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@Kerry-Lyn, why only Scott and Momsen? We might get more insight, what don't you enjoy about the Liv?

Chilled ride at Jonkershoek

Whatever happened to Cradlemoon? (Haia safari). That was also not bad.

Bikeaddict?

Also think in terms of maintenance. Shimano brakes are super easy to bleed, same with the Formula Cura brakes, SRAM less so. Shimano brake pads you can find everywhere and SRAM as well. However I have been struggling to find brake pads for my Cura 4's and they seem to be very expensive. I can't find a set for under R500 locally. Maybe I'm just looking in the wrong place. My 2c worth. That being said I absolutely love the Cura's.

Also don't rule out the connection between the saddle rails and the seat post. I recently had a creak as well where I thought it was the saddle rails but when I swapped seat posts the creak was gone. In your case take the saddle off, clean and lightly grease the saddle head bolts and where the rails make contact. It should help.

No problem with Evobikes. I've ordered from them many times with no issues.

Read this first regarding the milkit booster: https://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/news/article/milkit-tubeless-booster-recall-52431/ Similar products: Schwalbe Tire Booster: https://www.evobikes.co.za/schwalbe-tire-booster.html Giant Control Tank: https://www.sportsmanswarehouse.co.za/product/giant-control-tank?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIt4bi58uR3QIVV7nACh0nwQfPEAYYAiABEgKkv_D_BwE

Do it. I have the dhr II WT 2.4 on the front also on a 30mm internal rim. Fantastic grip. I find it better than the dhf it replaced.

Yip same here. Previous orders which were shipped with DHL were quick and easy, now with Skynet my last experience was terrible. R350+ for admin and I had to call them three times to find out when I'll be receiving the invoice as my parcel had already landed in the country. Took way longer to deliver as well. Numerous mails also went unanswered.

Bite point can't be adjusted with these brakes, but, and this is a big but, I've had some success adjusting the bite point on Shimano brakes but slightly overfilling the system. A good mechanic might be able to achieve the same results with Level TL brakes....might...

I like the industrial look of it...but at 16.13kg its getting close to the what my DH bikes weighs...nee dankie....

UPDATE: Took the pads out for a spin at Haka yesterday. First impressions are that they are more bulky than what the pictures suggest, so if that's a deal breaker for someone I suggest having a look at them first. The fit is superb, first time riding with them and I have no chaffing and they didn't slip down or move around at all. Pedaling is not an issue. They do get hot though (humid 31degree yesterday) but for the amount of protection they offer its not a bad trade off. Luckily no crash test took place but so far I would recommend these pads for Enduro type riding for sure.

Getting mine hopefully this week still, if so I'll take them out for a spin over the weekend and comment here again.

Even though the shoes are the correct size front to back, are they not perhaps a bit too narrow? Also, do you lace them up really tight?