Power Tap Servicing

Posted by Peter Wright | 06 Sep 2010| comments (0)

Bicycle Power Trading in JHB, the agent the agents for Power Tap in SA are now able to offer servicing and repairs to your Power tap in this country...They suggest having this done once a year to help prevent failures.   A service includes the following:   4 new bearings 4 new o rings to protect against water and dirt 1 new red seal used around the cassette body 2 new hub batteries A recalibration of the power meter to insure the power readings are correct.   Cost of all ...

New research....

Posted by Peter Wright | 31 Aug 2010| comments (3)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/08/100830152540.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+sciencedaily+(ScienceDaily:+Latest+Science+News) ...

Ironman 2011

Posted by Peter Wright | 02 Jun 2010| comments (0)

So there it is, I have said it - I am going to do the IM in 2011...For those of you that don't know, I completed Lanzarote IM in 1993...a huge achievement for me with one of my best friends - who despite fighting me all the way, crossed the line with me after 13h+Having enjoyed being back in the water of late, I decided that a new challenge was on the cards - and IM just hoved into view..I am unsure on many levels - will my back hold up to the strain being the biggest fear, will I compromise ...

New car..

Posted by Peter Wright | 06 Apr 2010| comments (1)

Check this out - I have just placed a BikeMaxPower ad on this site - 3yrs of advertising for R260 and Bridget gets to buy a new car.Ingenious and bold idea - got to support that...http://www.myr260car.co.za/index.php ...

Swimming..

Posted by Peter Wright | 05 Apr 2010| comments (0)

Just a short update - I haven't forgotten about you all, but have been doing some cross training and enjoying some time off the bike.My cycling has been very structured for 7or 8 years now and a combination of events saw me feel the need for a complete break - I just needed to do something else that would allow me to rediscover my love for the bike.Given my weak core, weak back (Post slipped disc 2 years back) and a love of swimming from my triathlon days (A brief 17 years ago..) and combine ...