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  1. Even 12sp is the same shift ratio. I'm using an 11sp XX1 derailleur on 12sp 9-46 cassette. which is lighter and cheaper than eagle XX1.
  2. Spindown is the calibration for the kickr done in Trainer road or using the Wahoo App
  3. Probably leaving the country with the rest of the skilled workforce
  4. Have a look at these Videos I have watched this One "Building 1X Gravel Bike From Road Bike (2X7 to 1X10 Conversion)" https://youtu.be/KHXYN1JH8Oc Saw this one as well may be very insightful https://youtu.be/H7jCCZwG23k
  5. Why are you not considering SRAM GX? it's the same technology as Eagle just heavier. Probably because of the XD freebody? Consider changing the freebody and go SRAM GX
  6. If your router supports it you can try setting your wifi to 5ghz
  7. Thanks for that good to know... What about racers who control their Power there were riders that would surge forward at the top of the climb because the power would remain the same where if you're on a virtual trainer your power automatically drops for the same speed
  8. Double Cab drivers are the worst on our roads. They drive like wankers!!!
  9. The mine shaft from the other way is a longer and more difficult climb...
  10. It actually depends on what type of riding you going to do. The benefits of 27.5" would be handling in the technical sections and possibly a small weight saving for the up hill's. Being as small as you are you will feel more comfortable and confident on the 27.5". If you typically do marathon races very little time is spent riding technical sections compared to long open roads. So look at the events that you are targeting if 5% of the race is technical a 27.5" bike is going to help in 5% of the race. I know from a fairly recent interview on Cadence Emily Batty had a lot of difficulty deciding what wheel size to use and for the Cross country Racing she went with the 27.5" however if she were to choose a bike for marathon racing she may rather go with a 29". What you have to do is weigh up the pro's and cons and make your decision from there!
  11. But we want to know in the meantime just in case
  12. Since There are special deals on the kickr Gen2 for R15999 that would make the kickr 2 a gr8 option. If it's good enough for Team sky then it's good enough for me
  13. This is what I did since my wheels "DC Carbon" allow for adapters to adapt 100mm, 110mm or quick release, I checked if they do the 110mm boost and was told that I have to buy a new hub which I didn't want to do so I had adapters machined from aero grade aluminium. The hub I adapted is a Powerway M32 straight pull hub Original wheel with hub that came with the bike Wheelset that I adapted Only the front wheel since the rear is a 142 through axle Adapters
  14. They will tax you on the exchange rate value between 14 to15% so work on 15%
  15. I rode Roval wheels both RIMS the spokes pulled through. The front RIM was replaced under warranty but they refused to replace the rear under warranty so I started testing my own wheels and couldn't have made a better decision
  16. Since You are building the wheels order 5 extra spokes for each wheel and u will never need them ;-p
  17. Nothing wrong with your build spec, like what was previously mentioned you could probably go with Hope or Novatec hubs if cost is an issue If you ride very aggressive and tend to ride hard on your wheels go for the 32hole, If you confident you wont break or bend them then 28 should be fine especially if you can drop about 3 kg's on the bike weight e.g with all your kit on
  18. There's no issue with straight pull hubs and spokes. DT Swiss are very good hubs but with the $/Rand exchange rate they are also very expensive. You can get as good but lighter alu hubs at a better price because of the high Rand/$ exchange rate What advice are you looking for? What is your weight? What are the riding conditions e.g. marathon, XC or trail? What is your Jeffsy?
  19. Lookup PG Carbon repairs in Benoni
  20. That is absolute BS Being an event organiser you should know this! All you have to do is host a good event and Really Good prize money and your event will grow. You will attract all the pro riders you need. However event organisers forget about the rest of the field competing for top honours in their classifications. These people also matter offer good prize money to the non professionals and your event will grow even more. Simple concept if you think about it
  21. That is unfortunately what it has come to... but should not be the solution! such a pity
  22. MTB/Cycling need a new breed of Race organisers who offer a good event with good prize money!!! Some races have had decent prize money but usually it's really crap like R100 gift voucher for 3rd place or sponsored prizes... You don't even get ur entry fee back for breaking ur bike and putting your body on the line
  23. Lets go ride our F#%king Bikes and hopefully when we come back it would have all been a bad dream
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