly high) price for this bike...is it reasonable?? Thanks so much Joined: 2009 Mar 29 Location: Western Cape Online Status: Offline Posts: 9 Topic: 2008 Specialized S-Works Full Carbon Mnt Bike Posted: 2009 Apr 27 at 9:32pm 2008 Specialized S-Works Stump Jumper full carbon dual suspension mountain bike for sale. Size Medium.<?: prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><?: PREFIX = O /> Mint condition. Price R33000 Juicy Five Brakes S Ram x9 Shifters S Ram x9 rear derailers XTR front derailers DT Swiss Specialized rims Bontrager Revolt Super X tubeless tyres Carbon Fact Brain font shock120 mm travel Brain rear shock Evolve XC handlebar & stem Thomson Seatpost Specialized seat Contact Tahier Phillips on 082 557 8336 or email on tahierp@iburst.co.za

Mongooses are heavy Kona...