SimpleDom

Sorry, I didn't mean actual forum poll...

-Pro tune service R 1568 (Full strip down and re-build, including new gear cables and brake bleed) -Front suspension service R 855 -ABEC-3 BEARINGS 15X28X7MM/6902 x2 R 114 -BRG ENDURO BEARINGS 15 X 24 X x3 R 366 - SHM SM-BB91-42A MTB P-FIT 42MM R 545 -HEADSET BEARING CC 52MM 1.5X45 R 231

I took my bike in for a service. Full service, including new bearings all round, new BB, new cables, fork and shock service. Cost me R3700. Ouch. It came back with the chain incorrectly threaded through the rear derailleur, the back brake calliper not even tightened onto the frame properly, and a creaky headset. Do I : A ) Sort it all out myself and never go back B ) Go and complain and let them touch my bike again (sort out the issues) C ) Let the know that it's happened but still fix things myself I'm seriously pissed off, but don't feel like being a shouty customer. I'll also give them the opportunity to respond before I throw the name out there..... Just wondering what the hubber feeling is on the pricing and type of service....

That's just mean. I have been lusting after one of these for ages!

Oh. Road bike.... Alright then...

I'm 1.98m, and I ride a giant Anthem x 1 XL. It took a bit of fiddling with setup, but I'm comfortable on it now, and can even throw it around a bit since I got a dropper post. Honestly, I think it was the single most important thing that increased my comfort in terms of control and feel over the technical stuff. Other than that, I have test ridden the specialized epic, which was really comfy right off the bat... Just too steep for my wallet... Before the dropper, I always felt a little too much "on top of the bike" rather than "together with the bike".

Such good news. I'm excited.

Here's my route. Total of 38km from Craigavon. Includes some stuff out the back of Fourways gardens though...

OK, so your route was a little different to mine. I'll post a pic of mine now, but would love a copy of your GPX file if possible?

Doesn't seem to work on the edge 500....

So I went and did some exploring and found some stuff. If anyone is interested, I'll upload the GPX file...

The best thing I did for my elixirs was to fit organic pads. The noise won't go away but the braking performance improves drastically. Also, bleed if they feel spongy. If you still feel you HAVE to replace them, then go with slx. No need for XT brakes!

Cycle Lab in Fourways had one not so Long ago in 30.9... Maybe give them a call. It was being stored "in the back". Ask for Byron.

I'm sure it was, but if all the soil from the landing zone was removed, and not just hacked to the side, it seems like "theft" too? Although I'm not sure who the soil in the ramp technically belongs to, but I'm sure council wouldn't like it... The ramp destruction is just plain asshole. The removal of stuff (soil or drain covers) is another matter...

Not to mention the "removal" of most of the drain manhole covers...

Kids are starting to get like the brats in the UK!

I think weekends work better for exploring, but I could try fit in midweek too...

Or if we get enough of a group together, I think I know where it starts and we could go looking....

Would also be interested in a ride with someone who knows the area, after which I will share the GPX file...

Cut it off and leave it in there!

Hi, Does anyone have any routes saved for routes / trailes out the back of chartwell / broadacres?

My new ztr arch ex on hope's arrived yesterday. After a proper wrestle seating the back tyre, I had an awesome ride this morning. What a difference on the climbs!

Probably more than I would need to support a cocaine habit...

The only issue for a used bike is warranty. Although if you insure your bike as a separately specified item, it's covered for frame damage anyway. I bought new, but actually wish I could have found an XL second hand at the time. Could have saved me a massive amount on upgrades....

Condolences. Very tragic.