Mathieu_Schneuwly

Would you mind uploading a pic showing the cassette and ring wear close up? I'm just curious to see.

This bit caught my attention - How "dodgy" are we talking? It sounds clearly like potential muggers as there were before the fire. These dodgy characters will once again roam freely once the park is fully re-opened and the marshalls are no longer there to keep an eye out?

Last time I checked in Olympic cycles they had quite a big selection of heavy (non folded) 26" DH specific tires. They were hanging on hooks on the wall behind the big shelf at the far back end of the store. You need to be a little insistent and go sniff around, sometimes the sales staff don't even know it's there.

https://www.olympicchannel.com/en/playback/anatomy-of-an-olympian/anatomy-of-an-olympian/anatomy-of-a-cyclist-is-neffs-stamina-better-than-marathon-runners/ Her power to weight ratio seems unbelievable!

Absolutely.

Indeed strava should not be taken too/so seriously - but I'm sure this will upset some people. I guess Strava could update their whole website and app, its quite archaic. A button to "ignore this segment" and (did not know this was already possible) a more powerful filter which can exclude results from anytime back would go a long way.

Tokai trails have changed and evolved over the years so that will lead to multiple segments covering the "latest" version of the trail. The fact that old times will remain for new segments is in itself flawed - if you delete a segment of an old version of a trail you must surely delete the results achieved on that old version? If you create a new segment with approximately the same start and end points, strava will look at historical data and retrospectively give results. I see this as a problem which has not been addressed by the efforts above.

I recently went through the same process and got slightly burnt. I had a low end home espresso machine for years with a Krups burr grinder. Espresso packed up so I did my research and picked up the Silvia. First impression, lovely machine- built like a tank and really oozes confidence in longevity. However my Idea to "use the krups burr grinder for now", huge mistake. It was not possible to make a decent cup of coffee - tried for 2 weeks. I did more research and uncovered the truth written everywhere: the quality of the grinder is as much if not more important than the coffee machine. You have to make a proper budget for a proper grinder if you want to use a grown up espresso machine. I wouldn't go any lower than something like this: http://capecoffeebeans.co.za/products/baratza-encore-conical-burr-coffee-grinder?variant=18764048452 Ideally this: http://capecoffeebeans.co.za/products/rancilio-rocky-espresso-grinder Or best something proper: http://coffeeandtea.co.za/mini-mazzer-grinder I went for a compak K3 (cheaper competitor to a mazzer mini) and my home espresso/Americano/cappucino production is approaching god-like status.

Really amazing! I wonder what suspension pressures he runs to have it that firm?

I know of this service, but it is not that much cheaper... I'm looking for a pal service, for free, in exchange for a thank you gift

If I buy something from an online shop overseas, would anyone be prepared to bring it home for me? It is a coffee grinder, weighs about 4.5 kg so the shipping saving is significant. I live in cape town, and guess it would be ideal if there is someone who is travelling for work or on a short trip (with ample luggage space) who can receive a delivery and bring it home. Do people do this? It seems to make sense. Thanks

I am looking for a good condition used espresso machine, A full manual, solid brass or copper single group machine. Preferably something a bit exotic with a good reputation for quality and reliability. If you have something you're not using or looking to upgrade please let me know. Cape Town. Budget approx. ~R5000. Thanks!

Awesome thanks! Signed up

Hi Deon Can we sign up beforehand? It would be better than showing up and not making it into the group of 20.

Yes I think so

It's the 140 Pike. 551mm A2C.

On the carbon frame about 300km. On my old aluminium frame about 1800km... no problem.

Must be too much power! I'm weak but light, so I make my time on climbs and descents Perhaps you should consider one of these to put all that power to the ground

The statement Is true for me though I realise probably not in general. Ps, I pop wheelies all the time! The fit is 100% for me, I wouldn't run a setback post like you mention as that would then not fit me anymore... The tallboy is my trail and xc/marathon bike. I have done 70km races in total comfort, so I know my fit is good, and my local playground is TM so I'm familiar with steep terrain, also fine. And on the descents... flattering.

I think the RSC uses bearings on the levers, where the RS use bushings? Results in smoother lever feel.

I'll just leave this here... http://www.rapide.co.za/product/rapide-ovl-ring/ Its near identical to the absolute black (I have both), and half the price.

No couch. The wall will have to do.

I found a nice USB red rear light at contermans. Describe it if you lost one and I'll get it back to you.

I'm pretty sure I saw your bike. Heading along main road away from town passing groote schuur around 17:20.

Piet you're quite right, SC replaces the bearings free under warranty. I think many shops and bike owners (not all) are ignorant of this and also ignorant of how to look after their pivots in the first place. The SC frames come with a grease gun, use it!! A bearing swamped in clean grease will never go bad. Pump some grease in from time to time until all the old brown grease oozes out the side. It'll last forever, and that's why SC warranty it for life! It's one of the best pivot systems out there. Original SC bearings are angular contact, not what you get from standard bearing man shops. Angular contact bearings work differently, they are loose until you tuck them in (preload) with the pivot bolt. The result is a vastly stiffer interface than standard deep groove bearings used in most other brand bikes. Generic bearings in a vpp frame will collapse under the lateral load and that is how you will damage the frame. Another thing, the original bearings have no inner seal. That is how the grease gets from the grease port into the races to flush out old grease. Basically you never need to strip your pivots, just pump in the good stuff and it oozes out the outer seals. Genius design.