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Not on long rides, but on long descents where you brake alot. I once had to stop halfway down a mountain 'cause the brakes overheated. Was raining, so I just threw water from a puddle over the discs, instantly turned it to steam. Rotors must have been well over a 100 degrees.

Saw the drivers from Rabtron. Doesn't look too bad. I can see myself using the prebuilt drivers, 'cause I'll be too lazy in the end, but we'll see Got the TPS61500, TPS61180 and TPS63020 from TI. Also got the LM3410 from national semiconductor Finally from Maxim I got some battery management chips to see how they work. All the drivers is to play around with and see which one's will work best. Sure thing. Will take some time though as I'm working on another project for my dad and then there's actual work and training to be fitted in

He talked about granny cog, so some of us figured he meant biggest cog at the rear and not small chainring. If he means small chainring, then go for it bro. Been on a 29/42 for almost a year now.

Fixed it for you. Could have been mtb'ers doing road training and thinking they're out on the trail.

Got some Cree XPG's. Lenses inlclude an eliptical, 15 degree and 5 degrees. Also got a few 18650 3000mah from ebay. They are dirt cheap. I got a few drivers from texas instruments and maxim to test, but may end up building my own. First a bike light with two spot LED's and a wide beam and then later on a running light.

Ebay dude. I got them for real real real real cheap.

You wish. Premier membership is now around R530 from R470 last year. Luckily with multiply I pay only R150 or so

Be glad. I'm still waiting for my license from last year

The one that has a balance of (most unfit, most difficult route). But that's not the answer you're looking for is it? Most accurate would be for both to ride with the same cadense and then you look at heart rate. One with highest hr works harder

Ride a 2x9 setup with biggish small chainring upfront. Then do Jonkershoek as mentioned or try the mankele 3 Towers. Then come and ask again.

Yes, but the PD-540 is a road pedal. They are not recommended to use on a mtb

I mean the ones in the second link. Can't open the first link, but it seems that they refer to shimano road pedals. You get different models SPDs, but the M520(as in your link) will be a good choice.

Maybe a better response: Value for money: Sigma Service wise: Polar Quality: Polar and Garmin(though some models do give a lot of sh!t)

If you ride both mtb and road, then I recommend you use them for both. Then you only need one pair of shoes and you'll be comfortable with them. I don't use them though, but especially for someone starting out, I think they'll be best for you.

Sigma Rox 9 really does rock if you don't want gps. Real value for money. Speed and Cadence sensor and handlebar mount cost me R250 or something.

It depends what you want to do with the bike. If you want to ride to the shop and buy bread and milk, then get flat pedals. If you ride because you're a cyclist and want to get fit/fast/whatever, then you need clipless pedals. It will take you a few minutes to get used to them. I'm recommending spd pedals. They are intended for mountain biking, but you can still use them on the roadbike. They are easy to clip in and out of. They are more comfortable/easier than road pedals.

If you're that scared. Get spd's(mtb pedals). They are okish for complete noobs on the road

Still trying to figure out what you guys are greasing on the cranks

The joplins are very popular I know. Have been looking at getting one. Don't the how the rockshox are

I always buy the no-name stuff. What a lot of guys don't know as that no-name products are better quality most of the times, it's just cheaper

Get a large. I'm 1.7m and ride a medium. This is thumbsuck advice. If you're worried, then do a fitment at a bikeshop

You'll get the benefits that we guys at higher altitudes get. Nothing to write home about

timefreight

Ja, I prefer to have everything custom made to suit one's need plus the satisfaction. Optics and LED's ordered from cutter.

Thanks for the info. At least I've got a starting point on lenses and LED's to use. I'm officially startin my LED project today. WIll take time though as I plan to maybe design and build everything and control the lights with a microcontroller for "smart" modes.