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Running on Conti Gatorskins...only started on road last year Nov. Mainly do mtb, but the full sus 29er is a bit heavy for speed. But then again may be quite entertaining going down that hill at full speed on the mtb

Also did not see the note when I entered. How do the road tyres and wheels hold up over loose gravel and "sinkplaat"? Seems dodgy...urgh

So far weather forecast on YR looks promising, albeit a bit warm...but more importantly it seems the wind will be in our favour...

Hey guys! Good idea for a thread! I am new to triathlons and am going to do my first one next week - Caledon (off road)... Any tips or tricks for a first timer?

Went for a test ride this morning on the Sprada 1 at Meerendal! What a bike!!! Amazing! Good on the climbs and even better downhill! Phone Jacques at Cyclefactory in Cape Town to order one. They will be flying out of the shop!

Will post a pic as soon as I figure out how to

Hi guys! Thanks for the help. Finally got a bike and it is a beauty! 2010 Giant TCR Alliance, 105 groupset, only 3000km on the odo. Looks like it came out of the shop last week. No scratches - immaculate!

Hi, So there is a Giant TCR that looks promising. It is a 56cm. I am 6ft/1.82m tall. So, being new to road don't know it it will be a perfect fit...will have to see I guess!

Thanks guys! I have also come accross the following bike: Giant TCR Alliance (carbon/allu mix) - 2011, 105 groupset, Alx EXA 600 wheels with hubs on. New Continental Gatorskin tyres. Size 56cm. Asking price is R10k (neg)

Hahaha! Thanks! Have since spoken to a friend and I have amended my expectations to a much simpler spec...as it will be a very distant second bike. So now looking at aluminium, shimano 105, carbon fork. Hopefully can get something for around R5k?

Hi everyone! I need the advice of the experts on the hub. I am actually mainly a mtb'er, but I want a decent road bike I can use for road races (Argus, Burger, One tonner) and also to do training for and do tri-athlons, and to also supplement my mtb training. I have been going through the archives on the hub, but have not been able to find the exact info I need. My budget is max R10k. I am 1.82m tall and would probably need a 56cm frame. I would prefer to get a carbon bike, if it is in the price range. I have seen a couple of deals as follows: Giant TCR 0 (2007) Full Ultegra, Shimano wheels, Dura ace shifters, carbon cranks (R10k) Giant TCR Once (2003?). Full Campo Record, Mavic Ksyrium wheels. Carbon cranks (R12k) Solis Umbra Full Carbon (2010). Full Ultegra. Shimano wheels. Carbon cranks (R8k) I have also gone to see Avron at Cycle Traders. Your advice is much appreciated!

Hahaha! No. I wish! I was on a Silverback 26er with slicks...as if that would help when you are riding a piece of lead.

Lost my sanity long ago!

Sooo....I made it to the finish before the cut-off time on my (VERY) heavy 26er mountain bike. Was feeling great most of the way except when I managed to lose the group I was in on the stretch after Malmesbury, on the R304. Solo into the wind...but I made it anyway. If it was not for the 2 really awesome guys who took pity on me and cycled in front of me for about 40kms, I prob would not have made it. Awesome sportsmanship! Well done to everyone who finished in that weather! PS: Not doing this on a mountain bike again!

What does rule 5 and 9 entail? Maybe I should apply them as well

So I am probably insane for wanting to do this on my mtb (with slicks)?!

Not sure what the final price will be. From what I can see from some of the Euro sites it looks like €2750...so will not be cheap after the exchange rate conversion. However, Silverback has a local subsidiary in SA so hopefully they will try to keep the final price down :S I will find out from Jacques at Cyclefactory. They have not published prices yet: http://www.cyclefactory.co.za/Bicycle/silverback-29-2013.html

Hi there! These bikes will arrive in SA in Nov. Really good value for money! Check out the review here http://www.jowettscycles.co.za/bike-reviews-june-2013.htm