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Zama7

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  1. Two Oceans race report Expo Was decent enough although not a fan of green point basement, prefer an big open expo centre like CICT from back in the day. Felt a bit closterphobic and didn't want to hang around at the expo to long. Race Weather was perfect almost no wind but maybe a bit warm, luckily finished before the real heat hit. Support was amazing the entire route by far my favourite road race. Water points were good except the cups I prefer the plasic sachets so I can carry along and drink when I want but makes sense from a litter point of view. The water point from Hout Bay to Constanssia neck is way to far, think its like 4/5 km and while doing a hill tired everyone was moaning (Same happend last year not sure what the officials are thinking). The road management in Fish hoek was also not great as they had barriers creating a bottleneck and then cones in the middle so saw about 4-5 people fall. Overall amazing experience, amazing city and amazing race. Will definately be back next year with a bit more training (500km from start of the year to race is just a little light if you really want to enjoy the last 10km) as the support is constant espcially the last 5km.
  2. Anyone have a recommendation for a good sport podiatrist in PTA ? Need new inners, Thanks
  3. Guess the price is great but I want to try on a shoe before droping a few grand without any idea of how it fits. I have a pair of NovaBlast 5's and Gel Nimbus 26 I use for base and long runs but looking for a tempo / 5-21km race shoe. Really want the superblast but man its expensive.
  4. Not familiar with the brand and paying R3k for seems expesnive although cheap compared to copetators. I am looking for Magix Speed 3 on sale somwehere but might give this a go if I have no luck
  5. Ballpark around 600-800km, have done with more or less but I would recommend around there. Assume you will need to qualify so aim for a marathon mid Feb, I usually aim around 30-40km a week start Jan and then add 5km per week from there trying to peak around 60-70km a week for a while. Two oceans has its own decent training guides. https://www.twooceansmarathon.org.za/ttom2024-training-guide/
  6. Looking for a 56km substitute entrey for Two Oceans if anyone has one.
  7. Zama7

    Give it a TRI

    Thanks yeah transissions killed me last time will definately need to up my game easy 5-10 minutes I can save there. What areo rims or time bars do you guys recommend ? Looking for the best bang for buck and still want to use the bike for road races every now and then.
  8. Zama7

    Give it a TRI

    Hey Guys Finally got my bike back, a couple of newbie questions: 1. What is the pink sediment coming out the fork ? 2. Want to change the wheels & tyres to 28" and add tri bars, assume the system will still work ? 3. Any other upgrades besides tri-bars you guys would recommend for an half ironman ?
  9. Zama7

    Give it a TRI

    Thanks best cycling shop in PTA ? Bike is current at Hot Spot cycles asked them to fix my break after Ironman, will speak to the guys there they seem helpful
  10. Zama7

    Give it a TRI

    Yeah they are new but feels like gears slide a bit when chaning, also not an expert but when I serviced the bike the guy told me they are compatible but not ideal.
  11. Zama7

    Give it a TRI

    Yeah went with a road bike - Bought a 2nd hand Merida Scultura 400. Just want to repalce the wheels to 28", then add try bars and I am running a 2x10 105 with Dura ace shifters, think i want to sell teh Dura Ace Shifets and maybe just get 105 shifters so everything talks to each other. Will probably also buy tri bars just looking to build the best value bike for speed without breaking the bank
  12. Zama7

    Give it a TRI

    Hey guys so Mosselbaai 70.3 went relatively well except for the bike leg on which I had some mechanical issues combined with probably not training enough. Definately need to improve my cyciling and want to upgrade my bike to the best value for money option. Looking at the following changes 1. Need to get tri-bars 2. Does chanding between 28 and 25 thick wheels make the ride softer ? 3. Is there a big difference between road and mtb cleats on a road bike, power wise ? Thanks
  13. Zama7

    Give it a TRI

    https://enjoy.cc/product/mens-tri-short-trine-input-grey/ Anyone familiar with this brand ? See they based in Cape Town Never mind I see they are mmentioned above gona try there tri shorts
  14. Zama7

    Give it a TRI

    Ciovita have stoped making the tri-short, open to any other suggestions
  15. Zama7

    Give it a TRI

    Any idea where I can find these in a medium or has anyone tried tri-shorts ? Open to recommendations. Lastly what socks do you guys use, always cycle in versus but socks stuck for running and my falke running socks are a bit to thick for cycling so looking for something in the middel. https://ciovita.co.za/products/mens-orion-tri-shorts?_pos=7&_fid=f5c2e693d&_ss=c&variant=40482907652280
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