Mountain Goat

Sharing in case anyone has missed it, the Rhino Run is back in 2026. For $200 Aussie dollars it is a fraction of the price of the Munga for what looks to be an amazing route. https://www.rhino-run.com

Looking at those pictures, yes the wheel is damaged, yes the saddle is cracked. But those brake calipers are clearly not incident related. The wear on the brake blocks is not even and it looks like the bike was ridden with tyres that were too big. The damage appears to be caused by improper use over time. Damage on the fork could have also been cause by running tyres too large but can tell clearly from the info on hand.

They should not allow him to use the aid station until an hour has passed.

You get a few different types of bike boxes, it will help if you provide a picture of what you are after.

Gx with an XX1 chain - you hear of people getting crazy mileage. I use a Shimano XT cassette and XT chain but to be honest all of the 12speed Shimano cassettes are the same you just save some weight as you go up in the range. The nice thing about running a Shimano cassette is that you can buy the 10 and 12t sprocket as a stock item. Because they have the smalest surface area they tend to wear out quicker especially if riding flatter terrain. Replace that along with your chain and you are good to go. I have about 13000km on my XT cassette and I have used about 4 chains and I have replaced the 10 and 12t once.

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Awesome, thanks for clarifying!

I think that is the reasoning but as a “down country” bike I think the trade off for the 34 is worth it.

Beautiful bike! But I find it interesting to see the DC specced with a 120mm Fox 32 and not a 34.

Omnico had a few Cannondale hardtail frames available about 18 months ago. Not sure if they are still available, the pricing was very good. I worked through Flandria cycles in Stellenbosch.

X1 but only if you are using a AXS mullet configuration. Yes, you have bigger jumps in the gear spacing but you have the range and simplicity. Or if you use the new 12spd GRX x1 groupset.

Hope also do one with an exposed carbon finish but I don't think you'll find one in SA easily.

Option 4: Chat with the bike shop and see if they have (or can order) a new unbuilt bike with an uncut steerer. This is the route I'd go.

Three 😉