trailrider

So sad, RIP Colin.

RIP Burry.... A legend, gentleman, all round nice guy and true ambassador for the sport, country and humanity. What a tragic loss.

Tragic.. RIP fellow cyclists.

So, based on that statement, we will be riding together

My 2 cents. I was also considering these two and looked at reviews for both the Scandal and the EMD on mtbr.com as well as What Mountain Bike. From this, both the EMD and the Scandal came out tops. I also chatted to riders of either wherever I came across them and from this too the EMD & Scandal seemed equally good. As it seemed as if you couldn't go wrong with either the Scandal got the nod because it's so much cheaper. Now the caveat - frame sizes and colours are limited on the Scandal and I couldn't get what I was looking for. So if your size and colour preference is available, the Scandal, otherwise the EMD may be it, but I'm also eyeing the Giant now, largely based on what I get for my money. Linden Cycles at one point indicated a price around R16k with Fox fork and all.

Hi Vinny, pm Racer X (there are two on the hub, the one with more posts) he's a local in Hilton and will put you in touch with Gordon from W? (a Hilton bike shop) and/or the guys from Howick cycles, they administer the Howick trails. Some secret trails the locals don't much talk about is up to Black Mountain via Cedara and down through Magic Forest. The Cumberland Classic uses much of the route - it's great. Enjoy

@mtbmaranata Thanks for the Tuks idea, definitely worth having a look at. Happy trails

Hi Nerice, The mtb'er I was enquiring for is back from the Epic this afternoon, I'll pass on your details. Thank you. Oh, and also - it's TRailrider and not Tailrider. Tailrider reminds me too much of the story about the Tailgunner in the navy or one of the Village People

Thanks Spinnekop - will have a look this evening.

My humble apologies GO? - It's just that you were like one of those boarder masters that giveth and then taketh away - you posteth then removeth the contact number.

Hi Andy, Thanks for the info - chatted to Pink and am impressed. Appointment set for Monday

Thanks Rude - very conveniently located and could be good, based on Robbie's rep. Will have a look in Ride mag and call tomorrow.

Thanks for the info Andy, I'll pass it on tomorrow morning. And thanks for running the search too. Thanks for the bump Nance

Morning all, Do any of you know where in Gauteng, preferably northern suburbs, I can have max hr, lactate threshold, vo2max etc tested? I know about Activeworks, a bit pricey for me, so hoping there's someone else out there. Thanks.

The best from experience is BigBen's ghetto version. I use Stan's after reading of some delamination with some of the other products. https://www.bikehub.co.za/forum_posts.asp?TID=24545&KW=ghetto&PN=1 Works a charm on my MountainKings