The Big Bad Norm

I did end up buying it. Got discount for cash purchase. They are flexible with price

Hot Spot Cycles hooked me upped, gonna shred the spruit this weekend! http://www.citycycles.co.za/images/stories/virtuemart/product/2013%20scott%20scale%20940%20-%2029er.jpg

I just looked at the 2013 Scott Scale 940 with following specs: Frame Alloy 6061, custom butted, superlight tubing Front Fork Fox 32 Float 100 o/c CTD - 3 Function lockout - 100mm or 70mm or lockout Headset Ritchey Comp Rear Deralier Shimano XT - 2013 model Front Deralier Shimano SLX - 2013 model Shifters Shimano SLX 30spd - 2013 model Brake Levers Shimano M596 - 2013 model Brakes Shimano M596 - 2013 model Crankset Shimano XT - 2013 model Bottom Bracket Shimano XT - 2013 model Hub front Scott Concept Hub rear M629 centre lock Shimano Chain HG54 Shimano - 30spd Cassette Shimano SLX 36T-11T, 30spd Pedals Shimano M520 Clipless Handlebar Syncros Stem Syncros Seat post Syncros Saddle Scott Concept Spokes DT Swiss Rims Syncros alex rims XC49 Tyres Schwable Rocket Ron - 29 x 2.25 - tubeless ready Weight 11.7kg Took it for a test ride, and couldnt believe how well it rode. I think it is my next purchase. R15,500 at Hot Spot Cycles. Will need to make one or two upgrades, but think the frame is a good starting point, and it is light!

Ditto, love my AL529 but think I woudl have spent the extra to get the R-type, it also looks a bit nicer...

Scott CR1 Comp Full 105 Carbon Frame You should be able to pick one up for around R15k

Give Joanita a ring details below, I have had great service from ASG in the past and hopefully she can help you. They delivered to me at work the next day. LEt us know how you get on. Joanita Botha | Office Administrator | ASG Sport Solutions 116B Glen Avenue | Willow Glen | Pretoria | Tel: 012 751 41 30 | Fax: 0860 730 3099 Join us! | http://www.facebook.com/asgsportsolutions | Twitter: @asgsport | www.asgsport.co.za

Touch. Size, storage, versatility

Upgrade to Ultegra. Agree with above post, Mavic rims you have are perfect, you will need to spend alot more to get similair in carbon etc.

E-bucks all the way

Momsen AL529 or AL329 Good spec, and great frame. I have the 529 and it works for me.

They are a good bunch. Steve and Donna always make me feel welcome. Bought two bikes from them, and wont take my road or mtb to anyone else to be seen to. The service area is open for everone to see which is a good thing, as you can see how clean the workshop area and tools are. I am a firm believer, if your area is neat clean and organised then you can do a proper job!

Guilty by association, that's the problem. Good luck, will pop into the store in a week or two to give you some feedback

I support my LBS because they are simply that. S.W is a massive chain with huge staff turnover, and buying power, yet we dont always see the savings. I would rather go to my LBS as I always get a discount, get acknowledged by name and a smile. They keep a record of everything done to my bikes under my name, and the workshop is clean, open and visible for all to see which is important I think. Dont think you will ever get that from S.W and I woudld rather pay R100 more for a service form my LBS.

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About to get the 2012 Momsen AL529 any views guys? Hijack off...

Wouldnt trust my bike at Sportsman's Warehouse. Will have to see a significant improvement in the abilities of the workshop before I would ever consider it. If the price is the same as the price of my LBS no way is it going anywhere near S.W. You should display with their pictures certificates that the workshop guys have all gone on an intensive training workshop etc in order to improve the public perception as most people I know would never consider taking even their kids bike to SW to be fixed. Generally the only people that would take their bike to S.W are the ones that purchased them there in the first place.

Sorry guys being thick, but have been trying to figure out how to load a pic on the thread but cant. Please help and tell me how to do it? Thx

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Hi Guys, I found a Garmin edge over the weekend on the R511 on the side of the road, it seemed to fly of the back of a bakkie. If you can tell me the model and colour happy to return it to it's rightfull owner. Cheers Rob

Have it, works fine, took me a few minutes to figure out the buttons. Have used for two years solid at gym and cycling can def recommend. For the price u cant get better me thinks

Not for me

Normally a 60km loop around the Cradle average speed is 28-29km/h. In last race (tour of Durban) average was 31.5km/h on my own with no drafting.

I did a 3:27 in the rain last year in the Shova and was semi fit. Felt strong for the TOD and pushed all the way and did a 3:31. The M4 just seemed to go on forever and the hills after 15km up to Pinetown where hectic. In the Shova, if you can get past Hillcrest you are home free, and can pump all the way home. See how you feel this year doing the Shova, I am sure you will do a much better time. I am aiming for a 2:50 in the Shova this year which I think is achievable.........

Hi sorry, Bike is one unit, not splitting it up. Cheers

Thanks guys, I think R15k is a fair price, and you have confirmed my thoughts. Now to make the hard decision to sell. Not sure the Merida 907 reacto is worth it.