[Sportsworld.co.za]

Thanks for the kind words!

 

If you feel there are ways for us to improve, please let us know.

 

Also ordered lots of stuff from them and always great, fast service and best prices .

 

@Sportsworld I am looking for Shimano pedals pd-m785 or m520, can you get them?

[Cycling shoes Buyers help]

I bought a pair of Shimano M088 over the weekend, very nice comfy mtb shoe

[Mechanics Courses]

I will be keen, know my buddy will also like to attend - do you have any dates planned, will it be on a Saturday?

[another budget bike shoot out]

Got myself the Silverback Slider for just over 20k, great components - have done 300km so-far and loving the 27.5/650B:

 

http://www.thehubsa....-1-650b-review/

[Entry Level Shoes]

Maybe, but there's just something about navigating over rocks and stuff with your feet bolted to the pedals. Oh and the guys in their lab coats talking about efficiencies and so on

 

ever seen a happy guy in a lab coat, put them in flats - might not be as efficient but is more fun imo - but lets not start a clipless vs flats thread.....again

 

btw @porqui those Hi-Tec Figaro looks great, hows the grip

[Entry Level Shoes]

Why is clipless such a big thing?

 

Won't a nice set of flats be a better \ cheaper solution - my wife tried clipless but never was comfortable - now she rides with 5.10s and Saints, same as me, and she is loving the extra grip

[cSixx Chainstay Protector]

How about right from the Source, Mark is in Cape Town,

 

Try mark@csixx or cliff@csixx.com

 

G

 

Thanks - Cliff sorted me out.

[cSixx Chainstay Protector]

Hi

 

Anyone know were I can get / order the cSixx chainstay protector locally.

 

Thanks

[Advice 29er or 650b?]

I just recenly went from DS 26'er to 650B DS and very happy - I do more trail than XC, but bike copes well with both - I once had a 29er for about 2 weeks and sold it, just could not get used to the bigger size wheels

[Boast about your latest purchases here...]

Got myself Slider 1, 650B - was afraid I am going to miss my 26'er but love the 27.5 - so far I only replaced the clipless pedals with Shimano's Saint flat pedals and ordered some better grips:

 

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii280/in10sive_photos/sb1_zps036564ab.jpg

[Garmin or Smartphone]

Thanks for all the advice - I ordered the Garmin 200 from easyGIS.co.za for 1600.00, will see how is the service, 1st time I ordered from them.

[Garmin or Smartphone]

Seems like you can import maps according to youtube vids - Yebo Yes

[Garmin or Smartphone]

Get the 200, 500 is not worth the xstra cash. Garmin is waaaaaay better than a phone. Battery wise and size wise, and crooks trying to steal your **** wise.

 

I had a quick look at reviews for the 200, seems like a perfect fit for me and at half the cost of the 500

 

[Garmin or Smartphone]

thanks guys, not too bothered with the heart rate monitor - will have a look at the Garmin 200 or is the extra bucks worth it for the 500

 

Will drop the smart-phone idea

[Garmin or Smartphone]

Hi

 

Hope this topic is not already posted / answered.

 

I have decided to replace my dated Cateye with a more updated device - I would like a device that will give me more info, GPS, track my routes etc

 

I am looking at the Garmin Edge 500 but I see a lot of posts about using a smartphone + Strava - which will be better - my big consideration is the price, the Edge 500 at R3000 vs gobii Smartphone IIP at R999 (http://www.kalahari.com/Electronics/gobii-Smartphone-IIP-200MB-x-12-months-free-data_p_48346743).

 

Thank you

[Aggressive XC bike help]

Have a look at the Silverback Slider 1, seems like a good deal to me.

[Irene, Centurion - be warned]

but it is true

[Irene, Centurion - be warned]

Wonder how long it is going to take to change the mindset of the majority "3rd world" citizens in South Africa - can not even compare them to animals becuase even they have more dignity and respect for each other.

[MTB underwear?]

gonna go commando this afternoon and try it out

 

Wow, what a difference - I did a quick 20km and it feels 100x better, no undies riding up my crack anymore, much more comfy.

 

Just want to confirm - so it is hand wash with cold water and which soap, normal body soap or laundry soap.

 

Thanking you guys from the bottom of my crotch for the "commando" advice.

[MTB underwear?]

gonna go commando this afternoon and try it out

[Need to move from flats to cleats, what do I need?]

Not peer pressure just curouis if/how much faster I might be...

[Need to move from flats to cleats, what do I need?]

So I've been mtbing for just over a year now and just can't stand the comments and looks of disgust at me and my flats.

I can just here their thoughts... "such a noob", "pffft amature", " " . lol.

 

Actually I couldn't care , but reckon I can't knock it till I try it and apparently it will help me in my inability to climb.

 

Sooo what do I need to get cleated up, besides the obvious cleats and shoes. What do I need to look out for etc.

 

Almost a year riding MTB, I started with cleats (maybe a month) and then made the move to 5.10 and flats - also thinking of moving to cleats again but not sure how much I will benefit - with my flats I am passing lots of disco riders that stare at my setup at the start line and asking "why don't you ride with cleats".

 

Only reason I am hesitating to go back to cleats is because of the nasty accident I had with them.

[MTB underwear?]

Another option is to wear a thin pair of "gym" cycling shorts (without the padding) instead of underwear. At least there are no lines and they hide your naked butt from the rest of the bunch if you wear those cheap, see thru things that Mr Price sells. There is no chaffing either.

 

Any idea who stock these "gym" cycling shorts

[MTB underwear?]

Thanks guys, will give it a shot (will def wash after each ride)

 

I knew I was going to open myself to lots of k@k comments

[MTB underwear?]

Hi

 

I have a "uncomfortable" strange noob question - I am am starting to cover lots more XC km each day - but my "rear" is starting to feel the pain/burn now - I have read on various sites that padded cycling shorts are designed to be used without underwear but won't it be a full time job keeping the shorts clean, I only have 2 at the moment because they are so expensive and afraid if I have to wash them every day they will not last long.

 

Do you guys have any recommendations please - is their such a thing as specific cycling underwear to use with padded cycling shorts?