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I tried the Crown R. Love the tread pattern, it's fast and corners well. The bead on the tire is near non existent though, both the front and back tires blew off the rim on the first and second ride. Tire pressure was 2.3 and it happened while going in a straight line, not cornering. This was on ZTR Arch rims. If the bead was improved this would be an awesome tire.

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Yeah I said in my post that a double ring crank won't be an issue.

The extra length won't be a problem, the thickness of the sanction might, the tolerances are quite tight between the frame and the standard shock near the bottom mount. Best thing to do is go to your local bike shop and have them quickly try fit a shock with the dimensions of the shock you are looking to install.

Around 720mm bru.. ;-)

Please be advised that if you are running a single ring crank with a 38t or 36t ring. The chainring might get very close to the frame because of the short chainstay. Spacing may be required on the BB shaft in order to keep the chainring off the frame. If you are using a double crank without the granny then this shouldn't be an issue. An XX1 setup with a 38t needs 3 spacers on the drive side to keep the ring from touching the frame, this also doesn't leave much "meat" on the non drive side for the crank arm.

There should be silver spacers between the frame and the caliper. The caliper should not be attached directly to the frame. Novatec hubs are cheap and very good quality.

That back wheel must lock up instantly.. Nobody needs bigger than 180mm on the back.

It's normal, Ive installed 3 including mine which do this.

On the topic of comparing our local talent to that of the Europeans and what not. I've noticed that our local women don't seem to be no where near as lean or fit as their European competitors. Why is this.. poor training, poor diet? Maybe not as dedicated? Something definitely needs to be done to close the gap between our top guys and girls and the leaders, 50th place in the elite men's just doesn't cut it.

A bit of both, I would say... But Louis has got mad skills..

Red bull is not working anyway.. Only streaming audio no video..

PYGA will be bringing out some hub's in the very near future. Ive seen one of the prototypes, light, strong and has over 30 pawls for instant lag free engagement no mater where you are in your stroke. They are going to be awesome hubs, they also have a very unique noise from having so many pawls.

It's at the back of Cascades shopping centre. 23 McCarthy Drive, Montrose, Pietermaritzburg, 3202

Slap a PIKE on the front of the 120 650b and it becomes a beast!