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In their defense - you get 2 sets of pads with a new helmet

Just bought a Spez Ambush helmet on sale from Freewheel Cycology. 50% off so paid R1200 instead of R2400. Great helmet! https://freewheel.co.za/collections/helmet-sale/products/ambush

For those of you in PE, there is a really nice run coming up on Heritage Day. I've attached the flyer. NFB Cape Recife Trail Run powered by Merrell. More info here - www.pinelodge.co.za or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1111161032245276/ 3,5km Fun Run 8,5km Trail Run 20km Trail Relay (4x 5km loops) can be done solo as well. CR Trail Run Flyers.pdf

Yes we were behind you guys on that terrible singletrack along the Railway line.... we had the little blue lights on the back of our helmets. I was broken and after getting off to carry my bike over the tracks I just couldn't keep up the pace...

I see that we are not even on the official results even though we finished in 14h26m. Bit of a let down not to see your name on the finishers log.... Will have to take it up with Eco-Bound

Thanks for all the advice. I tried my old spinning shoes on the bike this morning (mtb with shimano cleats) and no play at all. Then swapped the cleats with the cleats with the ones on my regular MTB shoes to check the cleats and lots of play. Then tried a metal shim under the cleats as suggested - still some play. So it seems it is actually the wear on my shoes Such a bummer as they are still in good condition... Just wonder if a pedal change would help...

Hi Guys, thanks for all the replies. Yes the cleats are new and are Shimano cleats. I'm going to try a different set of Shimano pedals with the same cleats as well as a different shoe with the pedals and see if I can eliminate the problem. Will also try and place a shim under the cleat to see if that helps. Appreciate all the advice

Thanks for the tip but surely this would 'elevate' the cleat even more and cause the movement to increase?

Yes, pedals are new

Sorry, maybe I should clarify a bit. It's not the float thats the issue is the 'up and down' movement if that makes sense. So without moving my feet in a clockwise/anti-clockwise direction (ie still), my shoes rock in the pedals. Hope that makes sense...

This was my first thought as the tension was at its loosest. I adjusted the tension to make a bit firmer but the play is still there

Just changed my pedals from Crank Bros to Shimanos and I've noticed there is a lot of lateral (side to side) play now once clipped in. Local Bike Shop reckons it's because my shoes (not a few years old) have worn down so there's now no contact with pedals (ie only the cleats are in contact with the pedals and not the shoe). Does this sound logical? Never noticed anything with the Crank Bros.. Any other suggestions? Thanks

Thanks for the replies. Reviews on the frame look pretty good - just a bit concerned about the lack of a warranty. Any thoughts on the geometry of the bike paired with a 120mm fork? Looking for a 'do-it-all' kinda bike for marathons and the odd technical ride.

Does anyone have any experience with Titus bikes? Cam across this as a frameset and it looks pretty good: http://www.titusti.com/bikes/trail/ftm-carbon/ Planning on using it as an all-round bike (stage races, technical riding, etc) and the reviews seem pretty positive. Any thoughts on Titus as a brand and the bike? Thanks

Anyone fitted a Monarch RT3 to their Spark?

I have the Buzzrack Quattoro and works quite well. Fitted 4 bikes on it. Bought from Barry at Rack and Carry - very good service. Plus the Buzzracks have a 5year guarantee. Had a problem with the clamps after 18 months and there are replacement parts in the post.

This was the model before they introduced the 3-stage lockout. Only the top-end bikes came with it

Do you find that you need to 'play' with the 3 settings quite a bit (like I'm having to with the remote)? Or do you just leave it in the ProPedal setting and only change for big climbs or descents?

Thanks for all the suggestions.. to answer some of the comments: - it doesn't have the CTD shock so it's only got the Full open or lock - I've tried playing with the pressures and the rebound but maybe I need to ge the LBS to help set it up

Any other suggestions?

It's defintely only got the 2 settings.

Ja, been trying to play around with the settings and they seems a bit better but not fantastic.

Hi Guys, I have a Scott Spark Elite 29". Enjoy the bike but the more I ride it the more I'm coming to dislike the limited suspension settings. It's the Twinloc with the Full Open or Full lockout so when it's open there's a lot of pedal bob. Find that when riding on uneven terrain the open is too open and the lock is too stiff. Was thinking of upgrading the rear shock to a Fox RP23 or Monarch RT3 (both with the pro-pedal type middle setting). Any suggestions or comments? Done a bit of reading and it seems that the change would eliminate most of the need for the remote lockout lever. Thought maybe I could just leave it on for the front shock? Thanks

How far do you guys ride and at what avg speed? Please add me to your Whatsapp group. Cell no is 0824154994 Thanks

Looks like we just sneaked in