love2fly Posted March 20 Posted March 20 Anyone have the full Fini story today? They were down 1 minute and then it all went sideways .. .
NotSoBigBen Posted March 20 Posted March 20 51 minutes ago, ChrisF said: Please keep us posted about the longevity of that belt. BMW motorcycles have stayed away from chains as much as possible. Drive shafts on the larger bikes, and belt drive when the 650GS was first launched. The Dakar 650GS came out with a chain. And when people started riding the normal 650GS off road BMW stopped using the belt drive, and switched to chain drive. Their "promotional garble" was that the belt showed premature wear and tear off road, and that the chain drive was more reliable off road. Some 25 years later and now MTB's go belt drive .... Unfortunately not someone who rides a lot so I doubt wear will be an issue ... sorry Chris, must be honest I'd also be interested. ChrisF 1
'Dale Posted March 20 Posted March 20 (edited) Meanwhile: SHORTENING OF STAGE 4 Due to extreme heat tomorrow, Stage 4 will be shortened - 88 km reduced to 73 km - Climbing 3,000m reduced to 2,550m - First start time remains at 07.00. - Spectator points remain as they were - Note change in location of WPs and addition of a Hydro point - Note updated cut off times and locations Edited March 20 by 'Dale OVERDRIVE, Wannabe, Danger Dassie and 1 other 4
Ozzie NL Posted March 20 Posted March 20 23 minutes ago, 'Dale said: Meanwhile: SHORTENING OF STAGE 4 Due to extreme heat tomorrow, Stage 4 will be shortened - 88 km reduced to 73 km - Climbing 3,000m reduced to 2,550m - First start time remains at 07.00. - Spectator points remain as they were - Note change in location of WPs and addition of a Hydro point - Note updated cut off times and locations Where did you see this?
DieselnDust Posted March 20 Posted March 20 46 minutes ago, 'Dale said: Meanwhile: SHORTENING OF STAGE 4 Due to extreme heat tomorrow, Stage 4 will be shortened - 88 km reduced to 73 km - Climbing 3,000m reduced to 2,550m - First start time remains at 07.00. - Spectator points remain as they were - Note change in location of WPs and addition of a Hydro point - Note updated cut off times and locations eish here we go again taming the untamed Headshot, ChrisF, mikkelz and 1 other 4
nathrix Posted March 20 Posted March 20 7 hours ago, Skubarra said: But where are you actually saving money? Food is contracted out so thats the contractor's profit/loss, tents you already have, venue is a field.. Not sure on what you can meaningful save on by allowing in your planning for competitors to drop out? Less workers - disinfectants - toilet paper needed to keep all those portaloos clean 😎 Headshot 1
MongooseMan Posted March 20 Posted March 20 New profile up on the Cape Epic site for stage 4 DieselnDust 1
DieselnDust Posted March 20 Posted March 20 I fear the damage is already done. The medics tent was a beehive of activity today. Lots of drips administered. Has the cut off time been retained or shortened?
Ant in the NL Posted March 20 Posted March 20 3 hours ago, ChrisF said: Please keep us posted about the longevity of that belt. BMW motorcycles have stayed away from chains as much as possible. Drive shafts on the larger bikes, and belt drive when the 650GS was first launched. The Dakar 650GS came out with a chain. And when people started riding the normal 650GS off road BMW stopped using the belt drive, and switched to chain drive. Their "promotional garble" was that the belt showed premature wear and tear off road, and that the chain drive was more reliable off road. Some 25 years later and now MTB's go belt drive .... Belt drive is the thing here in the NL , eBikes, commuters and daily ride bicycles mainly that rack up kms like nobody's business. Maintenance plans also recommend belt driven bikes - terrain is as flat as the earth 🤌🏼 with rain being the biggest drama ChrisF 1
mikkelz Posted March 20 Posted March 20 Really enjoying the daily highlights from Craig Kolesky's perspective. So much hike-a-bike, I guess that's one thing you take for granted watching the pros. They literally ride over everything and anything. Sad to see all the litter along the route. 🙈
TeamBaja Posted March 20 Posted March 20 (edited) Well is not the sponsors or the organizers fault or duty to know who is prepared to ride (not race) the Epic. Most had at least a year to prepare if you don't cut it so be it. Plenty of participation events all over the world to ride in. If they save money or not is irrelevant, all that stuff is already bought, if you want to stay in a AirBnb or caravan or whatever is your choice. Imagine the outcry if they were to run out of food for lunch or dinner. I know of people that have failed at three attempts at the race, whos fault is that. i'll be back next year. Edited March 20 by TeamBaja JM Rides Bikes and ChrisF 2
dexterdent Posted March 20 Posted March 20 I'm finding Daryl Impey's daily content with David Higgs pretty entertaining on youtube - looks like two friends having a great time. mikkelz, nathrix, tinmug and 1 other 4
ajnkzn Posted March 21 Posted March 21 14 hours ago, Scott roy said: funny ,I must have missed shimano’s latest groupset and brake launch with major patent infringements Fair enough - was trying to see last few days after your comment. Just bad luck it seems.
rooies 01 Posted March 21 Posted March 21 How strong is Matt Beers. Solo rider taking on the teams. Maybe he should pair up with Kegan next year
Headshot Posted March 21 Posted March 21 19 hours ago, DieselnDust said: On that’s just horrible. I’ve never had good life out of their chains. One lasted 500km Taya chains are 50% worn on a Park gauge when you fit them or at least the one I had was. KMC are just way better. DieselnDust 1
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