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What is the quality like? And is the sizing fairly standard? Been eyeing the out for a little as cheap, probably 1 winter worth solution.

Swift Neurogen I’ve been building up since April. Qrings are going on next, then the groupset needs some love. But for now, a more than capable machine. (Except for the non existent brakes ????)

Has anyone tried the Checkers single origin beans range? I know they have got some pretty impressive cuptasters involved, but buying my coffee beans from Checkers just doesn't feel... right.

I also struggled with the self seeding and swimming through traffic... I seeded myself in the back half of sub 60 min, swam 62 min, but had no feet to follow and spent the whole swim navigating through slower swimmers. Its an effective solution for a less frenetic start. And from the organizers point of view, it's far easier to deal with irritated swimmers than it is to deal with panic attacks and the like. In terms of safety first... makes sense to me, irritating as it may be. Possibly something that will come right with time as more and more athletes are exposed to it.

Been great reading every ones differing experiences on race day. Lined up for my first Ironman and managed a 11:54 with a comfortable effort. I think having a coach and training plan made the biggest impact on race day. Having the confidence that you start the race prepared will always make for an easier race day. I have also had GI issues in the past on race day but not in training, especially once I start the run. I seem to have addressed it by sticking to water for the first 15 minutes on the bike (about 300ml). Between that and having learned to understand and practice nutrition made a notable impact on how my body felt throughout the day. Being able to take nutrition in consistently is super important for a race like Ironman. Well done to all the finishers!

Thanks for the low down everyone!

When and how do they charge the import duties?

How bad are those import duties?

Morning Hubbers I was wondering if anyone had any experience with Ali Express? They have a pretty comprehensive kit offering (which I realise isnt genuine) which we would struggle to get here otherwise. Let me know if its worth it.

Any chance we could get some love on these? http://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/oakley-jawbreaker-prizm-9290-05