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Looks like blue skys over the CBD from where I am standing here in Rosebank so all looking good!

I have placed many orders with CRC over the years which if you order more than R3k worth of goods is shipped free utilising Parcel Force (their default standard shipping method) which usually arrives here in SA within 2 weeks. A while ago one of my orders was shipped using Royal Mail instead which has no tracking number and took more than 4 weeks to arrive (and based on some of my mates experiences never arrives). I then contacted them to find out how to prevent this from happening again to which they responded "just put a note in the comments box to use Parcel Force and not Royal Mail" which I have been doing ever since with no problem. I have just placed another big order which to my horror was shipped using Royal Mail and not Parcel Force even though I asked them to ship using Parcel Force in the notes section as they had instructed me to do. I need the bits in the order within 2 weeks and can not wait 4 weeks. I have now asked them to re ship the parcel using Parcel Force as I had requested and I will return the goods shipped via Royal Mail if / when it ever arrives. They have effectively told me to F@!#$%@#$%ck off What do you think I should do?

thanks guys

I want to build up a single speed however the wheel I have has a Campag free hub body and all the single speed sprockets seem only to be available for Shimano free hub bodies. Does anyone know where I can find a Campag compatible single speed sproocket? Thanks

Looks very good. Well done

Purnjap, where is Hedianga Farm? Never heard of it?

If you have to ask you dont't get it

My fixie based on a steel Bataglin track bike

I am riding the 70km Nissan Hazeldean race this weekend. It will be my first race on a SS and as the route is quite flat am wondering what gear ratio to use? Are any of you SS okes doing the race and able to shead some light on the correct gear ratio?

Thats one seriously good looking frame. Good luck with finding the last bits you need

Awesome bikes Fixer, well done.

I was at Hector Norris a few months ago in the evening and there are lights. Its a great place to do interval training

Edman, I ordered in excess of R3 000 worth of kit so qualified for free shipping and they still sent it via snail mail and not the default Parcel Force as with all previous orders of mine!!!

I have ordered plenty of goods from CRC over the years and it has always been delivered very quickly to me utilising an expedited service with a tracking number. However my most recent order was sent via normal airmail with no tracking number and it took more than 3 weeks to arrive. I want to place another order with CRC but only if my package is shipped utilising the expedited service with a tracking number. If this service is not available I would rather buy the goods from my local bike shop. Have any of you guys had a similar experience with recent CRC orders?

Thanks guys

Have just collected my bike from my LBS having done a major service before the Epic. My bike has 2x10 SRAM XX drivetrain. They have put a new chain on and it seems too long. When it is on the small ring in the front and the small cog at the back it is very loose with the top of the chain actually resting on the chain stay and the bottom sagging significantly. The guys at the shop say this is how it is supposed to be. Any similar experiences or advice please?

Where is Onion Hill? Apart from the correct gear, line and momentum you must also get your chest down close to the handlebar whcih helps a lot on techical climbs

Have any of you guys got a cool retro road bike that you would like to sell (56cm frame)?

.......sorry was meant to post that in the "Retro Bicycle Thread"

Hi guys I have built up two steel frame fixies which I love but now have the itch for a retro road bike. Do any of you guys have a project bike or fully restored bike that you would consider selling? I ride a 56cm frame. Cheers

Hi guys I have built up two steel frame fixies which I love but now have the itch for a retro road bike. Do any of you guys have a project bike or fully restored bike that you would consider selling? I ride a 56cm frame. Cheers

I have always had great service from Kevin at Buycycle and would definitely recommend them

What is the 800 battery life? I havent run my one completely flat yet?

I bought my 800 from CRC and absolutely love it. Its my first Garmin so dont have anything to compare it to though.

thanks