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Hi Droo, bearing replaced in December 2023, pretty new and running smooth. The bearing journal refers to the 'hole' in the frame? If Loctite is used, what do I need to consider for afterwards?

Good day hubbers Noticed some looseness of the rear triangle, specially when standing on the pedals, sort of a side to side sway. Loose pivot screw was my first thought, upon closer inspection it seems to main pivot bearing socket has lost some of its shape or become oval. Or maybe the bearing has lost shape, not sure. Has anyone experienced this before?? Bearing spec is the correct size for the frame according to the blue print documents. Thanks in advance, cheers IMG_1332.mov

Where are you located? Need to get hold of a dropout..

The Oiz, as ridden at the Epic by Speedcompany, does not put a foot wrong. 6 Months down the line, and no complaints! There are many great bikes out there and this is one of them!

Race report from an Atta first timer: I am glad I had never done the race before, as knowing what lay ahead, compounded by the rising mercury, I probably would have thought twice. Standing in the starting pen, one could sense the trepidation for what lay ahead. Check the clutch, tighten the cleats, last sip of already warm water and we're off! Immediately the heat and dust is next level. The sunscreen/dust combo actually was a blessing in disguise against the sun. Up and through Chandlier, trying to be as conservative as possible, other more experienced riders here already were taking it very easy. Through the fist water point, everyone was stopping, drinking, pouring and trying to get their heart rates down. Already I chew on a piece of banana bread for about 4km! The stretch between the first water point and the KOM water point was a combination of blurred vision, Zone 4/5 heart rate levels, walking, swearing and bargaining with myself. So many times I looked up at the hills and said WTF?! The KOM waterpoint was carnage, riders completely spent and trying to recover, putting water bottles on the wrong bikes, others just sitting, trying to get that heart rate down. Crazy!! Down the Attakwas kloof, some recovery, feeling a bit better, maybe we can finish this. We hit the rolling hills, start in granny, try stay upright as there is no power left. More walking, but the camaraderie is great! The added water points are life savers, stop and rest, bargain some more until recovery. Can't sit here the whole day, need to get going eventually! By now many riders are calling it a day. Second last water point, 36km left. What is 36km's? A normal ride, done many times before, we can do this. Cramp block pills, Ice water over the head, full bottles, down the hill, through the river (looked like a resort by now with everyone cooling down), and up another hill. This one never ends. Cars start driving down the route looking for their rider. Another guy starts zigzagging up the hill, which works so well, he rides away from me. Finally I make it to the 8 Bells turn. Rest again in some shade, nothing is staying down. But it is so close! Decision making time, some ride, some climb into cars. Off the tar, hello headwind! Down the hill, Blesbok climb. Lets try the zigzag technique, each time looking back to find my legs. Is there another water point? There is!! Nearly nearly there!! One more down and up, the flat at the top feels never-ending! And all of a sudden, its over. Many lessons learnt, many dark places visited, but it was one for the books. It is the first time I had a higher heart rate average than power average! I don't believe anyone could have prepared for that level of heat, it was a pure vasbyt effort, Africa is not a place for sissies!! Cheers

Hi AJB76 Apart from actually going the warranty route, your story is similar to the struggles I have had. I am keen on juts getting the Garmin and moving on, haven't heard of such issues on their units.

Thanks, will give that a go as well!

HI Gerrie, thanks, and no issues with the new one?

Fellow hubbers! I bought a new Tickr less than a year ago, few months in and a few battery changes, it still is giving me irregular heart rate reading, or just failing to detect during a ride. Before anyone asks, I do wet the strap etc before riding with it. I connect to a Garmin forerunner 735XT watch.. Anyone else have these issues? Below are some examples! Cheers

Sure! Medium frame 1x12 XTR groupset, 34t chainring XTR M9100 brakeset FOX 32 Float factory 100mm fork FOX Float DPS factory shock Orbea Carbon seat tube and handle bar Selle Italia saddle Prob my favourite bit = DT Swiss XRC 1501 Spline wheelset, 30mm inner width! My own xt pedals I haven't weighed the bike with pedals, but tubeless ready, no pedals, it weighs 9.86kg!!????

Maritzburg, cycling heaven!!

For sure, the dark colour changes with the light, it really is nice!

Defenitely faster than I am used to!!

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Good afternoon everyone! Thanks to all for the info and advice, in the end I settled on one of the last Orbea bikes available for now. I cannot be happier with the bike, it is a major upgrade!! (Oiz M Team, dark blue frame, absolute stunner!) I must say, I am very impressed with the level of service from Cyclelab, it was a seamless process! The next shipment of Orbea bikes is set for End of Feb 2022, and they only have selected models on that consignment. If interested, best would be to speak directly to Francois at Cyclelab Fourways, he seems to be the Orbea guy. Cheers!

Thanks all Mind posting some close-ups, to get an idea?

Hi All! Please could I get some info on past experience with wrap kits, taking one the task oneself or the possibility of using someone who has done this before? Best product or company to use? What is the longevity? TIA, cheers

Spoke to the guys at Cyclelab, the next consignment of Orbea bikes only arrives Mid-December, and I reckon that is a rough estimate!

Thanks for the info, it definitely is an option. Test rode one last year at Wolwespruit, and it is as you say, quick both down and up! The 2022 colourway is great! What type of riding do you do? Would you use it for an Ultra, something like Trans of Attakwas? I'm asking, because as a bike to ride marathons or training rides at Wolwespruit, it for sure is suitable enough!

@DappereNice, as well a great option, specially being used to a hardtail

Just for interest sake, what did you settle on?

Hi all, thanks for the info, sounds positive. There really are not many going around, makes it even more appealing

Good evening fellow Hubbers! I am in the market for a new carbon, dual-sus. That's where the trouble starts, as doing a lot of research helps, but as well can give you too much to think about. Some more info: At the moment I ride a carbon hardtail and I am someone who frequents trails like Wolwespruit, rides marathons and the occasional stage races. Que the Orbea Oiz. After watching Flow Mountainbike's review of the Oiz (really informative page btw), this bike seems to be a very valid option for someone looking fro a snappy, carbon dual-sus that handles well, fits 2 bottle cages etc. The squid-lock remote as well is very appealing. Can anyone vouch for this bike in particular or have experience with Orbea in South Africa? Should I rather stick to the brands are more common in SA? Thanks in advance, cheers

I See now as well, those are going for 90000k, hefty

Good morning to all I am toying with the idea of building up a race ready dual suspension. After researching new frame designs etc, my heart is set on a epic frame, preferably a 2021 design, for a few reasons: New age geoSpace for 2 bottlesBeautiful paint jobsBrain suspensionOn the other hand, looking at the Epic comp, coming in at R83000 for a decent build (12-speed SLX groupset and brakeset, Rockshox reba fork, alloy wheels), it is worth trying to build up for less than that? Any advice or builds I could compare to would be appreciated! TIA, cheers