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I've always said I far rather prefer taxis over boys and girls in SUVs and Bakkies. Most taxis are friendly, but even the aggressive ones respect you and know how to drive around you.

Apologies, the Racing Ralphs. Running the HD very low pressure for enduro riding. Allows for very aggressive riding on loose gravel etc.

Been running the HD as a more focused all mountain, enduro tyre on my Anthem 29er, up front. On the rocky and technical sections on Table mountain it has insane levels of grip. Received a very short notice entry to W2W, so did some xc riding on this tyre. Rolls remarkably well, no issues with folding etc. Placed top 5, so don't think it hindered me much more than my usual RR tre up front. Also, where you can see multiple Stans spots on my RR always, I am yet to notice one after all this riding.

Join our weekly Wednesday Table mountain morning ride? Actually ride a few times a week - check the table mountain thread.

Managed to break two spokes riding down there. Only saw at the Spur stop. Fulcrums still got me home though! Stay away from the burgers. Don't skimp on tyres or Stans. Save some for the last. When you think you're done, you're not.

That bike is perfect in so many ways...now if only I had the talent...

Interesting topic, one which I've been researching myself! Similar scenario, however, ride about six times per week, with a run here or there. For this purpose, a single tool becomes quite diificult to configure. Currently running an RS800 with HR, and Android strava on Sony rugged phone. A few points to note: Strava currently only accepts the Zephyr hr strap for android, which is bluetooth 2. Bluetooth smart/le/4.0 does not work and is not supported. Garmin forerunner 610 getting good reviews, although moisture sometimes a problem. Polar provides seperate hr and gps file, which does not always work so lekke with strava. Only the phone provides direct strava upload, althoug there is a garminconnect non supported site that can handle ports from garmin to strava automatically. Have not tested it.

Staring at my bike in my office...just sitting there...

#9 Do it for your family. My better half has often commented on how much friendlier and relaxed I am when commuting home. Not still in work/stress mode. This morning on the mountain was beeeeeaaauutiful!!!

This might be a Cape Town wind issue, but if you could decrease the arm diameter as well? Most of the jacket arms flap very badly in wind. Also, make sure the back end goes low enough to catch the spray from rear tyre. Must also be washable without the colour fading too quickly. Commuting takes its toll on a bike, but clothing just as much, especially when used every day...water"proof" pocket also a nice add-on.

We had a guy with in-ear headphones in A.

A few points here...have been asked by many African people why I don't have a car. Seems weird that I would commute if I had a car. My commuting has in fact made me a faster cyclist? One of my best friends met his future wife while cycling. When I tell people how much time and money I save, they can't believe it. It is always a nice topic for discussion and for changing people's perception about cyclists.

Sometimes the singlespeed has to stay at home...had to bring out the old roadbike with 28s on to klap this wind. Was quiet on the road today.

Hehe, the guy did not have a helmet on Thanks Frail

Thanks, as I wrote it, thought it did not look right!

Hi guys - anyone know who rides the black singlespeed roadbike, sloping toptube, flatbar with 5 spoke Spinergy wheelset in Cape Town? Tried to catch the guy...most stunning bike I've seen in a very long time!

+1 for A :-)

What wind? You mean my 46mins commute back to Melkbos was not because I felt strong?

Wind was a bit fresh today. Have realised on the SS that regardless, your time does not vary too much. You have only one gear and can only pedal so slow. PS, who rides through the harbour?

I suppose with the weight of my bike and backpack I would set off a camera too, IF I could spin the singlepeed that fast! Have noticed how my legs have changed...veins all over now. Forgot my waterbottle yesterday - was properly stuffed when I got home. Realised again how important the right tyres are...they cut the grass from Big bay to Melkbos so the road was littered with thorns.

1. Chuck away the light tyres. Go bomb proof. Took me two Attas to learn that lesson. 2. Go slower at the beginning. 3. Take it easy down the descent before the burger stop. 4. Pass on the Burger, grab the potatoes. 5. Sunscreen. We were lucky last year. 6. Carry proper spares. 7. When you think you're done, you're not. 8. Enjoy. It's one if the nicest races. Especially the waterpoints.

Yum:-D

Comparable Southern Suburbs climb?

Is this your route?!? Wow. Beats the socks off Paarden island.

Anything mentioned on Days of our- I mean, Supercycling?