Skott5

Whose the dude that was selling Fenix 3 Batteries a while ago ? Think I recall him saying he had a few extra

Go painted - as awesome as raw looks when it's new, it's difficult to keep clean and will show all sorts of stains and marks over time. I have a raw frame and am regretting it now. Translucent - now that's what I would go for !

They just having a laugh. How does a set of cleats cost R350 ?? For comparison, this hand plane costs R325.00 and probably weighs 20x what a set of cleats weigh. How is that possible ???

Is the 26inch MTB market dead - Yes it is Can you still ride a 26'er and have fun ? - Yes of course fkn Of course. Do I still have a 26'er ? - Yes I do, an old GT hard-tail that I'm sentimentally attached too Are 26'ers better than Modern Geometry 29'ers ? In my opinion NO - Getting on my old 26'er every now and again for a squirt is novel and fun, but I think it's more of a nostalgic euphoria than anything really tangible. My Hyrax is far superior in every conceivable way than any 26'er I've ever ridden and I've ridden a few over the last 20 years. Just my humble opinion.

There's an easier way. Run a GX Cassette - it survive the upcoming nuclear fallout from the Koeberg meltdown. Run a GX chain at around 650 bucks with a Csixx Chainring. Ride the chain ring until it starts to look like sharks teeth and the chain starts slipping. Keep everything lubed and clean as best as possible and spend the money you saved on post ride beers.. Leave the measuring to surveyors ..life will be better

I have an older 160mm travel adjust Pike and it's solid. Then again I probably don't have the talent to ride it to flexing point, but I did square edge a concrete block hidden in grass the other day that destroyed both front and back tyres and required some creative panel beating to straighten the rims. The Pike didn't flinch, and saved me that day, using all 160mm of travel to absorb what it could and the wheels had to cope with the rest.

Ride it until it starts slipping and then replace the chain.

What is the PYGA TIG ? Dont see anything listed on their site yet ?

A 12 page thread about a second hand bike with a plugged tyre .. You okes must be starved for some drama...

I wonder if there is going to be space for Darryn next year. He's really been trying hard on the outdated Yammy.

I must say, I havent had any issues with MAXXIS tyres. Currently have a High Roller 2 on the back and an Assegai on the front, and I punish them hard. I've probably tried almost every tyre they have made over the years and cant remember any failing.

The seat tube is steeper on the Hyrax and it's a pretty well balanced bike. If anything it's actually front wheel biased as far as weight distribution is concerned. I think Fred has other factors at play, maybe even locking up the front brakes into corners.

I cant afford Leatt, but managed to buy 2 pairs of gloves a while back. Don't know the model name but they are minimalist. I dont like heavy thick gloves and would ride without gloves if I didnt sweat so much. Fit is ok, quality is Meh. The elastic around the wrist section stretched out in no time so they dont fit snugly anymore - not a biggie because they still work, but compared to other brands I use I would rate them as average.

Berg and Bush gets my vote. Starting and finishing at the same place is a huge bonus and the riding is good.

lol, its a fun bike - gets equal saddle time with the Hyrax, and can almost ride the same stuff on it.