Jaco Van Der Merwe

I did the W2W many years ago and since then moved to another country. Just seen that there are still entries available for all 3 events for 2019 whereas it would normally be completely sold out long beforehand. Is there a reason as to why its not sold out? The cost is not that much higher than prev years.. Has anyone done the luxury tents before? Is it worth it? We did standard tents the last time, but some comfort would be nice.

But if the rims are "tubeless ready", i would assume that it already has rim tape on ? So would need valves and sealant only?

Need some urgent advice. My Scalpel coming this week but the bikeshop wants to charge me extra for tubeless. The bike catalog says that the rims and tires are tubeless ready, so i dont know what else would be required other than a tubeless valve en some stans? Can someone set me straight?

Right, so next question, with me and the GF both getting the scalpel 3 si black, we would like to differentiate a bit between the bikes. I had the following idea http://www.bike-discount.de/en/buy/jagwire-mountain-elite-link-shift-531943/wg_id-382 Any ideas for colour coding on the bike? What would look nice eg coloured components and colour combination?

I need some help pls Moved to Denmark and sold my 26er scalpel a month ago. My jet black scalpel 3 is on order and due to arrive in 2 weeks, The LBS is giving me the option to replace tires and saddle per my choice. Ive ridden a Gobi the last 8years. My girlfriend also bought the same bike but in a 27.5 New dale will come with a 11-42 and 32t chainring and coming with Racing Ralphs. Ive read a lot from everyone on their choices of gearing. Denmark is flat but we looking at some possible stage races in Poland with 2000m climbing each day. Im a bit torn on my options but here goes. Gearing. Im opting to stay on the 32t and 11-42 while my gf would like a 30t instead. I have no clue how this compares to a 34t with 11-46 setup etc. Tires- it can be bit muddy here so opting for Conti Mountain king on the front and Race king on the back. The LBS mechanic seems to agree as the Ralphs might be too light for the trails here. Saddle- i dont know the Prologo zero ii stn is so would rather go for a Fizik Gobi once again. My GF will then get the Fizik Arione Donna as that is the standard women saddle on the high end cannondales (apparently). Which is better, Prologo or Fizik?? Is there anything wrong with my logic above or can you give me some tips on what i should opt for. Im opting for standard XT pedals also.

Anyone know when the 2012 burger mtb challenge will take place?