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I just converted my 26er Trans to a 1x10 and now enjoy it even more!

Yes....I got 29er but still love that Giant Trans X1 26er.

Thank you for the response. I got no idea if the my rear Derailer is clutch or not. I know it is a XT shadow long cage......(Giant Anthem 29er) I will found out from my LBS regarding spacers for the chain ring bolts as well chain guide.

I am probably going to ask a stupid question.....please bear with me. Can I make use of XT Middle Chain Ring (32 T) to convert it to a 1X10 Do I have to use a Chain Guard?

So what I understand I can still use my Crank, Front Derailer and Shifter and basically just need to to get the desired rings that I want to use in the front. Spacers must just be used to convert my existing crank?

My Cassette at the back is 11/36 10 Speed.

I am looking into changing my bike that is currently a 3 x 10 to 2 x 10. The Bike that I want to change is an Anthem X1 2011 model and is equipped with Shimano Deore XT Dyna-Sys (got from the web) Shifters and Shimano Deore XT front derailer. Am i correct when saying that I don't need to change anything at the back? From what I understand I will only need to change the crank and rings and that the XT shifter are compatible by one or other switch located somewhere on the shifter? What would you recommend I change to convert?

Why don't we have those type of bike shops in Durban???? Those prices is VERY reasonable!!

Law in a lawless country??

So...i went to Gauteng for a few days and decided to drive the route first before actually riding it with a bike. HOLY CRAP!!!!!!!! Is there actually people cycling those roads !! People drive like maniacs there and Taxi's overtake you on the left while you are already on the left hand side of the road. This while you content with thousands of other cars for a small piece of road. Needless to say..I did not even took my bike for a ride and shorten my visit very very quickly. I actually got new respect for people that stay in that area and cycle. Seriously dangerous to cycle on any of those roads.!!! Never mind bike hijackings.....the cars will take you out in no time! Suddenly I appreciate my little South Coast town with its not so busy roads and where i am spoiled with choices of awesome Mountain Bike tracks.

Is there any MTB trails on the West Rand.....

Maybe if you can assist me...where is the cradle?

Thank you for your reply...i will definitely try this route.

Good Day I am from the KZN South Coast where cycling alone is still reasonably safe from bike hijackings act. I must be in Florida area for a good couple of days in the next week or two. I was thinking of taking my Road Bike with me and to do a few rides in the area towards Krugersdorp and maybe out on Hendrik Potgieter road just to keep the legs going. I am not really familiar with that area anymore as I left about 20 years ago. Howe safe is that area to ride alone?

Exactly what they said to me about a component (not frame)....but then i contact the manufacture overseas and got it sorted out in less than week because they was aware that there was a manufacturing fault on them. I am not to sure that XTC frames crack, but know that the 2012 (29er) Anthem frames had a common problem with frame cracking at the seat post. The 2013 frames were mush better.....

Had the same problem about three weeks ago. I had Kenda on and bubble on the side wall - Front and Back Had to replace both tyres and then realized what a mission it become to find tyres for a 26er now

Olympic Shoes??

Bryton Ryder 50 - Distance 103.39; Elevation Gain 1120 m; Elevation Loss 1767 m

3 Olympic the biggest lot of crap ever bought!!!! Couple of my friends bought them and then I bought a pair. After I bought mine, my friends shoes packed up one by one.....and eventually mine as well. The sole separate from the shoe itself! Rather look at the First Accent, looks like better quality!

I replace my Avid Elixir CR pads yesterday, not because they were worn, but purely because I lost all sense of humor with brakes that sound like steal on steal. The new pads that I bought was quite thick and even with the calipers pressed back and the adjuster completely open, there was still not enough clearance between the disk and the pads. The solution is quite simple: Take the new pads out, rub them lightly on sandpaper to take a fraction of the thickness off, put them back in and Bob is your uncle....work like a bom!

Got this today from my wife.....i am super happy

Eston Illovo!!!

Mmmm....i just think that this is a general problem that is experience at ALL clubs. I belong to three clubs in the area and tried to ride with all of them on a regular basis, but picked up that in all three there is certain few people that form a click and the rest of the members is being treated as extra baggage. Luckily for me that is relatively safe where i cycle and can do so on my own as well. When i had enough of the clicks (which normally don't last long) I cycle on my own and when i need / feel like company I go and cycle with a club....depends on who got the best ride at that stage.

.....and here i thought only in Durban we have those type of crap!!!

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