Butterbean

Ok so I have a bryton rider 35. Been really happy with it, works wonderfully! For the past couple of rides, and during indoor sessions, the moment I put the heart rate monitor strap on, it reads something insane like 220! It doesn't really correct itself either, only dropping to the correct figures after a few minutes... I do wet the strap as instructed, and it's placed right over my heart. What going on? Why the false readings? Thanks!

Dude 105 is fine. Anything except sora will be manageable. Eve sora works but the models you'll look at will have double tap shifters from tiagra upwards. The wheels will make more of a difference than you think... Just what till you upgrade and feel some proper wheels! But a definite recommendation will be to fork out for some gatorskins... No punctures man! Just get the bike serviced and wheels true. You'll be fine. Also, try your lbs. See if they have any stock they want to clear at cost from a couple years ago. I got my scott like that, brand new bike but 1o years old for 4k... That was 3 months ago:)

For that price range you're looking at an alu frame with entry level wheels, and probably old tiagra or old 105 groupset. You'll find some stuff in the classifieds, but set aside some cash for a major service and be prepared to replace one or two parts. At this price range you're getting the very basics. Good luck man

Ha! I like how the mtb guys get upset when someone generalises about them... Now you know how the well behaved roadies feel. But I digress. That sounds like despicable cycling. Gut definitely deserves a stiff klap. And then some. Lucky the wheels turns and he'll get his own back... Real soon. Hope the girls ok:) good luck

Plus in all honesty, you may have overpaid to begin with. Tcr with Di2 Ultegra goes for 25.... Your silver back doesn't have the same perceived "value" as their competing big name makes. That makes its second hand value a lot lower than its comparative bikes.

Something is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it. How many times have we seen a bike posted in the classified for what it's worth, but 4 weeks later they've price dropped it 18 times and still can't sell... *cervelo comes to mind here*

Yes!!! CWC in joburg! About damn time!

Well start using bikes all the time when you start giving us proper cycle lanes on our route to work. That means every damn road. Don't they get it? We WANT to cycle to work! We just can't afford to die so young!

While you're doing windbreakers, can't you also look at shorts and normal short sleeve jerseys in hi vis green or yellow? I would love some kit like that, even I bright sunshine you need to be as bright as possible!

BREAKING NEWS FROM KINGSLEY!-Mountain Bike team Missing… As arranged, we wait with the Landies up on top of the Lubombo's at Madzivikane...Nothing. No cell phone or radio calls from Mike Nixon who heads up the Mountain Bike team. No normal hand-scribbled note with a runner. The hours go by. We send a Landy down to Mlawuia gate... Nothing... I have scary visions of one of them being taken by a croc as, deep down in the gorge, with their bikes above their heads they are forced to wade across the croc-infested Mbuluzi... We had been warned. We will give it 3 hours and if we've still heard nothing, we'll drive up to Shewula where they left from and launch a search party. Will keep u posted.

I don't understand why you didn't just make your feelings known there and then! It's the only way he'll learn not to ride like a douche. Maybe he simply doesn't know? If someone is riding like a tool, tell them. That way, if they don't know, they learn, and if they do know, they'll realise they can't get away with it. Seems we're all too afraid of upsetting someone... We would rather crash and suffer than upset someone you don't know...

Ok so the above stuff didn't work. There is no sealant and the valve thingies aren't bend in any way. Definitely screwed out all the way. Gonna just take them to the lbs and tell them to sort it out as it's clearly a faulty product and I'm not risking the carbon wheel damage!

Yes it does let air in.. Really strange! How would I deflate tube without damaging it?

Haha more like I'm frustrated and won't be able to sleep properly! Hahaah

Ok so it may be that I'm being an idiot, but I out 80mm vredenstein tubes on my clinchers. Wanted to take the tyre off literally 2 minutes later, and boom. Valve won't deflate the tube. Front deflates, but only to a point. Still not possible to remove tire. Anything guys? Or should I just take it back to the lbs and ask them to replace? Thanks in advance!

Yeah toadbury is where I park. Behind the guarded gates. And very welcoming!

Haha that's sweet man! Wish one of the joburgh guys had something like this!

Let's hope the bastards get out away for as long as possible. I still can't believe rape doesn't get life... That's what they take from the victims.

Why not scott?

Because we are like any participants in any other sport in existence. We do what the pros do because it makes us think that if we do it, we may just be able to perform like they do. Why do golfers spend 6k on a driver? Cause they think they'll drive it like tiger! Why do you spend 18k on a top of the line carbon frame? Cause you can. But actually cause you think it'll make you a better performer. Pros ride more than anyone. So its sometimes safe to assume they've tried everything there is, and found their kit the most effective. Maybe?

I ride from 7-8ish and on the road, I didn't want to be too bright! I hate it when a cyclists light blinds me while I'm driving! I use a serfas 500 lumen front light, with the coolest serfas led rear light. The rear is REALLY bright, the front is perfect for being visible and avoiding obstacles. So going on that, 1200 should be enough, but this isn't ROAD experience... Don't know about off road, but I'm sure everyone will say the brighter the better!

Mercury? It's been so long...

As far as I understand, once the wheel is built the tension on the the spokes is what keeps the rim true. All you're going to do while truing, is to adjust the tension by turning the nipple of the out of tension spoke. II can't really see how this will have to change for the drive/non drive side for the rear. Although I may be completely wrong.

II like that thinking... I see what you're saying...

Ok! Sounds cool man! Read the reviews and most guys said they could feel that it wasn't as stiff as usual. True? Either way, niiiiiice looking bike man! Congrats!