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    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.
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    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
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    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/
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    Looking for a 56km substitute entrey for Two Oceans if anyone has one.
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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.
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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 ?
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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    Zama7 replied to Beesrib's topic in Multisport

    Ciovita have stoped making the tri-short, open to any other suggestions
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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
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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 ?
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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
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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.
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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.
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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 ?
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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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    Ahh thanks good point but I have heard you can atleast use them till the child is 4 so atleast it's a good long term additional pram. Ideally want to use it for running to give the wife a break every now and then but yeah might end up not running as mush as I think on paper
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    Hey guys anyone have expereince with running strollers ? Happy to go with Thule Glide 2 just not sure if there are any alternatives or recommendations out there ? Thanks
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    Get to a doctor or physio asap, there are lots of excerices and stretching that can resolve teh issue. I usually do barefoor speed work on a grass field once or twice a month and never had and injuries. Physios can also help with alternatives to stay fit in the down time, increasing core strenth and wattbike are great alternatives when not running
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    Anyone have the seeding cart for the two oceans last year ?
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    Has anyone cycled the MTB? Assume it is probably just mostly dirt roads?
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    Took my Asics trabuco 11 for a 10km spin at Wolwespruit today and super impressed Grip and stability is great felt way more confident going downhill. I think I might have gona 1/2 size to big but I assume bigger is better than smaller so me left foot was sliding a but but nothing major. Going to try fix with thicker socks and maybe different lace techniques. Any recomendations for good thick running socks? Currently using falke which is already on the thicker side. First impressions of the shoe is 9/10 but will have to run it in to give a full review.
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