MTBc Posted November 26, 2012 Share I am not regretting bailing on this one, I think i was one of the first headed back to my car. Good to meet a few of you, even though briefly. Buffet breakfast @ chef and the fat man was great! Here's the comparison:Breakfast: No takeaways. CQ: No takeaways (goodie bag). Breakfast: No medal. CQ: No medal Breakfast: R60. CQ: R180 Breakfast: Clean, working bike. CQ: derailleurs / brakes / frames to be replaced, once 30kg of mud has been removed.Was a nice drive out though, and at least I have my race number as a token of the intent. Thanks to Karma and PieterG for offering to assist, used the time Saturday morning to go through to Linden and get everything sorted properly. Hope Omni Motion has better conditions this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swift01 Posted November 26, 2012 Share Have to say the Loo's were 10th grade. I had to warn some lady not to go in there (and not from me I promise) Think about this, there was only a handfull of people at the race. Can you imagine if there was a full house and the sun was shining..... ok hope you guys have already eaten your breakfast long ago before you thought about that.But the beers were cold at 6:45 I don't think the lady behind the counter believed us when we placed the order for beer not coffee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted November 26, 2012 Share Have to say the Loo's were 10th grade. I had to warn some lady not to go in there (and not from me I promise) Think about this, there was only a handfull of people at the race. Can you imagine if there was a full house and the sun was shining..... ok hope you guys have already eaten your breakfast long ago before you thought about that.But the beers were cold at 6:45 I don't think the lady behind the counter believed us when we placed the order for beer not coffee. I can blame the breakfast beer for my decision to ride typhoon and rouxtjie 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swift01 Posted November 26, 2012 Share I can blame the breakfast beer for my decision to ride We offered you more beer which would have stopped you....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divernick Posted November 26, 2012 Share So after a good hose-down and some Powasol, my bike is looking good as new. (minus some paint on the inside of the chainstays of course) Edited November 26, 2012 by divernick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howmuch Posted November 26, 2012 Share Can only put my 6h30 minutes to do 70km as time in the saddle - wont be back, poor toilets, no bottle opener (medal), only one pi%% willy hose pipe to wash off - thanks for the bottle of water at the end - a cold frosty would have been nicer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swift01 Posted November 26, 2012 Share Hey Nick I see SS was the correct bike to use. How much brake pads were left? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divernick Posted November 26, 2012 Share Hey Nick I see SS was the correct bike to use. How much brake pads were left? I have at least 80% brakes left. Shimano have lekker rotor-pad clearance..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted November 26, 2012 Share I have at least 80% brakes left. Shimano have lekker rotor-pad clearance..... Front pads - 0%Rear pads - still some left but not much rouxtjie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swift01 Posted November 26, 2012 Share Front pads - 0%Rear pads - still some left but not muchDamn so my organic pads would have been rosted in the first 10 meters. Beer WAS the better choice (as long as you didn't need the loo) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divernick Posted November 26, 2012 Share Damn so my organic pads would have been rosted in the first 10 meters. Beer WAS the better choice (as long as you didn't need the loo) I'm using organic/resin pads. I was worried about them, I won't lie. After the bike wash I was surprised and pleased that there was almost no visible pad wear.....Shimano FTW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTBc Posted November 26, 2012 Share so wear and tear on brake pads is generally attributed to the manufacturer, and not to the rider / riding style? not that im trying to say divernick brakes less than jcza or anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted November 26, 2012 Share so wear and tear on brake pads is generally attributed to the manufacturer, and not to the rider / riding style? not that im trying to say divernick brakes less than jcza or anything. I'm not sure, pieterg also with XT's had nothing left after 35km. Personally I would choose shimano over avids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted November 26, 2012 Share so wear and tear on brake pads is generally attributed to the manufacturer, and not to the rider / riding style? not that im trying to say divernick brakes less than jcza or anything.No, avid pads don't wear down quicker than shimano...they are all much of a muchness. Conditions and pad type(metal or resin) are the no 1 factors in pad life, the mud and rain we had at VG were extreme and def took some life off brake pads Danger Dassie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Posted November 26, 2012 Share Divernick , bike looks good , but you missed a spot go do it again . divernick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayleyearth Posted November 26, 2012 Share I would have been minus tyres today if I attempted to ride...and it wouldnt have been due to the trail - but my 'new' dad In the end, I am glad I also went for the Wimpy option so now I am sure I will be right to do the 24h Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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