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The Problem at the Moment is Stock This is good advice if you can get them. https://www.specialized.com/za/en/rockhopper-29/p/184115?color=291598-184115

But the Pedal would be too close to the tyre.

Do You Know ? You can buy a Decent Gravel Bike for Under 15K. It's Current and Re-Saleable. https://rookcycles.com/collections/rook-scout

I "Once" Saw a Gravel Bike on the Trails.

Same Here

Wait for the New Model

I don't like the Titan and Silverback Ranges. (Not very Refined ,Old Fashioned and Shite Resale) They Selling Reasonably Well because Cheap and Other Brands are not Available because of Covid. Merida, Giant and Scott 4 Me.

Aluminium cannot be Repaired by Panelbeating. Body Filler + Touch UP paint (if not good enough) Replace Rim

https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-training/how-to-fit-yourself-on-a-mountain-bike-like-a-pro/

Ardent Race Front and Back (2.35 3C EXO TR Max Speed) That's how I Roll.

Good Choice Enjoy your New Bike.

Wayne's Service is "TOP" and the products are also "Not Bad". The Only problem I have with Rapide is that little sign that says "Out of Stock". Also Some Products mysteriously disappear from the website from time to time as if the product has been canned. Once Stock is Purchased they Appear Again. So Yes "Excellent Service" but Also "Unreliable Stock Levels".

Provisional Pricing and Specs. New Frame Across the Range. https://bike-addict.co.za/collections/pre-orders?fbclid=IwAR0s2TFg1lykXvT1Josm3-G16EnmhBaCJbdMVwVyepAptxw591SBzdGNbE4

The River is Optional. You can Avoid it. It's closed at the moment.

Drop the Front pressure Gradually until you are happy with It. Try to not go below 1.5 Bar. Which Fork ? Which Bike ?

Which spec ?

I use Lowers Oil to clean the Stanchions - 15 Weight Oil.

Next Level

Not Tubeless Get It for Less Here https://www.cyclelab.com/product/chaoyang-kesteral-29er-700x35c-slick-mtb-tyre

29er Advantages • Faster top end speed • Larger wheels are much more forgiving than smaller wheels when going over roots, rocks, ect.... Picture the difference between a full size truck and a Honda Civic going over the same pothole. The pothole would hardly be felt in the truck, where as it'd probably feel like it was swallowing up your Civic because of the difference in wheel sizes • Larger wheels mean you need less suspension travel to soak up terrain, which generally leads to less pedal bob and increased efficiency. • Great for taller riders • Larger tire footprint on the ground at all times means increased traction, which is great for climbing & descending • Because of increased traction, the ability to confidently ride over more aggressive terrain without avoiding obstacles which you might with a 26" bike and overall increased bicycle stability, the 29er will make you a much more confident rider • More efficient on longer rides • Can be run with lower tire pressure, if you so choose, than smaller wheels, allowing for a smoother more comfortable ride • Increased rotational weight • Current Industry Standard and Easy to Resell for A High Price.

29er

Sometimes You Have to Use A Stanley Knife to cut Off the Excess on One Side Alternatively You can Make the Roll Narrow by Cutting with A Stanley Knife or Hand Saw. (Better Plan)

How strava Can Help to Maintain Your Bike (Pity it does Not Report Hours) Components Type Brand Model Added Removed Distance Action Frame Merida 120 Since Beginning 2,471.4km Retire | Delete Front Tire maxis Ardent Race Feb 23, 2021 1,945.3km Retire | Delete Rear Tire Maxxis Maxxis Ardent Race Feb 23, 2021 1,945.3km Retire | Delete Chainrings Rapide 30Tooth Mar 14, 2021 1,393.5km Retire | Delete Chain Kmc X10 Kmc X19 Since Beginning 2,471.4km Retire | Delete Fork 1877 km Lowers Service Apr 15, 2021 593.8km Retire | Delete

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