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On its way to my stable .... comes with optional volume control and shades!

R1,300When R1,300 to R1,400 on average when I last looked.

Have used mine for 8+ months now with FiveTens and they are phenomenal in terms of comfort, grip and performance in all conditions. Remarkable quality and they take a beating without complaint. Would highly recommend to anyone ... BUT do wear shin guards as, when you run out of talent, you will discover that their bite is much worse than their bark ...!

Elixir 5's on my Trance - great. Elixir 9's on my Yeti - brilliant. Got some Code R's on order - am expecting good things! My $ 0.02.

I have had the pleasure of dealing with Andrew Backstrom and his team on several occasions and can unreservedly endorse the Dial'd team for real customer service! Not only is their communication and follow-through fantastic, they have frequently gone the extra mile to source items and offer advice. They clearly differentiate themselves through their service offering and I trust this will ensure they, deservedly, build a successful brand! When it comes to loyalty I vote with my wallet and will continue to do so with Dial'd. Others in the market - local & int'l - can learn a lot from their approach.

I hear you brother.... with one quite noteworthy and remarkable exception - a set of Iodine 3 AM wheels which have survived almost 2 years of (ab)use ....ok, no jumps ...in all conditions - hubs are smooth, rims true .... clearly mine were made on a Friday or I just haven't tried hard enough ...

Jason recons best guess based on 2-3 months ago was at least R1,300 so will need to work UP from that price-point for sure with ROE. have you tried one yet Sliick?

Nice Patches! You have saved some face. If the truth be told tho' she looks almost too pretty for the damage I am likely to inflict on her .... and if Omega is right, too expensive to end the way my Xar did ....

done ............ stomach contents purged ...... .....feel better now ...

..... only Hobbits need apply ..... Fffffuuuuugly....!

Thanks Patches!

Dude, great feedback - good detail, comparative elements with competitor offerings, alternate considerations ....you do a better job than some of the journos out there. Appreciate the insights! I am intrigued that, even with the 4 brow vent ports that they go on about (yeah, I know, marketing speak ...) that it is not cooler - must be to do with the greater coverage area ..? I am definitely looking for an All Mountain lid, in the sense that everything gets ridden. Not a jeep track slog and grind necessarily as this is mind-numbing but certainly pedalling the ups. I am talking to Andrew at Dial'd about the 661 Recon Stealth (the 2013 one as the newer version has a paint job that looks like my 2 year old daughter had an art accident) as it does look like a viable option - pleased to see you rate this as well .... and the IXS Trail RS looks yummy (apart from that short-ass visor which may be impractical) with good vents and coverage Bru, short of major reconstructive surgery, no brain bucket - or any other kit for that matter will be able to make me look younger so there is absolutely no fashion consideration.... besides the image thing goes out the window when they hear me huffing and wheezing my way up the hillside in any event ... Any ideas on where to sources the IXS locally, and pricing?Thanks again.

Thanks Omega, .... actually have my eye on the After Party version .... don't suspect many will go for this one

Anyone know where to buy the Bell Super locally / what price? Thanks!

Hi there, just had a little off and cracked my Giro Xar right through. This looks like a decent replacement option. Can you post some details for Jason / pricing / etc. Appreciated!

In for the 45.

Check out: www.racephoto.co.za They have some lekka pics from singletrack to forest to bridges - all you need to search / order is your race #

Just the 30 - which was far enough for my fat ass ...

What a fantastic event! For an inaugural race the guys got it so right. Real biking country, interesting trails, reasonable signage, great support crew, fun vibe .... The Konka team and the venue itself have everything one needs for a race and the setting works well at every level - from registration to facilities, to helpful staff, to the food & bev, the whole deal. That climb at 8kms had EVERYONE walking, the awesome singletrack forest and river sections, cool river crossings, floating bridge .... something for a variety of tastes. Rustenburg hospitality rocks! This is one to do for years to come. Congrats guys, you got my vote on the race calendar going forward.

Flows fantastically. Easy riding, even on the Blue Route. Black has some nice "play parks". Once you get into your rythym here you can hold good speed for long stretches. The only drama is the river section which stinks very badly of human waste - must do something about this!

Who has done this one before? Would appreciate comments on atmosphere, vibe, organisation, value for money, .....

Take Nelmapius offramp from the R21 and go through Irene Village. The road is the M18, Glen Road running to Olifantsfontein. You can't miss the barn from the road. Check out their website: www.thebigredbarn.co.za as they have a map. Ride is R40, trail run is R20. Good coffee afterwards

Rode Big Red Barn this morning. You were right about the FLOW! Thanks again to all!

As others have mentioned - Voriberg + Parys Dirtmax both run as series throughout the yesr and tick many of the boxes mentioned in the criteria discussed thus far