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At last!! Thanks guys!

So that settles it.. Daryl has just as much reason to want to win as the Aussie

The last time a tour stage ended in Marseille, Robbie Hunter won (2007 stage 11) Bring it home Daryl.

If the break could make it, which they won't, Japan will get its first yellow? Off topic.. Does anyone have a live-stream link? all Steephill's links are now localised for the respective countries...

Pretty much.. I had a big jump track in the bush behind our house through high school and I saw so many of these from the weekend worriors who come to try their luck. Shame man I feel for this oke. Hope he heals up fast. doesnt look young either. I think as you said, his body was all stiff, which caused his body to rock back as his front wheel hit the take-off, then as his weight got sent to the backwheel, it hit the take-off and all the weight was pitched forward and up, over you go. I taught a couple of peeps a while back and seeing this makes me want to do it again. The basics of what happens when your bike hits a ramp or bump etc.. trying to isolate your bodyweight to not get tossed around.

this works pretty well?

Judging from Robbie's comments on twitter after it came out that George doped, I very much doubt he will ever be seen near DG..

Theres no mention of fox rear shocks for 2013 yet, all the catalogues I've seen is still twinlock. I think the US might see it, or EU countries, will run limited market evaluation runs. THe links posted are for bike rumour, remember they are rumours I am not 100% sure of my facts here but I doubt that fox electric mcgafter will come on many bikes especially not before we see this tested on pro's bikes(not just Kabush). In fact It will prob be on the "RC LTD" bikes which will be used by the yuppy, and not even by the pro's. They dont want gadget, they want proven reliability and no extra weight. Im sure Probike wil bring 1 or 2 of these in and the rest of us wil buy the lower specced models and have to make do with DT

I have used these on a stage race and bent the barend on one very soft dismount.. and yes they are skinny compared to anything out there.

Here is some food for thought.. “We have yet to finalise our Cape Epic plans, but Brandon and I have started every single edition of the race and obviously, being the 10thanniversary, it’s a big year for the race and for us each personally in 2013. I’ll be on the start line for sure and riding my heart out as usual. It’s a race I’d love to win still, but I do have my eye on a Marathon World Champs medal too; and with the 2014 Marathon World’s in South Africa, that will be a big focus for me,” said Evans . -Treadmag

Ya, from the bit I know him I do know that he is a shy dude who doesn’t like the limelight that much (off the bike) He is a man of few words and what struck me in conversations was how open and honest he was. Easy to like him. Of course he's prob full of mistakes like all of us. Im just saying. The way he reacted at first and the pics he tweeted the days following the "news" were full of emotion..and must have been a outlet for what he was feeling, since he wasn’t allowed to talk to the outside world. Chin up dude. Looking forward to joining him for a ride over the hols and having a few good laughs.. Not sure I'll bring up the topic though..its quite personal and deep.

I think the top Euro guys had a wake up call last year and expect the likes of Naef, the bulls etc to be stronger next year. As for Kev's partner.. someone said Imagine Kev rides with Nino.. Well damn that will be exciting, If Kev can be at his best form Im sure they will have a chance. Besides I think Nino has a BIG mental factor on Burry etc. However I strongly doubt he will risk the effect this might have on his XC season..And who knows If he can ride further than 60 km anyway

Now that would be a double wammy... But BS owning the team.. Ish..

Well there you have it. Wonder what the chances are of Kev riding Epic with a international rider. No offence but Brandon Steward was nowhere this last season, If anyone Max Knox was riding strong.. I cant see Brandon jumping to where he needs to be in 3months time.

I Spoke to Kev after the last Epic and he told me the fact that they were on the best bikes (lightweight carbon 29er dual sus) mad a big difference. and guys on ht's were simply to fatigued after 3 hours to be really competitive. I doubt he will go through all the effort of even riding such an event If he doesnt have the right equipment. Kev has had longstanding friends at Probike which are now scott SA.

No I saw that ... Really helps to say something has finally been said, but you guys cannot know what it is!! sweaty palms.. I have faith in you buddy @KE

Kevin McCallum ‏@KevinMcCallum .@kevinevansracin has release a statement on the #DavidGeorge affair. Anyone Know where this can be found?

I think that whole circle (China - Europe - SA )you pay a lot in freight and about 3 people needs to take a cut before you pay the guy at the LBS. Being a product designer myself but of course you all know that the manufacturer makes by far the least money per product. Which is also why they will try find shortcuts to make a few more cents. He might mark his product up 100%, the big brand puts on 100% the distributor puts on another 100% and the poor bikeshop in SA gets to put on 30-50% mark up before you end up paying. My pont here is that the factory selling frames can put a much bigger chunk of cash on top of those raw frames. But that is still bargains so we buy them! However I have had plenty of products made in the east and am all to aware that those chinese buggers do take chances wherever they can find them! So Its a risk you take. As we all know there are different grades of carbon and some require different layup. Im sure they cut corners and make a bit more cash by putting different grades of Carbon in there. (not always visibly for the naked eye) Having said that, would our sport be where it is today without the companies charging a premium because built into that price is advertising, sponsoring factory teams etc etc. If you could live with that, then why not!? But this is going way deep.. and like Azonic said, he is got one, he's happy, it works!

Buycycle kicks CWC's ass on prices of these products..

this guy whos bike is in the pic, rode 2.3's with it. I ride 2.1 in spez fasttracks (which by the way I guess I wont get anymore..mm) Keen to try it. I might actually take my hope hubs and simply build it onto different rims.

Hehe.. I see It does.. Maybe I dont need a new bike after all I dont however however beleve this doesnt make a difference to how the bike rides ? (besides bigger wheels) I'd like to know.. By the way which fox forks work? or are all 32Fox 26'' lowers from the same mould?

Wonder If my Zula will take bigger wheels..

Agreed! Wiggo must have a heart beneath it all. I was starting to think Froom played it to hard in the tour this year and Wiggo would be to arrogant to give someone else a chance. Im 100% sure it was not his call though..but would have also liked the likes of Contador going up agains them all at the same time..TT and climbs

Dassie, I was looking at the weights of the bikes on test in the last issue. A BH carbon 29 hard tail@ 14.5kg? a Momsen alu 29HT @10.5kg, a Titus carbon 29 HT also around 14kg. Im not trying to point out every mistake here but It looked a bit suspect, If so you prob know about it, but Im still wondering everytime I drool over it If there were no expensive bikes what would we drool over, or post on threads ?

What do you guys think, is this route more difficult or easier than the old course? (for those who rode the old route) It seems to be quite similar times wise but I cant remember ever being so broken after a race in my life!