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So without the need for a flame suit, if an unbranded "chinese" bike looks like a particular original branded bike, lets say a Dogma, then is it a fake/counterfeit?

Yip, and it's terribble stuff

I had the same decision to make between the same bikes, I went with the Trance as it was more bang for your buck and with upgrades came in just over 30K. I test rode both bikes and preferred the feel of the Trance. I also prefered the 650B wheel size then the 29er. The Trance also does climb very well, and with suspension open to descend mode on the Fox it handles the downhills with ease. I feel more confident on this bike then I did my 26er Trance. Your best bet is to take them both out for a test ride. Good Luck.

I've missed a few pages, but is Carte Blanche doing a show/ investigation about this whole debacle?

This was a rather unfortunate accident and my I feel terrible for the loss of life, but I don't think that you can blame any of the trail owners though. Mountain biking is an extreme sport and with that comes certain risks and dangers, we all know this when we climb aboard our trusty steeds. An accident can occur in even the most stupid of instances, I just hope that they don't set about trying to dumb down the trails because of this tragic incident. I stand to be corrected but I think that a white memorial bike is being erected in remembrance of this rider at the bridge where the incident took place.

Gosh, not even a Giant is safe from being faked, I have this same frame Could there be other shops/ people possibly doing something similar?

Interesting that on that link to Ali Express, you can buy the customised fake Dogma for $627. Scroll right down to the bottom of the page. http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2014-1K-red-black-full-carbon-bike-bicycle-frame-frameset-p5-s5-R5-colnago-m10-BMC/1588232802.html

I have a question, why would you have a brand new 40K frame resprayed? Surely that will make any warranty null & void.

Which was the real Porsche?

Phew, I bought through the agents , so I hope not, lol.

So there could potentially be a lot of fake bike out there, which is scary

Where did you get your bike from?

Possibly the 5th dodgy bike sold?

One wonders how many fake bikes are actually out there now and how long has this actually been going on, could the Invoice 005 indicate this to be the fifth dodgy deal?

How would an Enduro specific mudguard look like?

Apologies if this has already been posted,

Maybe the Sani2C needs to up its game a bit to come in line with what the Epic is doing?

For all mechanical/ servicing requirements try Stoke Suspension Works Otherwise shop around.

ABS I've been thinking about cutting a whole lot on the CNC Machines at work, I can't see why I couldn't customise them as well.

The next time I go, come with myself and Covie, he knows it all like the back of his hand.

It would be a good idea, way better trails anyway

I know there is a whole thread about it, I've posted there as well but I've also posted here in the hope of getting some more info in case others missed it. I know it's just a bag that has my stuff in it, but that stuff is expensive to replace and I would rather have the right bag to protect said stuff.

The plot thickens Someone is in a whole heap of poop it seems.

Very sad indeed, RIP.

What I have yet to learn is what is the best backpack to use for commuting?