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I agree, this design is really good. There is definitely a touch of Enduro in there as well. I think the next Stumpjumper would be a sweet bike if it follows this same pattern. It might be around sooner rather than later as they are also currently on sale.

The Epic seems to be the bread-and-butter model for Specialized (maybe Levo sales are catching up), I think/hope cheaper aluminium models will be along soon enough. Aluminium Evo's could sell really well if they are priced right.

It would be interesting to see how the new/next Camber/Stumpjumper ST compares to the Epic Evo. I like these new trail/XC bikes and think they are a better buy for the average Joe than a pure XC bike. Any chances of having a group test/comparison on all the options available?

I'm really happy with my Instinct and it's bad that Rocky Mountain didn't make it locally. When I was in British Columbia last year, Rocky Mountains was one of the most popular bikes around (obviously because they are based over there).

I’ve been really happy with Maxxis and can’t see myself buying something else soon. I run a Minion DHF on the front and a Aggressor at the rear. Both of them is 2.3’s but are far from fast rolling.

Thanks, it seems like a worthy upgrade but part of me is wondering if I shouldn't just save that money for the next bike.

Sorry if I'm hijacking this thread... How much does these Debonair and Charger 2/2.1 upgrades cost? I have a 140 mm 2014 non-boost Pike RCT3 and I'm wondering if it is worth it.

If we can’t comment on adverts can we at least get some proper technical content for all the armchair experts to disagree with? A few articles on geometry, chain wear (or stretch), suspension designs. etc. would be super. If these articles were to be published on a Friday morning it would be even better.

TrailTech had something similar from OneUp. https://trailtechcycles.co.za/collections/oneup-components/products/oneup-components-edc-gear-straps CycleTouring also sells Volie straps. https://www.cycletouring.co.za/product/cycletouring-voile-straps/

Not really Bela-Bela but Lindani has some proper trails and is sort of in the area. http://lindani.co.za/offerings/mountain-biking/

I don't think Calculus bikes does any actual local manufacturing, your best bet might be Mercer. Edit: As I was busy posting the other Mercer suggestions came through.

I can’t see any of those stage races (or any races) starting back up soon. The demographic that would most likely buy these saddles might start opting for “game reserve fence patrolling” rides though. We love to hate “the dentists” of the world but they do little harm to the majority of us. It’s just a pity they don’t really buy bikes we would like to buy secondhand a few years later.

I’m struggling to Install Zwift on my Macbook Pro, the installation runs into an error towards the end. Any advice? I’ll try again maybe over the weekend, it works on my iPad so no big rush.

Seems odd, do you have to specify it is bike parts? They ship parcels so I can’t see why they would worry about contents except if it is hazardous, illegal or dangerous goods.

I'm also trying to figure it out, looks like it is a "normal" dropout on the non-drive side. You would then be able to remove the wheel with thru-axle in place once the thread is out of the other side.

Is today the day that the new Scalpel is officially launched? The #newcuttingedge advert seems to suggest something at Cannondale is happening at 3pm. https://bikerumor.com/2020/02/18/spy-shot-next-generation-cannondale-scalpel-spotted-at-momentum-health-tankwa-trek/

I collected my Kickr Core on Saturday, it might have been in stock at CWC when the lockdown started.

Collected my IDT today so I can also confirm CWC does not disappoint. Now to wait for crap weather so I want to ride it...

I'm with you on the hardcore hardtail but that build is maybe a bit "too much" for for that type of bike. Personally I wouldn't go much higher that XT/GX for a bike like that, but that is just me. And a steel frame as well, something like Stanton or Cotic.

Start the “Coffin Dance” song.

Haha. It does seem like more aggressive gravel bikes is essentially becoming "normal" hardtails, this is probably even more weird. https://ninerbikes.com/products/mcr-9-rdo I do think that Diverge EVO would make an amazing commuter.

I read somewhere the hubs run on sealed bearings? Is this the end of cup-and-cone for Shimano?

Hi This is a bit of a stretch for your budget but it looks like a really great deal. https://www.specialized.com/za/en/ruze-expert-6fattie/p/107252?color=195449-107252

They didn’t give specific details on the orders so I assume they just made a mistake when they tried to personalise their generic email.

I have Nico's letter if he wants it!