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now you tell me .....

I noticed a long queue at the polar stand at the Argus expo ..... what is the big deal .......?

i can relate to the amount of effort you have to put in on the climbs .... i come in at 95kg and did a 3h05 ..... chappies was also the end of the bunch for me :-(

Hi All, I’m interested to know what sort of power the bigger guys put down in a race like the Argus. The power output in Watts needs to be much higher to finish in the same time than a lighter rider but the question is how much more …….? So if you are >90kgs and complete the 2012 Argus in <3h05 and have the data available please post the power you put down on the climbs to stay with the bunch.

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I’m in two minds …. Should I ride the Argus with deep sections or should I go with my lighter wheelset since there is a fair bit of climbing. On the open road you are in most cases protected by the bunch so I don’t see the aerodynamic advantage of the deep section wheels as a great advantage plus you have to carry the additional weight up the climbs ……? Will be interesting to hear what you think …..?

C you in C

i feel the same. would love to do the event and will in future wait till the end and try and find a bargin, that is the only way i will ever get to do the epic since R35k can buy me much more than a stage race.

jip, if you are light weight stay away in strong winds ..... i ride my deep sections in wind but then again i have some serious gravity on my side.

I use to take a number of energy gels during a race and then beginning of this year stopped using any of the energy gels and just drink my mix. I have since complete a number of races including endurance events like the DC and don’t really feel like I’m at a disadvantage. How many of you hubbers still believe in the super powers of the energy gels and how many of you ride without it?

I did some proper homework a couple of years ago to buy my first mtb after doing quite a bit of road riding. The TFS 500 was the best value for money at that stage for what I needed. The price seems good. I will also get prices from King’s Cycles in Worcester, they have very good deals. Best of luck !!

will there only be demo bikes this saturday only or will it be a regular event? can't make this saturday but would love to get my hand on a 29'er to experience what most of you are raving about ....

I have a set of the same (cosmic sl) wheels. They are great and if I push a little at the front it is easy to open up a gap. They are heavier to climb but not "slower" than my training wheels. Since I'm a heavier rider I even ride deep sections (52mm) in the wind, no problems .....

Also have RS800cx .... bought a set of the funny shaped screw drivers at Game and since I have done mine at home. I unscrew the back and replacement takes a couple of minutes.

jan is a great guy and will always have time for you

giant did not even make the list or was excluded from the tests is the tcr advanced sl that bad ....?

fixed

carbon is not all about the weight saving, in most cases you will save weight by going carbon, but the main advantange will be the stiffer frame compared to alu which tend to flex more.

thanks AndreZA

yes to it being a stupid question? or that i can use it? hoping for the second one

Probably a stupid question but I have no idea ……. and looking for answer? On my bike I have a shimano ultergra 6700 front derailer which is a clamp on. The derailer is fixed to the clamp with an allen key bolt. Can this derailer be used on a frame which is braze on ...? What do I need to look for to know if it can be used … ?

Racing Spartan How was your bike stolen ....? From home, at race, out of car and in what area? There must be a connection and these guys mix parts to not make it that obvious ....

wicked

get a mobii http://www.mobii.com/

Hi Chris, The 10 spd chain you have on special says 9 spd when you open the link ….? Have no idea which one it is. Also doesn’t quite make sense to load sale items if you don’t have stock. Like the security lock, not like I’m going to buy one but rather load items you have stock of otherwise we can’t hand you our moola’s. Looking forward to new items appearing during the day.