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Sure you get those. Then you get guys that take your old hiking boots that you want to throw out, polish them up and re-sole them so that they look good for another good couple of years.

in this case it takes 6 months and they still get it wrong (apparently).

Last time I checked a deore casette and chain fits onto an XT groupo. My buddy has trained Sundowns to wash and lube bikes so on a Saturday after a ride he does a decent job for R20 a bike after he finished in the garden. He even tensioned a loose spoke that I missed the other day. We were thinking of sending him on a bike mech course. Hy's beslis nie dom nie, sukkel net bietjie met die Ingils.

She will henceforth be known as @Twitter_Ninja

is it friday yet? oh wait! it is!

that canyon run....

A buddy of mine gave his old 26 inch bike to his gardener. A week later the guy brought it back and said that no matter where he rides, people were accusing him of theft. He could not even sell it to buy a less conspicuous bike to commute on as the shop that he went to to sell the bike threatened to call the cops. My buddy went to the same shop with the old receipt in his pocket to show to the buyer, but the buyer did not even ask for it, as he was nicely dressed (branded T-shirt and strops beats the gardener's chino and button down shirt apparently). Sold it for R4k and gave the cash to the gardener who bought a cheapie for R3k, got a helmet and lights with the change. Pity that a guy now has to ride a makro special because the XT-specced sub 11kg bike he got as a present was putting him into so much difficulty.

Awesome! So all that is required to get out by the backdoor is a compliant pharmacist. Doubt whether the pharmacist in question will lose his license or even receive a warning of any kind from the powers-that-be. Anyone know whether Impey is going after the said pharmacist with a claim for loss of income and the duress he has been put under?

and the bottle cage holders! amateurs....

idiots! they left the cranks, chainrings and BB!

Not trying to be clever here, but when I read post #1 I thought "here we go again". A one-post wonder coming into a room full of people, shouting "Jou ma se porche" and then just leaving. With 4800 odd posts one would expect a more eloquent reaction than simply insulting a group of people.

There, I fixed it. Next time try this approach and see how people respond.

All we ask for is application of a bit of common sense, but in the red mist of road rage SA drivers find themselves all the time it is probably too much to ask for...

Not going to read the handbag slinging contest above, but do any of you realise that Bruce's son died while out training a few years ago? I have met Bruce on a few occasions and must say that I have huge respect for how he handled the tragedy.

On a road with no shoulder where cars have to cross into oncoming traffic this is how you should ride as it makes it easier for cars to pass when it is safe. Otherwise you get pushed off the road.

Am I a bad SA supporter for hoping that Argentina to win this one? They've been the better side on the field by far tonight.

We are heading out to Alpine Health resort in September. I'll definately give the trails in the area a go!

QdK is probably the most exciting player to emerge since Kallis. I like his approach and that he lets his bat do the talking. It would be interesting to see if the Aussies will be able to get inside his head in the upcoming triangular series.

Hopefully you have learnt a lesson or 2. Here are a few general pointers from another "big" guy: - When buying wheels, check to see if they have a weight limit. It sounds like the spokes going and the replacement wheel buckling could be due to you (and all your equipment on) are over the weight limit. The bike shop should know what they weight limits are for wheelsets, but do some checking yourself. - Don't just blindly accept that all wheels are tubeless ready. - Keep communicating with the shop. Phone them once a week if they have your bike to let them know that you are still getting those brakes sorted. I know that they should be following up with you, but spare yourself the trouble and pick up the phone. - When things go south always go to the most senior person in the shop. Afterwards send them an email documenting your query / complaint / comments so that you have a record. Ask them to correct anything that you may have misunderstood, and ask for a read receipt. No reply means that your recorded version is accurate. - Always ask THEM for suggestions on how to rectify a problem and let them come with an offer. You telling them what you want in compensation sounds like opportunism. - Remind them to look at the situation from your view and ask them what they would have done in your situation (this approach has remedied many sticky situations in my life before).

If I refer to the type of pink, I might get a warning point...

If you've done an Argus in 2:45 and managed to get an A seeding you have a chance. Good luck!

But its pink! <hat... coat... door>

I think they are referring to this... http://www.bikerumor.com/2013/03/05/exclusive-momsen-teams-with-morewood-south-african-superbike-vipa-snakes-into-reality/

why would this be annoying? If you do not like what people record on Strava, unfollow them. I use Strava for my own leisure and benefit, not to see who does the most km's, climbs the most or does the fastest sections. For me its about recording my own progress. I started commuting again about a month ago. With about 50km of commuting a week (once to work, and once back), another ride or 2 in the week and 2 decent weekend rides I have cut my commuting time from over 90 minutes a month ago to just over 60 minutes. Don't ask me how far up I am on the Tiekiedraai climb, because I have no idea, I do know that my average speed up this climb is about 30% faster than a month ago which is what matters to me. If my Strava activities annoy you, unfollow me. I honestly wouldn't be bothered if I had no-one following me on Strava.