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Silverback Space 1 Ultegra Di2 Mavic Ksirium Elite Wheelset

If not the Crests, what would you recommend?

Please PM me the details.

I will be giving it my all to be (more than) capable! Will be spending 3 weeks in the Knysna area over the Christmas period, so I plan on putting in some quality time in the saddle! (Will be missing the beers though!!)

Thanks, I was thinking in the line of using the extra cash of not buying the Scott for the massage package etc. I just know that my team mate is going to say: "I told you so" after the first time I complain! guess that's just some motivation to sharpen the technical skills and fitness level!

Don't you think the Silverback is reliable? Full XT, Rockshox SID, ZTR Crest Wheelset?

Hi Guys, I was one of the lucky few who managed to get an entry into next year's Epic. I'm currently riding an aluminium Merida 96 - 3000, and the plan is to buy something a bit lighter, better wheels, better shock etc. - hence I'm looking at the Silverback Storm 1 at around R22,000. Now my partner are keen on the 2013 Scott Spark 910. I personally don't think it's worth the R10,000 to R15,000 jump in price. I've done a lot of reading on this topic and a lot of people say that they got carried away, and subsequently overspent before their first Epic. I also know that you will suffer for sure, no matter what bike you are riding if you haven't put in enough training! I am 29 and should weigh around 70kg at the time of the Epic. Any tips and comments would be appreciated.

I also emailed this idiot about the Felt Dura Ace Di2 bike that he's advertising for R20,000 and got this response: Hello Dear Buyer, The bike is very much available. The price for the FELT DA 2011 Di2 is-----R20,000 The shipping/Delivery cost is ---R250. Sizes:S/52,M/ 54,L/56,XL/58,XXL/61 We are located in Bloemfontein and we ship via Fedex and within 48hours(2 business days) you will receive your package at your desire destination. We ship via Fedex express and within 48hours(2 business days) you will receive it at your desire destination. Before we can ship out to you, we will first confirm your payment and we accept payment via: EFT AND CASH ON DEPOSIT Once we have confirmed your payment, we will then ship out to you via Fedex express and i will email you with the shipment details such as the Fedex tracking number which you will use in monitoring the status of your packages online www.fedex.com before you finally receive your item So get back to us with your full shipping address, city, state, zip code, country, full names, quantity of the FELT DA 2011 Di2 you want to buy so we can start with the shipping arrangements for you via Fedex and also i will prepare and email you the proforma invoice in respect to your orders. Await your response, Bryce Botha(sales manager). I replied and said that I know someone in Bloemfontein that I want to ask to go and check the bike out and got this reply: The Bicycles are Brand new, original and it also comes in size M/54 You are very much welcome to come to Bloemfontein if you want to come pick it but we can save you that cost and stress by shipping out to you via Fedex and within 48hours(2 working days) you will receive the FELT DA 2011 DI2 BIKE at your destination. Await your response. I replied and said I'm interest and would like to go and have a look first. I haven't had any responce since! I also tried to phone the number he gave but he never answers! Definately a SCAM!