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Thanx for the replies. Thouht of buying really entry level as I'm new to clips, but on the other hand it costs less to buy the right thing first time around. Not in too much of a rush, but looks like my move will be the M087's then.

I'm interested in starting to ride with clips & would like to have some opinions on shoes. I'm riding mostly XC & light trail-no AM & DH any time soon... My choice is in this range: SH-M123L http://www.buycycle.co.za/buygear/shoes-mens/shimano-shoe-mtb-m123l.html SH-M087G (which fitted nicely) http://www.buycycle.co.za/buygear/shoes-mens/shimano-en-2-3-4/shimano-m087-mtb-shoe-shimano.html Olympic Hurricane http://www.buycycle.co.za/buygear/shoes-mens/olympic-en/olympic-hurricane-mtb-shoe-omnico.html but any input's welcome.

WOW 75km + of ST- must train for the event this year... Have to get my skills up to ride berms on ladders (if that's what you guys are referring to.) Any links to youtube of this race?

LOL - guess we all do...

Got a Giant Trance & I must say I love it! If I had the money I'd go for an Intense Tracer 2!!! Just gotta love the RAW finnish!!!

Don't think so, but you never know... Just hope anyone on the hub saw your remark

Can you believe it? It almost goes faster than you can read it...

Hi Vex, I've got a Reba dual air RLT for R2800 incl postage. Fork has only done 900km & steerer is around 215-220mm (which is serviced +- a month ago - don't use it as I've got another bike) I must add that the Reba feels smoother than my Fox F120 RL that's on my dual suspension. Just wish there was an option to get a 15mm maxle lowers for the reba. Haven't ridden the Recon yet, but it seems to be a good fork.

Did you get to this video after watching the link I've posted? +1 if you have

Just to stepp on some 29er toes No harm meant, but 29er is phasing out 36er is THE new thing: They just can't get away from the '6' can they

Yes & a good salesman can sell you ice in winter / at the north pole

If people remember there will always be someone faster than them & compete with themselves rather that someone else they might even achieve better results in races. I guess races are there for the purpose of both racing & enjoyable-fast-riding (for lack of better word / term) Might even add fun riding & testing one self. If rolling easier over terrain & pedalling is the problem, then ride road MTB is for bumps & rocks & dirt &... I love my 26" Giant. Might just upgrade from my Trance to a Reign... 29er doesn't bother me at all.

Yes in SA everyone's a pro... Everyone's car is faster, house is more expensive, has more money, has a sexier girlfriend has a bigger penis, knows better etc. Tipiese klein mannetjie sindroom... Here's what brian lopes has to say in his book mastering mountain bike skills: http://books.google.co.za/books?id=_2wkch1SE3QC&pg=PA15&lpg=PA15&dq=brian+lopes+on+29ers&source=bl&ots=u3T4kCiQuE&sig=2hI9nFtdX2zroZKdjXE4ZekvZvo&hl=en&sa=X&ei=HdUFT-C-E4jU8QOF8IWaAQ&ved=0CBwQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q&f=false

Giant Trance 120 F & R

Sounds like pub 'crawl'

& why not? I thought its all about the rider

+1

David received a parrot for his birthday. The parrot was fully grown with a bad attitude and worse vocabulary. Every other word was an obscenity. Those that weren't expletives, were to say the least, rude. David tried hard to change the bird's attitude and was constantly saying polite words, playing soft music, anything he could think of. Nothing worked. He yelled at the bird and the bird yelled back. He shocked the bird and the bird just got more angry and more rude. Finally, in a moment of desperation, David put the bird in the freezer, just for a few moments. He heard the bird squawk and kick and scream-then suddenly, there was quiet. David was frightened that he might have hurt the bird and quickly opened the freezer door. The parrot calmly stepped out and said "I believe I may have offended you with my rude language and actions. I'll endeavour at once to correct my behaviour. I really am truly sorry and beg your forgiveness." David was astonished at the bird's change in attitude and was about to ask what had made such a dramatic change when the parrot continued, "May I ask what did the chicken do?"

Maybe not the right place to shout out about it, but you guys should try the Mweni marathon / trail run next year (usually round the 15th of May) http://www.trailrunning.co.za/events_detail.php?id=99&type=past It's a 42km trail run. Start & stop at Mweni cultural centre. If memory serves me well you climb 1800m & descend the same via 2 of the drakensberg's most beautfull passes. Did this in 2010 & it's a killer (in all aspects) - Cost were like +-R120 (150?)

Hi,I'm travelling to Jhb tomorrow & would like if any of you can recommend good (& well priced) LBS in the area listed: randburg / fourways / sandton / midrand / edenvale +-30km from randburg I've only been to Solomons Woodmead & Cycle Lab Fourways. I'll mostly be stocking up on some tools: BB (hollow style) Does anyone know if this tool will also be able to remove the centre lock nut on a 15mm thru axle? Cassette remover - shimano CrankBrothers Multi tool New CO2 pump (any recommendations?) Thx. J

Did my 20km morning trail this morning on my Giant trance & was a whole 4.5mins faster than with my ht Merida. Both 9spd & +- same weight. Guess this might just be because I do the downhill stuff faster? Haven't taken a 29er on a decent track, so can't really comment...

First off @ Pain or Shine: Zeitgeist is a load of crap! Have you actually went & searched if his statements were true? You can google the zeitgeist debunked if you haven't done so. @ The Crow: I hear you. Thing is the whole world pushes against true christianity (as stated in the Bible what would happen at the end time-the apostasy) Homosexuals push hard to get what they want. Apparently in the USA you have to teach your child from a very early age about homesexuality. Nevermind it being sick-isn't that 'forcing' something down your throat as well? No one makes a big thing out of it otherwise christianity gets the bad label once more... Remember the Sudetenland issue? All of the sudden it was Poland that stood in the way of peace? & Hitler reluctently (is it the correct word?) took the Sudetenland for peace, but it was him in the first place that wanted to invade poland, but couldn't because of their military & the protection the area gave them. Is the term reversal of causality? It's what's happening today with christianity- a chain is only as strong as it's weakest link. If 1 christian (which is also just a human being) stumbles others point the finger.

I wanted to say there's too much proof (but as I don't have any of the scrolls-lol- I left it out) About the witnesses. Have you noticed in the scripture that Pilate (rome) made sure the jews could not remove Jesus's body & 'fake' His resurrection. By that time the jews didn't even believe that He would rise from the dead. With todays' technology they could even tell if the writer was right or left handed, the angle at which he wrote etc. Hebrew was from right to left (remember all languages flow towards jerusalem-pretty useless info, but provocative) There's too many spot on prophecies in the Bible (Daniel / Revelation & even many other prophets)to make it off as just a good read or good guide line. It happens as predicted. Just read the psalms. It was written few hundered years before the crucifixion (or even before crucifixion was invented) & predicts it, of a certain Man... Interesting how Jerusalem becomes so important to the world. It's been written & so it'll happen. God says what He means & means what He says (said if you prefer). P.S.: If any of you that's interested in doing an in depth study of the Bible check out khouse.org or send me a PM & we can arrange on how to get some mp3 or video to you. They have the Berean outlook as well as the issachar(ian)

What is rational belief? No belief? Evolution?