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Industry 9 now does a classic hub so you can use 'normal' spokes.

That is assuming that GPS is 100% correct and you take exactly the same route with your car (inlcuding lines through corners etc). When you measure wheel circumference on your bike. Get someone to help you. make mark on tyre and ground. sit on bike and roll forward 1 wheel rev till mark touches ground again. get helper to measure distance.

Isnt it also illegal for the tanker to be inside the yellow line?

R3500.00 for an XT wheelset is hard to beat... https://www.bikehub.co.za/forum_posts.asp?TID=64391&KW=

What about hand builts? They can be better (lighter, stronger and cheaper ?) than some factory made wheels.

Icycling had Shimano XT wheels for R3500.00 not too long ago. I reckon that's worth investigating. https://www.bikehub.co.za/forum_posts.asp?TID=64391&KW=

Did you think your position was threatened?

Very few specialists charge 'medical aid rates'. Many are 3 or 4 times that... Its a seemingly arbitrary number.

Campy vs Shimano Lance vs Alberto Sram vs Shimano Motorist vs Cyclist 26'er vs 29'er light wheels vs normal wheels Hardtail vs full suspension My vote is for the Anthem.

Get a wool cycling jersey, leather strap helmet and toe clips/straps and you will be retro and therefore cool.

The 10spd Dura Ace is nice to have. Seeing as you have already got it, you may as well do the upgrade. But dont expect any increase in performance. Maybe in your head you will feel faster every time you look down and see Dura Ace - that's gotta count for something. Convert the Le Jeune to a single speed and gain immeasurable 'cool factor' points. Have your Ridley rebuilt with your 9spd bits and donate it to development cycling and gain even more 'cool factor' points.

Would there be a frame warranty issue with 120mm fork? ie frame wasnt designed for that?

Get the Giant Anthem X1 W. Sell something or eat bread and water for a while. I couldnt really afford my X1 (and still cant), but every time I ride it, I realise how awesome it is and it was worth the financial stretch (and stress!)

Good to hear!! Who is the mechanic?

Congratulations on the victory and well done for sticking to your guns!

"Those found to be guilty of negligence...disciplinary action will taken against them which may lead to dismissal," said Mahlangu.

Who have you tried so far?

2010 Anthem X2 looks like pretty good value for money.

Why are the Pro III hubs smoother than Pro II's? Different internals? Also, from what I understand, the straight pull wheels (Pro III hubs) come with 85kg weight restrictions. Are SP wheels not as strong? I know they are lighter.

Just be careful you dont end up in the Ladies & Bicycles [Flesh Warning + NSFW]. You wont find any answers there

where is dingdong now?

After seeing the white frame @ Epic. I REALLY want one. But its gotta have white forks, white Gobi and the redwin Sram kit. And red Hope bits and with black ZTR rims (white would be too much). drool....