Funkman

That rock garden will give me nightmares . ...Just looking at it makes me break a cold sweat

Just looking at the pros and cons koei. To be honest I would not be able to keep up a 50km top speed on the flats for long anyway Anyway its like you telling me not to buy a ferarri because its not practical, but you have one parked in your garage.

Thanks meezo, always had shimano on my bikes so not sure what to expext from sram. the upgrade kit sounds like a good deal

Doing some research on this I currently have a 3x10 setup on my 2013 scott spark 920 (stock standard xt/slx) and im considering converting to 1x11. Except the weight saving, is there an improvement on gear ratios? And also is there a loss on top end speed? What is the most cost effective way to convert to 1x11? Do I have to change the rear hub or is there a freebody conversion for it? And what would the cost be? My rear wheel hub is the dt swiss syncros xr2.5 as far as my research and limited knowledge goes I need 11speed casette, rear deraileur, shifter, chain and chainring. Anything else? Thanks

Any live coverage today on the interwebs? anybody got a link?

Somewhat off topic but still relevant I think. Why do manufacturers make the front area of the padding in men's cycling shorts so small that the outline of the gentleman's sausage is visible above it. Even some of the more expensive shorts still poses this problem. Way to much pointing going on...

Waiting to see some other bikes. I never rode a tt bike before but always liked the looks of it. It looks heavy though. What would something like this weigh?.

How about these? Love the U-boat!

is that Mr Ritchey with the snor in the background?

Yep I noticed. Just wondering about their price point.

Does anyone know about availability and pricing re the new storm models. I think the bike looks awesome. Saw ads in local magazines but no pricing and no reply via email.

I was also diagnosed with DDD (L4 &L5 discs) a few months back after suffering from chronic backpain.Im in my mid 30's. Mine not as bad as Super J, and only painful occasional mornings when getting up out of bed or standing up. I even cycle for 3-4hours without issues and even jogging with little trouble. I use no medication. I think because i always focused on doing core muscle exercises whenever I go to gym helps alot with gaurding the spine and therefor curbing the pain. Specialist told me i would eventually need surgery (read when Im in my 50s or later), mentioned something about fusing steakie bone and prosthesis for 2nd disc. Procedure not covered by my medical aid. No surprise there! . Not to mention the limitations it would have on quality of life. I'll only consider this as a last option. For now biokineticist and fisio does the trick for me.

Im not generally a betting man, but instinct tells me to wait a few days and hopefully it recovers. A few cents make a huge difference.

Need some help from you finacial wizards. I ordered a few US$ for an overseas trip, from a bank last week. Every day after they called me to collect, the rand has been free falling. NOw should I wait till it recovers slightly, or take it now while the going is good. Trip is in 2 weeks.

Looks like this thread's going viral. Lolz! Popcorn op. Gou nog kry!