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Dude, HOPES all the way if you are building on a "budget". they are so easy to service, bombproof and come a multitude of spacers to convert from 9mm to 15mm axle to 20mm axle. Spank Rims are also available through Rush Sports last I looked. Not sure about the Subrosa... If you um'ing and ah'ing about I9's or CK, CK all the way. They don't actually compete longevity wise in my opinion. I have seen someone thrash an I9 freehub in a short period of time and with just regular riding 3 times a week. Besides, the clutch system on a CK just sounds so damn good! The Nukeproofs are also awesome, and run a mile from Mavis freehubs, they are crap....but make use of there rims if you are building a set. Much stronger than DT rims, but may be heavier depending on the model. Otherwise, CRC for a pair of Hope Hoops - probably the easiest and cheapest way to build up a custom wheelset. Choose Brass nipples for longevity and decent spokes like DT's and you are sort! Happy building, I wish I was.....

Ag shame, poor Burry saw his nought on those rocks. Everyone watch the digi-screen at the race definitely expressed there point of view at the time. But the rest of the course was well smooth....just not flat. I was sucking gas just walking around having a look see

Ja ja, china. Come on buy trail bike again - you know you want to!!! And remember to ride it like a trail bike too, non of this upside down stem and skinny flat bar nonsense......

Don't let Bos build there, you will have an XC track.... That is unless you sell you Zula for a DH sled!!!

I know there always has to be one oke who asks the normal questions.... Ok how about - FLAME THE LITTLE F@KKER AT THE STAKE! Better?

Ok, I am not a track cyclist. Nor do support this kind of behaviour, but ending a kids carrier at that age because he is hot headed is harsh. HOWEVER, if it were me...6 month ban and covering of full medical & damage costs for the injury & equipment (make the kid work at Mikes Kitchen or something - cleaning frozen prawns...hey it paid for my first road bike). Return to the sport after 6 month (because you have the potential it seems), but attendance ban on your family for a further 6 months on all SA events and if you get caught again in any cycling discipline - then you are out permanently and cover any damage costs in full to others. As a gag on your family as it seems they affect you at races, so bring them into play to effect another ban? Think about it, you (finger pointing towards the eyes behind the screen) probably did not give a toss about much at that age, neither did you care about repercussions (spelling??). The kid has got to learn somehow. If you chuck him out without anything to work towards and agonise over, will he learn? Open question that one.... But as I said, I don't know the discipline or the laaitjie. Consider this me being devils advocate and interested in debate about the subject as I would like to become informed....

That sounds dandy! I'll join when I can make it...safety in numbers I suppose........or just bigger group of buddies to race down the mountain!

J5's for a grand - good call that...contact the man! Fox Forks are the shizzle! Love mine!

Airmavrick - remember to check that your lockout on your fork and the platform on your shock is set to "open" when doing initial settings. Not sure if you are aware but the fork may have a bump threshold at the bottom of (Right I think) fork leg. This will also affect how your fork reacts when the lockout lever is closed. Best is to have all the settings as per manufacturer set up to start with as a base, then adjust from there - one click at a time or 5PSi at a time. I carried a piece card and pen around for about 3months with me writing it all down as I made changes till i found work works for me - it was helpful. Happy playing

BOS you anorexic !!!! - have that donut you looking at in the office, eat the cake at tea time and make sure you order your chops with a bit of fat...... otherwise you going to fall down the plughole in the shower Oh yes, ride your mtb damn it....hahahaha

Ah, keeping up with the Jones is how it goes in in cycling now-a-days. Sure there are pro's and con's of both size bikes. There are pro's and con's of spending serious and not so serious cash on a bike for your weekend mission or your next Epic. What however needs to be pointed out (which reverts back to the heading topic) is the fact the De-cock & Mighty Moose don't actually know what they are talking about half the time. They get there facts and figures wrong above MTB events and riders, sometimes are unable to get a riders name right, and generally seem to have their own opinion at heart. Sure, have an opinion - it makes you human. But please for the love of clean chain lube and titanium bolts, don't advise the general public on national television if you don;t know what you are talking about.... My 2c - flame on!

Thats crazy how much they differ in movement. I was always a devout Shimano user until I tried X9... I will never go back! Can't wait until the purse strings can handle a sweet piece of 2x10 X0 kit..........one day

Where can one find information and entry requirements to this event? Also, any advice from the participating Hubbers for a future new entrant? Awesome event, looks like an amazing challenge

You still riding a Spaz though....

Neither - Santa Cruz VPP, works a dream, wish I owned a Nomad C

Unfortunately its around that region. I have just been stung R1200+ for a Fox fork and shock for my trail bike...So thats why I will be buying the parts and tools next time to do it myself!

Hahaha, good chirp there Wes. Yes tell us about the Heckler.... Ok the tire rolls well. It does not act like its 800g weight at all. I have used it front and back and it works well under both conditions. I used them for a duration of 3 or so years on the front of my Shova and it loves pretty much any conditions except loose over hardpack. Its tends to get a little skittish on the front then. One can't chuck it into a corner like a High Roller with hefty side lugs, but you can progressively lean into the corner and then you will feel it start to slide out - not just break away and you are on the deck... As for the rear, it slides a little on the center bead under hard braking, but anything off that bead under braking or acceleration it grips well. You can do tubeless conversions with it - sidewalls weep a little in the beginning but otherwise it hold pressure ok. One has to keep and eye on it though. Sidewalls seem strong enough not to tear so far, this riding trails from Tokia to Jonkers to Oak Valley. Anything slightly moist to muddy (not slop though)or dry to rock it reacts very well on. To the point where I have ordered another 2 from overseas and still have one hiding in the basement. I originally bought it for volume, but has out performed most other tires I have partner them with. A mate of mine has been riding Exiwolfs for some time now and swears by them. They seem to react better on the loose over hard pack, but get bogged down in the mud and become slide-ish....if that be a word

A shock with a platform on it (like an RP23) should do the trick though. Those Prophets climb well, besides its a trail bike so it is designed to go up...

Nice bike, mate of min had one for a while and loved it! Post the pics when she it ready

Chris Holm I think his name is - mad skills

Not that I recall, that one with the adjustable pivot is a different one. The Sukuma is a linkage driven single pivot with a split pivot at the rear axle. All the plushness of linkage suspension, but single pivot simplicity. I like the idea of adjustable pivot though - problem for our inner OCD to try get that exact geometry again....

No not really. Its considered big riding, but you have to ride up to the top first before you come down. I would say an All Mountain rig can handle pretty much most of what a DH course can throw at it except the gnarliest stuff and biggest drops. Or am I wrong?

.... you need to get something in the region of a 6 inch - geometry-adjustable trail bike: 1) GT Force 2) Morewood (not sure of the name but Pat's testing a new prototype with a linkage activated single-pivot - WICKED) 3) Mongoose Kyber 4) Trek Remedy 5) Kona Coilair Morewood Sukuma is the new one with a Split Pivot by good old Dave Weagle.... 150mm travel bike that has taken over from the Shova (very sad to see that bike go.... ) Also add to that list a Santa Cruz Nomad or Butcher, or and Intense Uzzi. Also a Commencal Meta 6... and I am sure the list can go on and on and on and on..........................

It works, as Drongo points out you need shorter SS chainring bolts. Does decrease integrity of crank by removing one chainring. If you get a SS specific blade you could mount it either side of the chainset, in the middle ring position or big ring position, this will allow you to adjust chainline on the front. As for the step, you could have a pair of spacers machined to take up the step - you could design them so you can use standard chainring bolts....could actually look pretty spiffy! Or have a bash guard made to measure with a custom design or graphic?

Dude, get the Morewood. And pimp it with X0 2x10 or XTR 2x10, some Chris King hubs on ZTR 355's or some Easton Carbon Havens (trail rims at XC weight), a little bit of carbon or titanium here and there.... Morewood have also been known to do custom colours (for a price I am sure). Or even, polished alu Zula with a custom sticker kit....??? Come on, get a bike that is not available at every bike shop.... (grabs hat and sprints for the door!)