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Navworld has the 520 non-bundle for R3500 currently. Its a great deal. Its not the plus version, but reviews suggest the plus became very sluggish when compared to the normal 520 and 820. So I would avoid it to be honest. Garmin's are already finicky units as it is. Most of my buddies have some sort of freezing issue or losing a ride here and there or not connecting to sensor issues sporadically. Best not to couple that will an annoying lethargic unit as well.

I actually spoke to the guys at Garmin earlier this week. Apparently they have stock and are ready to go to market. They are just waiting on ICASA approval and the red tape from there. Said they expect to have that sorted by the second half of July.

Well I think i'll go bribe someone at the Rosebank office with a good cup or coffee for some info! Hoping to be able to get one before The Jock... but lets see

Has anyone managed to get any info on potential launch dates for the 530 and 830 in SA?

Perfect... I don't do anything special. Wash them as soon as possible after riding (within a day or 2 if you can't do it straight after your ride). I use hand wash powder WITHOUT any added fabric softner in the powder mix. Very important. Never add any fabric softner like Stasoft etc. Soak for 10-15mins in mild mixture and squeeze inwards. Never wring them or they can stretch. If needed for multiple day consecutive rides, i wrap in a thick towel, covering back and front and then squeeze the chamois. I don't leave them out in the direct sun for too long. They dry fairly quickly. Couple of hours maybe. Then back in the cupboard. If throwing them in the machine, don't have any other items with zips etc. (hard / sharp edges). I rarely use the washing machine for bibs. I showed our helper how to do it correctly, or I wash myself when she isn't around. Never chance it with the wife, especially not after you buy a new bike... or went for a long ride on all 3 days of a long weekend and stuck her with the kids... #lifelessons. Edit To add... I don't ever hang them. I lay them on a clothes dryer over multiple bars. Wet chamois is heavy so that always goes on top and never hanging over the rail.

Try removing your undies next time... Have tried many bibs and Assos is the only one I will use for rides longer than 2 hours or on consecutive days. And they last forever if you care for them properly. I still have an old S5 uno that I've used for 5 years almost every single weekend and public holiday. Its now getting a bit stretched so will retire it soon. My S7 equipe is AMAZING and ive used that now for 2+ years with almost no wear. Just a bit of colour-fade on the chamois but nothing hectic. I have brand new S7 Equipe with the black padding and an S7 T.Mille just waiting for me to unbox them. When there is a special, I always try to grab it at a decent price. Will not go back to anything else... 8 hours touring on a long day out and not a minute of discomfort (even with some rain) means they are doing something right!

You're forgetting a VERY important point about the CTCT.... getting parked cars off the road as well. Logistically its not as simple as a rolling road closure. The number of cars that would potentially need to be towed / removed is a variable that cant be left to chance. Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk

I dunno... I agree that the points that were previously allocated were ridiculously generous. But these are now really tough! I'd be extremely pissed if I had signed up for the Apple watch and certain activities now fetch less than 20% of the points I had previously expected. Also, in summer now, it's easier to get outdoors and active, but come winter, most of my activity will be at the gym. No more 3hour rides every single weekend. At that point, I'm really gonna battle to make up 1200 even though I'll still be active. Bit of a dick move by Discovery to go this strict based on a few summer months worth of data. Also, read article on Fin24 or Moneyweb (I think) about data showing that people get their points on the first or second day and are thus disincentivised from activity later on in the week... Well if u start counting points over the weekend when people actually have time to go on long rides or runs, of course that's gonna happen! Logic clearly evades some of the designers of the system. Im pretty cheesed off with this. I think it's more accurate than before but also think it's gone a little too far.

Absolutely tragic! And I'm sure a sad reality check for all of us out there who love being out on the road... Sincerest condolences to family and friends of the deceased. RIP.

Paid up and got confirmation email but not yet reflecting on Racetec yet. Sure if will update overnight or in a day or two... Most people I know got an entry... Seasoned riders and some first timers. Just glad I managed to secure an entry. For those of you who haven't yet got an entry, I'm sure the unpaid tickets that were allocated will become available again. Don't stress... As others have said before, if you really want to ride, you will get an entry through the subs.

Demand exceeds supply... So I can just image what the organisers are thinking right now... "9 secs... Hmmm... I think we can squeeze the 2017 price to 80k per team and risk it being available longer than Steven Gerrard on the pitch against Man Utd!"

Got this a couple of weeks back - did one long ride and decided to take it down for the CTCT this weekend... current mileage is about 300km so far - bike has been cleaned and lubed twice already. I'm feeling very obsessive over it... Trek Emonda SL6 - I've been told its the first SL6 in SA in black thus far. Brought it in on special order as the last Trek shipment didn't have any... rides BEEEAAAUUUTIFULLY

Yes, saw this on DSTV catchup this morning. Camera bike also got in the way just before they entered the city. But the guys really fluffed up on the last few 100m before the end. Even the timing mat was a hazard at the finish, with a few riding nearly riding into it and having to go around the mat a few meters before the finish. Felt this could have been done better.

My boet had gastro the night before the race - went to his room at 5am to see him dehydrated and dejected. Expensive trip to CPT for a DNS. He'll be back strong next year though... and we'll both be very careful of what we eat the day before!

Is this the buffet at Southern Sun? Doing my first Argus this year... also doing the buffet they have. Really looking forward to the trip and atmosphere... And after-ride drinks!

So what was in the goodie bag? I had a late entry and didnt get one... Sounds like I missed out!

I've got the Polar CS200 with speed and cadence - beautiful computer. Maybe look at that. Its R1600 without cadence or around R2k with cadence but definitely worth it. I just picked up a second hand speed and cadence sensor here so I can easily switch between my mtb and road bike. The computer can be set up for two bikes...

Thanks guys... Are there no issues with using the SRAM cassette and Shimano groupset? Seems like people seem to like SRAM products a bit more here... Is the 1070 similar in the range to Ultegra?

Hi Guys I've recently jumped on a road bike for the first time but I find that the 11-23 cassette is a bit much for me on the hills. There seems to be a shortage of Ultegra casettes at the moment. I can get the Ultegra 11-25 or SRAM 1070 12-27 now, but would have to wait 3 weeks for the Ultegra 12-27. The rest of the groupset is Ultegra... What should I do?

Wishing you a speedy and full recovery, Damian. Fingers crossed that all goes well... looking forward to seeing you back in action again soon!

Condolences to you and the family! It really is a tragic story... makes you remember that this can be a really dangerous sport. And even when you're careful, things can still go wrong! Be safe guys...

Lol... Convenient indeed! Look out for the new earrings/handbags/shoes... its a dead giveaway! Anyway, hope you plan on replacing the bike... always sad to lose a hubber under such circumstances! Good luck with the guys at the stasie!

8ft wall you say? Must've been a really tall guy... depending on your frame size, maybe we should look out for the awkward dude with long legs and a small bike! Bt seriously, sorry to hear that dude... i guess the only thing left to do is make light of it. I agree, sometimes it just seems like this sh*T is getting out of hand!