Mr Mulebar

He should try do a couple of training sessions on an indoor trainer with doors closed and heating turned up high for the weeks preceding the event. The biggest problem with Euro partners that come out just for the race is heat intolerance, the above should help with that. Another problem is that they don't get a lot of time to train big climbs, so when they get here they struggle with lower back pain and cramps from smaller muscles that only come into play when your riding up steep ascents. Suggest that he does indoor sessions with the front wheel propped up to simulate climbing position to train these muscles as well. My partner from the UK did the indoor training in the heat and it seemed to help him cope alot better in the heat. He didn't do the incline training so every stage after 3 hrs the cramps set in and he needed physio every day!! Hope that helps. Good luck.

Where in Europe is your partner from?

That was a Fizik seatpost :-)

Black Edition in the warehouse and getting processed!! May even hit some retail stores by Friday?!

Black Editions are in the country!!! They still need to go through the clearing process etc, so will start hitting stores next week.

That is a White Edition not Black. Check the specs............

Would love to know where they got them as they are not even in stock to ship now from GoPro direct

Hi awsme, Stock availability is an issue from GoPro side not the local distributor/retailer. 1. Omnico have ordered as many units from GoPro as we physically can for delivery pre Xmas. 2. White & Silver Editions have been delayed going to market locally as a result of pending ICASA approval. 3. Black Edition has been delayed by production issues in China. All we know is that the current ETA for production completion is early to mid Dec, so they will not be available anywhere till roughly mid Dec at best. We are airfreighting these units to have them here pre Xmas. Ask your family to keep their eyes peeled at CUM, DueSouth and other retailers or pre order one from Action Cameras. As that is going to be your best chance of getting one for Xmas.

SIlver Edition started hitting retailers this week. Black will only be in Dec sometime.

Stem works well, chest, helmet

Stem, with a Rollbar Mount, super steady

Please read the attached press release if you are considering fitting 650b Wheels to your 26" Fox Forks......... Fox Press Release.pdf

There is no recall on any CTD products, all Forks, DOSS Seatposts and Shocks are available. There is a slight delay on the remote levers for the forks/shocks. These will be here by end July.

Will give you guys an informed answer shortly!

They'll only be available towards the end of the year, but the Prolight SLX is still lighter!

You can get Kenda Sant 6, Small Block 8, Nevegal and Kozmic Lite Tyres in 29" Tubeless SCT (Sealant Compatable Tyre). Been riding the Slant 6 version for 4 months already and these are AWESOME!

Custom built and tuned RP23

Had one of their wheels at the Omnico tech support trailer, running standard kevlar tyres tubeless

Kenda have just launched SCT Tyres (Sealant Compatible Tyre) which are guaranteed to work with any sealant

Also suggest getting the Park Tool saw guide to make sure that your cut is straight and square with the frame. When cutting these frames you need to ensure that the seatclamp rests on the post, although manufacturers claim a certain degree of tolerance it is much better to ensure that the clamp sits hard on the frame

Make sure that your fork can handle a 203 Rotor. As most forks up to 150mm travel are only rated for use with up to 180

Have just spoken with a UCI commisaire that serves internationally and the situation at present is as follows; 1. the UCI rule pertaining to DH and the use of HELMET mounted cameras has been extended to all MTB disciplines for safety reasons, however does NOT apply to bike or chest mounted cameras. 2. certain events will be implementing bans on the use of cameras at the behest of landowners that are allowing them to use their land, pretty much for the same stated reasons that caused the GPS ban at Epic. So in a nutshell; No one can force you to remove a bike/body mounted camera at any race in SA unless the use of video cameras is expressly outlawed in the event rule that you as participant have signed acceptance of. Hope this clears up any confusion.

Just read through all the safety sections of the UCI rules pertaining to MTB. The following applies to all riders; 4.1.038 The use of radio links or other remote means of communication with riders is forbidden. 4.1.039 The use of tyres fitted with metal spikes or screws is not permitted. For DH only; 4.3.011 All lycra-elastane based tight-fitting clothing is not permitted. 4.3.014 Helmet cameras are not permitted during qualifying rounds and finals. The riders are responsible for securing the fixation of the helmet cameras in order to avoid any danger. The UCI can decide to allow a helmet camera during finals but only for the usage of the TV production company. Metal/permanent fixtures to attach the helmet cameras are not allowed, tape and velcro are allowed. There is no release on the UCI website regarding the outright ban on cameras in any way or any amendments in the rules since 01/07/11. So unless it is a rule of the event organiser for which you as a rider have signed acceptance, no one can legally stop you from riding with a camera in any event apart from DH related events.

I've seen plenty riders veer all over the track from fiddling with cycle computers/hrm/gps/power meters and also had a couple stop suddenly from them flying off the handlebars, should we not petition the banning of these as well..... they are non essential after all.

Just read this, we are using bike mounted cameras. You could get past this with a GoPro using either a Chesty or mounting the camera on stem/handlebar.