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  1. DR ◣◢
    It's weird how that R115k they want for the GX bike can actually put you on a boutique brand if you shop around carefully. I spent less than that on my latest build. Yes I run SLX on the derailleur side but it is purely because a wrecked high end derailleur is an expensive replacement.
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    Yup. Mostly followed by loud pops and cracks as well. I sound like a dry bearing most of the time.
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    Agree 199% with you there R117k buys you a 2021 Cannondale Scalpel Si Limited with X01 bits. The rest is pretty much on point with the carbon wheels etc. R109k buys you a 2021 Scott Spark RC900 TM Issue Prism with a mix of GX and AXS. If you want a full GX bike with carbon wheels and you're willing to settle for a 2020 model then look at a 2020 Cannondale Scalpel Si Carbon 3 29 at R85k. R30k is a lot of change. Many options out there but I think Merida lost it a little bit with their pricing. Great looking bikes but again it just shows that shopping around is extremely important these days.
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    Could have been a bunnyhop
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    The Scott?
  6. DR ◣◢
    Yup, ebook reader is about all it is good for now.
  7. DR ◣◢
    I noticed this with the iPad 2 that floats around the house. Very little actually still works on it. Little sad because the device itself is still rock solid.
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    That build really impressed me. A full on DH bike that weighs the same as my trail bike. Super impressive.
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    To one it is art, to another a turd.
  10. DR ◣◢
    I said please.
  11. DR ◣◢
    Nothing wrong with NX really. The older generation derailleurs are known to implode on themselves so maybe ask the shop to upgrade that to GX from the start. The cassettes, shifters, and cranks are pretty damn good and do a great job. Good crisp shifting.
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    I’m still wiping drool off the floor. That is a work of art.
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    Absolutely stellar service from Ikambi They went through the full diagnostics process with me and unfortunately the trainer is dead. They arranged the RMA process today and the replacement unit will be with me on Friday. Just wow!
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    Please add the ability to upload images from mobile where i don’t have to hack my way around viewing the site as desktop. Also this doesn’t work when i take a photo with my phone. The 2mb upload limit and lack of support for HEIC and HEIF makes it impossible. If you can implement this on the classifieds, you can implement it on the forum.
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    Interesting. I was wondering if this might have an impact on this. Worth a try.
  17. DR ◣◢
    5.10 to RC and i’m still getting numb toes. I’m starting to give up and just accept it.
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    Scammer

    DR ◣◢ replied to Henk's topic in Fraud Alert

    What happened? What makes him a scammer?
  19. DR ◣◢
    Same here. Had one on two tiny surprises with the grip on the first day but you adapt to them really quickly. Great shoes all round.
  20. DR ◣◢
    But how will you trust the 3rd party facilitating the transaction for you
  21. DR ◣◢
    So they went from a great looking shoe with bad grip to a shoe with great grip that looks like you stole it from a hobo.
  22. DR ◣◢
    I ended up with this: Sorry for the potato image. All the bits are only used to get bolts to torque. Never to tighten anything. Expensive setup but a small price to pay to ensure you don't get anything wrong on the bike. A DW Delta Link rear suspension has a lot of bolts to torque.
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    He only said Kempton Park. I'm convinced it's the same guy. I did ask for the address. He stopped replying.
  24. DR ◣◢
    Mark 1 with original Canon grip and batteries. Lenses include a 50mm and 17-85mm. 16 and 32 gig CF cards. I need to confirm the shutter count but based on the condition of the body i don’t see it being more than 15 to 20k
  25. DR ◣◢
    One rounded pivot bolt on my Evil made me seriously doubt my old torque wrench. Two new Park Tools torque wrenches replaced it and confirmed that it was dead and needed replacing. I suspect it was left torqued in a drawer for years...
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