Mountain_Goat

If the brake levers feel soft and you able to pull it right down without stopping properly its most likely a cable issue. I had the same problem, make sure your calipers are centered and then play around with the barrel adjusters to increase tension on the cables.

The good old days, Bikehub is boring.

I think all Mavic wheels uses proprietary spokes. Anything other than Mavic spokes won't fit into the hub.

Ha! Glad to see I wasnt the only one getting frustrated with the B bunch. Instead of letting the momentum carry us through from the downhills, guys were pulling brakes and making a noise and then you get that constant stop-go surges which takes its toll on the legs. Also just want to say kudo's to a very very young boytjie riding in our bunch, think his name was Rory. He rode exceptionally well and eventually dropped me and a few guys going through ocean view. Well done boy!

The goodie bag is actually quite nice this year compared to previous years. I'll take the five roses tea any day over the flu tablets they gave last year. (By the way, I would stay away from that energy stuff in the silver sachet, tastes worse than cough medicine)

Popped in at the shop today for a few items expecting not to recieve any assistance as usual. Let me just say I ended up having a completely opposite experience. Was quickly attended to by the salesman (Raymond) who was very helpful and polite. As he fetched stock from the back I was approached by another 2 salesman to ask if I had been assisted. Well done CWC for improving on your customer service, hopefully it will stay like that in future.

I guess its all weather dependent. Last year with near perfect conditions, almost everyone that started in the 1's and finished with the front of the bunch got sub3's. We'll just have to wait and see what the weather man says.

I dont think race results alone will secure you a sponsor unless you finishing top 10 regularly. In todays day and age, I think the social media route might be the way to go. Maybe try and gain a strong social media following and perhaps offer to 'advertise' certain products for would be sponsors etc. Many sponsors will want exposure in return for their unvestment in you. Which they wont get unless you winning races regularly. Check out Raymond Cox on instagram, I think he used to be sponsored by CWC. He would regularly post updates on new kit etc that he was using/being sponsored with.

My guess would be a bike fit issue. Perhaps your saddle is too high causing you to stretch your legs with every pedal stroke?

I've never really had withdrawal symptoms but I think its all a mental thing. I smoke on and off and tend to feel weaker and more lethargic when smoking vs when I stop I feel healthier and stronger. Also once you start climbing the seeding ladder and riding in the front bunches its k@k being the guy gasping for air while everyone is just sitting comfortably. But yah, I agree, taking a puff every now and then is lekker.

I think that bakkie was a white Hilux if im not mistaken. 2 or 3 years ago, they were operating around the Cape Point area.

When buying used wheels this is normally what I do: *Check overall appearance, nicks, scratches etc. *Check nipples and spokes for corrosion or if any has been replaced (ie all nipples and spokes should match). *Check braking track for any bumps, nicks or wear. (Theres usually a wear indicator on rims in the form of a dot in the aluminium. *Lastly check that the hubs match the rims eg Zipp wheels should have Zipp hubs. I've seen people advertise wheels before as Zipp for example but then the hubs are cheap pieces of crap. Remember the hubs are what makes the wheels perform and they should spin freely and smoothly. Forgot to mention, make sure that the wheels are compatible with your drivetrain. If you ride shimano or sram then the wheels must have a shimano freebody. If you ride campy then the wheels must have a campy freebody. Some wheels also, especially the older wheels can only accommodate up to 10speed casettes.

Not saying the bike isnt stolen but do you guys really think a thief/skelem in a hi-viz overall would ride a stolen bike around so casually? And if it was indeed stolen at the time the picture was taken then surely the guy would have been in a rush to get away. A few months ago there was a thread where a guy was caught riding a 'stolen' bike in overalls. Turned out to be a mechanic working from home that was test riding a clients bike with permission from the client himself.

Close call! Same thing happened to me a few weeks ago and I actually got pushed off the road onto the gravel. And the thing that pissed me off the most was that the oncoming lane was empty so the driver could of easily given space.

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I think the increase in insurance premiums for bicycles can be due to all the fraudulent and false claims. At the beginning of this year I had a minor fall where a few mechanical parts were damaged and had to be replaced which came to a couple of grand. After lodging the claim, apparently the insurance company phoned my broker to ask 'If there is really a bicycle involved and should they approve the claim'

Seems as if you need to go everywhere and do everything in a group these days. SA is just getting worse and worse. I regularly ride that stretch of road going up to Cape Point alone during the week. Never really felt unsafe or had any incidents but it looks like one has to be more vigilant now wherever you riding.

A few years ago I went over the bars and had a bad concussion. Advice I got from my doctor was to lay off the cycling for 2 weeks and just take it easy. I think the reason why you supposed to take time off the bike is more of a precautionary measure because should you crash again and hit your head before it has had a proper chance to heal, you will be at a higher risk for a serious head injury. Things to look out for after a concussion is continuous headaches, dizziness and nausea.

Most guys just keep it in their jersey pockets. Screwing it onto the cartridge will cause the Co2 to leak out.

Might be a long shot but why not try and return the bike to wherever you bought it from? You said that the drop out broke only 8km into your first ride. In my opinion there must have been a fracture in the drop out of the frame to cause it to just break off like that.

Depends where in CT you stay, any bike shop should be able to sort you out. If you in the Southern Suburbs I'd recommend Bridge Cycles. Cost of a hanger depends on the frame as all hangers are different. Cost can be anywhere from R250-R600. Remember to take the broken hanger with you to make things easier in finding a replacement.

If you have a good, proper breakfast before your ride you shouldn't get too hungry or dizzy no matter how far you ride. Before a long ride of around 150km I usually have a cup of coffee, a sandwich, a banana and a full glass of whey protein mixed with milk. The rest of the ride I will just snack on the usual banana, jelly babies, dates etc. A good electrolyte drink is also important, stay away from energade and powerade.

Dont really think their online shop is active, best to give them a call.

Any tips for a newbie playing in their first season of fantasy? If you help me and I win then you can get a chance to use my Kickr ????

Plastidip, cheap and easy to use. If you unhappy with the finish then just peel it off.