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TriGuru76

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  1. UnclePolli Just glad you and the other two are ok. Sorry that your day had to end like that. Hope to see you back on the bike soon.
  2. You should really investigate the tax and government funding initiatives for job creations on this. Even though you import the material, by having them stitched together in SA will lower the price drastically. Look at Rapid sport who use imported Chamois and materials, yet they manage to push out a good quality value kit (not comparing the R&D used by brands like Castelli, Assos etc) for sub R500 a shirt and R800 bibs.
  3. I wanna see a hands up on who actually manages to RIDE down the rock garden after that long climb? It is pretty technical with some big @ss boulders in the way? Any one? Any One? Bueller, Bueller?
  4. Just picked up the tail end of the treads, but Silvermine is open to riding. Did the loop yesterday and saw a few riders on the route. Entry is R70 at the gate. They didn't stop me so i take it they are open for business.
  5. I have been on Spec saddles for a number of years now. I tried virtually every saddle on the market. swopping between Tri position and road position. In the tri (or drops for road bikes) your hip angle is a lot lower. Thus forcing you to sit more on the Perennial nerve. This is where the Power saddle is great. The tip dips to allow you to sit in the "power" position / more forward on the saddle. So if you are wanting the comfort of the Power saddle but need the extra length, rather go for the Spec Romin Evo Pro. The tip of the saddle also dips and gives you that clearance for your hammies.
  6. Give King Price a call. Bike insurance for UP TO R50k = R1 For every car you insure with them you can add 1 x Bicycle to the value of R50k for a R1 premium. http://www.kingprice.co.za/One-Rand-Insurance.aspx
  7. Argus self catering accommodation in Houtbay (on the route for those who want to take a well deserved break just before you it the real Suikerbossie ) 2 bedroom sleeps 4 Groundfloor (So ideal for bikes) https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/9933970?checkin=03%2F01%2F2016&checkout=03%2F05%2F2016&guests=2&s=Tf3FnU46
  8. http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Syntace-W35-MX-Wheels-Tested.html
  9. Keep in mind, on a CX bike you need to concider your gear ratio. Mostly they run a 46/36 gearing on the front.
  10. https://www.bikehub.co.za/features/_/news/industry-news/2014-africa-cycle-fair-day-3-shimano-xtr-di2-pinarello-f8-giant-propel-ritchey-swiss-cross-r1759 Check out the last bike in the line up. Ritchey CycloCross with Di2 Hydraulic group and HED Wheels
  11. Ok guys so heres some info from the frontlines. 1) You get full carbon CX bikes (look at Colnago, Trek, Specialized etc) and then you get more the classic look of Steel frames like Ritchey (www.bicicletta.co.za) or Cotics. 2) a CX bike is purpose built with more clearance for wider tires. a typical CX bike will use 35mm tires (again Ritchey does an awesome CX tire) 3) a CX bike will typically have a slightly different geometry with a raised BB for more clearance over obsticles. 4) You can go Rim brake; disc brake manual or disc brake hydraulic. You will have to choose your frame accordingly as the mountings are different. 5) then you can really mix it up and go Di2 Electronic Hydarualic group. 6) You would need to choose your wheels carefully too. HED Ardennes CX rims have a 25mm wide rim so allows for the tire to be set much better. they are also super light and strong. Cyclocross bikes are very capable but not recommended for technical mtb riding (unless you have skill like Martin Ashton) A top end Ritchey CX bike with HED wheels, Ritchey Carbon Components and Ultegra Di2 Hydraulic group will set you back R65k. Carbon Frames you can add an additional R20k to that. Some pics to follow
  12. The Ritchey CycloCross is kitted out with Shimano Ultegra Di2 Hydraulic parts, HED Ardennes wheels (just change tyres to make it a road bike) and full Ritchey WCS Cockpit.
  13. I have often wondered, WHY do they ask you to click on your shirt size and then never have the size you selected?? Surely these entries are done months in advance so all you need to do is to order the correct amount of sizes AS PER THE ENTRY LIST. how hard can it be. If an athlete then comes back and asks for a different size, then sorry, that is not what you ordered. but by swopping one or two athletes shirts on the day it means someone is not getting the correct size. How is it that event like Sani2C can give such great shirts/jackets and kit? at R2000 - R4500 (Im and 70.3) it almost works out the same per day as these multi day events. For those who have done one or two IM, i would much rather NOT receive a T-Shirt or bag AGAIN and rather have a fleece jacket or half jacket. they should swop and change it every other year if you ask me. So lets maybe post some pics of great shirts / jackets you have received from other events. maybe there are some races worth racing for the t-shirt.
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