Balkan_Rider

Is the ICG group the same as Engen to Engen?

Need some tech help. I bought a new Ritte ace frame, built it up with DuraAce components but a specialized sworks crankset. Front derailer catches quite a bit and I have tried adjusting it - but no luck. I have the feeling the chain rings are positioned too far out. The chain tends to bend quite a bit even in fairly nuetral gearing ratios. What should I do?

Good discussion here. I too have recently started looking into coaching, but alas have not found a coach that I trust will take my cycling to another level. I wish I had the opportunity to train with a pro cycling team for 6-8weeks and have full exposure to all their specific training programs. However, working 40hours a week and some weekends, kinda makes it futile. Trying to be competitive in a race while carrying the responsibilities of work and family life is crazy, yet many of us get it right. So perhaps we are the ones who need cycle life coaches to help us stay on top of our game, without popping. Where one would find that coach? Who knows!

Good reviews considering there is one selling on the hub for R8k I think.

http://www.totalcycling.com/en/Contact-Us/cc-2.aspx Has anybody bought stuff from these guys? Total additional costs for shipping to SA?

Agree that Bike life credit is cheaper than some credit cards, also agree that buying an expensive bike when you can't afford it is probably not the right choice. Be wise, think it through properly. My advice would be to use credit when you get an amazing deal but just don't have the cash at that moment, but are confident you will pay it off much sooner. Use credit to your advantage.

Thanks for the information - going to review MiWay insurance that I have, most probably going to stop it. Why pay for something that wont work.

What if you wrap it in foil? or some other material that will prevent reading?

Cool stuff. Thanks

I've watched a few GCN videos on bike reviews. Will check their other vids out.

Thought it would be a long shot. Want to be able to service my own bikes without having to drive to the big city. Probably going to just watch YouTube videos and see what I can pick up

Does anyone know if there is someone offering hands on bike service and repair classes? Something handson?

Here is what it says on the discovery website You can earn up to 50% cash back on the pre-race registration fees up to a maximum spend of R3 000 each quarter, and up to R12 000 in a calendar year. This means you can earn up to R1 500 cash back (50% of R3 000) in a quarter, and up to R6 000 a year. To qualify for cash backs on race registration fees, please take note of the following: The event must be one of the selected, timed events on the Team Vitality race calendar that qualifies for either a 25% cash back or a 50% cash back. You must have completed the event. You must be a Team Vitality member at the time the cash back is awarded. You will get up to either 25% or 50% cash back on the pre-race registration fee only (the cash back does not apply to the additional fee if you register late or to T-shirts, promotional items, donations, temp licenses, etc.). Visit ‘Claim points for outdoor sporting events’ on our website. Choose the event and fill in your race number, finishing time and other details. Follow the instructions to claim your points for the race. Cash back will be awarded after you complete the online form and we can verify that you have completed the event.

I was referring earlier to the Tacx Neo Smart - looks just like the kickr https://www.tacx.com/en/products/trainers/neo-smart

Tacx just released a "kickr" derivative. I wonder what its like. All I know is that it costs more, and its blue. Here's the link https://www.tacx.com/en/products/trainers/neo-smart