Lance Stephenson

Look at the Youngster in the Squirt Kit...Mullet. Super skinny....He smoked the solo men category at the Dr Evil. Sep 2013

Speak to Louise, she will direct you to Jason directly.

I don't know when last you had a proper "check under the hood" with a doctor BUT, I did one In Feb and it was eye opening. Over 40 years of age you should be having regular check ups to have baseline to reflect off so you know when things change. DO THIS NOW. Don't waste time. You will need to speak with your physician about drawing blood samples, and poo sample. You should get a prostrate check and have, MOST IMPORTANTLY, a physical assessment done, VO2, flexibility and fitness test. These results need to be looked at, and a physician would need to guide you on where you are and then take in your own observations of your "energy" or fatigue. I did mine with Dr Jason Suter at Cape Sports Med (at Newlands, Sports Science building). I don't know who I'd trust as an "athlete" other than their practice as GPs are not in tune with the athletic demands like CSM Drs are. I personally have a long standing relationship with my GP BUT he has no performance oriented medical experience. MY suggestion is speak with Louis Fabris at the practice and ask her for 5 min to ask her opinion of who may be of value to you in Gauteng to offer a similar service. Louis held my hand through the whole process, was extremely compassionate and professional, the whole experience was incredible . I hope you can find a solution like I did and have a great experience in the process. +27 (21) 659 5644

I would recommend you speak to Robbie at RBC in PE. https://www.rbco.co.za/index.php?route=suspension/servicepricing

Namgear Bike Polish is good for bike and tyres. Doesn't effect brakes

Take the battery out the H7, turn the battery around the wrong way and insert it for 10 seconds. then install normally and try again. This normally resets the "cache" on the unit and reboots it.

You need the Mavic pads. those rims won't handle the heat from a normal pad and will be very noisy. You will destroy the rims without the exalith pads

@ttona33I bet that if you look at your cleat position that they are very far forward and under your toes. This is the most common reason for HOT FOOT, the pressure under your toes is pinching the nerves and starts with "heat" sensation and turns into pain. Cheap fix, move the cleat backward towards the heal (as far as it can go) remember that shoes have 4 cleat bolt holes, you want the cleat in the furthers back holes. This will effectively relieved the pressure and increase comfort. It will also increase foot stability whilst pedalling.

Are you by any chance riding in a place with direct sunlight hitting the unit? I know and have experienced athletes riding in winter near windows and the sunlight hits the sensor and interrupts the signal and confuses the sensor. (the fly wheel had the stripes on for the sensor to read speed ) perhaps this may be your issue?

OK, I love the sentiments here. Ash is one hell of a force in Women's cycling, she has raced and won, podiumed and voiced her opinion on equality in the peloton of pay vs men.......she is a champion for cycling on and off the bike. I agree, Ash is our darling......but we as a culture favour men's racing over women......Hence the "Greg is the GOAT".........but I don't think comparing is fair. Firstly the race scene for DH, XCO, TRACK and ROAD is truly so different. Grand Tour riding is a whole level of pain, day In day out. DH is intense, focus SKILLS, and guts......you can't compare . If you ask Ash, she'll say Greg is the best. If you Ask Greg he'll say Ash is.......their understanding of their sports is so that they can see the merits of each. I just feel that Ash has never received enough credit for being so bloody good, consistent and amazing.

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I think that getting yourself to a bike fitter is your best solution. Having an issue in the thumbs isn't necessarily the origin of the problem. Having said that, 12 degree bars at width "was supposed to be more ergo" than tradition 5-6 degree bars yet I've experienced the same issue. Rolling them back or forward helped in someways and in others made new issues. I can tell you that having a long stem and to much height can cause the same problem with a 5-6 degree bar, and having excessive seat height with the saddle more forward can cause the same thing..... So, get yourself to a fitter who will look at your setup as a whole and then adjust to help you. Personally I have gone to a more neutral bar of 5 degree and found more comfort.

pretty much al bikes do this now due to shape of teeth for shifting Up smoothly and the chamfer on the chain to glide up (all in the direction you pedal) so obviously if you back pedal it will want to hop down. If you put the chain in a straight line (middle of your cassette) the problem won't occur. It's the price you pay for much better up shift performance and 1x set ups. Plus, I think if you are trying to back pedal on a steep climb then I think that is actually your bigger issue

OK, buying a shoe one size bigger is actually the worst thing you can do, the Last of the shoe changes (we call the shoe shape "The LAST") and therefor the cut in for the toes changes position a shoe size up and you create other problems. Buying a shoe that is wide enough is you first port of call. Second to see if the Last suits your shape. (some peoples feet go wide on the outside so they need more support there and others go wider on the inside.) Lake Shoes are renown for the widest range of wide shoes PLUS shapes of Wide shoes. Honestly I have 3 pairs and I can tell you that I can wiggle my toes freely because my feed spread under load in the shoe but the shoes aren't "too big". the cut o the shoe hold my feet nicely in place but I have toe room (side to side). Secondly you cleat positioned too closely to the front of the shoe is a major known reason for numb and hot foot syndrome. Between these 2 things you should find a solution. Some smart arse here will say "just try the cleats further back on your existing shoes then" but I will say, and all bike fitters will agree that a shoe that is bought one size too big is not correct.

Your headset may be loose.