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A well-designed modern geo bike with a great suspension platform and crappy components Is better than an older bike with top-of-the-line components. I'd go for the bike with the most modern geometry and upgrade or replace components as needed. In this case the Trek wins it for me. However, getting the right size is vital. You haven't given any indication on your sizing or that of the bikes. From personal experience, Trek sizing can be a bit different if you are in the 175cm range. Also budget for some servicing. I'd be sending the suspension off for a rebuild and having all the bearings checked unless proof can be provided that work has been done

SA Enduro Cup round 1 at Thaba Trails. Was quite spicy after the overnight rains

Can also do some sections more than once for distance. Doing "up the creek", "ruins of Mordor" and "Mudderless" trails twice on the yellow loop will get you close to 40km

This sounds like the negative air chamber is not charging properly, which is usually caused by too much grease on the air spring or a bushing tolerance (both as @DuncanDoughnuts suggested). Dust will have nothing to do with the stiction, unless the inside of your fork is literally full of it. I'd suggest sending the fork to someone like RBC, Cogent Industries, Stoke Suspension or SGB Service Centre for a full strip and rebuild. They'll be able to check everything is in spec and correct any issues.

I made a suggestion to admin that we have an option to select when placing an offer to specify whether or not "trade buyers" are welcome to make an offer on an item. Could help mitigate this issue somewhat. But yes, I got a pathetic offer from them for my Giant Revolt. Sold it shortly afterwards for my asking price to a very happy buyer

Great podcast from Escape Collective with the owner of Factor bikes on this topic

Thinking behind making the seat tube angle slacker? Most of the contemporary XC and DC type bikes are in the 75 degree range.

You cannot term WP Xplor Suspension "top notch". At best it is bitter ***

Going into the store and asking for some entry level components on an entry level bike to be swapped for other entry level components is going to get you nowhere. Get the bike fixed under warranty and ride it. If it continues to break, continue to take it in under warranty and get it fixed until the warranty is no more. Hopefully by that time you'll be ready and able to go for something nicer And no, you were not cheated. Manufacturers regularly had to substitute parts on bikes in the recent past just to be able to have units to sell. Not the case now, but could have been when your bike was manufactured

Quick version, you might need to do a bit off googling to get it 100%. Download the APK off their website. Pop it on a USB drive. Make sure you change the settings on your MiBox to install unverified apps and to ignore warning messages. Download an APK installer. Run the installer. Select the Sportsfire APK and you are done

Got Sportsfire grafting on my Mi-box yesterday. Looking forward to watching the racing this weekend

The nipple looks in worse shape than the rim.

Get a gym membership and go use the Wattbikes there, much easier. You will need a 26" rear wheel and trainer tyre to work with the trainer you posted above. A trainingapp of some description is highly recommended otherwise you will just be sitting there grinding away mindlessly and getting no training benefit. Also keep in mind that using an IDT with a mountain bike is a real chore as you are limited with your hand positions, and it can become quite uncomfortable quite quickly.

Only to those who know

Not the bike for me, but that top end one with all the bells and whistles looks delicious

Very nice. Can see a little bit of another SA brand in the design and geometry, but that is not a bad thing

Trailwolf Cycles at Taroko Trail park in Modderfontein can do the service for you.

Bring that fork, I will fill it with KTM goodness

Lots of good feedback in other forums from suspension techs for the Motorex 2,5wt fork oil: RACING FORK OIL 2,5W - BIKE LINE | MOTOREX

Fark! Hope you heal up quick

Using the method suggested I've found the seller and the wheels are turning. Hopefully everything falls into place

You beauty! Thanks @BaGearA

Hi There Is there any way to view favourite ads that may have expired, but have not been delisted? I've had my eye on something for a while and would like to make a move on it, but have not been notified that it has been sold. I'm hoping it is just expired and still available, if I could at least make contact with the seller to confirm, it would be a big help

Biggest loop at Tranquilitas, with the most elevation. Nothing technical IMO, but it does take you down the Morphine downhill at the end, which has a couple tricky switchbacks. boven-mountain-traverse-yellow-trail.gpx

Can it be derestricted? Asking for that other thread