Scalpel

I do not agree with the comments regarding the Maxxis Larsen tyres. I have been riding with these for more than two years and did a recent Epic ride on them as well. Up to know I have had no punctures or other problems. They are relatively cheap as well, can buy two sets for the price of one set of Phythoms. The Maxxis Crossmark delaminates and forms bubbles.

This guy had a mad partner as well. Both of them completed the Epic on their rigid singles speeds. Apparently the bikes they were riding( Independent) is quite a big name and manufacturer in USA.

CAADMAN there is currently no talk to discontinue the SIX13. However due to the good price that the CANNONDALE System Six is selling for in SA at the moment it is not worthwile selling the SIX13 in SA.

I would rather buy the System Six. There is currently a R 1000-00 price difference between the SIX13 and the System Six. This is for the frame, fork and SI crankset. To me this is a no brainer. Then there is also that bargain Sytem Six floating around on the hub.

Like spinnekop said I rode a synapse for a year and I was really surprised by the bike. Before the SYNAPSE I was on a SIX13 so there was a big difference in comfort between the two. The SYNAPSE was maybe a little less responsive than the SIX13, but nothing to write home about. This howevr can be expected as this bike has a completely different geometry, built for comfort. There is a couple of different SYNAPSE models available. I had the SYNAPSE 1. All carbon with SI cranks. Most of the SYNAPSE bikes sold in SA is SYNAPSE 3. They use normal cranks in the oversized BB and are slightly heavier than the 1. If you spend a lot of time in the saddle, this is the bike for you. My old bike with Campag record and EASTON Tempest 2 wheels is just over 7kg in weight.

Morne Bester of Van Greunen is ex pro? Why does the ladies results differ between Cherry and goofs?