Bub Marley

Surely the platform rack is more secure on bumpy roads? I get the one for quick trips as the platform rack is heavy and can be a faff to set up but its way more secure than a hanging rack.

If it’s a platform rack you can adjust to make it fit but it can be a faff depending on the shapes of the bikes. On a hanging rack, im certain it would be too tight. I have a 4 bike rack and it’s a breeze to fit 3 bikes. If i wanna get 4 in, it takes a bit of adjusting every bike, calculating which bike to place where, some mathematics etc and also some foam to protect as most likely there will be a point where the bikes are touching.

What is your current size chainring? From those pics, it would seem like you have quite a bit of room there.

Nothing bigger than a 38T that’s for sure.

Ive also flown with bike before. I also used the extra 23kg included luggage for the bike. You just have to take it to oversize baggage but i never paid extra for it.

Del Toro did well to bounce back yesterday but he also showed vulnerabilities again up the mortirolo. The ending to the stage also suited him to a tee. Friday and Saturday will be very tough and I foresee similar issues on multi mountain alpine stages. I’d be very surprised if he stayed in pink come Sunday.

It probably can be done. Whether it affects shift performance im uncertain.

Yeah courses are definitely getting more technical. At the same time bikes are also getting way more capable to handle the terrain. You hardly see a hardtail these days at any XC race. Not sure if that’s a good thing though. The main concern though is the rider safety. It’s fine to do all these courses but XC pro’s have minimal protection. They all wear road helmets also, no knee or elbow guards. Some of those crashes in the rock gardens were hectic. Not really sure what’s the right move tbh.

Okay. I assume this is why he made it known that he changed the wheels. I wouldnt be a fan of this process then. So basically everytime i upgrade or change something i must now upload a new pic?

I have no idea tbh. Never worked with Naked before.

We basically had 1 day of proper rain. And in comparison to the previous 2 years, it’s been nowhere near those levels of rainfall. It’s also going to be bone dry this weekend so I wouldnt stress too much. The route will be fine.

If he had just registered the claim normally, they’d have probably just paid out. The fact that he made it known he was riding someone else’s wheels, probably alerted them or flagged the claim which meant for investigating needed to be done. This is why having a broker is valuable as he would’ve provided with some guidance as to what to say and what not to say.

This is the problem with wheels and suspension/ mechanical damage claims. The onus is on you to prove that it was the pothole that caused the rim to crack and it’s not because just general wear and tear. Sometimes it’s pretty easy to spot depending on how much it’s actually damaged. But a lot of times you have clients wanting a new rim because of a slight buckle or because of a hairline crack and if it’s an older vehicle, they will definitely have someone assess it first. Hence why i say it’s not as straightforward as it seems.

Im a broker with contracts with all major insurance companies. So I’m just relaying my experience over the years. These types of claims are not as clear cut as you claim by saying wear and tear wont be considered. You’re being extremely naive if you believe that to be the case.

If you compare it a vehicle for instance. If you crack a wheel because of a pothole, insurance will take wear and tear into account when paying out. The same applies if there is suspension damage to your car as a result. Some manufacturers, I’ll use Trek as an example, offer a discount on a new frame if its in a crash. My point is between the insurers and the manufacturers they need to come to an understanding that a carbon repair does not void your warranty. At the moment, any repair voids a warranty as far as I know. And if you voiding a warranty, then what consumer is not gonna fight you over this? There needs to be a panel of carbon approved repairs for each manufacturer. Like we have for vehicles.