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Just called "The Gear Change" and they have it. They always very helpful!

Thanks buddy

I don't know if this is in the correct category, so pls bare with me. I am on the hunt for a 142x12mm conversion kit for a 2011 Fuel ex9.9. So far the shops I called do not have these in stock and will need to be imported and probably take a yr and a day . Can someone point me in the right direction of a shop or person to contact for the kit/parts pls?

AND TONS OF PHOTOS PLS

I heard of a Lions head/Devils peak dh or technical trail that's free. Have no clue of the location but heard a few guys ride there often, Used to be illegal trails but now they open to the public

Ya he's crazy lol... I couldnt stop laughing. You put the guy's name and surname up just short his address and cell number

Who's the guy that drove the first few shuttles, and started shouting "Bonteheuwellll!!!" as he drove off and "STRAAAVAA" at the roadies?

Gakiem

Thanks for the lekker jol yesterday gents. Was dreaming of the ride on my flight back to PTA. See CT in 3-4 weeks, we must do another shuttle

Great Progress Nolipoli!!!! I know it can seem disappointing but believe you me, you are progressing well and learnt even more than you realize right now. My suggestions are as the following images display, either a doglink as referred to before or reinforce the rear triangle as you've effectively created a single pivot and will need larger rear pivot bearings: http://ep1.pinkbike.org/p4pb11484589/p4pb11484589.jpghttp://www.carbonalbike.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/thumbnail/700x/17f82f742ffe127f42dca9de82fb58b1/t/i/titanx_27.5_sl-650b_mtb_full_suspension_frame_carbonal_carbonality_1_.jpghttp://blistergearreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/High-Single-Pivot.jpg

Daaaaaaaaahhhymn bra!

Hectic man. I moved provinces and it was a lot to handle

You are 100% correct. Depending on the stresses, you will apply the recommended weave. Although, I want to add high modulus to my entire downtube, chain stays and seat stays to increase lateral stiffness. My objective with the carbon is not to necessarily create a lighter frame than an alumium one, but to increase the lateral stiffness and decrease wear/chipping in these areas (as this might weaken the frame over time). No, not every frame will be tested. At least one out of every batch will be. This way they can track faults/improvements over X periods of time and use the info for further developments.

The CAD software I use can calculate the stresses across the frame. I then try my best to relieve those areas or reinforce them if not. Then try to fit the biggest bearings I can find to ease joints and provide enough stiffness without affecting the weight too much. I haven't yet, but I will order the highest modulus carbon per gram that I can find. Then rest can only be tried and tested, computers can only tell you so much. When it's all done, and if I decide to go to market then I'll make up a test station like this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xreZdUBqpJs Hey Nolipoli, whats in the container?

It's been a slow progression but I've opted for a Delta type 3D printer that I've picked up on Monday past. Got her started up and did my first test print last night and I'm impressed with the high resolution and speed of the delta printers. Soooo, now I need to plan the prototype frame print to test if the suspension works as planned.

Boy's got skill

but then it'd be awesome

Was awesome, need to brush up on my riding. Big-ups to Johan and his team that put it all together! P.S. Consider shuttles for the next events, I'd pay in gold and silver

Gents if I may add some advice so you don't end up trying all the bikes to get one that feels right...at the right price...A Teocali has a good amount of travel but the way it uses the travel is not efficient. The rear triangle is not very stiff. I've had 2 already, the comp (nicely upgraded durolux fork boobar etc etc then got stolen) and super (with high volume fox can, flox ex rims and lotsa other nice bits) but they still did not feel as confidence inspiring as any of the post 2009 treks I've owned, and I've had a few already. Lateral stiffness through the frame to rear triangle is the key, second to that in my opinion is the way the rear suspension uses its available travel, and good rims to transfer all this vertically with as little flex as possible. I now ride a rated 120mm frame that uses all of its travel (true 136-140mm travel, measured) and it handles much better than a specialized Enduro, Teocali, Kona stinky, Haro and I'm not sure what else I had. I will like to add a set of AM carbon rims to finish my bike off. I will also suggest any of the DW link type bikes, like the Intense Uzzi, Santa Cruz Blur coz they have a good progressive rear feel that you easily learn to use they are laterally stiff as well. I'd like to try a Turner and Pivot, they look special

Yes, I'm the Teocali-less guy

wish i had the spare cash lying around

Hopefully I'll be done with my own frame. It's coming on way too slowly

I wouldn't trade my 26inch Carbon trail/enduro rig for anything just yet. Climbs very well and descends like a BOSS drop the fork to climb and extend for drops. Carbon frame is super rigid, so I can just point and shoot As long as your rig's frame n wheels feels solid and suspension is supple then you sorted.

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I've been watching this guy for a while now and his suspension makes so much sense. Checkout http://www.pinkbike.com/news/first-ride-tantrum-missing-link.html I have a feeling it's going to make waves in the industry