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Richard, what are your opinions on the new changes?
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Will cycling in the rain damage my bike?
The weather here has been pretty bad for quite a while now which has kept me off my bike for too long (it feels).
I tried cycling in heavy rain a few days back and it wasn't as ba …
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How can get rid of ITB pain when cycling?
I have struggled for a while with ITB pain or ITBS when cycling and running, here are some of the things that I have done to get rid of the pain:
When it is inflammed:
Cataflam …
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Mountain bike hire in Johannesburg?
Where can I hire a mountain bike in Johannesburg?
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How often should you lube your chain?
I understand it is good practice to wipe the chain clean after every ride.
How often should you apply chain oil to it? Before every ride, or every week, or something else?
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How do I adjust my hydraulic disk brakes?
I have Shimano XT/XTR brakes (XT calipers and XTR levers) on my bike and after having done about 1500km the levers are now taking close to the bar. There is very little wear on th …
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What is good cold protection for face and head?
I've been increasingly riding at night recently in freezing temperatures.
I've got enough body gear to withstand the cold but my head and face area still feel too unprotected.
I' …
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Best way to protect your chainstay?
I am looking of protecting the chainstay on my bike. I know there are commercial chainstay protectors, also many people wrap an old inner tube around the chainstay - what would yo …
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Which Brake Pads
What is the difference between organic, sintered, metallic and semi metallic disc brake pads and, factoring wear out of the equation, which have the most stopping power?
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What are your favorite iPhone apps you use for Mountain Biking?
Before I got a dedicated GPS I used my iPhone as a GPS using iTrail. Unfortunately it killed my battery after riding for an hour.
Then I had an idea for an app that thankfully som …
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When do I need to change my chain?
I have been riding for about 8 months on my bike doing about 100km per week, I regularly clean my chain after each ride.
How do I know when to change my chain?
Must I also chan …
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What would be the torque settings for common components?
I know that every manufacturer would have their own recommendations but what torque settings would you use for these common components?
Seatpost
Pedals
ISIS crank bolts
Locking g …
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Does anybody have a pack list for the Cape Epic?
As i'm flying over from the UK it would be good if somebody has a pack list (i.e. a list of essential items to bring to survive the Cape Epic) that I can check out.
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Tubeless tyre repair kit - Does it exist?
A friend of mine tore a sidewall on a tubeless tyre, which set us off on a hunt for a tubeless tyre repair kit, much to our surprise, we were informed by every Bike Shop we visited …
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Any recommendations for wide fitting MTB shoes?
My cycling partner has wide feet and struggle to get shoes. I know that SIDI make a range of wide fitting shoes - Mega Range, what other brands would you recommend?
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