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Organisation was good, only gripe is after sending emails asking about e-bikes in the Trilogy and being refused an entry with an e-bike there were at least 4 e-bikes in AG group and that caused some issues as they couldn't keep up on the tar but on the gravel came powering past only to hold us up on the single track. There were individuals with BG and CG numbers on start line in the AG group as well. There was no "policing" of the start groups. If e-bikes are going to be allowed to ride the Trilogy in future then their own start group is necessary near the back. It is very irritating "yo-yoing" with e-bikers with no riding etiquette.

Fair enough, but the weight difference between a FOX 32SC and the FOX 34SC is only 56 grams, the FOX 34 (120mm) is 200 grams heavier than the FOX 34SC. The new 2022 FOX 34SC is 130 grams lighter than the older version as well. The 2022 Reba is 1602 grams compared to the FOX 34SC at 1496 grams and the FOX34 (120mm) is 1698 grams. The improvement in stiffness and improved time on downhill technical terrain on the 34 is worth more than a loss of 56 grams of weight. If you going to convert your Reba to 120mm then there will should be an increase in weight there anyways. The new Reba 120mm weighs 1693 grams with a 32mm stanchion.

I have a 2019 Epic and had a Reba 100mm on it. I then put a relatively new (2019) Reba 120mm on and have since upgraded to the 2022 FOX 34 Factory 120mm fork and it is night and day difference. Not only the extra travel making the ride so much more enjoyable but the stiffness of the FOX over the Reba is a big upgrade. the small bump compliance on the FOX is so much better and rides a lot more plush than the Reba. I know its difficult to compare a R8000 Rockshox to a R24000 FOX but it was a very worthwhile upgrade and has changed my riding for the better. I was advised away from the Step-cast because of the stiffness issue.

HI guys. I have a 2019 Specialized Epic, xl frame size. I am looking for a new fork and really prefer the Fox suspension over the Rockshox. I am able to get a Fox 34 float factory fit 4 fork, 130mm travel. My biggest concern is the offset is 51mm, unfortunately no 44mm offset available. I am keen to "convert" my Epic towards an Epic Evo spec as my riding has changed slightly recently and I ride marathon distances often but prefer the longer travel and more supple ride of the longer suspension. My question is, will the 130mm work on the Specialized Epic geometry and secondly, will the 51mm offset work? I don't want to make the bike handle like a dog or upset the geometry too much. The current Rockshox I have on is 120mm travel and 51mm offset on loan, before that I had a Rochshox 100mm travel with 41mm offset. The longer travel I feel makes a big difference and the increased stanchion diameter would help with the stiffness as I am around the 100kg mark. Any advice would be appreciated

Reviving an old thread.... I am in the market for a new set of tyres and the options are either the Maxxis Ikon 29 x 2.20 skin wall or the Vittoria Barzo 29 x 2.25 tan wall. I like the tread pattern and have had good mileage out of the Vittoria Mezcal that I currently have but when feeling the side wall thickness of the Barzo tan wall compared to the Ikon side wall, the Ikon seems to have a much thicker and robust side wall compared to the Barzo, as far as I know the Barzo tan wall tyres don't have the compund as their normal Graphene 2.0 or Cape Cobra tyres.. I am quite heavy on my wheels and tyres and don't want to get something where I will end up tearing the side wall and have to replace with plenty tread still available on it. The wider tyre (Barzo) would suit me better as they will be mounted on 30mm Internal width rims. So my questions is... does anybody have any experience specifically with the Vittoria Barzo tan wall 29 x 2.20 tyre? and How did it hold up compared to other tyres you have used?

Cool, Thanks. Gate open at 8am? I'm keen to go tomorrow but don't want to get in the middle of any protesters.

What's the day fee to ride at Jonkershoek at the moment?

Just found this thread now, I have the same issue with my XT brake. I will try this fix even though I have ordered a new lever already.

I was waiting when it hit 08:00 and managed to enter all my details and then it crashed. Frustrating

I use two Zee cages on my bike with bottles without the "distinctive neck" and they don't budge in the rough stuff. So I would say even a normal riding bottle works perfectly with them.

Think I got caught out with this. the number is 061 1784860

Please help. I have a specialized allez pro 2007 model and have bought a seat wedge clamp for it, but it fits into the frame without the seat post and the seatpost fits into the wedge when not in the frame but i can't put the seat post into the wedge when its in the frame. Are there different sizes of the wedge? or am i just being blonde? Please help