calabash

Fair enough. SA brand. Still think that they are bang for your buck. Then again, I pretty much rely on the entry-level bikes.

Thanks for the feedback guys. It is a presta valve. I have filled the tyre up with new sealant and tried to re-inflate it with a foot pump. It still leaks all over the place. I have stopped pumping when everything starts leaking out. Should I just keep pumping till the leakage stops? I shall try the silicone sealant around the valve tomorrow. And yes, it is a rim strip with a valve.

I like to support Silverback because it is South African made and bang for y ou buck. But that is just me. All my cycling safari rental bikes are Silverbacks

My rear tubeless tyre has come unstuck on the one side. Is there a DIY fix for this? It is also leaking from the valve?

Do like the IceTool. So tired of stripping BB tools

They make you go faster?

I cycle to work everyday and then cycle all day for a living. We don't have any coffee shops out here though!

Silverback!

Used car oil will do the trick

My solution to adjusting a full-suspension bike: Buy a six pack of good beer. Download all relevant manuals for the shocks off the internet. Get comfortable and read the manuals (you will not understand half of what is being said!) Have somebody handy to hold the bike while you measure the SAG. Keep adjusting the shocks and then riding around the garden until you get the right feel. When all is done, drink the beer.

Kwalata game ranch, Dinokeng, Gauteng

Yes but it takes more effort on a new chain

VERY well done

Good work mate, keep it up!

Giant anthem is a lovely bike to own.

Sell the goose. Combine the money and get a used dual.

The calender is key!

I?have this?toolkit and?it?is crap! Most?of?the tools I have had?to?replace.

Would be great if they could ride and rate a local trail every week. A bit of Top Gear fun would go down very well.

www.letsgocycling.co.za Guided cycling safaris through abundant animals.... Got some killer technical routes kicking about too.

The race is on for breakaway bolts.

Saving up for that internal hub!

Here is an idea: If the bicycle manufactures want to make more money then why don’t they invent a flimsy little piece that is easy to break and attach it between the frame and the derailleur

You might want to wait till next week and see what the new Silverbacks are like..,

Where are you based Slowbee? I do technical riding clinics once a week at Groenkloof in Pretoria. You are welcome to came and join us for some good advice and great ridding.