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Tread is better than the rest, but still far off international mag quality. Pity the euro mags are triple the price.

I'd have the SAKUMA letters written so that if you're sitting on the saddle it will read S A K U M A along the top tube.

The ally Bronson at that.

1stly, yes, I know some small midgets. 2ndly, I dislike the discomfort of even the lightest pack on my back. You back sweats like a sonofabitch and eventually, no matter how often you wash it, the padding absorbs the sweat and always smells manky. Eventually you can't get the smell out of your riding shirts. Stage racing yes, everything else, no thanks.

It feels like constantly piggy backing a midget...

Because nothing says homo, quite like a saddle bag.

Edited, Didn't read properly.

Yeah, that was sarcasm towards him. I agree with your diagnosis 100%. Definitely cleat position.

I saw u lads n waved.

Oh Sworks20, you and your inability to spell the OP's name correctly make those of us with more than a single digit IQ laugh. From your medical expertise it sounds like you and V12 may have studied at different schools together. Or not...

The Blue is PROPER technical riding. An absolute pleasure for those of us who love that type of thing. One of the very few, if any places in Gauteng that are exciting to ride for the skillful... Everything you walked is rideable with enough practice.

That tyre had seen better days before you did that to it...

This One...

Rouxtjie don't forget you can wear any colour socks as long as they're white...

IainW may have become 1 of the reasons these guys keep going. Thank goodness for the hub. But a lot of saps must be getting caught out. Think I might just start up a lil business like this myself.

Remember, your XX/XO1 'groupsets' don't include brakes. And you'll want Shimano brakes anyway. XT is decent value for money.

Sheezuz...! Quite pricey. Anyway, I'd be interested in learning a few skillz... Should be easy enough to find places to host events. Thaba Trails for example.

There u have it 3wings. And it'll probably include free shipping from Evo.

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What does a trials bike cost generally...? And are there many local events...?

Also, get yourself some Race Face crank protectors. They work like a charm and look trick.

Yup, you cannot anodize in white. You can powdercoat, but on an area like the cranks that are prone to bashing into rocks etc (assuming its on a MTB), powdercoating is more susceptable to chipping. I find it's also difficult for powdercoaters to get a smooth glossy finish. Rather have them spraypainted in 2k and baked properly at a panelbeater/painter. They can colour sand the clear coat and buff it to a perfect shine.

What happens when it's you bringing your gun to a gun fight...? When you're not the only one strapping...? And his/theirs isn't just a .22...?

If you search reviews on the Tallboy, you'll find that it's a multiple award winning bike in more than 1 international magazine review/shoot out... Do a search on the hub and on Google regarding Anthems cracking at the seat tube/top tube junction... That puts me off... They may have sorted the problem, but I'd still pay the extra 8 for a 'boutique' frame vs a 'run of the mill' bike you're likely to see plenty other people on. Like Scott's or Merida's.

It's a no contest. Tallboy for sure. U won't get carbon wheels for 8k anyway. A set of ZTR's is more than adequate. Its like choosing between a Golf GTI and a Lambo.