jacostrydom

I think it is a geometry issue. Not based on facts or science, but a gut feel...

Out in the "stix" it is the best method. More rocky, bit harder, more sandy, bit softer. Experiment and find your sweet spot.

It depends on the configuration of the suspension system. On most the BB and Saddle is fixed to each other and only the rear triangle moves. Then your BB also sags and moves closer to the ground as your shock absorbs bumps

For this sort of money and a "service free - low maintenance" solution I think a Rhollof Hub is a more elegant solution.

Depending on the shock, some of them come with a spacer that can be changed to change the stroke. I have done it on a 80mm Recon and changed it to 110mm.

Easier to ask forgiveness than permission

I use it for training, but they seem to be not as waterproof as mountainbike equipment should be.

If you ride where I ride a Polar is NOT the right tool. (www.beit2cape.blogspot.com)

In good conditions squirt only last about 30-40km for me. The only advantage is that your chain doesn't become black. Carry a little bit of squirt with you. Your Human Bike Interface will thank you for regular of the bike moments.

SAE 90, Gearbox oil.

There are no bunches to hide in on the mountain. It is just you, your bike and the mountain...

Self service is the way to go. Then you can help yourself when you are in the bundus with your bike and something small goes wrong.

Use them regularly and the grease/oil from your bike and hands will keep them tip/top.

Under normal conditions 1 will be bright enough. Try and find the 10 degree version. Makes a much nicer light. This is a battery thirsty option but quick and nasty (and cheap) and very effective. I still use it for training as the added weight is only beneficial while training.

"Rotor" should last 10 000+ km's. What type of breaks?

I load both T4A & Topo on my edge and switch them on and off as needed. Topo can sometimes be overwelming with info on the screen.

I have an Edge 305, 705 and a Dakota 10. My wife uses the 305 now. The Dakota is for the support vehicle. It is indeed better on the bike than on the crutches. Now it is hard work to get the fitness back...

Will have to dig a bit

With the edges you only get a basemap, which is very basic. You need to purchase maps (T4A, SA streetmaps or Topographic if you want to have descent maps. Then you can load the sections that you are riding through/in from your mapsource software to your 705. You can have Topo and T4A on the unit at the same time, but need to "unmark" or switch the maps that you do not want to view off. I am riding from Haenertsburg to Zwaziland (Piggs peak) next week and will "pre-load" T4A gauteng& North, Some sections of the SA Topo as well as T4A Swaziland. I also will print a good selection of 1:50 000 for that route. T4A is relatively cheap, but SA Topo is quite expensive... I don't think there are any way to "pirate" the Garmap maps, as it need to be unlocked for your specific GPS serial number. It is quite painfull if your edge packs up and you get a replacement unit. Garmin have to lock the maps for your stuffed edge and then unlock them for your new unit.

I use both. The topographic maps is very good for mountainbiking if you like going off the beaten track. T4A is very good and getting better and more complete as the users send in new tracks. BUT for serious in the bundus MTB ( www.beit2cape.blogspot.com ) there is nothing like a good old 1:50 000 paper map.

This is my turf. Been living and training here since... forever. 028 466 2755 if you need some ideas.

BBB makes one that fits inside the steerer tube, so it is hidden when installed.

I want 10. Mail me your bank detail strydomi@iafrica.com and you can post them in an envelope? PO Box 14717, Sinoville, 0129 Jaco

Some of the older 705 software versions did corrupt the history files. I have upgraded to the latest on the 705 and that seem to have sorted the problem out.

The BBB extenders work well. I have 2 of them and had no problems, rode 2 Epics and a Freedom Challenge with one on my Hard Tail. Also have one in the tandem. No issues.