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Looking at buying a Garmin Forerunner and hoping to use the Vitality Device benefit and possible miles. Does anyone know if its possible to use the Device benefit and miles on D-Day? How would I get this? do you still get D-day miles if you pay instore?

Hi Robert, I have a XT shifter and derailleur but I'm really not fussed if it's SLX or whatever. I will be back in JHB in 2 weeks. Can try make a plan when I'm back to collect. Thanks.

Looking for a Front Derailleur and shifter if anyone has one lying around. I run a 2x11 Shimano setup and my front shifter is giving me hassle. Derialleur is still fine but limiting screws have seized although if I shift fast it always pushes the chain over the top chainring. Cape Town area - In Tokai

Not all but a fair few! Not very Brainy if you ask me! 😉

I had the Cannondale Scalpel Si Team with the 2.0 Carbon Lefty. Absolutely awful! Mate of mine had the same also didnt like it. I got rid of mine he was convinced by the bike shop to "upgrade" to the new Scalpel which came with the Ocho because it was supposed to be a massive improvement. 6 months later he got rid of it and and moved to a Scott RC. Maintainance on them is a nightmare and the maintainance intervals are ridiculous, We both constantly had issues where it wouldnt compress the full amount and then you would have to let all the air out, compress is manually yourself to realing the needle bearing tracks or whatever and then it would work again for a short while.

I know more people who have bought Cannondales only to get rid of them cos they hate the Lefty! Me being one of them... Worst shock ever invented!

55km to go but my Garmin just told me I need a 3.5 day rest 😱 Think I will have to take a very easy trundle round tomorrow!

Someone tell Vetseun the "Kiewit" he is off route!!!!!!

You will all have a ball! For the first timers less is more. I can remember my first stage race and taking the entire kitchen sink. ???? Really not necessary! Pack your riding clothes into daily packets. That way there is no hunting around for everything in the cramped confounds of your tent and keeps things nice and neat! Sleeping bag and pillow!! Ear plugs dont work for me but you can try. Hope the guy in the tent next door doesnt snore! ????‍♂️ Some nice comfy clothes to relax in afterwards and some warm clothing just in case. Check out the weather forecast ahead of the time! Most importantly just have fun! Its a blast!

Thanks droo! Will give it a bash on the weekend!

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Here goes! Thought I would revive this thread once again! Decided its time to learn how to do these things myself and have done quite a bit of research but..... Rear Fox float shock seems straight forward enough! Now onto the service of the front Fox 32. I need to know which/how much oil and where to put back into the fork. Its a Fox 32 Factory Kashima - Now I dont know if it is a FIT4 or a FIT iRD. The sticker on the shock only read FIT. I have looked for a serial number and found a sticker saying CWN7 and serial number is 553472-0002-W I have looked on the Fox website but this still hasnt given me a clear indication other than it is a 2016 fork as follows Serial number: 553472-0002-W Part number: 910-01-842 Short ID: CWN7 Description: 2016, 32, K, FLOAT, 29in, F-S, 100, iRD, FIT, Blk, Orange Logo, 15QR, 1.5 T, 44mm Rake, AMfollows But mine doesnt seem to fall in that category as its a 120mm and not a 100mm but maybe Im expecting a bit much? The oil chart I see is from which I deduce: Oil type is 20wt Air-Side - 25cc Option 1 below Air Chamber 3cc Option 3 Damper Side 20cc Option 7 - I have presumed I have the iRD here Would really be great if one of the experts out there can confirm this. Thanks in advance!

-1 for the Wahoo. mine barely lasted 2 weeks and started playing up and now after 3 months is absolutely useless. Always says my HR is 135ish and apparently according to google a fairly common problem. Gone back to Garmin. Anyone know how to fix the HR issue?

Sadly I cant "run" very far at all ???? but having done quite a few ultra marathons I am pretty sure I can ride further and longer on my MTB. I am now also contemplating doing Munga, once again on my MTB. So yes, I am pretty sure I can go just as far as anyone on a gravel bike and in a lot more comfort and without having to worry about any technical sections!

For all you guys who seem to be struggling.... its called a MTB!! ???? Grabs coat and runs....