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"just a girl I used to know...." she's part of the famous Schleck sisters... they have a sextape.

The Venter trailers or trial'ers?

Why, are you bad at building relationships?

DIBS!!! I call thehubsa DIBS!!!

Morning Johan! Do you perhaps know if one would save a considerable amount (in terms of weight) by cutting down the lengt of one's bottle cage Ti bolts. Also, I suspect one can save some weight by drilling a couple of holes in your BB, which can also help to drain water as a side benefit? I know it's a long shot, but I'm also hoping to save some weight by cutting down any excess length from my seatpost and removing the padding from my saddle totally....maybe even remove my grips totally... Is there any truth in the rumor that one can save a couple of grams by making sure your brake hoses are the perfect/shortest length, because you can get away with less mineral oil in the system?

cuz.

Sorry, but we don't know who/what you are talking about .... but I can certainly suggest you avoid any "labs" ... rather pick anyone else off this list: ( I would suggest Solomon's if I was tortured). http://www.trekbikes.com/za/en/dealer/listing/

Real "Fisher"'s are history, only Trek's as part of "the GF" collections left.... http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/trek-bicycle-corporation-kills-off-gary-fisher-bicycles-26615/

The Schleck sisters have boobies... obviously not her, I mean him.

Don't know if I would ever consider a Pivot 29er.... there are better options available elsewhere, imo. But let me tell you, the Mach 5.7 Carbon is one awesome machine:

Your FORKS is missing it's right side, what happened? Looks like an awesome place to ride, thanks for the heads-up!

Correct!

Why, you have "perfect tracking" and 0-bob. You sir, should be able to bomb a downhill and play farmville on your iphone at the same time?

Yes, go for a ride with your BFF!!!

....brake ....... ....... .....

PS> oh, just remembered, another thing to look out for is to get proper riding right shoes... most ladies start off riding in tekkies... you need something with a more rigid/supportive sole... Nike has some really cool BMX shoes for ladies now, or invest and get a pair of proper FiveTen's or similar free-riding shoes. Because don't want to start with clips until you are super comfortable technically. Also, please make sure you have proper platform pedals until you go for SPD's

+1.... Would suggest the course after a couple of hours of saddle time, get used to the bike and very basic skills first... You will have such a better experience from the skills course if you go there with: 1 - a bike that has been set up correctly, 2 - some basic comfort in your own riding, i.e basic fitness and knowing how your bike reacts to you/the trail, 3 - at least a bit of confidence, know how to brake, know how to absorb trail feedback, and know how to scan/concentrate while riding.

Hi flossy, welcome to MTB'ing. 1. Don't stress about bailing, we all run out of talent at one point or another... some more than others, but it's just part of the excitement and fun. 2. Try and be as safe as you can, at all times only pushing your limits a little bit at a time... ride as much as you can, ride with other people, but if your're not 100% ready/confident at doing something new, then don't, because if you try something to technical, too fast, you will end doing it to slow... and speed is your friend... LOL 3. Downhill is usually most challenging for ladies... the best thing to do here is to ensure you have proper bike setup, not just seat hight, but that you are comfortable, your brake levers are correctly set so there is no bend in your wrists, and that you can get a good grip on your brake without stretching your hand/fingers to much. Secondly you need to go downhill with your pedals horizontal/level to the ground, strong foot to the front, heals a bit dropped, and your bum slightly lifted of your saddle, in a position that will allow you to absorb bumps... small things as tire pressure can also make a big difference.... 4. You have to learn how to take the "correct" lines, look about 3-5m infront of you where you "want" to go, the bike will follow.. don't look "at" the obstacle in the track because chances are you will then ride directly over it.... 5. You need to learn how to scan, moving your vision up and down the trail so that you can sport obstacles ahead of time and adjust your steering/expectation of these before you actually get there. 6. it also just takes time, you will get better and better with each ride, as you get used to your bike and riding. 7. it takes most people about 40hours of riding on their bike to get totally used to it, to the point where you feel comfortable with it, (granted it's the right size, the setup is correct, the suspension is set) etc. Just have FUN, don't stress about it too much... Best thing is just to get riding, best case with some friends who don't mind waiting for you and are happy to take the lead...

I'm sorry, but i'm not tracking you? must be all the bob.

Maybe because you were looking for it? It's Karma you know....

Yes, he had about a 45sec lead on the first hill already, was flying.....

I have had a couple of Gobi's, I recently got this muzzle version for my SB-66, it has a plastic guard to protect the saddle from talent failure and general abuse..it also makes it more comfortable should you wish to carry the bike over an obstacle etc,.. You get a couple of Gobi versions... they are really comfortable... you can move around on them, especially on long rides, climbs, downhills you want to adjust your position every now and then, the Gobi's have been around for a while, and make it to the top in saddle reviews almost every time... http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/components/saddles/product/review-fizik-gobi-xm-kium-11-45645

Fi'zi:k GOBI XM Muzzle

Hey, so did the okie on the Pyga win the race in the end, He came flying up that first hill like a machine....??? Pyga ZERO29 looks really hot in real life!

Nice bike Paul - next upgrade, Reverb?