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Louis for real

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  1. Luckily the spokes are attached
  2. Signs at exits of trails pointing/guiding to the direction of the next trail and then as mentioned signs giving direction to trails on connecting jeep track etc.
  3. 1 . Seller rating. 5 stars no less even 4 1/2 stars ???? walk away. 2.forum posts by seller/buyer.Read them. 3.membership period. If they have been here long enough. Usually they good people.
  4. Plett. Spitskop. Plett. Wind was crazy! Literally blew to a standstill twice heading up the "kop". Was clipping 60kph on the flats back home...woosh
  5. Plett-soetkraal-Plett. Beauty of a morning. Ended with a little something new in the works.lekker by die see????
  6. Plett.wittedrift.fisanthoek.garden of eden.krantzhoek.plett Forests were moer koud with "ryp" in places.
  7. Wayne is a legend. Yes buy what you need.
  8. Thats a good value bike for the cash,but to Beat a dead horse...what i don't get is our obsession with "race" bikes with 100mm travel. Most people are not racers although "races" seem to be very popular in our country.why limit the fun,although it can still be had with 100mm suspension in capable hands...130-140mm is the sweetspot in terms of trail capability and all day effeciency yet here we are resies mal 40 50 60 year olds on race bikes...not a rant just a observation. Enjoy your bikes guys.
  9. Purchased a 2012 giant reign from a guy. one size larger than normal. Stuck a 650b mrp fork on it. Ordered stans 26er arch rims 26er tyres and a 650b front wheel from germany picked up a minion 650b from a local guy.stuck a works components angle set in the headset mulleted the thing and a bolt through rear axle from dt. HA at 65.5° 150mm travel front rear...all that for R12k. Locally you can still get schwalbe MM plus a couple more options from maxxis,chaoyang etc Fun to value 200% - afterall is fun not the reason we're all riding?
  10. This happens to me when my laces are tied too tight. Especially the top at the tie/knot area. Something else that also helped-for me at least- i tilted my saddle ever so slightly down at the nose
  11. Press release states the opposite.Also a fairly easy workaround to this is to get a water repellent spray and apply when new and contunue to re-apply. Only the clipless version listed on specialized sa site at this time...bummer
  12. Bringing back this old thread Found these at cape union mart... Nice stiff mid sole. Water repellent uppers. Nice vibram lug patern. Two rides in and they work quite well- I figured worth a shot at R999 on sale
  13. Thank you shimano! Hopefully the 11 speed cassette comes in at a good weight. The steel chainring is awesome And deore brakes can not be beat for the money. i have xt brakes and they feel basically the same. Wish they would release a wide range 8 or 9 speed group. I'd be on that like a rash
  14. Don't know if this counts? This is my B26er trail bike I had some spare parts lying around.An old 26er fox fork that i just cleaned the seals,fresh oil bath etc Fits the 650b wheel and hans dampf 2.35 tyre perfectly with good clearance A noticable improvement.Its as if this bike was meant to be set up like this. Rails turns destroys downs(atleast where i ride) Even with the 130mm fork and wheel combo sitting 8mm lower in front than the 26wheel and 150mm original forks. The bike doesnt feel unbalanced front to back. Have been cleaning a local tech climb with relative ease since converting. Long story short...not going back to 26f 26r
  15. HHHHHHAAAAAAAARRRRRRTTTTTTTT! FINALY
  16. Why not get the 2018 model. https://www.liv-cycling.com/za/tempt-1-2018 With the savings you could.... Get a dropper post or more comfortable grips/saddle or Better quality tyres and tubeless Or just check classifieds for a second hand 29er that may fit you?
  17. There's some good feedback and discussion in the pinkbike forums https://www.pinkbike.com/forum/listcomments/?threadid=195591 And here done right
  18. Hi Looking for two things BIG PLEASE a 650b front wheel and tyre combo. 15ta .condition doesnt matter. Front 10 speed -xt or xtr shifter Willing to pay......but not much
  19. Two 26er frames. KHS-gone Raleigh is a small
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