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Squier

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  1. I have some old sufferfest vids and enjoy them. I would go for one of the newer vids if I were to buy one now. On-screen you are given a cadence indication (e.g. 120rpm) and exertion indication (e.g. 8/10). If you do these right, they hurt like hell but make you strong. I just haven't gone through the trouble of aligning these to my structured training programme, but I'm sure you can do it.
  2. Isn't that something we've been saying every year? I just get this strange feeling of deja vu...
  3. I agree. Day 1 and 3 are still awesome in their own right and also easily underestimated. Not as tough as Day 2, but they still deserve some respect. That being said; the Race had a raw deal last year with the rain on Day 2. If the weather holds up this year, you'll be blown away. My Day 2s are still my best days on a bike ever.
  4. Would love to see some stats of who struggled with puncture issues with what tyres.
  5. Sad to hear about Cherise. Was really hoping for a big result for her. She'll bounce back though. First time I've heard of a pro cyclist who actually has asthma, yet everyone is on asthma meds.
  6. Just saw that every category has lost some teams that has withdrawn due to whatever reason, except for the women. All 21 teams that started are still racing! Impressive stuff! It looks as if it has been super tough.
  7. Only saw the CenturionVaude frame where the chainstay seemed to split into two.
  8. Kudos to all finishers. Enduring that for 100kms must be brutal. Spare a thought for the mechanics. They must've pulled an all-nighter. That being said, spare a thought for the riders who don't have a mechanic who still had to fix their bikes after spending up to 9 hours in the saddle.
  9. Well done!! Let's hope the weather treats you better for the rest of the week.
  10. Well done to all! Reading the "Epic insider" race report it sounded really tough and not like much fun at all. Let's hope the weather holds up. Go hubbers!
  11. Thanks for the write up. It sounds anything but easy (and fun?). All the best for the remaining days. Hope the weather holds up!
  12. Awesome photos! Stoked for Hermida to get the win. Was hoping Flippie and Nino could pull it off though. I'm worried about Rabon. Perhaps he was just having a bad day or these short sprints doesn't suit him or something, but he was battling. Kev and Max looking good too. It's going to be a good one!
  13. It's a great combination and the best one we have. Would be great if these guys can end up on the podium. Strong field though. I do feel bad for Neil though. Being dropped to the "B-team" is probably not the best feeling in the world. He still is a class rider.
  14. I've found two different 29er DS frame types while browsing the chinese interwebs. This one: And this one: Any ideas as to which "mainstream" frame sets these resemble. The second one is the most commonly found frame and also looks like the one supplied by Booth and the other local importers. Any feedback on the frame depicted in the first pic?
  15. That's great to hear! Where have you been following the action?
  16. Thanks for the reply. Is it essentially the same thing though? Looks like it could be a little different.
  17. Need some help. Was looking at bringing in a 29er dual sus frame or just forking out a little extra and getting one from Booth. I had assumed that it would be the same stuff. However, on carbonality.com it's listed as 1800g and on booth as 2.5kg. Not the same stuff? Why the big difference?
  18. +1 And I did enjoy epic tale. More the story than the riding though.
  19. If I was in your position I would undoubtedly contact the guys from www.sciencetosport.com. It's Jeroen Swart and Mike Posthumus' and co's company. I've only bought a training programme from them, but they do offer coaching packages too. I've been very impressed with them!
  20. Wow! That's really cool! Big up Try-Tri!
  21. Pitching up at a race with an empty bike rack. I had everything... but my bike. The question "where is your bike?" saw me backtrack through the entire parking area to the amusement of many. Got home, walked past my bike still waiting for me in the kitchen ready to be loaded, and got back in bed!
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