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Probably something like a corsa utility. Absolutely BOMBPROOF motor, can fit 5 or so bikes in the back, and it has pretty good fuel economy.

Couldn't be me... One of the things I love about raw aluminium is that even when it does get scratched, often you can't tell. And if it is a bad scratch, you use the scourer side of a sponge on it and it looks even better than before, because you have likely also removed some oxidization, so it is even shinier.

I agree with this, but IMHO, Yeti s the most premium. No question. Their bikes are top of the line, and the prices and quality reflect that. They are super hard to beat and they also have the iconic look dialed in

I wasn't saying buy all the parts new. For 130k you could easily build that up with some second hand lightly used parts. Ask me how I built my PYGA for half of retail with a very solid spec.

Sounds like you named another advantage to me haha

To be honest, it isn't easy to become a premium brand out of SA, but it is doable. Look at PYGA and morewood bikes. Some of the best in the game and they are available in quite a few countries worldwide. They are an example of how a local business should create an image for itself and expand into the foreign market.

For that same price, you could buy a PYGA mobu frame for around 80k, and have 50k left over to build up a really, really great bike with solid parts. All it would take is some patience and waiting for good deals, and you could have an amazing bike that is super solid and arguably the best carbon frame ever made (IMHO). Not trying to bash titan, and it isn't bad value for the specs, but it is very expensive.

From the first photo, it looks like the bike had a very bad head on collision haha (I do realise that it is just the photo making it look like that) Also for R35 it is most definitely stolen, and a stupid thief on top of that... if only they knew what it was actually worth Hopefully the rightful owner sees this ad and can get their stolen bicycle back, but if not, I will at least be happy that the thief only managed to get a meagre 35 ronds from the sale of it.

You would actually be surprised how easily a fork will flex, when riding a rock garden or rough trail, it will likely be constantly flexing (even a tiny bit that is almost unnoticeable). Also when cornering, if you really rail a berm, it will have some lateral flex.

Maybe I have misunderstood... but then again, I am no expert on lasers, but surely you would have to point that laser/flashlight contraption at someone for the desired effect to occur? Please correct me if I am wrong

The only thing that changes is the shock stroke. The simplest way to tell a hyrax from a slakline (assuming it has the original rear shock) is to look for a piggyback. The slakline has the piggyback super deluxe ultimate, whereas the hyrax has the non-piggyback super deluxe if I remember correctly. Everything else is the exact same between the 2 bikes. Also I also have a 3d printed travel reducer if I wanna turn it into a hyrax, so I might be keen to try that soon. Additionally, I can't speak for the new pikes, but I have heard that a 160 pike can be quite flexy, due to the fact that it has the least bushing overlap out of all the travel options, because that is the max travel for that fork - and in my opinion, if you want 160 then go for a lyrik.

Looks like a good concept, but it will be a PITA to draw and aim the tiny beam at said criminal when they come at you with a knife. This is sadly the same reason that almost any self defense weapon is too impractical to be of any use when cycling.

This is probably the most random thing I have seen, a new member replies to a 10 year old thread, only to post something unrelated to the last post, and then leaves the forum likely to never return haha

This is how many bike robberies go... the victim was lucky that they got off without getting stabbed/more seriously injured. Bike thieves suck and I hope you manage to get your bike back, as someone who regularly cycles the stretch of road where you got robbed, we need to find a way to put an end to this ***.

Honestly, nobody can be trusted nowadays. A guy I know almost had his bike stolen at the tokai bootleggers when a skollie dressed in cycling kit took his bike and attempted to ride away. A bit too clever for my liking haha This is getting ridiculous. I have to cycle that rout alone generally at least once a week, and it won't be fun if I have to look out for people trying to steal my bike (as well as runners). All I want is to be able to go home safely without fearing my safety. This is an upmarket area for the most part, so the fact that these criminals haven't been caught yet is all the more surprising and dissapointing.

Not sure if it has been said, but I love my e thirteen base flatties... crazy grippy and come with the option of monster pins or some less scary ones haha

One of the most useful tools out there! Definitely a must have for anybody who works on bikes IMO and IME Every time I have to set someone's gears after they have had a fall, I always check the hanger. Also you eventually are able to quickly tell when the problem is hanger alignment or cable tension etc. Congrats on the new tool and good luck getting your shifting 100% dialed in.

I can only talk about my experience, but maybe you have a defective unit, because the return spring of mine is plenty strong and has a rad lever feel with my bikeyoke triggy lever.

If you are talking about their droppers and dropper levers, you can use any dropper lever you want. I have used Lyne, BikeYoke and a diy dropper lever from a 2x shifter to great success with my X-fusion dropper.

Your best bet is to possibly use some washers to push the rotor further out to where it should be. I know it is a bit of a bodge, but I have seen it done before and it does work pretty well.

This is pretty crazy to think about. I ride past there twice a week minimum, at 9ish in the morning and normally back at about 6. I always ride there alone and so far, I have been alright, but I am not sure for how much longer it will remain safe to do so. Especially considering that it is likely organised crime and not some chancers having a go. It's really shitty to think that riding on the roads is so dangerous, not only due to idiot drivers, but the frequency of bikejackings. It really pisses me off when it would be as easy as to have cameras along that stretch and maybe a community funded security guard or similar. I know that I would certainly pay if it meant that my chances of getting my bike stolen were greatly reduced.

This has probably been said on here already, but I will say it again. E bikes are much more confidence inspiring and stable on the downhills due to the extra weight down low. I am not sure if they do it anymore, but I remember that there was a period in time where the DH racers were putting lead weights on their bikes to make them more stable and handle better. To put it in context, the specialised alloy levo has similar geometry to my PYGA slakline, and a little less travel. But it does weigh about 9kg more. The difference when descending was huge, the Levo was so point-and-shoot, and it trucked over everything and kept on going regardless. It felt so much more stable and planted, and I am sure that I am on average probably faster riding an E bike on the downs , especially on rough and rocky trails. However, the PYGA is suuuuper playful and easy to throw around, despite the fact that I sized up, so I find it to be a much more fun and nimble bike. It definitely feels more agile that a bike of its travel should, and that is one thing that most E bikes can't match. So it pretty much boils down to: E bike = more stable, planted and confidence inspiring Normal bike = more playful, nimble and lively *this is just based on my experience and opinions, so it will probably differ for some.

If I remember correctly, just money and ID photos (and your old card if you have one)

Hey bru, being that obsessed is normal. At least it was in the beginning, now that I have been riding for some time and learnt many things, I wouldn't say the obsession has worn off, but it has calmed down a bit. Also I can understand you wanting to be a bike mechanic, but there is more to it than meets the eye. First off, training is expensive (or finding a shop willing to teach you is hard) and it takes a while to become really good. It is also long hours with little pay and often boring and frustrating jobs. All people see on youtube is the glitz and glam of fitting new parts or fun tasks like rebuilding suspension, but they don't see replacing shifter cables, setting gears, doing tubeless, changing tubes and tires etc. It is fun at times, but it is demanding work and many people think it is easier than it is. Also mistakes are very costly at times, stripped bolt... customer has to wait an extra few days if you can get hold of it, and that is if you can non-destructively remove it. I would maybe seriously chat with a family member or someone similar before making the plunge. Also maybe once you are sure that you love riding, I would recommend looking into it, otherwise you may be stuck in a job you hate with training funds down the drain. But beware... bikes and parts are a slippery slope, I am now riding a bike worth many times more than I started out with, and a bank balance of approximately 0 haha.

This just looks like another gimmick to me. Personally, I enjoy having to react to the bike and correct it. The use of things like this make bikes even easier to ride, and look like it will take some of the fun out of it. I see the purpose, but then again, mountain biking is not meant to be all point and shoot, it actually takes skill and line choice. Couple this with a big travel bike and you will be able to just plough through anything. Also I am not sure how it feels, but I think that the feeling of having my bars pulled around by something apart from myself would feel weird for a while. So basically I am not a huge fan of things that just serve to make the sport easier and let people get lazier.