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Hey guys and gals. I also have access to an early bird entry - Not going to use the opportunity , but willing to let someone else have it. Let me know!

Hey Hubbers! Just wanted to see if anyone has done the race and whether it's any good. Thanks in advance

I rode a Commencal Meta 5 ('07 model) for a year. I can't say I attempted anything crazy like Red Bull Rampage, but that bike could certainly handle what I threw at it... All mountain exists in my eyes. Now riding a Specialized Epic - cross country has become my thing

More like shoulder high!

The spruit is great from Fratellis up to Emmarentia - rode yesterday. Rode down on Wed and was horrible! The stretch up under the powerlines isn't really accessible at the mo. The section past the new PnP is waaay overgrown and not lekker. I'll be hitting the spruit from the bottom of Delta up through Emmarentia at around 4:30pm

Anymore thoughts?

Matt and the hub team - AWESOME job! Loving the direction you have taken. I am a web designer and have been waiting for this to happen to one of my favourite sites... It just got better! Let me know if I can help at all

I've hear 29ers aren't as agile as 26ers... Considering the size of the wheel, maneuvering through obstacles must be a tad awkward on a 29er?

I heard it was crazy muddy. Not the normal kind either. That clay type that NEVER comes off Happy I missed it

Thanks Cannas! That really lifted me after Popeye's post I'd be getting the bike with a tubless conversion with Crossmark LUST tyres so reckon they would do fine for the riding do. I must say that riding the Commencal has gotten me used to bob, but sure would love to hit a mean hill and not have to deal with it anymore - plus the 3.4kgs lighter will be awesome! Thanks again

- The expert is carbon right? I think it's quite a jump in range of bike from the comp. Isn't the comp the bottom range Epic? Would love an S-Works, but holy cow on price

Thanks Popeye. To put things into perspective; I'll only be forking out around R18k for this bike - brand new

Thanks guys! Really appreciating all the comments

Thanks Santa

Hey Hubbers. I want some assistance in deciding whether this bike is for me. I am 6foot 3. Weigh +- 80kgs. I have currently been riding since last July on a Commencal Meta 5.5 ('07) that I got second hand. Loved the bike, but just finding it heavy for the riding I have ended up doing - mostly XC type stuff. I ride the Spruit a lot as well as Northern Farm and Teak Place. Have also done Breedts Nek and some other places. The Commencal is bomb proof, but at 15.3kgs it's a beast to climb with. Please give me your thoughts on the Specialized Epic Comp 2010. As I have a great opportunity to get one. Thanks in advance! The model I am talking about is the '09 -'10 model. Specs: Fork: Fox F100 RL Shock: Fox/SBC remote Mini-Brain Shifters: SRAM X-7, aluminum trigger Brakes: Custom Avid Elixir R SL F/D: Shimano M660 SLX R/D: SRAM X-9, 9-speed, mid cage Crank: Custom Shimano FC-M542 Wheels: Custom DT Swiss X420SL Things I've heard - Avid brakes aren't great. Neither are the custom DT Swiss wheels (lower quality). What are you're thoughts around the brain system? How best do you set it? Any comments will be greatly appreciated!

If you would take your bike to be serviced at Solomons in Woodmead over a store like Dunkeld Cycles, then your opinion is void

The whole experience at DC is awesome. The guys give a service that's more personal than any other LBS I know. Not slating other LBS's out there. Just love mine!

I must say that I have been VERY happy at Dunkeld Cycles. They give great service and the mechanics know their stuff. Check out their new website - www.dunkeldcycles.co.za

Hey Hubbers. I'm looking into getting a gps heart rate monitor from the states and was wondering if anyone knows what I should be expecting, , to pay in duties. Shot!

Ok, this rant has me on either side of the fence. It gripes me when anyone delivers bad service, but I use Dunkeld and have never had an issue with them. I bought a second hand Commencal Meta 5.5 MTB that needed some TLC and after I got it back (with a 2 new chain rings, a chain, cassette, BB and a full service including shock and fork - at R2200) it felt like new and has been a dream since then (July). Ok given I look after my bike really well and clean it after every ride. Even when my shifting was a bit out, I rode in and they sorted it right then and there at NO cost. I understand that you have given them a second chance to redeem the error, but I honesty feel that if you take the bike in and have a chat with either Mark, Merlyn or Aidan they will sort it out for you. I don't think it's fair for one bad experience to be used to discredit any store or business. No Co can deliver top class ALL the time and in hearing most of the replies, most people have had great service from Dunkeld My issue with your rant, andyr249, is that you expect a bunch of guys who run a LBS to be online all the time and get back to you in your timing of urgency. If you are wanting information and wanting it NOW, then pick up the phone. I have been in Dunkeld a LOT and they ALWAYS answer the phone when it rings... Just saying. They aren't an online help desk waiting to respond to every email that comes in. The fact is, it's less work for you to pop off an email than dial their number (which is 011 - 341 0627 by the way) and have to actually SPEAK to someone...

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How about this boys? https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/86885-raleigh-nomad-mtb-r2500/page__p__1188846__fromsearch__1#entry1188846 2.5k?! Seems like a good deal

Lol! Yeah, first thing I noticed. Asked him if he was deformed haha! It was from the accident. Hasn't touched it since as has pretty much been in and out of hospital since... Any recommends on other bikes? Any steals you know of???

Wow, no wonder I couldn't find info on a 2005 fuel ex 9.0 that looked right. Thanks for this. Maybe he assumed? I'll ask him...