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Thanks for the response guys...will go have a look at those stores soon! So we don't have 'full throttle clearance' type store here in cape town?

So i was looking at a post a few topics down regarding DH kit etc..and seems like most of the guys get their kit from Full Throttle Clearance store...in JHB. Is there something similar in Cape Town? Where do you get your DH/MX kit in Cape Town...at a reasonable price?

Ye ive been told by a few people to leave Crank Bro's stuff alone... Did u get the Nukeproof's locally..?

Lol, ye im pretty used to the feeling now of being 'strapped in'...have had a couple of close calls though! I have tried to ride them as flats but the Scott Trail shoes im using and the current pedals dont grip at all... Hopefully get some (proper) pedals in the next week or so

Hahahahah! Well spotted.... As mentioned in my first post, still looking to get a decent set of flat pedals...the shoes im currently riding in and those standard pedals that came with the crankset dont work very together so hence the toeclips... Busy looking at pedal options...pretty keen on some crank bro's 50/50's...but no one has stock! Other suggestions??? Ok, i'll stop talking now...lol!

Decided on the large...Medium i think would have definitely been that tad too small...Large feels good!

Here she is....my Morewood Shova! Pics from her first session in Tokai last weekend....im still grinning from ear to ear! Makes such a difference compared to the HT i was riding before! Excuse the shoddy pic quality...they look alot better on the cellphone screen..lol! Basic Spec breakdown: 2010 Shova Frame (purchased new a few weeks ago from the Morewood Factory) Rock Shox Revelation 150mm RLT Ti Fox DHX 4.0 Air Alex RIms Hope Pro 2 hubs Maxxis High Roller 2.35 Super Tacky (Front) Maxxis High Roller 2.35 60a compound (Rear) Syncros FR31 Handlebar with Sram locking grips. Shimano Slx rear mech Shimano Deore Front mech Shimano Octalink triple crankset Deore Shifters and Breaks (Still need to fit some decent flat pedals) I know the groupset spec isnt that great but will eventually swop the groupset out for a 2x10...but that will have to wait! So i will be enjoying her as she is for a while...but after last weekends session im not complaining at all!!!

Haha, ye awesome fork indeed! Shot bud!

Does he have bars for sale? If so, do u know what he has and price?

Ye was looking at the grey....reckon it will match the gunsmoke front hub quite nicely!

She is indeed! Gonna get cracking with the build soon...will definitely let you know once she's up n running!

I reckon if you speak to them nicely they may just oblige... About that 1.5' steerer....they could prob do a custom headtube for you...but may add to the total price! Think i mentioned in a previous post...when i enquired initially about the Shova they told me they were busy making up a few Mbuzi frames (Large)...for R6500..thats also a steal of a deal! And i think they've still got a few of those Mbuzi frames...they were just building them up because like the SHova, they had some parts still left over etc... Give them a shout...speak to Steve!

Definitely worth a look! And good price! Shot Patches

Its a frame made in 2012..based on the 2010 spec...

Patches right on the money there....they had a few Shova swing-arms left over from when they were in full production in 2010. They just had to order in the aluminium for the tubing and then weld it all together, paint, heat treat and decals etc! Possibly the last Shova to ever leave the Morewood factory.... They even threw in a few spare decal kits for a future face-lift...great service from the guys up there! And yep....paid R6000 for the frame and Fox DHX 4.0 Air shock...great price indeed!