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After the links to Cycle Science maybe??

Mini hijack: Hi JB. I am looking at buying another pair of mtb shoes and was wondering in what way was the stiff carbon soled S-works waaaaay more comfy? My brain would seem to think that the opposite would be true and thats why I ask. I have never had carbon soled shoes before.... Hijack over, thanks!

A good kind of nuts . I think you will enjoy whichever one you get!

Hey Bullet, me again. The Anthem has plenty travel and the components used are creamy smooth and more than sufficient. I would not get too tied up with specs - I can assure you that the Anthem's all work very well. PS, I have already changed the wheelset though - I have a set of normal AM classics on. Mmmmmm, I LOVE my bike! Ciao.

Hey Bullet. I really like the 2x10 set up as it is so simple and noiseless. In my opinion it offers the widest range of gear choice for the least amount of mechanical effort (hope you understand what I mean by that!). The specs on the Giant SA website say that the Anthem should come with a 11-36 cassette - I would recommend that you make sure that it is fitted for you just for that extra low down gear in case it is needed. I come from a 3x9 set up and mechanically speaking, I prefer the 2x10. I have also yet to ride anywhere where 2x10 is not enough. Hope this helps....

Hi, I have this years Anthem X1. I LOVE it, it is light and fast for a dual suspension bike! However, my first ever mtb was a Silverback 26er and I still have it - it is now my daughters bike..! I really think whichever you go for you will be happy. However, I would advise the Giant because I am biased toward it Ciao.

Hi. My Giant Anthem 29er 2014 Fox CTD setup works very well so far. No complaints from me!

My take away from this series.... talk is cheap, saying you are the best side in the world and BEING the best side in the world are two totally different things. And so is being the best and staying the best.... WELL DONE AUSSIES, I really hope that you have woken our cricketers up out of any false beliefs and hopes!

Guys, we won! Graham S has flaws but he is still a good cricketer and not a bad captain. Nice to see Morne coming to the party eventually and Hashim in the runs again. MJ is a rejuvenated fast bowler who has helped Aus to come back strongly in world cricket, for the good of world cricket imho. Will he always be the destroyer in chief? No, no one ever is. Will he be scary fast on faster pitches? Yes! Just ask some English and SA batsmen!! Dale Steyn is a class act in his own right but he bowls differently to MJ. And MJ bowls like Ausies always have played cricket - with aggression, looking to take the other team out physically and psychologically. However, we still won and at least have leveled the series! Well done Proteas, I did not think you would do it.

After tonight's performance, it looks like the Bulls have a long Super season in front of them. Go Sharks, awesome way to start a campaign! Just got to keep it going.....

Very cool!

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I am not the weight of a flea and I have not needed to do anything with or to my AM's after about 2000 km of riding so my experience is exactly the opposite of chukky's.

Hi. I still have a XL Nebraska, bought in 2008 if I remember correctly. Have done >5000km and no problems this far. As far as I am aware there is no real replacement frame for it anymore seeing a 26" bikes are not that popular... The only issue I have had recently is pealing paint... Contacted the guys at Silverback and they sent me a Phoenix 26" frame as a replacement (only one similar and in XL). However, I have not changed frames because the seat post width is different and so is the front derailer mounting (please excuse spelling!). Thus, changing frames to me seems to be more trouble than it is worth. Luckily, my frame is still intact though. Ciao.

Hi. The American Classic wheel set would be my recommendation. I have a set of these in 26" and they are awesome. http://www.buycycle.co.za/components/mtb-en/wheelsets-en/american-classic-en-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13/american-classic-mtb-29-disc-wheelset-american-classic.html Ciao.

Very cool, well done CWC!

Looks awesome, congrats! Enjoy your first ride tomorrow!!

Awesome looking bike MTB-m!

And what about this? Mmmmm

Having listened to Lance Armstrong lie for years and years, I actually have no more time to listen to another word he says. I also really don't care what he says or does anymore - I would rather spend my time on other things than listen to him.

Ah, thanks for the clarity Tankman!

Well done to all you who braved this years race!!

Hey Splat, I have. However, when I asked a supplier for a price they said that this wasn't coming in for 2014... That's why I am checking here

Hey there, just checking, Are giant bringing in the Anthem X 29er 2 this year, i.e. 2014? Checked with one of the local suppliers and they say not. Thanks!

Thanks for the constructive advise eddy!