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    Then there are the alarm bells when they work on an oil rig / offshore or want to buy it for their cousin... amazes me how often this still catches people!
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    There is also the option of a Shimano HG500 10 spd cassette 11-42T then run it x1 with a 32T upfront. The setup I'm currently running. Otherwise you will be just fine with a Sunrace cassette and the shifters of your choice.
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    Not DMR, but I think Stoke had some nice Kore pedals in stock that may be worth a look.
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    Fork socks

    Alouette3 replied to MajG's topic in The Bike Room

    They certainly have there place, but not on a bicycle. Have used them on my dual sport motorbike and there they work well. There you talking hard chroming and a lot more weight and inertia. I would expect that to start with, they would have some effect on small bump compliance on your bike, then the wear and tear on your stanchions, especially aluminium.
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    Thanks! This answers one question I was wondering about on my YT OEM wheels, I can now prepare for future servicing. Could you share this manual? Been wanting to do a basic air can service for a friend, but there are no doc available! Even the specialists guys don't like to touch these things!
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    When I first got my Jeffsy I was doing the same, heels touching frame, put some protection tape on the frame to stop scuffing. After a couple weeks got used to the new setup and no longer rub the frame. Just ride and eventually your technique will adapt.
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    Have you chatted with "The Life Cycle" shop in Tokai? They had some Norco's not to long back.
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    Email Wayne on online@bike-addict.co.za they struggling with stock on everything at the moment, but he got back to me very quickly and even organised the newer model.
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    Another vote for fox. Been running a pair of Rangers for a couple seasons, with no padding. Current range is available in padded and unpadded. Just bought a spare set last week at Bike Addict online for R330. I used to ride padded, but since trying the unpadded I actually prefer the feel. I don't feel the knuckle protection necessary like one would on a motorbike.
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    Nothing wrong with 26" and for a jump bike its probably preferable, also size wise for you son
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    WTB i29 is a decent rim to start with.
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    From Ukraine
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    I'm sitting with a PID in the cupboard, waiting for a good deal on a Silvia to install it in. My Gaggia still has the old "pea" valve setup without solenoids, so feel the PID might be wasted on it
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    Porqui and I expire in December and both got our 3 Months extension to March
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    I've got a Hario Skereton hand grinder for my Aeropress, was around the R700 mark if I recall. Deluxe normally has good prices on their grinders and accessories. I might get crucified, but Checkers now has there own Skereton knock off, almost identical, ceramic grinder with extra glass bowl for something like R250. Tested one out and results were similar to the Hario unit. At that price you have nothing to loose.
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    Price would also vary depending on destination. Major route like CPT - JHB might be cheaper then JHB - PMB. Then again, I got better pricing through Triptych resources then Courier Guy (XOC) with a bike, though I use XOC for everything else across the country. 18 months back cost me R500 from JHB - CPT for my YT Jeffsy with Triptych. Their service is great.
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    King Air was at Cape Town intl today doing the ILS calibration
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    I also struggled with pedal strike on the Jeffsy, even my 26" Trance was better. But with time my technique change slightly and don't strike nearly as much. Like the others said, never bothered with the high setting... just add some crank boots
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    Triptych are your best bet.
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    I did my renewal 100% online, sent scanned and certified copies of everything. Just takes time and patience, oh and did I say time! Just sent a courier to pic it up once it was ready. Didn't bother with Aviation Assist this time, though friends have done so
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    That reminds me, I need to get to deluxe before we have a state of emergency!
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    That's going in the classifieds as "like new condition" or maybe "only one lady owner"
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    DT Swiss unit Total length 182mm Thread length 21mm 2016 Jeffsy Al Comp (Frame came out boost, but with standard fork)
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    I'm running a similar 10spd derailleur with 11-42T no extender required, so doubt that's the issue.
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    The Merida is great at that price bracket. My riding buddy has one. Also did great on the https://enduro-mtb.com/ trail bike shoot out recently
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