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  1. Sad to see. I’m a proud Orbea owner but immigrated a couple years back. This will stick out like a sore thumb and be recovered eventually. Good luck.
  2. Buying a bike that you don’t test/see/touch etc is always going to be a risky move. Not sure if that’s been mentioned anywhere yet????. I been burnt many times buying bikes I didn’t go test first, nowadays if I can’t see it and ride it first then I ain’t buying it (doesn’t apply to new bikes obviously)
  3. I'll be down in January and would love a tour if possible - will be based in Pringle Bay so not much of a drive for me!
  4. As mentioned previously, Nic has some friends in high places. I wouldn't be surprised for a huge lawsuit to be the result of this. Sad considering that SANparks is really important for our various nature reserves and protected areas and I would imagine they are going to absolutely *** and betaal Nic into possible early retirement due to one aggressive ranger. Whats the potential life-long loss of income for a grand tour cyclist from this injury in the eyes of a smart lawyer??
  5. Granted this was back in 2017 but I took a screen shot as I thought it was weirdly low. I’m fit, but not that fit!!
  6. I have had positive experiences with both Spez and Pyga as far as pre-purchase treatment. Knipe Racing at Meerendal and Specialized in Somerset West happily gave me test bikes - they didnt feel great (for me) and I ended up buying a bike I hadnt tested (Giant Anthem X) and loved it (guess I was lucky). I now own a Scott Spark, which I also didn't test pre purchase (and also love - so lucky again I guess), not sure where I am going with this as far as testing goes but I would still recommend testing whenever possible and brands that dont give dealers adequate demo bikes are a bit kaka.
  7. Velo-life used to stock them - not sure if they still do. (they are in Somerset West, Western Cape)
  8. Also started 2G - great ride and good sports wrt bunch racing etc. once we caught the batches ahead it went a bit south though ironically. RIP to fallen cyclist. Thoughts and prayers with fam and friends
  9. I’m still here. Tensions running seriously high and I feel for the people having to face the angry cyclists when they are not to blame for this cock up - the people to blame are prob not even in this building
  10. That drop looks so easy on videos but its *** scary doing it, have done it a few times on training rides but it never feels less scary - hope your lightie heals up quick. I need to decide today between the XCO or the Contour
  11. So ...are results ever going to be released??
  12. Great course. Also was directed wrong way ended up on 47 km. Still waiting for results...Felt like I was in a cyclocross race for the first 10km .Nice pic Rouxenator - I am in there ????
  13. The socks are good. I bought the "Ltd Edition" diamond/triangle pattern socks a few weeks ago and have about 7 other pairs of Versus socks. Each new range the quality increases which shows me the guys are always looking to improve. I support them because its run by young guys that are cyclists and local and we need to support the local brands that can potentially grow to be bigger and contribute to the economy with Jobs etc. Viva Versus.
  14. Hectic!. I always ride with Allergex pills in my pocket. few years ago I had blood tests done to check for bee alergy and am "mildly allergic" - ironically I got stung the day before my results were given to me and I had no reaction. Have been stung once while riding and just immediately took 2 Allergex and got safely home on my own steam. I think it helps to immediately take an anti-histamine.
  15. B-b-b-but... #carbotanium In the real world though of the 3 options I would go Factor due to the uniqueness. S Works 6 is great but a bit like a tampon.
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