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MrJacques

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  1. Is this carbon? One they left out (I think) is how much does it weigh? And the typical, is my bike ok? Nevermind that you are bleeding!
  2. Mavic hubs need to be cleaned and serviced regularly (although it's quite easy to do). There is a bushing in the freehub that wears away if you don't clean and lube it often. Even so, I like my crossrides and they have been solid so far.
  3. Wow, that's pretty bad and the 'mistakes' they made could have caused serious injury. I hope you at least let them know about it so they can do something about it.
  4. Meet him halfway and get a bike with 650b wheels
  5. Speed! With smaller wheels you will need higher cadence or different gearing.
  6. Actually seems like a good idea, like when forks still had rubber boots over them to keep dust out. I guess the dust seals are better these days than what they used to be, but if something that doesn't look too bad can help keep my fork in better condition for longer I'd be happy with that!
  7. We need a little bit more info to help you... what make and what bike? What kind of terrain do you ride? It's usually set up by setting the % sag or according to the air pressure / weight setting if it's an air fork. A good bike shop should be able to assist you with this. Here are some videos to get you started: http://www.google.co.za/search?sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=pinkbike+suspension+setup
  8. That sucks. Do you have insurance? Will keep an eye out for it.
  9. Wheels, perhaps if you are into racing. But the stock components aren't too bad. I'd be happy with it. Tubeless conversion would definitely be a plus.
  10. Seems like the sun is more violent than it used to be. There is also a solar flare coming to earth today / tomorrow. http://www.beeld.com...hengel-20120123 and some technical info for guys who like that kind of stuff: The yellow dot is earth: http://iswa.gsfc.nas...-1&cygnetId=261 Earth's magnetosphere: http://www2.nict.go....time/index.html Image of the sun / radiation: http://sohowww.nasco.../current_c2.gif Don't be shy with the sunscreen!
  11. I've seen those too. They are pretty heavy and I'm not sure how it will ride, but I'm guessing it won't be very nice. Saying that, a cheap bike isn't always bad. A few weeks ago I borrowed someone's 'cheap' hardtail (an oldSchwinn Mesa) and it was lots of fun to ride.
  12. True, your friend might struggle finding a Scott. The Momsen SL729 isn't badly specced either http://www.momsenbikes.com/bikes.cfm?prod=sl729_12
  13. Scott Scale 29 Expert (abt 22k and then he can upgrade some components) or the Pro (29k if he can stretch his budget)
  14. Keep em clean and take some cleaner with to clean them after refitting them.
  15. http://forums.mtbr.com/650b-69er-new-wheel-trends/scott-spark-650b-413380.html http://650bpalace.blogspot.com/2010/07/creating-offroad-conversion.html
  16. Is this a proper ust tubeless tyre you are using? Maybe it got a bit stretched from taking off and putting it back on, it's possible that you broke the bead?
  17. Probably not as it will be an automated system specifically looking for the word 'color'
  18. If it wasn't so expensive, this: http://i.haymarket.net.au/News/hyt-h1-piston-watch.jpg http://www.pcauthority.com.au/News/287214,geek-chic-us45000-piston-powered-liquid-watch.aspx
  19. http://www.fattracks.co.za/page/events http://www.ecmtb.co.za/
  20. Trek Fuel Ex, Giant TranceX, Scott Spark, Tomac Automatic
  21. If they both cost the same then they have the same value for money? Although you do have to factor in resale value as well if you want to sell it one day. Have a look at warranty terms as well. In this case I'd say to go with the one that has the geometry that would suit you.
  22. Subtle? The graphic change is quite noticeable, as is the speed increase. It's a lot narrower in terms of screen space, is there a setting for making it wide again?
  23. http://www.mtbiker.co.za/forum/latest
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