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Thanks! Nice username Perhaps a play on the Green Day album Kerplunk?

What a lekker ride! Followed all the number 1 signage but ended up only doing 32km must have missed a few trail splits which makes up the remaining 10km... Must say, those twisty rocky sections were a good challenge to develop some much need bike control but I think that Rosies Rock & Roll Rollercoaster section is one of new favourites!

Nice! Going to give it a go tomorrow.

Did you manage to do the 42km route? I am keen to have a bit of an adventure and attempt it tomorrow. Either that or "Enduro" laps at Grootfontein.

I must be honest, I have not felt like the bike is heavy. The stock tires (2.6 dhf front and 2.6 forekaster) felt really sticky. I now have a 2.4 ardent front and 2.35 ardent race back which has made a big difference to me. The bike has given me loads of confidence so much so, I have ran out of talent on numerous occasions

Congrats on your new bike! That grey sure looks awesome! I have been on the 2020 Norco FS1 for about the last month and do about 3 to 4 rides a week... I still have super noob status but man... I get more and more excited everytime I ride the bike. It's just so much fun! Happy miles dude. This is my steed.

Ready, set, goooo! That's the way to start off a Monday.

Hot and dusty day out at Wolwespruit

First time out at Grootfontein Bike Park. Great ride! ????

Congrats on the bike! Nothing like the thrill of a new ride!

Yes!!! When I saw that YouTube link I was hoping for something exactly like that. Red Barn indeed... just had to do multiple runs on the flow track because the bike just felt so good going down there.

Smiles for miles... what a bike! I just want to thank everyone for the guidance. Also, the guys at Mellow Velo was awesome! Great service and help. Here's the steed on its maiden voyage... do you guys name your bikes? I am not usually one to name cars etc. but after that ride I think it needs a name.

I can totally relate, nothing like good old 90s and early 00s punk to get the blood flowing... MxPx, NOFX, Bad Religion... On another note, Im happy to report that the guys at Mellow Velo came through with awesome service and an awesome deal - all in my budget. Paid a deposit today to secure the bike and will hopefully be spending the weekend with this beaut... 2020 Norco Fluid FS1! Thank you everyone for all the guidance.

Made a quick update to the sheet to include hubs and rims as well. In terms of the upgrades... to be honest, coming off the 2016 Silverback Sola 4 and my noob status - I probably won't even be able to tell the difference between some of the higher specced components. The new bike in itself is probably going to be a major upgrade to me, with that being said always open to get the best bang for my buck straight out of the gate. Where do one even start to look for good frames at a reasonable price, saw a couple of large frames in the classifieds but these range from +-R15k to R25k... which does not leave much to cover other parts. RobertWhitehead I've seen your DM, I'll reply now. Bike Comparison.xlsx

Thanks again for all the guidance, I reached out to the guys at Mellow Velo and will keep you updated... who knowns maybe I will even be able to share a photo or 2 in the near future...