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If anyone has found a Garmin Edge 530 with green cover, please contact me. It has my cell number on the back. Lost in the Shongweni region on 22.08.20.

I am planning a group ride from Mbotyi to Port Edward over 4 days in August. The plan is to stay in the Drifters tented camps and lodges. I am hoping that someone who has done this ride before, can help me with route maps for this area of the wild coast, I have the Slingsby maps, but am looking for garmin (gpx) files. Would also appreciate any ideas and tips from those of you that have done it before. Looking forward to your feedback.

Great bibs - good for long rides. Made in Cape town

Thanks for the comments have ordered the Silverback. Hoping for delivery this week,. Cant Wait

I have eventually narrowed down my choice to these two FS bikes, which would you recommend? Any feedback would be appreciated. Axis A20 FS - R11 200 http://www.vbike.co.za/axis-a20-fs-29er-2013/ Frame: AXIS™ PROJECT 29ER DOUBLE BUTTED ALLOY FULL SUSPENSION FRAME. 4 BAR LINKAGE 100MM TRAVEL WITH FULL BEARING PIVOTS Shock: X-FUSION 02-RL GOLD AIR SHOCK Fork: ROCK SHOCK RECON GOLD SOLO AIR W/REMOTE LOCKOUT AND 100MM TRAVEL Brakes: AVID ELIXIR 1 HYDRAULIC 180F/160R Shifter SHIMANO SLX Front Derailleur: SHIMANO DEORE 10 SPEED Rear Derailleur: SHIMANO XT LONG CAGE 10-SPEED Crankset: SHIMANO M552 42-32-24T Cassette: SHIMANO SLX 11-36 Hub front: KORE XCD SL Hub rear: KORE XCD SL Rims: KORE XCD SL Tires: CONTINENTAL RACE-KING WIRE 29 X2.2 SILVERBACK MERCURY COMP R13 999.00 http://www.vbike.co.za/silverback-mercury-comp-29/ Frame G2 Force Alloy with IDS EVO 4 Fork Rock Shox Recon Gold TK 29" 100mm Rear Shock Fox Float RL Rims STANS Crest 29 Double Wall Aluminium Hubs Shimano SLX Center lock Tyres axxis Crossmark 29" x 2.1 Shifters Shimano SLX 10 Speed Rapidfire Plus Front derailleur Shimano Deore 10 Speed Rear derailleur Shimano XT Shadow 10 Speed Crankset Shimano SLX 24/32/42T 10 Speed, 2 Piece Bottom bracket Shimano 2 Piece Incl Cassette Shimano HG62, 10 Speed 11-34T Pedals Shimano PD-M505 Brake set Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc

So it looks like the FS, thanks for all the advice. It has made the decision much easier. This looks like a good buy to me, New Silverback mercury Comp 2012. R14K from Vbike http://www.vbike.co....ercury-comp-29/ Product Description Frame G2 Force Alloy with IDS EVO 4 Fork Rock Shox Recon Gold TK 29" 100mm Rear Shock Fox Float RL Rims STANS Crest 29 Double Wall Aluminium Hubs Shimano SLX Center lock Tyres Maxxis Crossmark 29" x 2.1 Shifters Shimano SLX 10 Speed Rapidfire Plus Front derailleur Shimano Deore 10 Speed Rear derailleur Shimano XT Shadow 10 Speed Crankset Shimano SLX 24/32/42T 10 Speed, 2 Piece Bottom bracket Shimano 2 Piece Incl Cassette Shimano HG62, 10 Speed 11-34T Pedals Shimano PD-M505 Brake set Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc Any other suggestions Does anyone have any experience buying from VBike (good or bad) Thanks once again for the help.

I’m 53 and have been riding for close on a year (and loving it) and would love to go for as long as the body lets me. I am 1.8m and 92kgs and am currently riding a silverback Alpine 2 26” hard tail. I ride most weekends (+- 3hr rides (25-35kms)) on jeep track, and non-technical single track. I find that after 2hrs my lower back starts to take strain and can get quite painful. I have already made the decision to upgrade to a 29er, but I’m not sure if I should go for a hard tail or Full suspension bike. I have +- R15k to spend. I am also thinking of doing Berg and bush next year. I have found a Silverback Mercury Comp (FS) for R14K http://www.vbike.co.za/silverback-mercury-comp-29/ or alternatively the silverback Vida 2 (HT) for R10K http://www.vbike.co.za/silverback-vida-2-2013/.These both seem good buys. The question is which would suit me best FS or HT? Are there any better alternatives to the silverbacks in this price range? Will the weight difference of the FS make much difference to my riding? Does anyone have any bad experience with buying from Valencia Bike (VBike)? Any advice would be really appreciated