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All the Thule locks have the key number stamped on them, so it is only a matter of matching the key to the lock. I bought spare keys for my roof racks from the agents. Makes you wonder if this was a random theft or a well plan and prepared for theft.

Try CWC, I got one from them last year.

My sons Silverback Space frame had a very similar crack at the seat tube / top tube intersection ( along the top). Silverback had no problem replacing the frame and to date the replacement frame in fine after nearly 1 year. His frame crack on the 1st ride.

My son was riding in the same bunch, just to his left. It appears he touched wheels with the rider in front of him and this caused him to swerve to his right. Unfortunately the taxi was was right there and had no way to avoid the cyclist. No blame can really be placed on anyone, just an unfortunate accident that shows the danger of racing on open roads.

I agree that any lock can be cut very easily by a prepared thief but it does slow them down and prevents the chancer removing the bike. I would rather not leave my bikes unattended.

This is how i lock my bikes to my bakkie. The eye bolt is through the deck and the nuts have been welded to prevent them been undone. The cable is 12mm Ravx.

Tania Raats - Cyclelab Hillcrest does a good set up.

Same as for clothes in the clod water with OMO and soak. In the machine with out anything else or the straps tend to trap the clothes and cause damage or place it in a pillow case which works quite well. I used to do this quite often when i was using a camelbak as there is nothing worse than a smell following you on the trails. Just remember to remove your cell phone from the pocket before submerging as the cell phone does't do well with the above.

Carefull you never know if she is lurking on the Hub to keep a eye on you.

I use a good quality water proof grease from Midas for all my bearings and copper grease on all threads. Forks are easy to service yourself, just make sure that you use the correct oil and grease. I get my oil from the local Yamaha dealer. The grease for the forks is rather expensive but you use very little so it last for long time. The other bits and pieces are available from any bicycle shop.

In a bucket with cold water and Omo over night then in the machine and on the line. This way i find my kit stays clean and fresh.

Cyclesphere in Morningside Durban, they are No.1 in my opinion and according to the Bicycling Magazine poll.

Clean it properly and apply a good anti-septic cream and then cover with a (i forget the correct name) clear plastic wound cover like a second skin. The pharmacy will know what to give you. Once on you just leave in place for about a week. My son was covered in roasties after he fell on the track last year, treated him this way and he was fine, hardly even a scar to be seen. It will look ugly during the healing process but will feel a lot better than letting it dry out and form a scab. If the cover comes off before the wound has healed just clean and repeat the process.

Pietermaritzburg 27 to 30 April

Elites, U23 (Nelspruit)or Vets, Youth (Durban)?