Baracuda

I saw that leopard (or one of very much the same size) in Jonkershoek two years ago. Riding by myself after work on a week day. Right up near the top at the waterfall above the 2nd contour. Came around a corner and it was just sitting there. So I stopped but by the time I stopped I was 2-3 meters away. First thing that goes through your mind is "Cool !, a leapard". Once you stopped, it suddenly strikes you "juss that is a big leapard hey?" and then "Sh.t, if this thing attacks, ..." Thankfully it just moved off down the hill through the fynbos but it was awesome to see.

I am 1,76 on a medium Anthem 29er and find it a little tight with a 100mm stem. But I did try the large and it is HUGE. Feels like a land-yacht. More than one review has mentioned that they actually need another size between medium and large on the Anthem 29er. Google the topic and you will find numerous discussions by folks between 1,75-185 trying to figure out which anthem they should be on.

Yes you can. As long as the wheel is still straightish. I have been riding my stumpjumper with DT swiss rims with a missing spoke for about 3 months. Will get it done on the next full service.

An S-works frame?