Grey Hubs

Thanks! Not too shabby for my 2nd race. Have lots to learn! Legs aren't happy with me today . Need to spend more time chasing you around the new up and coming trail at Benoni CC

I think that's brill !! Not so old at heart that's for sure ! 3hr21 - was shattered! Still a blast! Need MORE training!

Hat's off to you chaps! You're the Boys! Getting of of bed is sometimes a serious climb for me!

I'm by no means a strong rider. So those "bumps" I clearly remember as steep, rocky climbs. No doubt I need more experience!

You joking right?

Big up to the dude on the Booth bike. I think we passed each other 2 or 3 times during the race. He gave me carrots in the last 10km. Power legs bud!

For me, the 75km race had every thing - steep rocky climbs, fast open dirt roads, fast rocky descents...what a race! I fell in the sand, in the mud and on the rocks. Only my 2nd race and well recommended! Only neg comment - rather give me a "I survived the race" T-shirt, instead of a bag on not so goodies.

Never mind popcorn, after that comment I needed to scrape birthday cake off the screen....top entertainment.

I have a great carbon 650B HT and a carbon 29er HT. Also building a Cotic Solaris 29er (nice frame). I'm 1.69m (short) and love the 29ers...go figure! The only time I've moved back to the 650B is when the trail got VERY tight and twisty. The 29er feels faster (could be perception) and the 650B feels more agile on a tight track. I like the idea of a fast 29er and a more playful dual suspension 650B...

Just moved from Conti Race king to Conti Race King protection(2.2 - 29er) on the rear wheel, only because I keep on getting side wall damage from my poor steering... I noticed after the first 30km ride, the beading seated well against the Stans rims, but I lost air pressure over night. Removed the wheel, pumped to 3 bar and gave the sealant in the tyre a good shake around. Yesterday's 28km ride at 1.5bar was no problem and this morning all sealed and happy! I have a feeling the sealant needs a few rides to seal the walls of the tyre....

What a FIRST race for me! mud and more MUD. But still managed to enjoy the "60km" actually 45km ride. Any one catch my classic over the handle bars, back flip dismount into the water??? That must have been funny to see!!! Rookie in orbit - the water was DEEP in some parts.

Damn that's really impressive!!!

Nice pic of the shot...be careful of the nice shiny machines when taking pics! last time I did this, the reflection in the machine showed I was not wearing much - first coffee in the morning and all... . My friends didn't appreciate the gesture and didn't seem to notice the caramel looking coffee flowing into the cup. Isn't that's why they call it a "naked" portafilter???

or rather I never realized....Friday must hurry up now!

Eventually purchased a Macap M5D grinder. So I can now give is a better "shot"... Never released the age of the beans effects the grind so much...interesting. Will keep this in mind.

I have a lot to learn...

A nice video of the Francino in action. He shows how to do it pretty well...

I don't think it gets much better than the Robur! I'll call them on Monday. Will either be a Mazzer mini or Macap M5D. Leaning towards the Macap with digital time dose. Appreciate your thoughts.

Do you have a contact at importalia? Last time i looked, they were expensive! Always been keen on Mazzer mini. Thought the on demand grinders made more sense.

Yip, good copy of the E61...guess the pump switch acts as the lever. Machine is made the the UK. Yes, the culinary group are the ones. Hope to have a grinder by next week. Missing good coffee at home.

One switch is for on/off. the 2nd activates the pump. Machine is semi ok. Does a good extraction with a naked portafilter. I'm looking at the Macap M5D on demand grinder...they're not cheap.

"Bean" reading the topic for a while.... Looking for a good espresso grinder for home. Any suggestions on where to find one? I use a Francino Cherub. http://www.fracino.com/uploads/images/FRACINO%20IMAGES%202012/NEW%20CHERUB.jpg