Elan Sarkis

Good to see another person getting into the sport , In terms of extra equipment , you would definitely need a helmet , look at the Lazer range they are well priced and good value for money , in terms of gloves pretty much anything is suitable for riding , and for pants and shirts you would have to look at what you want to spend and go from there . In terms of riding glasses you can get ones that you can fit with prescription lenses , speak to your local optometrist about these .

Thanks for the advice , ill look around and see what i can find

Hi there , I am getting a new 2012 specialized epic s-works 29er frame in soon and am not sure exactly what to spec it up with , as i realize this is quite a good frame so i would need components to match . Any advice? Thanks

Thanks for that , don't worry I'm not listening anyways . Just gonna go for the experience even if I don't get a top position , just to say I've done it .

Im only 16 , so still a bit young for the beer stops , ill just stick with my 32GI

Finished Top 20 at Karkloof

I am doing the SS World Cup , and it is also my first time , i am a very strong XC/ marathon rider and finish in usually top 50 . I will be doing SS training rides on weekends so if are interested drop me an email elansarkis@ymail.com . Otherwise Good Luck

I have entered myself into the 2012 SSWC , and have bought a new frame and rigid fork , wheels etc except for the crank and rear gear ring which I am finding extremely hard to find . Does anyone know where to get hold of these parts and exactly what I must as I have everything except the drivetrain . Thanks .

Hi Milord , from reading the specs on your bike id say just sell the bike as a whole , nowadays components dont fetch such a high price , and since your bike is a specialized FSR it should fetch about R14000 - R16000 depending on condition . Good luck with the sale:)

An all mountain bike is perfect for what you want to do , but it all depends on how much you want to spend .

Just recently got a Scott Ransom 20 , full carbon downhill bike , its got front 115-160mm adjustable suspension , and rear suspension with 165mm travel , its truly amazing but then again for that price why wouldnt it be , just getting into the downhill scene so please let me know of any good training places .