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i prefer Sram... i went through 3 XT derailures in 6months (just could not keep the settings and they would slip, miss gears and two snaped) and then went to Sram X9 derailure and XO grip shift... after 14months they still change as smooth as the day i got them.... and my riding is just as rough!

But how did it break.....???

yeah, there are a few out there that don't burn, but they run when i sweat.... so im looking for non oily, non burn and non run.... locally.... The stuff exists but not available locally- so if ANY one knows someone who is going to or coming back from the States.... PLEASE PM me!!!

Might just take you up on that TNT1. im not sure its sensitive skin per se'... it doesn't burn my skin or rash it, i just hate the oil feeling and my skin cant breathe....

ok so island tribe is not quiet Coppertone.... it leaves an oily "glisten" on my skin and slippery hands... its oil based. Coppertone is non oil based and leaves no trace when dry. So back to the Drawing Board...... ( and a R100 fail!)

Got some Island tribe just now, will give it a go... does Techniblock only come in continual spray???

yes please Ricky Bobby... you go right ahead!! ill start.... uuuuummm no you wont SB

The one from the states i used is Called Coppertone. No run and burn and all day protection!! i will check the other stuff out too!

I have tried numerous brands and types and 99.8% of them burn my eyes when i start perspiring! Tropitone doesn't burn but within 20min of riding, its all washed off.. ( i have always been a person who perspires allot! -gross i know) i used another kind that i got from the states (not available locally) cheaper than any local brand and its the bee's business!!!!! but postage cost work out to more than the actual cream!!!!! and then it gets more expensive!!!! So what do you use.....???

29er ALL THE WAY...!!! i just Really Hope your 29er is red because well know Michael Schumacher had a RED Ferrari...... and that clearly gave him the edge.... *slaps forehead.... repeatedly....*

ok maybe "pedal bob on Fork" is the wrong description.... what i mean is when i stand and pedal up hills (short bursts of say 80-100meters, sometime more) the fork bounces on my down stroke..... and the more mielies i give it the worse it bounces.... i had done this test- up the hill with normal settings, then with fork locked out... i notice a huge improvement with lock out and im not as "out of breath" at the top.... yes i know that solid helps climb better but what i want to know is is the SID capable of handling my weight. if i have to lock out on every hill then so be it... im just worried that the SID "collapses" when im doing rough stuff and i see my @ss..... know what i mean?

Witkop... im sure i would have made a good center or wing as i can do the 100m just on 11seconds and at 110kg at the pace..... now if i could only side step... hehehe. gathering from what you said, we as SA riders are hooligans!!! :) and should be riding steel frames and boycotting carbon! anyway, i still would like to know what is the best/robust 100mm fork for me to use..... ??? or should i be looking at a 120mm?

thanks guys, i have dropped the pressure to 170. there is peddal bob noly when i stand an give it horns, it very annoying! but will try get it set up right! i used to have a very tough robust bike with 200psi all round- manitou all round and never had an issue. but that was designed for rough stuff... the anthem and Sid i have gathered is allot softer.... i just love the lock out on the SID though..... i have these three forks available- the SID race 100mm a Fox 32 100mm and a RS REBA RACE. U-turn 90-120mm (currently on my Fiancees bike- i have permission to steal it but id like to keep her bike original) what Fork would you guys recommend for my anthem then? one that can take a beating cause i can sell the SID and FOX and get the right fork...

Well it came with the Frame when i bought it. so the Reba is a more robust fork?? will it handle my weight and higher psi better?

Hows it! thanks! ok did the sag measurement.... eish..... ZERO sag in front, and about 35-40% at the rear....??? fork is at 205psi, rebound is at 160psi and rear shock is at 200psi. RP2 ???

Hi, i have a RS SID race Front fork, on the fork there is a guide line..... im 110kg's. the guide says that from 90kg + i should use 135psi.... when i set it at 135psi, and i ride, just my weight pushes the fork down and it bounces everywhere! pedal bob is really bad! so i pumped it to 205psi, no pedal bob/bounce now BUT can this fork handle this pressure and take big-ish hits because of my weight? i have the rebound set to 160psi.... and when i check it today, there was oil coming out of the rebound valve underneath the fork..... does this mean my Fork is poked??

ok, so educate me some more here please, i have set the shock pressure to correct sag for her. now when i put the prodeal knob and either 1,2, or 3 and flip the leaver either way... the shock rebound and sag stays the same no matter what setting its on... how does propedal work then?

So we just a new bike with RP23 rear shock. bought it privately so now LBS in the picture. this bike IS brand new, i unpacked it and assembled it today. ( you cant imagine the deal we got with this bike!- its a brand new never been assembled 2010 CUBE AMS 120 pro Woman specific) it has been sitting in its box since the Guy imported it. he never used it........ or lets say his wife never used it... so here is the question! when i got round to setting the propedal... there is quite a bit of oil (thin and clear) on the setting post by the blue leaver and red rebound adjust ring... is this normal for a new bike or is there a leak because it has been standing for so long?? thanks in advance!

or a Pic of Durban that was NOT taken in the 70/80's.... show one from two months ago......

is it possible to go for a lighter rim for XC, but go with 36 spokes for added strength? yes i wold need new hubs and spokes but would it make the lighter rims stronger??

Hi guys, they these hubs any good?? i have a set that i might want to build up. but not sure about quality???

Can the steerer on a Fox Fork be replaced?? i have a fox fork that needs a longer steerer and im not keen on the steerer extenders...

This thread should be LOCKED!!! what's good for the Goose is good for the Gander.... right?

Just "bunny" it man.... ??? why even build a "ramp"??? hehehe.....

do they Hire 29'ers? keen on trying one...