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Looks like a nice battle is going on between Freyer and Steyn at the moment.

@PappaWatTrap I ride with the Corsa 2.0 bibs, for me they are super comfy and the fit really is great, I do feel when I am on the bike for longer than 4 hours that I could do with a pair of bibs that are designed for 6+ hours, but that is just me. @Skubarra how are you washing your bibs? I alternate between two Ciovita bibs at the moment, but they are used purely for my weekend out rides and I have other bibs that are used for indoor/training rides. They are roughly a year and a bit old now but they get washed separately on a hand wash cycle and just with minimal washing liquid (no softeners), and that seems to work as they still look and feel as new.

I’ve tried numerous bibs over the years, but got a few Ciovita bibs on special and don’t think I will go to anything else, the fit and comfort for me is second to none. On the saddle side though I find it’s more tricky as a saddle that works for you could be something on the cheaper end or it could be the complete opposite and you have to spend close to a car instalment on one.

I haven’t had this issue recently with Maxxis, but I remember in 2018 I had issues with their Crossmark tyres, in the space of 3 weeks had two tyres rip away from the beading on the rear tyre, rode with Bontragers for a bit after that but since then I’ve used Maxxis Rekon Race and Aspens and at this point I don’t think I will change to anything else.

Howzit Darryl, As great as the new Spark looks, personally, I would go for a better spec on components, especially if there is not much difference between the riding experience. I am currently on a full carbon Giant XTC Advanced Pro, and prior to some weight loss this year I was weighing 104kg and I am 174cm tall and I have had zero issues, most carbon bikes and I think rims are rated to about 130kgs or so, so you shouldn't have any issues. Dropping a few kgs will only make you go faster.

Stolen: Scott Scale 970 2021 When: 30/03/2022Where: , Patlynn AH, Johannesburg South, GautengBike components are standard, Rockshox Judy, Sram SX 1x12, Black Esi Grips, Lyne Components Holy Rail triangle storage box and tube attached to frame has a slight fade on the back of the top tube decal and handle bars have dropped one spacer down. Unfortunately only have limited pics to upload at this point.Get further details about the incident in the Stolen Bikes section.