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Wow couldnt imagine how these okes could go bigger than the last one, but these pics prove otherwise. So stoked to check out the DVD.

I changed to SLX shifters for this reason, the indicators are removable so you can run them inside or out. I like having my brakes on the inside so I only need one finger to pull them.

Imagine a rubber band between you and the top of the climb, smoothly accelerating you to the top. You want to start out slow and gradually increase your speed, so that you are peaking as you reach the top. Don't stop pedalling until you are completely over the hill. I also like to imagine words for the actions I'm doing, such as 'spin-spin-spin' while cranking up a hill. Keep your pedaling nice and smooth and soon you notice the difference! When I feel the legs burning, it helps to gear up two clicks and stand and pedal hard for a few seconds - stretches you out. Shift back up while you are busy sitting down and try not to break rhythm, practise this and it becomes second nature. Of course these are ideals and on really long hills, its usually just a slog to the top, but great to bear in mind.

I'm amped to join you guys at the next ride (not this week though unfortunately), and I will need a light. Will the next one be on the 8th July?

Ive broken several, and helped many riders fix theirs, so obviously its more common than you might think. Last time was an awkward front shift under load which caused the chain to become jammed between the chainrings and derailer, and thus distorted the flat plates horizontally, so that after a few hard pedals the thing just breaks. This situation is obviously more common if your gears arent setup properly, but when riding in rough conditions my shifting is often buggered anyway towards the end of a long race. Another tip is to make sure you remove any links that look distorted when you repair it, otherwise the chain may just break again 100m down the road.

Probably a good idea to practice breaking and repairing an old chain before you need to do it during a race. It's not so lekker to figure it out in the heat of the moment, and the powerlinks can be tricky.

I would say that use the lockout on long, smooth climbs, where you will be standing and pedaling hard. On loose climbs if you keep seated and unlocked then the suspension will absorb the bumps and maintain rear wheel traction. Goes without saying that on tar/smooth hardpack you can lock it out. If your shocks (front and rear) are properly adjusted for your weight, then you should only need lockout quite rarely, unless you are a serious racer. Its as simple as using it when the suspension feels too soft and you are bobbing around. Thanks JB and tom893 for the interesting information.

Its typical of the HUMAN RACE in general. With the internet giving everyone with access to a PC the ability to broadcast internationally anything they like, selective filtering becomes a necessary learned technique to extract anything useful.

Definitely not something to overlook. I was using shimano XTR rotors with juicy 5's and they never felt quite right. Swopped them for avids when I changed hubs and the brakes sharpened up very noticably. the Shimano rotors are thicker than the G2 Avids. Also bear in mind rotors like pads also need some time to bed in before they start working properly. parabola2010-05-19 04:41:25

Wow that is one sweet ride! "Half inch of carbon up front. ?We couldn?t break it in test lab. Casing a jump? Forget it, the jump will break first!?"

What a great looking bike. Stealth black.

In the "classified" drop down menu, the list shows two sections, "for sale" and "wanted", with a header for each. However the headers are hotlinked to a 'void' statement, causing a 404 error if you happen to click on them. My opinion is that these should rather link to the relevant classfied section, or not link to anything at all. I'm sure there are loads of people who will click the headers accidentally.

On one scandal is a very nice frame, the quality of the joints and finishing is very good. At 1.65kg its light enough, but it still feels sturdy. Its good to have peace of mind knowing the frame is brand new. EDIT : That BeOne Karma looks really cool as well, would definitely consider it depending on the condition.

Bought lots of nice on-one stuff from Kiwi, service has always been very good, great communication, and the items were received well packaged and as expected. Planet-x saddle is great value for money.

Thanks for all the useful information, I am busy with my own light project and found this to be very helpful.

Are both sets of brake levers connected here? If so, how do the cables connect together to a common calliper?

Sorry for the double post' date=' but headshot, you didnt think that one through bro Most MTB bars are between 500-600m that would make us all Jonny bravo's[/quote'] I find a better approximation is that your shoulders should line up with the 'V' made between your thumb and forefinger on each hand. A bit wider for confident descending, a bit narrower for general XC riding. Its personal preference really.

I'm pretty sure a tabloid is not going to sway too many minds about either. Or so we hope Just wait, BBC will definitely say something about it, the BBC reporter was trying his best not to laugh at Malema. Absolutely out of line with his comments, on recorded television as well. This will either be really good or really bad for Malema. Here's a link to a story from the Telegraph : http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/africaandindianocean/southafrica/7568892/BBC-reporter-ejected-from-ANC-news-conference.html

Ive heard good things about Wipperman, yet to try one. I recently downgraded from XT to Deore in the hope of getting more life out of chain. My XT's were only giving me just over 1000km's despite my best efforts at keeping them clean and lubed. CWC were selling Shimano chains for decent prices.

What is wrong with someone to bring them to do something like that? We have a Malawian working for us, the most honest, gentle, hardworking, polite person we have ever employed. I am becoming increasingly worried about his safety especially post WC. And the worst part is that the Saffa's want to murder him because he is willing to work so hard to support his family back home. He has such a talent for gardening I reckon he could work fulltime for a landscaper. But without the proper paperwork and citizenship he cannot get a proper job here in SA. So sad to see so much wasted potential.

Please ignore the part about the fluid powering the retraction I have learnt something new about disc brakes this morning.