Reghardt van Rensburg

My guess is - he's getting it second hand. Cause they're normally paired with HOPE hubs as far as I know. I would rather opt for the wider and stiffer ARCH MK2's - As those have a weight limit of 136KG vs the 86KG of CREST

2 Years ago I bought a 500ml bottle called the Squirt Lube Workshop size chain lube. That lasted me a whole 2 years. And it cost R160.00 from a LBS. No I only see the 120ml - lowest price being R95.00 The distributors - https://fitsportslab.co.za/ also doesn't even have this on their product list anymore. Goodness me, I cannot understand why it has to be this expensive per ml all suddenly.

This is a very late reply, but I'm doing research into computers now myself and found this Garmin Edge 25 to be quite appealing - however it seems like I won't be able to use it - since I see you cannot have your Heart Rate displayed on either of the 2 screens. Is this true? I see many people not happy because you cannot have HR along with any other data (on the custom views) so do you have to toggle through the menu whilst riding to get to the HR monitoring? Suppose now you're actually using the HR wireless device from Garmin. Anyways that said, I also found that there is a hack for it; http://www.edge25.net/ But I don't feel comfortable paying so much for a product that seemed to be intentionally designed not to have that feature. Wondering if there are any similar products in the same price range.

No, the shop said that the RD is not serviceable, Actual words was, "we cannot get the RD open to access the springs to replace anything" They've kept the old one.

I would definitely go for the Giant. It's subjectively a much more appealing bike aesthetically. Also the wheel-set is like tier 2, that's some serious carbon rims. Plus a GX Eagle 1x12 drivetrain. The Giant is R5k more for a reason, it's a top race bike, doesn't quite compare with the Merida. I don't claim to own this statement, but it's been proven that Giant Anthem is the Toyota of the XC world. in SA at least. They work/sell well here and in Australia. That's my opinion, and some of my friends' that are some avid MTB riders from George. They've had plenty of Giants, broken many of them (frames) and still to this day have an Anthem hanging in the garage. I respect the brand, I've been an owner of one myself, and have had to go through a warranty replacement also. It's been a pleasurable experience thus far. My next upgrade is getting one myself.

Any suggestions on a safe to use lubricant for a MTB. It's dry terrain mostly, and I often do a drivetrain wash with Clean Green, and then found that Squirt works best for me as a lube. Just have had to replace a brand new XT M800 rear derailleur after 9months of use. Shop said the spring was worn out, not possible to fix it, don't know anything about servicing it myself so I replaced it with a SLX M700. Is it worth getting a spray-on lubricant for the derailleur even at all? I often rinse it with soapy water. I see professional techs use a spray-on lubricant. But don't know of any brands worth getting. Also don't want to damage the new part by adding WD40 or something generic. Also would it be safe to spray product on your shifter?

I know, one shouldn't look at running costs per KM. So you recon these NX11's will be compatible with the SHIMANO XT, and is it not going to do more damage at only R300+/- normal price vs R600 for the SHIMANO 11's chainz?

Dude that is some solid advise right there. My first chain lasted 2700KM that was from a new bike I bought. So I guess it was a entry level chain (2X11) shimano XT. So how I approached the maintenance was completely wrong. I used that vile degreaser from Finish Line on the chain, and lubricated with Squirt also as instructed. Oblivious to even knowing about how to check for chain wear, left alone know about it. I just kept cleaning with degreaser often - and kept on riding. When the chain broke at 2700KM all the bike shops gave me the same answer, my drivetrain needs to be completely replaced. And that 500KM is when the chain needs to be "recycled" Now with my 2nd chain, I have not yet used any degreaser on it, I simply use a spray bottle and a rag, cleaning the black chucky bits of Squirt off the chain along with the sand. Then let it dry and add Squirt - let it sit over night and ride the next day. New chain has done 770KM with the chain checker not yet going into the chain at the 0.75 wear indicator. But I now considering replacing the chain. I once again opted to put SHIMANO XT casette and chainring on (coverted to 1X11) To put things into perspective for the OP - Riding my normal routes here in Tygerberg costs me R1 per KM alone just on chains. I've shower-thought together since my experience the idea of replacing my chain only for a 3rd time then I'll go at it, till it's completely ******. And switch to a single speed. I'll look into the reality of SS'ing further when that time comes. Because R1/KM - and that's just chain wear - not even the rest of all the other wearables!

I don't know so well. My experience on tubless havent been so great. It cost me a lot of money, first i have to buy a new tire and swop the front old one to the back. Then let a shop do the conversion because i didn't have the experience sealant or a compressor. My tires and rims where tubless ready (GIANT XC3/Shwalbe racing ralph) but it still cost me R750 for both to convert. I'm seeing black rim tape when there where blue rim tape. My rear tire with still plenty of thread didn't stay inflated the next day after converting it last Friday. I tried a floor pump, and a older tire - but i doesn't inflate. So basically I payed R350 for the shop to take out my inner tube that I now have to re-buy and go tubed again. So if your tubless tire go flat, it's another trip to the LBS. This was my biggest concern about converting to tubeless. Everyone raves about tubeless tires. But a in my shitty experience, having inner tubes with sealant is exactly the same thing, with less of a risk - You can at least replace a inner tube on the trail and pump it up using a easy and small to use hand pump. I've heard you can use a seatbelt inside your tire glued to the inside to prevent thorns from piercing your inner tube. At this stage I'm so fed up - I haven't rode **** again this weekend and wasting time on Youtube looking/learning the tubeless system, that I'm going to consider going "Permatubes" At least I'll be able to complete a ride heavy as it is.

Thanks for mentioning the insurer PeterF, I've just starting looking to insure my 2x bikes.

No this is not my bike. Yes the security guard stopped the guy on this bike - and confiscated it from him. If this is yours - then I can help you get in contact with the person who is currently keeping it, until claimed.

http://i.imgur.com/DKpKhu0.jpg Posted on the Neighbourhood Watch Whatsapp Group. Guy was pulled over by security, who then shared this picture. Location: Sonstraal Heights - Durbanville - Cape Town

I just want to post an update. This will also serve as a "Answer" or "Solution" As it turns out the issue seemed to have been related to the freewheel and it's hub. Since the 7 speed cog/and freewheel/hub combo is a lot weaker, TITAN replaced it with a cassette and new hubs along with a new real wheel. So for anyone else that runs into this. The traditional freewheel style is actually meant for the 5 speed type bikes. But as soon as you add more gears - the weaker grip becomes at the bearings, and this creates that flex, and what follows will be a bent axle. I've sent TITAN a mail back with my appreciation for their efforts. They've collected/and dropped of my bike at no cost.