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Dom031

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  1. I've bought a new to me (used) bike. I will be selling my old bike. There are 2 things I am considering keeping from my old bike and would like some advice please. Old bike: Stans Arch MK3 alloy wheels - about 10 months old, great condition Old bike: GX rear derailleur - spotless, still basically new - 250km done with this derailleur New bike: Lyne Amp 30 V2 alloy wheels - around a year or so old, good condition New bike: XX1 rear derailleur - has scuffs/scratches, unsure what mileage I'm a 100kg rider, XC and trail mix. Is it worth keeping the newer GX vs older XX1 derailleur considering the unknowns about the XX1 - does it matter? Will there be a discernible difference in performance/shifting? Wheels? I know the Lyne have a good reputation. Haven't had issues with the Stans so far. Can I get some opinions from the more experienced hubbers out there please? Thank you.
  2. Late today I received a WhatsApp from BikeMarket with an apology for the lack of reply to online enquiry and an offer to send what ever pictures I wanted. Got a lot of pics of the bike, 2 x videos and a voice note. I feel they have redeemed themselves with respect to my original gripe Just wanted to give update to my experience with BM.
  3. I am thankful for the forums and posts like this. Saw a bike in the classifieds (and linked to Bikemarket website). A few pictures only, all show the bike looking pristine. I use Bikehub direct message and ask for details on damage/scratches. Message ignored despite them having read the message and been online multiple times since I asked. Online chat via their website, same result.
  4. Thank you, I had no idea where Dylan disappeared to, stoked to find him!
  5. Picking this thread up again please. Over The Bars used to be my go to, they were literally a few hundred metres from my driveway. They shutdown in December 2019. Current recommendations please? Is Mark trading from somewhere else now? Thanks
  6. Picked up a Castelli bib shorts and Castelli jersey this morning
  7. Looking forward to this
  8. You didn't, but by bringing up the ODO specials here, he went to the website and found a special on headphones which he ordered
  9. Fit went well this morning with Deno. Several adjustments and changes made, looking forward to riding with the improved setup.
  10. I specifically asked him about MTB, he said yes, so I'll see. The other chap most recommended here (Clayton) has moved to NZ.
  11. Thanks for this thread, I've made a booking for Thursday with Deno
  12. Howzit all, after a 2015-2017 (I think those are the years, mine's the 2016) Spez Epic FSR derailleur hanger please, if anyone has one laying around. According to some online sources, one off a Camber, Levo and Enduro of the same years are the same part. Thanks.
  13. Their last insta post was 2 days ago saying stay tuned for birthday specials and that's it...
  14. Which brick and mortar stores (Durban) can I find Five Tens to try on etc? Thanks
  15. Thank you, I'll take that advice. It's more grip on the front that I'm after Sent from my BLA-L29 using Tapatalk
  16. Thank you both of the replies and info. Sent from my BLA-L29 using Tapatalk
  17. 21mm wide Spez Roval alloy 29" on the front.ZTR crest mk3 at the back, assume it's also 21mm wide? Sent from my BLA-L29 using Tapatalk
  18. Hey all, What's the max recommended tyre width for a 21mm rim please? Thanks Sent from my BLA-L29 using Tapatalk
  19. Yeah, this happened to me as well. I did however whatsapp him to ask his forum name so I could rate accordingly.
  20. Jeez, glad I'm not alone, irritates me properly. I just don't see the point of doing it and it definitely clutters the classifieds.
  21. Slightly OT, but why do some sellers take the time and effort to edit their ads with **SOLD** (for example) in the title and choose to keep them published? If I search for something, I seem to come across ads that are up/current, yet have been marked as sold. Surely they should be deleted/removed rather?
  22. Ah, okay, on the top end of the size scale there. I'm a 47 in the Spez shoes, so also seem to be hit and miss with in stock shoes. Enjoy them, they've vvvery nice.
  23. Very very nice. I had a good look at the 2FO clip lites but with boa's this week. Very nice shoe.Why a 4 month wait (of point me to the thread if I've missed it please), they don't appear particularly difficult to find?
  24. I grabbed a sweet deal this week and will go pick this up from the Spez shop in Umhlanga later today. 2016 Epic Comp FSR. Just been serviced, new chain rings, new cassette and chain, pulleys, brake cables and some small other items including new tape on rims all done by previous owner. Chap sounds like a stand-up guy, didn't want to sell the bike without it being in a great "ride away" condition, so had all the work done. I went into the shop to buy some MTB shoes and just happened to ask if there were any 2nd hand/trade-ins. They showed it to me in the workshop post service, job card still attached. The timing was obviously right and the owner kindly accepted my offer and she's mine now! Can't wait to fetch her this afternoon. Moving from an entry level Silverback HT, I'm very excited.
  25. Hi all, Complete biking noob here, just getting into recreational MTB. From Durban. Thanks
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