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Jip, very sad. It would be great if SS of SABC could come to the party. There are so many events and the people interested in Tri's are mostly of the higher income bracket so the advertising possibilities are there. Just think IM Xterra, Olympic distance champs etc

Well done to all from SA. Looks like we are really strong on the Tri seen. Cross, IM and Olympic distance! Brilliant

What I understand is that they will only sell through bike shop when exporting. Locally they will not use bike shops. I might be wrong but that is what I gather from their web site I spoke to the gents at PYGA to place an order but I think I will hold out till they can supply the painted frames. The black and white ones looks great. Does anyone know when they will start distributing the painted frames? How long does a line of ‘Limited Editions’ go on for?

Anyone know why the results are'nt out yet?

Does anyone know something about this fork? There is a seller on ebay that has these on offer but I can not find any info on the web. I can only find the RL & RLC. The seller is colorado cycles and seems to be legit but I am not very sure if even google can not get any info on it?

Do you think its better to do this course or get a swimming coach?

I breath every third stroke but I have noticed that a lot of long distance swimmers breath after every second or after each stroke. We have to remember that breathing while swimming is still breathing during exercise and as you swim you chase up you HR and you breathing should increase as well to get enough oxygen in the blood for a sustainable effort Many people have recommended getting a swimming coach so I guess that is what I am going to do. I want to do IM 2013 so I think it’s a good investment

They look awesome!! Edit -> I do however think that the sprayed (black & white) one's will look better

Jip, very nice event. Will do it again this year. And that local pub is a really great place to meet the local (and get a kudu steak)

Between the swallow & the swift, which one is more like the 'ordinary' saddles? I currently have a Sella Italia C2 but want to put a Brooks saddle on a new build. I have only heard great thing about these saddles.

+100% Kinetic spint adventure race = 25km = R650

I enter races for the route + experience only. I could not care less about the goodybag and medal at the end. So that is why I am very selective lately about the races. I want something to remember For example, the MTN Sabie was brutal and brilliant. I will pay for that route. The Nissan Hazeldean is flat and boring. I can do flat and boring anytime. I will not pay for flat and boring. That is why I think stage racing is worth the money. Most of the routes you never get to ride if you are not doing the event and you get a brilliant experience (including off the bike)

What modifications are needed to cater for the X12 Syntace rear axle system? I am lookign at Hope 2 EVO hubs (6 bolt) with ZTR Crest rims

I found this one on ebay. Will it work to adjust to 120mm? I dont really understand the difference between the two red blocks?

When is this? Is this for the race on the 7th & 8th of July? According to the e-mail I reseived there is only a 40km & 80km. The 80km is a two lapper of the 40km, but these profiles doesnt look like a two lapper. Is this a different race? Here is the link: http://www.asgevents.co.za/pages/events/raceSignUp.php?id=61

Jip, I dont like it that much either but as you say, damage wont show that easy. Already spoke to Cycle Art today. A custom paint job (with some cool air brush) does sound very good. One of a kind.

I hear that the OneTen will only be available in raw aluminium finish even though the images on the BLOG link on their site are of frames in black and white What are your opinions on raw aluminium finish? Anyone have an opinion on pro's and con's?

I have also replaced some things on my bike and I think it is time for a refit. Can one recoomend a Ergofit agent in Pretoria/Centurion?

The SIDI prices looks great, but how do you see if they have your size in stock?

Super cool

Jip, I will post the pics. But it is still a long wait. ETA is only in June.

I think I am a bit (actually very) overoptimistic, but will it be broadcasted live? Or maybe with a delay if we are lucky?

Thanks for all the info gents. @Hairy -> Spot on. The new machine is the PYGA OneTen29. @NINER_boy -> Thanks for the links

I would really appreciate some opinions regarding a 29er fork with 120mm travel I am building my dream MTB bike. It going to be a beaut!! The reviews I have read and from what I gather here on the hub I have to fit a 120mm fork. I was planning on fitting a 110mm Lefty but I have contacted 4 stores and for some reason they don’t seem interested in taking my money. So I set my sights on a Reba but after some research I noted that they are only available up to 100mm of travel. The reviews that I read of the bike were done on a Revelation. I note they are available in 120mm travel. What fork can you recommend with 120mm of travel for a 29er? Will you rather go with the Revelation or a DT Swiss XMM 120 Single Shot. There aren’t many reviews on the web for these forks and I am not familiar with any of them so I am counting on the expertise of the hubbers.

Good luck to all of your doing Iron Man. The hard work is now done (except for race day ). I hope to join all of you next year. Give it horns!!