Scott roy

You make valid points, however I would still go for a bike bag if taking the bike. Last time I flew with a cardboard box it arrived completely torn open, as in my bike was completely visible. Also when travelling internationally they get pulled aside and customs give you a hassle 7 out of ten times, never happened since I got a bike bag. Solid travel cases I would steer clear of, they are far too heavy and yes, they take a lot of space. However regular ones actually fold up pretty well. You are 100% right about renting, if it’s a short trip. But on the other hand it is nice to ride your own bike.

These are the way to go

I got mine on sale for R5500, I see they are currently on sale at bike addict for R6500. I think secondhand would be good, I have used mine a lot and it’s still perfect. I tried getting a used one at the time, but nothing was available. For sure, nothing comes anywhere near the Titan’s value for money. Evoc is also nice, but I haven’t seen one in a while.

And yes, definitely avoid the soft bags. Terrible experience.

I bought a titan racing bike bag 2 and a half years ago and I would say it’s one of the best cycling investments for me to date. I did have to cut the insertable supports to size (I don’t think that normal though). I’ve flown a number of times with multiple different bikes and airlines (internationally) and even had family use it, never been stopped or bothered whatsoever. I do find my L pyga slackline doesn’t fit well and I have to be a bit creative to fit it, but otherwise my xc and road bikes have always been a breeze.

If anything, the buyer made the mature choice by acknowledging his position and wanted to make sure he was in a clear state of mind before concluding the deal. And having a drink here and there or being “tipsy” as described is no reason to call someone an “alcohol abuser”. I will also refrain from doing business with the seller, he clearly stated he would give the buyer first choice and then, mere hours later sold it elsewhere. He should have at least informed the person he gave first option on that there was another interested party. Clearly not someone whose word can be taken at face value, I would be hesitant to trust items that he sells. I also don’t like dealing with people who say one thing and then do another.

I bought one of those from hotspot cycles for the same fork just over a year ago. Can’t remember the brand.

I figured but which ones specifically? points back to my confusion in my original post. I’m waiting for the bike to ship to me still so want to get ahead as I also can’t just go to a bike shop where I am.

I have just bought my first transmission equipped bike and I’d like to switch from the included 32t chainring to a 36t. For years on previous gen eagle and eagle axs groupsets I ran csix oval chainrings with no complaints. From a bit of reading up it seems that I should be running a 0mm offset as opposed to 3mm on previous setups. Is that correct? I had a look at the csix website but when I filter flat top chain mtb chainrings it only brings up 3 bolt mounted rings and transmission is 8 bolt… so does csix make a compatible chainring or not? I’m a bit confused and would appreciate the input. I’m open to other suggestions but I do find the standard chainrings rather ugly.

It’s been a few years since I ran those, they’re a great tyre. However i preferred running an aspen on the back. But for more hardy races like epic I think recon races all round is a bullet proof option. There are faster, lighter and objectively better tyres, but for a tough all rounder the recon race is great. At 70-72kg on 100mm dual sus I was running 0.8-0.9 bar out front and 1.2-1.4 on the rear for general riding, for tarred training rides ect I would run about 1.5-1.7 bar all round.

I’ve done multiple trips and never ever been stopped anywhere. I have however noticed that they pay more attention to people using cardboard boxes than dedicated bike travel cases/bags (which I use). Always have the bike serial number saved on your phone as well.

Yes obviously, but when it comes to ultegra or sram…

Having a mixed groupset like that, as specially with the crank would drive me nuts.

I have never had problems with the lens covers on my x4, interesting to hear it’s a common problem.

I’ve been eyeing Atherton recently, I’d love to get one. Beautiful bike, congrats.