Caerus

What bike is it?

There is accommodation near by, it's near Howick, Google is your friend http://karkloofmtbtrails.co.za/ & http://www.mtbroutes.co.za/karkloof-valley-closest-citytown-howick.html

I would have to disagree with this, having just gone from a Trance 26" to the 27.5", and the differences in the ride are very noticeable for me, only had two rides on my 27.5", and still getting used to it(and the setup) but for me the Trance 27.5" wins hands down.

Let me rephrase that for you.

Insane perspective of Pipeline http://vimeo.com/83187924

Even more reason for them to get stuffed, thieving bastards.

Are you 18 and over?

Jeepers, I'm in love

Agreed, still have not ridden anything better. This after riding there in December, as well as riding in Jozi, Eastern Cape & Western Cape during the holidays. On a side note, I believe we have a mutual friend in Mark Hill

That says it all.

It's even better

I'll have to wait till next month anyway so hopefully the Rond will be doing better, got delivery of my XT SPD's this morning. Thanks for the info, much appreciated.

So to ask the question, if you wanted to try flats, what would a decent pair cost and what would you recommend (nothing to expensive though)? I'm keen to try them with my Trance.

Will do, thanks very much, you're a star :thumbup:

Easybike have this, http://www.easybike.co.za/shimano-xt-rear-derailleur-rd-m786-gs-shadow-silver.html, been hoping too get one in black, but they are very scarce at the moment.

Thanks for that, I clicked on the link, and I see he has already joined. Poor chap has left the family behind as well, so I guess he needs to fill in his time. Never thought he would ever get on a bicycle again

What rear derailleur to go for if I have a 11/36 10 speed cassette? Do I go medium or long cage? This is the final part I need to do the conversion.

Hi All, My brother has recently moved to Doha, so far he has been there a week, and would like to know if there is a cycling community that he could join or people he could meet. He is also wanting to buy a bike there, and so far he has not been able to locate a local bike shop, all he could find was a few Giants in a sports shop. They have a Giant Revel & Talon. I have suggested him to get the 2014 Talon which seems fairly well specced. Any help would be greatly appreciated, many thanks.

Cold water wash on a short cycle is sufficient, excuse the pun

I've done the same ride with similar conditions, felt like my toes were not apart of my body after a while, that's when I learnt about toe caps

Floats like a butterfly & stings like a bee Rides like a dream.

What Santa brought me.

Contermans

Agreed and check saddle height

Any updates here, I got a good deal on some carbon bars, but not to keen on the decals though. What could one use to remove these? Would I have to sandpaper them instead of using any stripper?