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Reducing the weight of the product whilst keeping the packaging and price the same is not the sole domain of Biogen. In the US, with producer price inflation at a high, this practise is currently a hot topic. Have you ever notice how the chocolate easter eggs shrunk over time?

Exactly, they grip like mad!

At the trail head - sat map with color overlay and legend on color is my preference. Tips - a well marked "you are here" is always appreciated & preferably the map orientation should be similar to the trails, i.e. left of the map is to your left as you face the map. On the trail - clear markings similar color coded to map. Tips - logical/universal colors, i.e. green is easy and black is for the insane & chicken run signs can be very useful for newbies to first checkout the level of insanity required. Not per se included in the OP question but to consider at trail head map - departure times for individuals looking for groups, say on the hour every hour. As such a newbie can then wait to see if anyone is willing to join a group ride.

The part the OP is referring to is the microspline spacer found on the Simano 12-speed freehub body. Initially Shimano recommended not greasing the part the spacer sits on - see page 14 of the attached (marked as part G). This was updated to a premium grease (Y04110000) to be applied - see pages 17 & 18. If you're LBS is not aware of this or does not have the special grease find a new LBS https://si.shimano.com/api/publish/storage/pdf/en/dm/MAHB001/DM-MAHB001-09-ENG.pdf

A good hospital plan is also adviseable.

Thanks, done and dusted

Newbie question: I am interested in the regional pass for 2022 Do I first have to be a club member (previously called Wannabees) before I can purchase the pass? I am unable to register on the site and you are required to login before you can purchase the pass.

I lived in five countries, the worst places for bike theft where: NL - whilst "parked", irrespective of lock Brasil - politely being asked for your bike with some weapon in hand. Bike heists - where all bikes at an event is taken is not uncommon. I raced in more than one XC where police with automatic assult rifles gaurded the track. SA - similar to Brasil, but with the added shoving you from the bike. Macedonia/Kosovo/Eastern Europe - unheard of, in particular Slovenia Personally haven't experience any bike theft, and the only country I've had stuff stolen was SA and NL.

In order of urgency: Skill Lungs Legs Time Money Any help would be greatly appreciated

Google "over fork" + your bike brand / model You might just be lucky and someone else have done it and shared the experienced

Really says it all: "a system that does not favour people on bikes and generally provides far too much room for police and other prosecutors to endorse the marginalisation of cyclists and other vulnerable road users through their historic inaction.” Luckily the above attitude is much less prevalent in countries where the general population had significant exposure to be either cyclist or other road users, for e.g. the Dutch.

No idea. Small and probably light since it got sucked very quickly.

I solved this successfully, the solution might come in handy for a fellow cyclist. My S/Cruz Reserve rim (carbon) had something rolling inside the rim, clearly audible when rotating the wheel, not so much during riding. Rim holds air, runs true and no issues other than the rattle. Slightly less than two yrs old. Trail riding only. I removed the wheel, tyre and valve stem. A small little something could be spotted rolling past the valve hole. Unable to identify the little something and no way of removing it by shaking or using a small set of pliers. Considered inserting some expansion foam, but really last option. Decided to call for backup from the vacuum cleaner. Sucked the little sucker from the rim tape side, plugging the top hole with my finger and using an appropriate nozzle adapter for the job. Worked like a bomb. In the interest of full disclosure - found the option via Google.???? Some fine print: I am ashamed to say the solution came from a roadie. ????

Cycling in general is a participation sport, moreso for marathon than XCO (insofar mtb), Rampage events (all) are viewers sports. By its very nature participation sports promotes/sells products, whilst viewer sports promotes/sells experiences. How many of the CE live stream viewers ride mtb vs. Rampage viewers actually physically getting into on-screen like action?

You have a plastic surgeon on like speed dail? I even fiddle my thumbs when having to complete "name and contact details of your house doctor?" question.

Pointing the right direction already, watch out it will go down the trail and leave you behind with the smart phone as company!

My first proper mtb was a steel Kona - Kilaua (no front suspension, manage to retro-fit a Bomber later). First love...

Clairvoyant

Did some self-service on the bike yesterday (yes, much easier on a ht!). Decided to take some pictures.

I agree, looked to me as if his front wheel already gave way at the turn. Pity, would have been a good run to the finish. Nino was however only one of many who punctured, would have been a very different race if we saw no punctures.

Hopefully with these two photos the trail hardtails will equal the XC weapons posted initially!

Well written. I have been riding a mtb for close to 30 yrs - obviously initially on something only remotely looking like today's bikes. I also lived in Brazil for a number of years and have done one CE in 2007 and virtually all stage races, most more than once. No, I will not do another, but I have no doubt in my mind the CE changed mtb'ing tremendously. I believe SA as a mtb'ing destination would not have been on the map if not for the CE. I do think mtb would still have become huge in SA, maybe just slightly delayed. A number of riders have plenty to thank the CE for, as do W/C province. I have the utmost respect for anyone completing the CE and will recommend it to anyone who enjoys riding mtb. Reason for not interested in another CE? Same reason I started mtb, I enjoy being close to nature and the local trails provide me with this and more. I have also not entered any races in awhile and are unlikely to do so for same reasons as above.

Franschhoek - wet

It would be interesting to hear how many people on this thread are aware what the acronym JOMO stands for?