wannabearacer

Hey guys. I need to replace my XT chainrings and cassette but was thinking with it being quite a pricey exercise why not upgrade to the new 2 x 10 XT drive train. Some questions that I would like you guys to help me out with before I pop into the LBS: 1 - are any of the components compatible? 2 - What Price Range am I looking at roughly? 3 - Is any one currently riding the new gruppo and can they give me some info on the quality and ride etc? Thanks ladies and gents

What has the physio done with you?? Have you tried biokinetic rehab yet?

It will be fresh but not worth the effort to carry a jacket, arm warmers are so small you can tuck them away but i wouldnt bother. the start loop is long enough and slow enough to warm you up before any major decending or speed comes into play

Sounds like tendonosis. Did it start over time or did it suddenly get painful.

Coolio thanks chaps, will get in contact next week once I know what my plans are.Will be quite cool to meet up with some new fellow cyclists. Appreciate all the quick responses. Are the mtb rides on saturday every week with the same guys or just every so often?

Hey guys, I am coming up to the capital city for some holiday and wanted to train for the time up there. Where are the most common training routes and are there any regular group rides that I could jump into?

riaanb that is great to hear that you have recovered so well. what is your knee doing during the squat?? that will tell you what muscles you need to focus on. if the knee is falling inwards then you have to concentrate on your external rotators of the hips. ie piriformis and glute medius.

oh cool sounds great. im sure you are going to enjoy the fact you will be active again

Definitely not questioning your orthopod. Was just curious to see the differences in the rehab protocol. Hows the training and rehab coming along??

Just a question...are you sure you didnt get it confused with another knee procedure. as far as i know a menisectomy needs 10 days of crutches but can then be weight bearing thereafter and running according to pain while doing rehab.

given them both a test ride and feel very similar and really awesome...also upgrading from a 6 yr old hardtail...(which will be for sale shortly)

i know the answer is to ride both bikes before making the decision but im interested to see if any of you guys/gals have had experience on either of these 2010 bikes???

hey guys thanks for the input.

Hey guys, i'm looking at these 2 bikes and was hoping some of you could help with the exact specs coming into SA. For example 2/3 shops say the Merida is coming with a Magura Durin Race fork while others have said that it is coming with a Fox fork. Please can you give me a link to the SA spec links. Thanks.

ding dong wot 29er bike are you riding??