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Got to agree iwth BaieSukkel. Go with aero because as you note in your opening post " no TDF type passes"

Eish DR, thought you loosing it there for a while!

Rest and Cataflam

I personally dont like the slope on the top tube of the Giant. From the original list...CAAD9

23%

The frames look like they have been "cut" in half

Scary!!

Popeye..soooo true!!!

Got to agree with Bikemeonster. Go Dura Ace cause the crank is just gorgeous! Get the wheels later.

I dont think so

Oakley M Frames no doubt, but i also have a pair Of Kuota with four lenses. Good avalue at R550.

I reckon no amount of maoaning is going to change anything and i am certainly not going to stop cycling so i am just going to go with the flow.

Just spoke to CGC who confirmed that in order to get a license we have to join a club. They are not recommending affiliating directly to CGC so it would seem that they are trying to achieve the same system as the running clubs. Not a bad idea as the running club system definately works. One big difference is running club fees including license are WAY lower than the cycling clubs. ie between R150 and R300 per annum including license.CAADman2007-03-07 01:56:15

The way i understand the letter in the original post for someone who does not want an elite license is as follows: Buy R75 Cyclosport license AND join club to get affiliation or affiliate directly to CGC for R150. Do i have this right?CAADman2007-03-07 01:03:20

Aero wheels are more advantageous when you are not in a bunch as that is when there aero design works to your advantage.

Got to agree with Gumpole. Drop down to 105 and get better wheels.

Swallowing is just not an option!

Cycle Lab was doing it last year. Try them.

Anton at Summit is my LBS and his service is always brilliant.

Just for your information I take their Multivitamin & Mineral Complex, Calcium & Magnesium Formula, Essential Fatty Acid Formula, Joint Formula and the Immune Formula. My bathroom cabinet looks VERY similar

Got to agree with Wonder Woman, anything by Food State is good but i use Echinacea produced by Solgar. Only availbale at health shops.

105 is about 450 grams more than Dura Ace

Of Course! How could i forget the training ride chirp.

A bit too Bling unless you are winning races!

I really need to win the Lotto!