jcza Posted November 26, 2012 Share Just putting it out there for youngsters like karma Rule #9// If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period. Fair-weather riding is a luxury reserved for Sunday afternoons and wide boulevards. Those who ride in foul weather – be it cold, wet, or inordinately hot – are members of a special club of riders who, on the morning of a big ride, pull back the curtain to check the weather and, upon seeing rain falling from the skies, allow a wry smile to spread across their face. This is a rider who loves the work. ByronH and divernick 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty250 Posted November 26, 2012 Share Front pads - 0%Rear pads - still some left but not much These look good, compared to the tangled mess I took out. Even the spring mechanism was toast... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted November 26, 2012 Share These look good, compared to the tangled mess I took out. Even the spring mechanism was toast... Really toasted them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divernick Posted November 26, 2012 Share Just putting it out there for youngsters like karma Rule #9// If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period. Fair-weather riding is a luxury reserved for Sunday afternoons and wide boulevards. Those who ride in foul weather – be it cold, wet, or inordinately hot – are members of a special club of riders who, on the morning of a big ride, pull back the curtain to check the weather and, upon seeing rain falling from the skies, allow a wry smile to spread across their face. This is a rider who loves the work. Let this be a lesson to al out there.....hahahahahahaha!!!! Like I said before, I am super surprised how much pad life my brakes have left. Maybe it was the mud slowing me down and not my brakes! If I had ridden the entire course I am sure I would have logged a 8-hour ride..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 26, 2012 Share Just putting it out there for youngsters like karma Rule #9// If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period. Fair-weather riding is a luxury reserved for Sunday afternoons and wide boulevards. Those who ride in foul weather – be it cold, wet, or inordinately hot – are members of a special club of riders who, on the morning of a big ride, pull back the curtain to check the weather and, upon seeing rain falling from the skies, allow a wry smile to spread across their face. This is a rider who loves the work. Like I said, I've spent too much money on my bike over the last 2 months, just to be a hard-ass, race in those conditions, and break more stuff.Call me a sissie, but my pocket says thank you after I saw what happened to some bikes on saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nettie R Posted November 26, 2012 Share Is it true that the organiser got a R1500 fine from the cops about the 70km riders crossing a public road, which he didn't clear with metro? After this weekend we are in two minds about riding the 24hr.Agreed, the toilets were NASTY.I must admit the waterpoint we stopped at was well stocked with bar ones,watermelon, bananas, potatoes, coke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayleyearth Posted November 26, 2012 Share Like I said, I've spent too much money on my bike over the last 2 months, just to be a hard-ass, race in those conditions, and break more stuff.Call me a sissie, but my pocket says thank you after I saw what happened to some bikes on saturday. and the solution is: Scott MONS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 26, 2012 Share and the solution is: Scott No, just Shimano. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty250 Posted November 26, 2012 Share Really toasted them! Wearing Metal or mud should I say! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty250 Posted November 26, 2012 Share and the solution is: Scott Agreed scott all the way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart15 Posted November 26, 2012 Share Won't lie but that was the hardest thing i have even done. 35km, 6 hours, two tubes, brakes under assessment, shock stuck in lock, etc..... but i finished.That mud was just insane, fun but insane. Don't think i'll be riding in the rain for awhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 26, 2012 Share Agreed scott all the way! Why? Please explain why a Scott would be so much better? would the frame NOT get dirty? The stuff that break are components, not the frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty250 Posted November 26, 2012 Share Is it true that the organiser got a R1500 fine from the cops about the 70km riders crossing a public road, which he didn't clear with metro? After this weekend we are in two minds about riding the 24hr.Agreed, the toilets were NASTY.I must admit the waterpoint we stopped at was well stocked with bar ones,watermelon, bananas, potatoes, coke. Shame to the organisers for yet another overlooked item Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divernick Posted November 26, 2012 Share I saw someone spraying "Spray and Cook" on his bike and wheels prior to the race start. Did this prevent the clay from sticking? Edited November 26, 2012 by divernick MTBc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted November 26, 2012 Share I think this race actually saved me money - gonna think twice about getting a new bike divernick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted November 26, 2012 Share I saw someone spraying "Spray and Cook" on his bike and wheels prior to the race start. Did this prevent the clay from sticking? I looked at my tyres/pedals and recall reading about mud-shedding. I still wonder how that works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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