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Whenever I'm hungry at night, I have a lekker big piece of game biltong. Almost no fat, plenty protein and all healthy and good. And I still have plenty after the hunting season . Otherwise, try popcorn - not the kind with all the butter in though. It wont fill you up, but paired with a cup of tea or a protein shake before hand, you'll be good to go. When you buy a protein shake, just check the carbs. Some of them have plenty, some of them almost none. Just mentioning it as you say you're on a diet already.

Considering it. Take off and sell the spanking new 105 groupset, and fit a flat handlebar. Have it stripped, painted black, and get some thick white wall tyres on it.

Quick noob question: will I be able to use a 2008 Giant TCR Road frame and work around it? Or will I brake it? Got carbon fork and rear stays. Probably won't fit the fat tyres? Nevermind if it will be durable?

Haha, I don't know anymore. Climbing is often where I make the other people hurt, so I like that part. Will have to find someone with a rigid SS and take it for a ride. And it looks way more hardcore

Ja, well, I'm gonna give the rigid a skip, I think. I wanna hit the trails and single track, and still have my front teeth afterwards. Even though I'm from Cape Town

The Niners rock, should be a beauty. Well I basicly need a frame and a fork, then I'm good to go. Will probably only happen in mid January, unfortunately. Busy season at work - hardly gonna be home for the next 2 months. At least I get to pack the MTB

Karma, what kind of frame are you looking at? And where do you plan on sourcing it? I'm thinking of running around to second hand shops, Cash Converters, Cape Ads classifieds, etc. Hopefully I can find an old classic at a silly price

Can't wait for my first MTB race on a SS. Thanks for the inspiration!

Rouxtjie, I think I agree. Never attempted to build up my own whip, but why not. Don't think I want to go for a rigid, but I would like an old school alu or steel frame. Love the look of the old designs, thin tubes, etc. I think you just inspired my next "hobby"

What price range should I look at when buying a SS? Nothing heavy, just a tad above entry level, just to get started and maybe get into it?

Definitely, but yeah, only if it is good quality. Have a look at the local brands (like Cape Storm and First Ascent), and compare price and quality. We are very limited as to budget choices in South Africa, so a good quality budget shirt or shorts will be popular. Be it good quality. Maybe have a look at what it will cost to get something printed on it, and explore that side of the business. I suggest you get a sample or two, get some friends who cycle to try them (if you don't cycle yourself), and get feedback. If the shorts aren't comfortable, no one will buy them, not even for R100. Just my 2c.

If you want to ride with other people, just go for an early morning ride on a Saturday, and find a group you can stay with. And tag along. There are loads of cyclists all around Cape Town every weekend, and as you say, they are all friendly . Check out the Tiletoria West Coast fun ride on Sunday, there is a 19km route, I think. If you haven't done a "race" before, that might be fun.

That photo is absolutely shocking. I agree with you. It hurts. That is definitely not the way to sit on your top tube. It should be done as such:

That's not to bad. I'm sure they will pick up rather soon. Did you get invited to go on a ride?

Legitimate question. All the newbies gets asked

No, not much . Glad you enjoy cycling, and welcome to the club

Haha...hmmm

How about a hill climb event stretched out over 2 or 3 weekends, taking on different climbs, and just adding up the times at the end of the "series"? Might be interesting to have a purely climbing little thing going on . I don't know the trails there at all though, so it's just a thought

Another one

Don't have any decent pictures now (work laptop), but here's some odd ones of my boy that's on my phone: PS. The baby one is not mine, but he looked exactly the same

I only drink it after rides as well, but I honestly don''t really know why. Any insight as to why not to drink it during a ride?

I hear your point, and the article makes sense. But a quick Google search can get an article stating the exact opposite . All in all, I have to agree with Tubehunter. It's a personal thing, and varies from rider to rider. If you don't focus on pedal stroke, and don't train with it in mind, you probably won't develop it, no matter what bike you ride. To the OP: my final point - I agree with the last sentence of the mentioned article. Just ride both, and enjoy if you will. Otherwise just ride whichever one you enjoy. Both will increase fitness and benefit you.

What is that on her right calf? Please, no, Lets hope its another tattoo.

Dis nie hulle skuld dat hulle ouers vir hulle mans name gegee het nie