Zula

I generate immense amounts of power which results in premature wear of my chains To be honest, I'm not too sure. I must admit I use a park tool chain checker which I know is not the ideal way to check and certain folk here would have me banished for mentioning something so blasphemous. I am searching for an inch ruler though! Multiple cassettes does sounds like the way to go and I will do that in due course. Just feeling the pinch after dropping several ZAR's on the race wheels and the though of another R1k - R2k isn't very appealing. Thanks for your comments!

Thanks JB So two cassettes and one chain will suffice.

Probably ideal in a perfect world. I want to maximize the life from my current cassette and chainrings so I reckon a new chain and swapping cassettes will be the order for the next few months. Once the cassette and chainrings are toast, the dual cassette dual chain options will work.

Do you run 2 different chains?

I got the yellow pads. They seem to wear down quickly. Ja the 2 cassette solution is probably the answer but it comes at a cost.

Afternoon everyone I just acquired a new set of wheels which I intend to use more for racing and the longer training rides after the DC next weekend. I realized this weekend what a big difference the race wheels made and I recon its far better training with the heavier wheels and racing with the lighter ones. Not to mention I can see how much brake pads are going to set me back every month if I keep going at the current rate. My question is. I currently have 3300k's on my drive train and I think the chain is ready to be replaced. So I wanted to find out what others do regarding training and racing wheels in terms of cassettes and chains. Does each wheel set have its own cassette? and if so doesn't the chain the cause an issue assuming you use your training wheels more than the racing ones. I was intending on buying 2 new cassettes and a new chain, but after reading around I think I am better off just swapping the cassette around every time. Yes its time consuming but seeing as I already have to change the brake pads, its not that much more time consuming. Your comments please Thank you

Any takers for tom? Weather looks good!

Ended up getting some zipps. Thanks for the feedback regardless.

That's nuts. Use them dude, you only live once!

Agreed with you on both your comments. The wheels are insured regardless. So if there is the unfortunate pothole, then its covered. You are 100% correct about the downside to training with good wheels. That's another reason why I know long term its not the way to go and Ill have to use my old wheels for training.

Differing views over that statement. Some say yes others say no. The braking surface is not in fact pure carbon like the rest of the wheel, but a carbon resin. That's why ZIPP took so long to come out with a carbon clincher because all the other carbon clinchers on the market were 100% carbon including the braking surface. Carbon braking surfaces are notorious for overheating and being inconsistent when braking. Yes it may not last a lifetime, but Im pretty sure it will last one helluva long time. that being said, ultimately I will use my old wheels for training rides and these for the longer training rides and races. Just really excited now and wanna use them all the time

Never taken a bike there but be careful. One evening we were driving to the beach for sun-downers and came across a spotted hyena also on his way to the beach. Needless to say we stayed in the car.

Why not? The braking surface is carbon not ali

Sorry to hear about your loss. You should always wait until the money is in your account and never rely on a proof of payment.

Also acquired a set of ZIPP 404 Firecrest Carbon Clinchers. They are serious wheels. I agree with Luke on the training wheels comment, but aren't the ZIPP's for enjoyment as well? Its so much more pleasurable to ride with them. You only live once!

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Sounds like a horrible experience! I wonder why Mavic International dont check up on these guys. Someone should just send them a mail and tell them how useless their RSA agents are. The sad thing is they probably wont care too much because in all likelihood we are 1% of their global clientele.

Acquired some new wheels, here's the update. Rides like a dream!

Constantia nek is the only other option. Bit scary though from hout bay to constantia. Theother way is ok.

See you chaps tomorrow.

The time limits do compound. It doesn't matter if you miss the bike limit, but if you are in swim + bike limit then you will be ok. Last year the swim and the bike leg saw some victims in terms of running out of time. AS was mentioned above the run can be walked. My suggestion, dont skimp on the swimming and practice continuous swims of 1600m plus. A sub 4 hour argus/94.7 rider will easily klap the bike leg. Its not that bad.

Thanks JB Ill try the every second link application method. I like the motorex, I really do. I haven't used a lube that keeps a chain so quiet for so long, but hell its a bio hazard. IF the second link application renders the same result then ill turf it.

Phone the store manager or owner and complain about Ben and his k@k attitude. Pointless venting it here IMHO.

Dirty is an understatement

I've been using this lube for a while on my MTB and never really took notice of the ridiculous mess it left as the bike gets washed after each and every ride. I recently applied some to my road bike, very carefully ensuring not to over lube. Left it to dry and wiped off excess with a rag. Text book procedure no? This stuff is a bio hazard of serious proportion. Yes the chain is quiet as a mouse and shifts as smooth as ever, but the lube goes everywhere. The chain is black and needs to be wiped after every ride, the cassette resembles the color of tar. Basically it is the filthiest substance I have ever come accross. Anyone had similar experience? Is there a trick to applying this stuff? I bought a bottle of Finishline ceramic lube, the mech at the LBS says its the bees knees and the best of both world (wet & dry)