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Hi guys, Anyone know of a place that rents Road/TT bikes in East London? Thanks.

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My uncle who is a farmer and has a very good knowledge of snakes said the same thing but have also checked and they don't seem to be found here.

Almost stepped on this guy whilst running on the contour path above kirstenbosch a little while ago, not sure whether it was dead or alive but I did some very swift evasive maneuvers when I saw it initially!

There is plenty walking on the Epic, especially if you start in the latter bunches. Sometimes you don't have a choice, its rideable but everyone else is walking so your only option is to hop off and join the club. If your partner is walking its generally easier to walk too, especially if you are pushing her bike as well as yours... Specialized Epic Comp with good quality socks was a winning combo for me.

I have a more traditional one available if you are interested: https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/86574-selle-italia-tt-saddle

http://www.acros.de/...::3_91_145.html This is clever, anyone know of anything similar available locally?

Suppose I should ask the guys who make it, but does anyone know if there are plans to get some down to the shops in Cape Town?

Ardent Front, Icon Back

'14 Specialized Epic Expert Look S-Track Pedals Easton EA70 Wheels (Saving the Roval Carbon's the bike came with from 8 days of abuse) Maxxis Icon (Rear) & Maxxis Ardent (Front)

I've been mountain biking for 15 years and have done more than enough training, thanks. I have not done much walking during my training though, which perhaps I should have, so was merely asking for advice from people who have possibly done Epic or could advise what socks work best when they've had to walk. I am riding this with my fiancee, and I know we will be walking quite a bit as we will be back markers so just wanted some advice, that's all.

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I'm riding the Epic this year and will definitely be walking a fair amount, what are the best socks to wear to prevent chafe, blisters, etc? Not crazy about the super thick type e.g. Falke MTB. Any suggestions welcome.

In that price range, these are some options: 2XU R:3 (www.2xu.co.za) Orca Sonar (www.fluidlines.co.za) Xterra Vector (www.xterrawetsuits.co.za) Make sure you get a woman specific. My preference is 2XU, and for what it's worth, my fiancee has an Xterra and doesnt like it at all

I cut both mine and my girlfriend's to 660mm, she is 1.65 and rides a small, I am 1.75 and ride a medium. We both find the 700mm to be too wide and had 660mm on our old bikes, which was perfect.