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Thanks, I've called them but it seems they are no longer agents.

Does anyone know the details of a Marin agent in South Africa.

What does he charge for a fork service?

His opening twitter line sets the tone for the communication, and thats the consumers fault. He must take responsibilty for not checking his slip. Dont get me wrong this does not absolve the retailer from ofering him a refund - which he did. But if you cant workout a 20% discount then you probably dont deserve it!

Two things , firstly if you have two items @ 20% discount most people would do the maths in your head and know how much you should pay at the tills. Lastley if I were the owner and got a tweet like yours I'd also make it difficult for you get a refund- that will teach you for acting the bollox !

Great documentary, a must see if you are a Pearl Jam / or music fan. Some really awesome footage. But it’s also a look at the how all the 'alternative' bands influenced each other during that time. I've seen them live a handfull of times but this movie had me going and ticked all the boxes.

At the moment Soundgarden - Burden in my hand. I know its from back in the day but after whatching Pearl Jam 20 documentary the other night, it just reinforced what quality rock music was produced around the 90's.

Rode there this morning and was up on Onions and the ridge, it does look like a controlled fire. You could see definite burn lines along the edges where the fire has been started. It seems a bit late to be burning though?

Yeah, out the box.

Its the South African way, pigeon hole people so they conform and fit into an acceptable frame of reference. What a load of bollox !

Is that an oxymoron ?

They are great bikes.I can only comment on the full sus, it can take a heap of abuse. The bb is higher than an average bike setup so you do sit a bit higher, but it gives you better clearance and you dont get as much pedal strike. Check what the Whyte frame warranty is like, I've riden a Marin for the last 10 years and within that time have broken 2 frames, they've replaced them no questions asked.

What would you like to know? I ride a Marin full sus which is designed by the same fella Jon Whyte.

Where you overtaken by a unicycle going downhill?

I would say Groenkloof is XC with a smidgen of trail.

XC is when the roady converts feel safe and comfortable and dont have to dismount at the first hint of rocks or logs across the trail or fire road. Trail is when roady converts discmount. AM/freeride is when they soil their lycra.

You are excused

You need help.

nuun

Why dont you use your big blade on downhills? Suggestions of a bashring seems a waste if you are trying to save on weight.

I love the sound of my hopes, the other bonus is it gives the guy in front of you a heads up and tyo get off the trail !

I wonder if this is a case of the thief being within. This smacks of rhino poaching saga which unfolded a while back. Just a thought.

I've got a Chariot Cougar with leaf springs which I may be selling in the near future. http://www.chariotcarriers.com/english/html/cougar.php

Torque = force x radius Assuming the force applied remains the same, the only variable will be an increase in the rotor radius, thus and increase in the torque. Not forgeting that larger rotor has more capacity for heat absorbtion.

Yup thats it, all it does is change your head tube angle, so the geometry and 'feel' of the bike will be different. But remember that most forks nowadays are adjustable, reduce your travel on a techy climb and back to full travel on the downs. Why do you want to put a short travel fork on the bike?