Wyatt Earp

Nice job. Looks really well done. When it comes to wheel building discussions you will often find that you get more experts than actual wheel builders. There is a lot of wheel builders but only a handful of really good ones.

Never ever smoked, never had an issue as a kid. But around 20 years ago I got it for the first time. I used to then ride with a pump. The worst I had was at Rhodes when I passed out at the summit. After a lie down and heavy nosebleed I made my way back downhill to the finish. I did not have my pump on that day, and since then have decided to go without it. From there I simply started listening to my body and made sure to prevent any exertion that causes that burn, which leads to a chronic phlegm build up. I have raced many years and many races with the condition and keep it under control with a cough meds that also help reduce inflammation. For the past 18 months I have been using Synatura. Now I have things fully under control.

Years ago we used to have “moer mekaar” Hub days. So I’m just gonna throw a blanket system out there “most of us have enough fuel reserves from our fattening bodies than what we can really burn up. So all we need to do is cow to sustain our sugar levels to so that we don’t bonk (bonking can be very good, but not whilst riding) Drink enough during the ride, watch your heart rate and don’t be a hero for that 96 th position nobody really cares about. One will quickly learn that we have more than enough reserves to carry us.

Eat a good breakfast. Stay well hydrated and lay off any sugary drinks. Find food straight after the stages, you would want to eat within the first 30 minutes. Don’t go bonkers on carbs. Hydrate and stay off your legs. After the stage get your pants off as soon as you can and get to a shower. You don’t want any bacteria to enter the skin. Keep hydrating, and have a small snack before bedtime. Get up in the morning, stretch and get food. Ride within your comfort zone and don’t exert yourself wanting to impress anyone. Have loads of fun.

Ranger danger today

Don’t here me started on the misuse of “soft-tail”

Strava, where segments mean life or death and being a local legend on a 100 meter segment in Putsonderwater can make you Mayor.

Today was a blue Monday with the FXD again. Keeping it summery for this gloomy weather.

Definitely better. I have seen 2 of these sell on the previously owned market. One on NATO for R 105 k and the other with mesh bracelet for R 112 k It’s a loss, but not like bicycles. With watches, if you are prepared to stick it out, and you bought clever, there is even a bit of money to be made.

They are around R 130 k

Now that I have re-read your comment with actual interest, I have to say ignore my previous post.

The helium escape valve. It actually doesn’t look too bad on the Bond edition.

I getting the EFF to guard the gate😂😂

Loving the rain in Jozi at the moment.

You could also look at DMT Where are you based, I can always enquire on the Shimano’s for you.

Get a Jimny GEN 3 Get a pert time job to pay it’s hungry fuel usage, but be prepared to never stop smiling. Best part of all, never worry about a speeding ticket again.

Definitely. Theg also turn you in to Fred Astaire at coffee stops with tiled floors.

An Archie comic is cheaper and Jughead has more mechanical knowledge.

Good old JB The least technical technical guru to ever walk on 2 feet.

I have been using Max Wax for the past three years. Love the stuff.

Some vintage chronograph duties on the wrist today.

Have we found a plug for this leak yet ?

I hate those punchers, always difficult to deflect when I’m in the zone. Sorry, I couldn’t resist 😀 But concur, the Ryder stuff works well .

Looks, let’s face it. Cycling always draws a pool of people, but it’s not always an even pool. Genetically, the chasing bra is brilliant at posting videos.

Just stripped my sons wheel down. We did the 54 to 108 upgrade a while back. Bagear is 100 percent correct, no spacer between the bearings. Your bearings are most likely not seated properly.