Peewee1

DIY is the way to go, some people arent inclined that way but its not really that hard with Youtube and Google around. I have taken my bike to a couple of shops around Fourways and Sandton when I didn't have the time to do the repairs/upgrades myself but I have always been disappointed with the shoddy workmanship. 1. Had my drivetrain changed, somehow the guys managed to break my freehub, having me replaced it at another shop down the line. Also they installed my new crankset on my old frame without any spacers, having the crank being able to move side to side. 2. After a year of not using them, I decided to give the same bike shop the opportunity to bleed my brakes, they left them full of air and inconsistent, and had the nerve to adjust my seat position and scratch my new carbon bar - just did the brakes myself this weekend after buying a bleeding kit. Consider this: 1 cost me R360 to install. I bought the tools to do it for around R200. 2 cost me R140 to bleed, but I managed to buy all the bits to bleed avid brakes for R350. DIY is the always the way to go, you know when something feels wrong, and if you mess something up you can always ask someone on the hub or take it to the LBS. Next thing on my list is servicing my own fork. Probably the hardest of the lot but not willing to send the Manitou fork to cape town to get it done.

Installed my Avid X0 brakes I bought a while back. Have to say it feels better and works better than the XT units I had before...but they were pre servo wave versions and faded quite a bit under heavy braking. I am still using my shimano centrelock rotors with them, so far so good. Also bleeding them was a breeze, not to say shimano wasn't but I paid R60 for DOT 5.1 fluid vs. R400 for the same amount of Shimano mineral oil. Everything has their pros and cons. Also had my x-9 rear derailleur since 2006, no issues whatsoever besides me having to change the jockey wheels. Shifting definitely feels better over Shimano systems I have tried on friends bikes IMO.

Very cool bike man. I saw Mikes fixie this weekend at Critical Mass, pure white...no decals. Less is more.

Rocket Rons are awesome, I have a 'normal' folding one on my bike, no issues whatsoever. They are very thin though. ...the Maxxis on the rear is another story. Just bought a Conti UST to replace that.

Good show, maybe one day when I have a 29er ...maybe

True. But at least some people will be able to get away with just changing their wheels to 650b on their current 26" bikes. Good way to see if theres much difference.

They will probably tell you that its settled in the container. Never actually seen a container filled to the top

Awesome ride last night guys, clocked around 46km from Dunkeld.

Nice. Trying to organise the guys

I am keen, see you at Dunkeld centre right?

Yep, better off getting the FOX one. Also theres the RockShox Reverb. But yes you're right, Crank Bros stuff doesn't usually get good reviews.

Don't do it guy!

Wouldn't be hard to find if someone stole it

How many km's?

Wow, I just bought a 2nd hand Scott Scale 26" frame, and have to say so far its awesome. Isn't carbon supposed to be at least 25% stronger than Aluminium? I saw a vid from Santa Cruz the other day testing frames - and this was definitely the case. So I am not sure how a manufacturer can claim that you clamped it too tight...balls. And the Scott frames are lighter than the Momsen ones, and they design their own decals This is the video below, very interesting: Pinkbike Visits The Santa Cruz Test Lab http://www.pinkbike.com/video/243228/

I don't know much but from what I've read about the Momsen and the Scott brands, I would definitely go for the Scott.

Scott Factory info I found: http://www.bikebiz.com/news/read/scott-sports-opens-new-carbon-factory-in-china/010052 Scott Sports is to start making all of their carbon frames and forks in a new production plant in South East China. The new factory is a 6000 square metre facility which is currently transitioning from a four month testing phase into its production phase. The first product produced during the testing phase of the factory was the aero road bike, the Scott F01. The F01 was ridden in the 2010 Tour de France and is intended to reach the market in 2011. The new factory is equipped with automatic and computer-aided molding, new CNC trimming equipment, electronic visual sensors, computer aided structure analysis system and a fully automatic vacuum system painting facility. All products are constantly tested using in-house EFBE testing equipment. Pascal Ducrot, Vice President of Scott Sports, said: “Together with our long-term Asian manufacturing partner, we have been working for quite a while to make this happen, and now the timing is perfect to fulfil the increasing demand for our first class carbon products. Article continues below "This is a calculated decision to open our new plant in Asia and it is because we can count on the production experience of our long-term partner. In addition, we have built a solid foundation regarding production methods and have created sound technologies over the last few years with our partner. "Lightweight and innovative products like the new Scale and Addict or extremely aero bikes such as Plasma or F01 must be produced in a state of the art plant. It takes a lot of know-how from the factories and their employees in order to build products like these."

CWC has the carbon fibre protection. http://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/bbb-frame-protector-carbonskin-bbp-56

I've used that VPS stuff on my MTB, works well. But now I just bought a carbon frame, and I've seen the Pace Carbon Sheets which is made from real Carbon Fibre...not sure where to get it here though. Supposed to protect against anything, even chain slap. But probably will just use the VPS stuff again, works well enough. And yes they don't like handing out offcuts. Also theres that LaminX stuff, which is supposedly thicker.

Yeah they are awesome. I ordered something before they introduced the free delivery, hoping to pick it up when I was in cape town. Didnt make it there so they sent it free of charge. Some guys just know what good service should be. Thank you CWC

So where do you get a decent Zaskar frame from? I have an Avalanche as well....basically all thats left from the original bike is the frame

I read somewhere on the hub I think that guys use cooking spray to stop mud sticking to tires, is this true? Last weekend at Rietvlei was really muddy, had to stop the ride.

Why is this happening? <p>Does anyone have a 70mm stem they want to part with, I basically want to try something a bit shorter than the 90mm I have right now.</p> <p> </p> <p>Even if you are willing to let me try it out, I will put down a deposit...just want to see if it makes my ride a better one.<br /> <br /> Thanks.</p> <p> </p> <p><br /> </p> I just posted this ad. I am on a Mac with the latest Firefox installed, do I need to update anything else?

I had those Shimano M076 shoes, used to become unbearable as ever after a ride, think they're made for people with narrower feet. Anyways I managed to order a set of Mavic Razors from the UK for around R900 and haven't looked back since, they're great. I think they retail here for around R1400

Yes I know what you mean, I had shimano deore hubs before, didnt even think about taking those things apart because of the mess. I wanted cartridge bearing hubs and always been a fan of Mavic. I know about the maintenance issue, will make sure I get some spare bearings and spokes etc. next week, just in case. Going to try the new hoops out tmw, bike definitely feels alot lighter with them on, lets see how it goes. Lets see if I can handle the hub noise, shimano ones are silent...guess it will keep me from freewheeling. Achter at Solomons said it was a very good buy, managed to get away with 3k for rims and new centrelock discs(old hubs were 6bolt). I just hope I made the right choice This morning before I dropped it off at Solomons - was getting a bit late last night putting the bike back together