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Hey Maxxis! I can't really comment on the Shimano's as I have not had any experience with them. Have I look at the Scott Pro shoes: http://www.scott-sports.com/global/en/products/2182680001014/shoe-scott-mtb-pro-black-480/ I got them when I had to replace my old Sidi's and I must say that I am really impressed with them. I got them at Linden Cycles for about R1100.

I don't know if you still get it, but I always used something called grinding paste (I think that is what was called, please correct if I am incorrect). Put some in the hole and then try loosen the bolt again. The paste stop slippage.

What do you guys think? Yet again another new standard to confuse us OR more options to benefit riders? http://www.pinkbike.com/news/sram-xx1-drivetrain-2013-first-look.html

I have to agree with Hairy and ngala24. Have had good service from Kiwi

That is very weird, I am a fan of Conti mtb tyres and I have had a couple over the last couple of years and have never had any issues.

Before I went the tubeless route I always carried a spare tube AND a puncture repair kit. Depending on what caused your punctures at the 41km mark, you would have been able to fix them with a puncture repair kit and save yourself a lot of walking.

nope, not for me either, I don't see the diff between the Dakine jersey and a normal , Fox, Thor etc. MX jersey. I can't justify that price!

I don't really do DH but: 1. Thor MX or Fly Racing MX Jersey in winter 2. Full Throttle clearance store 3. At the clearance store I got the jerseys for R100 each. So, not willing to pay much more that that, I dont see the point. 4. In winter its an MX jersey.

LOL! No search function required, just memories! Here ya go! https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/115645-2012-einas/page__hl__2012%20eina__st__16 I think its the right one....

Congrats! I have the 2012 Spark 40 and loving every second of it! I am sure you will have a blast! May you have miles of smiles!

might not give you exactly the info that you are looking for, but have a read through this. CTD is latest and greatest from Fox. http://www.pinkbike....first-ride.html

As mentioned before, handy andy works like a bomb, or, pop into your local hardware store and get Prepsol, works really well too. ( Tip, take an old paintbrush and cut the hair down a bit to really clean the chain rings, cassette etc.)

keep your speed up as well, the faster you go, the less the bike will have a tendency to flop to the sides.

I have read a couple of articles about Suntour forks lately and it really does seem like they are putting in a lot of effort to up their game. Only time will tell if they are any good now and what reliability is like. Even so, its good to see them making an effort as it will give the big boys a go and hopefully give riders more choice and bring some prices down. The same can probably be said for X-Fusion and Formula ( the latter having brought out suspensions forks along with their brakes.)

You could try using very find sand paper on the braking surface of the disc as they might have glazed over. After that clean them with pharmaceutical alcohol. Its worth a try.

Do you have a directional 10spd chain on your bike and did you perhaps take it off at some point and put it on again the wrong way around? The 'engraved' said of the chain should be on the outside.

If you want to prevent chain slap another solution could be a small chain guide: http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/gear/category/components/chain-guide/product/review-bionicon-v02-chainguide-12-46125 To protect the frame with something that you can colour code, why not use old (or new) ESI Silicone grips or something similar. Just cut them open on the one side, wrap around and fasten with cable ties. Ta daaaah! Looks good, is light and comes in lots of different colours.

I cant really comment on the Revelation or the DT Swiss, but here is note on the Reba, on the 26' model Reba, its possible to increase the travel from 100mm to 120mm by removing the internal spacers (all travel spacers are what they are called I think ). So, it might be possible to do the same to a 29" Reba fork. Hope that helps a bit.

Mmmmmm, I hope you get some good replies to your question as I also have a M210 rear shock which seems to have a very slight knock when it returns to full extension, not so much that I notice it on the trail though. Its almost like there is no top out bumber in the shock. Where would you send it in for a service as my shock leaks a bit of oil too.

Nooooooo, the dork disc (chaine plate) is one of the firts things that have to come off for sure!

Sorry, meant to say, you CAN'T chop the frame if the bike is too large! . If there is only 15mm different, I really doubt that you should go for a large. Try before you buy.

I ride a Scott Spark size medium. I am 1.75m tall and I feel 100% comfortable on it. I am not too sure you should go for a large. If the bike feels too small, you can always get longer stem etc, you can chop the frame if it feels too big ( the spark came with a short stem already ).

I want to take the indicators off so that I can run my shifter outboard of the brake leavers. I like to have the brake leavers quite far inboard but then I struggle to reach the **** leavers with me short fingers! I agree with rouxtjie, learn to feel what gear you are in.... .

Hey guys While surfing the net a bit I came across these bamboo framed bikes. Would you ride and feel safe on one? I am not too sure I would. http://www.calfeedesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Calfee-Bamboo-Pro-ENVE-Smart-System-and-Hemp-BarStem-1024x681.jpg http://www.calfeedesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Bamboo-MTB-1024x681.jpg

I guess it all depends on what kind of riding you do and what you feel most comfortable with. You are not gonna ride the Epic with a full face DH helmet (kop dop) now are you? If you are road riding or XC stuff, get a light helmet with good ventilation. If you are more the trail, aggressive XC type rider, get a trail helmet that extends lower down at the back of the head for more protection (Fox Flux etc.), and if you are more gravity orientated, a full face helmet would do. Comfort, weight, ventilation, and safety should high on your list.