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I'm thinking a lot of the fear could also be not just you getting broken, but how you could also break your bike or a component that becomes costly. I know this makes me think twice sometime.

This is why my mate left eventually, especially when dealing with guys that think they are the next Vin Diesel. He also didn't shave his toes, even I pissed myself at that.

Giba Gorge - The title gave it away.

Will do Its not so much the drifting, more that I've pulled the right side of the handlebar more, and its turned the wheel to the right slightly so that when I'm coming to land the wheel is not facing exactly in the direction I want to go, not the best way to land. Thanks for all the tips & info

I let the cat out the bag by accident while talking cycling with my riding buddy that he shaves his legs, this happened at a mates braai last weekend, poor fella took so much stick he had to leave.

Yeah, that makes sense. I'm goofy footed on a surfboard/ skateboard. So pedal placement is important? What do think is the reason for the front wheel, and how could I try stop it from happening, even when I concentrate and try pull the bars evenly, I always seem to pull more with my right arm. As a result I have had a few very nerve racking incidents(no bad wipeouts as yet) Thanks for the reply Im riding a Trance with SPDs

So my problem is that my front wheel, even on smallish jumps tends to be pulled more to the right( not sure if this is beacuse I'm righthanded) Whats the best way to stop this? Not sure if it maybe just a bad habbit, also is it better to kick out the rear wheel, I find I can only kick out the back wheel to the right as well, whats the best method for doing it to the left?

Again, not a bad choice. Obviously the components are all pretty much bottom level, but by no means rubbish at all. The Silverback will come with the better spec'd components. If you could take them all out to try would be great. All the bikes have slightly differant geometry so find the one that is right for you. The Avalanche 3.0 should be around R5500, then add your extras( tools, helmut, tubeless conversion etc.) If you can, add a bit more maybe R2000 and you can get a very decent hardtail. Or take the cash and search the classifieds on the hub and you will definitely find a good bike.

Welcome to The Hub, that seems pretty fair. Cycling technology has advanced a hell of a lot since 1997. Possibly a GT Avalanche or Silverback would be a fair enough replacement.

Yeah, I concur. I thought it was a bit suspect at first

Ive got a two GT's so just in case anything happens I will have all my ducks in a row . As for the cranks comment (it was the first part that came into my head so wasn't being too specific) Maybe derailleurs will be a problem too? What would happen if I bought my GT in the UK and it broke here and I needed a frame replacement? What is the warrenty period on a GT?

That link is taking you to Orms Direct, Camara equipment

So anyone with a frame problem will be getting a 2012 frame? When you say costs, does this mean some parts like for example the cranks, forks won't work on the 2012 frame but fitted on the 2010 frame and now you might have to pay to replace these at your cost cause they don't have any older frames available anymore?

I do miss the Ace Cafe in London, was awesome. Every Friday night they had some sort of show, be it classic cars, motorbikes, drag races.

Speak to Weight Weenie, he knows all about GT and warrenties & frame replacement

I used to use the BBB Allround for the very cold days in winter in London, they may be a bit bulky for road use, but you will NOT feel the cold whatsoever. They are completely water proof & wind proof. http://www.bbbparts.com/prolist3.php?SC=Gloves%20Winter&LC=EN&Y=2011

If I had an iPhone it might help. I've put it down to the cold in my house, so heaters is the motivation.

Well that didn't work Take two tomorrow

Nice stuff Damn me being poor at the moment

I'm not sure these are best suited for roadies, but I used these in the UK(all year round) and had no problems with them. http://shop.pearlizumi.com/product.php?mode=view&pc_id=487&product_id=1571841&outlet They keep your hands warm, are very water resistent & don't make your hands smelly from sweating too much. They lasted me 3 years and only reason they are not used is from a hole when I connected the tar.

Did you try a magnet?

The joys of retirement.

My shoes & helmet are still waiting by the door, they have been there since last week Mondays early morning training attempt Tomorrow come hell or high water I will get up, my plan is too leave my alarm outside the bedroom so I have to get up.

Thats a good way to get more people involved

A break perhaps?