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I would say accidental.

Sizes XS, S, M, L, XL Colors Composite/Silver Frame Advanced -Grade Composite, 4" Maestro Suspension /ALUXX SL RC Fork Float 29" CTD Performance, 100mm Travel, QR15 Thru-Axle, OverDrive 2 Tapered Steerer Shock Fox Float CTD Performance COMPONENTS Handlebar Giant Contact TR 725MM Composite, Low Rise 31.8 Stem Giant Contact OverDrive 2 Seatpost Giant Contact, 30.9 Saddle Fi'zi:k Tundra 2 w/ Manganese Rails Pedals Not Included DRIVETRAIN Shifters Shimano Deore XT M780, 2x10s Front Derailleur Shimano Deore XT M785 Rear Derailleur Shimano XT Shadow+, 10s Brakes Shimano XT [F] 180mm [R] 160mm Brake Levers Shimano XT Cassette Shimano HG81 11x36, 10s Chain KMC X10SL Crankset Shimano Deore XT, 24/38 Bottom Bracket Shimano Press-Fit WHEELS Rims Giant P-XCR-1 29er WheelSystem Hubs Giant P-XCR-1 29er WheelSystem, [F] QR15, [R] 135x5mm Thru-Axle Spokes Giant P-XCR-1 29er WheelSystem Tires Schwalbe Racing Ralph, 29x2.25 EVO Folding TL Ready OTHER Extras N/A Weight The most accurate way to determine any bike’s weight is to have your local dealer weigh it for you. Many brands strive to list the lowest possible weight, but in reality weight can vary based on size, finish, hardware and accessories. All Giant bikes are designed for best-in-class weight and ride quality.

Spark Carbon / IMP technology / HMF / BB 92 / Alloy swingarm with 160PM U-Mono Link / Tapered Head Tube / IDS SL dropouts for 142 x 12mm BB Height adj. Travel Front 100mm Rear 100 - 70 - Climb / Shock 165 x 38 Fork Fox 32 Float Evolution CTD Air CTD damper with 3 modes 15mm QR axle / tapered steerer reb. Adj. Rear Shock Fox Nude / SCOTT custom w. travel / geo adj CTCD 3 modes: Climb - Traction Control - Descend / reb. Adj. Remote System SCOTT TwinLoc Remote Technology 3 modes front and rear Headset Ritchey Pro Minus Tapered 1.5" - 1 1/8" semi integr. OD 50/61mm / ID 44/55mm Rear Derailleur Shimano XT RD-M786 SGS Shadow Type / 30 Speed Front Derailleur Shimano SLX FD-M670-A-E / DM Shifters Shimano SLX SL-M670-I Rapidfire Plus / 2 way release Ispec clamp Brake Levers Shimano SLX BL-M675-B Disc Brakes Shimano SLX BR-M675 Disc 180/F and 160/R mm SM-RT64 CL Rotor Crankset Shimano XT FC-M782 hollowtech 2 40Ax30Ax22A T BB-Set Shimano SM-BB71-41A / shell 41x89.5mm Handlebar Syncros FL1.5 Tbar Alloy 7050 D.B. / T shape Flat / 9° / 700mm Syncros Pro lock-on grips H'stem Syncros FL1.5 7050 Alloy / oversize 31.8mm 1-1/8" / 6° angle Pedals nil Seatpost Syncros FL1.5 / 31.6mm Seat Syncros XR2.0 / CROM rails Hub (Front) Shimano SLX HB-M678 / 15mm Hub (Rear) Shimano SLX FH-M678 Disc CL 12 x 142mm / DT RWS axle Chain Shimano CN-HG54 Cassette Shimano CS-HG81-10 11-36 T Spokes DT Swiss Competition 2.0 -1.8-2.0 Black Rims Syncros XC / Eyelets / 32H XC39 Tires Schwalbe Rocket Ron EVO / 2.25 127EPI Kevlar Bead PaceStar compound Weights in KG 12.10 kg Weights in LBS 26.62 lbs

There is also this which is about R10 000.00 cheaper than the first two. I always seem to hear good things about the Giant Anthems.

How do those two rear shocks compare?

I am trying to make my mind up now between these two. Scott Spark 920 Or Giant Anthem Advanced 29er Last week my list was Scott spark 940, cannondale scalpal 3 and the scott Psark 920. I narrowed it down to the Spark 920. Then I made the mistake of looking at the Giant Anthem. My final decision will be from these two.

Well if that bike ain't stolen ill trade my MTB in on a road bike as punishment for being wrong.

R30.00 to ride. R20.00 deposit for the bike number board which you get back when you return the board. Blue Route: 12.5 km easy route. Red Route: 15 km advanced route. Yellow route: 18.5 km Intermediate. There is also a Lime route, 10 km and a Green route, 5 km's but I have always understood these two to be hiking come running trails. The blue, yellow and red would give you a good workout.

Did a night race there at the end of April. Have been back about 8 times since. Great venue. Thumbs up.

I went back and had another look. I think I am going with the Scott Spark 920. The shock issue was apparently with the 2012 and 2013 models. In fact the salesman said they didn't sell any of them because of that. They would not even stock them. This has apparently been sorted out with the Fox Nude shock.

Vipa as in this one.

I currently ride a scott scale 960 HT. I now want a dual suspension bike. I am keeping my HT. So far I have had a look at the following: 1. Scott Spark 940 2. Scott Spark 960 3. Cannondale Scalpal Alloy 4. Trek Rumblefish Thoughts? I have only been at this game for a year now but I am well and properly hooked. I like the Scott's. I have only ridden a Scott. I must say the Trek and Cannondale also looked very good. There is something about that single fork on the Cannondale that says take me home. Anything else I should look at. Thanks.

Quincy, could you be my fearless riding partner?

Well compared to the Cullinan half marathon trailseeker Hakahana will be a lot tougher. I reckon it's as tough as van gaalens. Hakahana has hills that can break you and at times have you thinking about selling your bike on OLX then you hit the down hills. Those steep climbs at Hakahana can get very technical so it's not just about the steepness, you have to negotiate loose rocks. Some of those downhill sections are super technical. I haven't seen anyone ride the full Rhinkals at Hakahana with out stopping or putting their foot down.

The half marathons are normally around 550 odd meters. Hakahana has tough climbs.

The guy I ride with rides those down hills like there is no tomorrow. He is fearless. When the good Lord handed out skills and those types of things my riding partner missed the fear draws. I always say to him brandewyn het nie brieke nie.

You must go ride at Hakahana before the race to get a feel for it. That place flows nicely. The only thing that doesn't flow nicely is Rhinkals. That thing spits me out time and time again. I will keep on going at it. Rhinkals is a mind game.

Last year it was in the beginning of October. It was close as hell to 40 deg. I was at Hakahana at 7h00 yesterday morning to ride. It was -5 deg. Those first 8 km's were ice cold. My fingers were turning blue. At 30 km/ hr it feels like - 15.

That sucks. I know a car was also stolen at Hakahana last year and bikes. How did you get home?

They only start again with night races at Red Barn in October again I think. Did the race the other night. They put on a good show there.

That 1/2 marathon route flowed nicely. That thick sand in places kept you on your toes.

Well I've registered. Cullinan was fun. Now it's time to unpack the climbing legs.

Was it not Jumpertrax. I got my time SMS to my cell phone with in an hour of finishing. Great day out.

Well my 3 year old loves that bell on his bike. Chases the dogs around ringing it behind them.