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I think a specialist frame sprayer will be getting a call. I want to do a nice spray job. So you say spray the forks rather then powder coating? The forks are due a service(never been serviced in 8 years, and not one problem, amazing) anyway so, a complete strip down and spray on top of this should make them like new. Thanks for the help & info, much appreciated all

You will pay big time on importing a full bike. Search throught the forum for it, there is pleanty of info. Just type CRC in the search window and happy reading

The chemical contamination is possible, where or how I dont know. Ive just remembered seeing something like this a few years ago on some Ali we were fabricating. I guess I'll be sanding this weekend then. Thanks for the help. Any ideas on the best place in Durbs to get a decent spray job on the frame, will the forks need to be powder coated or sprayed? Thanks for the help & info so far

Jormabike, https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/94771-jormabike-great-service/page__st__-20__p__1284047__fromsearch__1?do=findComment&comment=1284047. They are the ONLY people that would ship Specialized gear(I had tried the USA, UK, and OZ)

How do the 29ers handle the tight technical sections? ie switchbacks etc. I dont see too many guys riding 29ers around Durban. Are they better suited for more open free flowing single track & district roads?

I'll try sanding the fork a bit first, I may try a softer grit on the actual frame though, 320 seems quite rough. So you reckon go for a full respray, fork & frame? Any rough ideas what that would cost anyone? Its gonna break my heart to do it

Thats damn good going, Im waiting for an order to come in from Andorra. Its been a week so far. They export Specialized goods too

Have you been up too the new Specialized Concept store in Waterfall yet?

Any ideas or help please folks?

Not heard of that, I never had a problem in 10 years of commuting. Maybe its something new

Always shop around, you never know.

Thats what Im thinking

And the hubs? All of their stuff looks really nice

Wouldnt your head get really hot though?

Thats some nice looking stuff - Is it any good?

Most sports people have to go along with what their sponsors are telling/giving them to use, their equipement may be way inferior as well, or even a bad product, they have to just put up with it.

So what happens then? Carry on battling on the 29er or stick to what works best for the individual, the 26'.

So you trying to tell me that about the 26" FS over a 29er FS

On the reason my wife looked at a 29ers wheels and was intimidated by the size. So went with old faithful. Only time will tell really

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On the basis that not everyone will want to ride a 29er. The same basis that each person is different, not the most scientific of explanations.

Im sure Yang would know if there was something as blatantly obvious as that going on.

A picture would help.

Congrats to you All the best with your new bundle of joy. Maybe one day I'll go down that road

I think there will always be room for the 26" hardtail.