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  1. I love the 27.5 plus bikes. In December I got rid of my Spez Epic SWORKS and got a Ellsworth Epiphany Convert. The bike comes standard with 27.5 plus wheels and can also be ridden with 29 er wheels. It uses boost hubs. My immidiate thought was to get 29 er wheels, but I decided to give the plus wheels a chance. What a revelation. I am faster on almost anything I ride with the exception of tar and dirt roads. The wheels are DT Swiss with 40mm internal width, I do think that they make a huge difference. The bike comes with Fox front (130mm) and back (120mm). Ellsworth suspension is legend. But the best thing is that I enjoy riding my bike even more than ever. I have more confidence, more speed and more fun. Sure I will get the 29 er wheels eventually for races like J2C, but most days I will ride my US wheels.
  2. I compare it to cheating spouses. Not everyone agrees with the cheater. Does all his friends suddenly leave him alone? Some do so don't. Does his spouse forgive him? Some do some don't. Personally I think cheating on your spouse is much worse. You should not be allowed to have any relationship again. I think you should wear a 'I am a cheating knob' sign around your neck. But it is not for me to decide. At least cycling have got rules.
  3. Well done guys! I am always keen to back guys like you that want to do something for themselves. I can not wait for my kit to start arriving!
  4. 100%
  5. Fand are you adding Daryl Impey to your list? Or should we not open that discussion? Only if you get caught and were punished should you be on the list? I agree with some of the guys, these guys have been punished, some for cheating deliberately, some for taking a banned substance by accident and maybe some for a false positive. Lots cheated and were never caught although we all suspect them, should we race in the same races as them? I will not let your list dictate which races I am going to do, for that the system is way too flawed.
  6. I got one as a gift. Was definitely not something I thought I needed. Now I won't go for a road ride without it. It works perfectly and it makes my rides a lot safer. I use mine with a Edge 1000.
  7. You made a good choice. I was always sceptical about Spez but after having riden my Epic since November including The Epic, I can not be happier.
  8. Yes he rides a 36 ring. He is a beast!
  9. He recons it is much more comfy when climbing.
  10. 188cm but longer than normal legs.
  11. Did they do a straight swop out? I've also got one that has had more issues than I care to remember.
  12. +1. These are the only shoes that are wide enough and they last a long time. Spares are available if you should need them.
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