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  1. Zama7

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    Zama7 replied to Beesrib's topic in Multisport

    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.
  2. Zama7

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    Zama7 replied to Beesrib's topic in Multisport

    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 ?
  3. Zama7

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    Zama7 replied to Beesrib's topic in Multisport

    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
  4. Zama7

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    Zama7 replied to Beesrib's topic in Multisport

    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.
  5. Zama7

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    Zama7 replied to Beesrib's topic in Multisport

    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
  6. Zama7

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    Zama7 replied to Beesrib's topic in Multisport

    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
  7. Zama7

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    Zama7 replied to Beesrib's topic in Multisport

    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
  8. Zama7

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    Zama7 replied to Beesrib's topic in Multisport

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

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    Zama7 replied to Beesrib's topic in Multisport

    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
  10. Zama7

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    Zama7 replied to Beesrib's topic in Multisport

    Thanks and size wise how doe sit compare to say the First Accent ?
  11. Zama7

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    Zama7 replied to Beesrib's topic in Multisport

    Decthlon has discontinued their Tri-suit brand so not available in SA anymore, any suggestions where I can find a decent one or should I just heaad to sportsmans warehouse and get the first aascent one ? (Based in JHB/PTA) Thanks
  12. Zama7

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    Zama7 replied to Beesrib's topic in Multisport

    For the Tri-Suits any recommend places or brands ? I was at Sportsmas warehouse saw a first acent (R 2200) and 2xy for R 2999. Gona use it for training now so not to concerened over the price just want to buy quality that will last a while.
  13. Zama7

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    Zama7 replied to Beesrib's topic in Multisport

    Yeah fair enough points, I have free accomodation and doing it with a group of mates mainly social and not to worried about my time. I do have a duel suspension but agreed will probably waste a lot of energy even with locked suspenion. Will have a look online as I guess buying a 2nd hand road bike is probably safer than a mountain bike anyway.
  14. Zama7

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    Zama7 replied to Beesrib's topic in Multisport

    Ahh I see Mountain bikes are now allowed, wan't the case back in the day. Think my mountain bike is probably around 14kg,s so with slicks I am probably gona be carrying an extra 4kg. Also have a 1x12 group set any have experience with how big a difference this will make compared to a road bike ?
  15. Zama7

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    Zama7 replied to Beesrib's topic in Multisport

    Hey all doing the Half Ironman in Mosse bay end of the year and just want some general recommendations. (I did one about 8 years ago but didn't have a watch or correct gear so hopefully this one goes better) 1. Road Bike - What are the min specs on looks for in a decent bike ? Rememebr it was Shimano 105 back in the day? Also not sure if I should rent a bike or buy a new one/2nd hand and sell after the half ironman? (Currenly have a mountain bike and doubt my wife will let me have 2 bikes and road biking also not really my game) 2. Tri-Suit - Last time I just changed clothes after each dicipline but might look at a tri-suit this time. Any recommendations for a decent tri-suit ? Thanks
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