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Some windy Jonkies action.

How was Armageddon? Still running well?

Will it feel more plush? Perhaps not. Will ot feel stiffer? Unless you're at the sharp end of Enduro racing etc, no. Will you be able to manual? No Should you get a Zeb at 50% off? YES! Hope this helps...😅

Chainlone looks fine, can't see an issue there. Regarding the chain length, shift to the biggest cog and send a pic of the rear derailleur in that position.

Can you post pics of the chainline in highest and lowest gears?

little bit of Eden forest today...

@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.

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.

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.

Well, yes if you take into account its a 150/160mm travel bike intended for All-mountain/Enduro 67.5 by modern standards is considered steep. Even the latest 29er Scott Sparks have a slightly slacker head angle at 67.2 and that is considered a XC bike, not an All-mountain/Enduro bike.

Yeah, 'most' bike manufacturers who have bikes in the trail/all mountain/enduro category have bikes with mismatched suspension travel. I doubt Transition do it do be different.

IXS Flow, very comfy. I've had mine for more than two years now and they are still perfect. More than R800 though but worth it.

Yes Bell Super DH: 850g Bell Moto 9: 1450g

I don't have any experience with Dianese of Race face pads but below is what I've used so far: Fox Racing Launch: Very comfy, feels like a knee warmer but they are not meant for hard knocks and only really help against abrasions. Good fox XC/Trail loops. But in my experience they did not last long enough. The stitching around the 'pad' came loose after 2 months or so with almost no crashing and they don’t offer any real protection against hard knocks on rocks, roots, tree stumps etc. Leatt 3DF Hybrid: I've not had these very log but so far I am happy with them. They can feel bulky at first but they so sit comfortably. They can get hot on warm days and on longer rides though which is why I only use them mainly for DH and when doing Enduro's on really rocky terrain. Will I use them for trail riding or longer rides? No. But they do have a huge amount of protection though and feel indestructible. IXS Flow: The best pads I've owned so far. About 2.5 years old and still going strong. Incredibly comfortable. Can wear them all day long. The have a decent amount of protection and they have definitely saved my knees a couple of times. Only downside is that the XmatterTM protection foam (the actual pad, similar to the Leatt 3DF stuff) hardens up on really cold mornings. I will happily wear these for anything form XC loops, to full on Enduros all day long. Will I buy a pair again? Hell yes!

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