Whatsup!

Was going to spend some time watching tdf and touring, but after reading other threads on the hub, I have booked a week in Morzine Will be there 8th to 13th (only 1 week) More of a cross country and AM rider than DH, but still cant wait. Must grab a few beers with you dudes one night

Some feedback Through the bit of research I have done, it looks like I am going for the Morzine option. Book 1 week accomodation. I few cheaper options but +- 500 Euro for a week (sleeps 4) Will hire bikes (would prefer my bike, but will be on business in Poland and Paris before hand so cant drag it around) Hire mountian bikes for 3 days and a road bike for a day or 2.(=- Euro 50 per day) The advantage is that I can do a bit of big travel, cross country and road. The guided tours through Provens are all +- Euro 1000 per person, will not all meals included. So that is at leat 2k for 2 of us.

Thanks for all the very usefull info. I need to find some time to work through all this and make desicions. What is interesting, as pointed out by Omega Man's link, it is cheaper than Epic, with these awesome options and rides available

mmmm.. that looks very good. A bit out of my budget at the moment though. I was also looking at the Cube Bike days but apparenlty they have not confirmed the venue yet. It was in Austria last year, but hey have closed some of the trails.

Thank you for your very usefull information. I rode the Champs Elysee on one of those hire bikes in the middle of a Saturday morning last year. Traffic was hectic, but I had fun and was was one of things that just had to be done!

Hi All I will be in France in July and want to go watch a stage at La Tour, followed by 4 or 5 days cycling in France. I am hoping that some Hubbers have some experience and can give any advise or recommendations. I am thinking of the south of France (Provence) or the north eastern part. Should I look at road trip or mountain biking? Anyone used a tour company that they recommend? I am not sure how much you can actually see watching the tour live, so not sure if it is worth trying to see more than 1 or 2 stages. I don’t have final dates yet, so don’t know if it will be flat or mountain stages. My thoughts are to see 1 or 2 stages and then get away from the crowds and enjoy some cycling through small towns with good food and drink. Any other advice (or probably abuse) is most welcome.

Not to hijack the thread but grey imports have a serious negative effect on the whole cycling community. There is more than enough competition to ensure very competitive pricing. Local agents and shops sends lots of money on events, sponsorships, advertising etc etc, without which, there will no magazines, sponsorships, event entry fees will go up. This is where most of your so called "over inflated" money ends up. This is like hiring a Malawian gardener and then complain about unemployment. No more comments from me, please continue discussing the bikes

Mate of mine used it during a bike jacking. Handed his bike over but still 3 jumped him. Sprayed it full on into attackers face. Dude dropped like a fly, two ran off then dropped the bike, so got it back. I am keen to try it on a few baboons in Tokai parking lot (I have not done it yet before on the baboon huggers jump on my back )

Cube Elite Super HPC SL 29er or Cube Reaction GTC SL are top of my list. Rode it at the Ride Before You Buy.....WOW!!!

I think that if Lance has to pay back his prize money and sponsor bonuses, then they should pay him back for all the money they made off his name. Just a thought.

I think, just biuld it, ride it and take no ownership of it

I am in

Hi 14 kg is onn the heavy side (unless it is a downhill rig) I recommend: under 13kg for full sus 29er under 12 kg for full sus under 11 kg for hardtail Anything under 10kg becomes very expensive I am sure there will be lots of opinions on this topic

Hi I am currenlty riding the AMS 29er Race and loving it. On my third Cube bike now and everyone has been brilliant. The geometry and handling is the best I have experienced in any 29er. Looking forward to picking up my first Cube road bike soon.

Thanks for all the help and tips. Looks like a trip to the LBS to check if it is the spring or a broken bit. Hopefully just the spring!

Hi Internals. I have not opened it up yet so not 100% sure

Hi I have 2012 SRAM X0 triggers, but I broke the rear trigger by pushing it too far (all my fault I know) What I would like to know is whether I need to buy a whole new trigger or can I fix it with new parts?

I was quoted R44 999 from a LBS. Damm that is good.

Just heard that this is arriving soon! I want you, pity I cant afford one yet.

I test rode the Cube Acid 29er at Rietvlei and the geometry to awesome. The Agile Ride Geometry really does make a massive difference. After that I was sold on a Cube, beside the looks and the quality. Cant wait to collect this afternoon. Any recomendations on 29er tubeless kits. Which works best?

I think I should maybe start a new thread. What tubeless kits work best for 29ers If you go the getto option of a bmx tire, will it still work on a 29er?

I agree that is based on how and where you ride. I also believe that as the 29er geometries get better, the gap between the handling is getting smaller therefore not much room for a 650b. Thought?

Awesome Recieved a call today to say my Cube Reaction GTC SL 29er has arrived. Will be picking it up tomorrow! Not sure if I will get any sleep tonight

A good tip is not to have water in the camel pack pipe as it warms qickly, therefore a short blow to push the water back into the pack after each drink helps keep it cooler for longer. No need to blow hard and create a baloon out of your pack !

I am a big fan of Syntace. Difficult to get hold off but well worth it.