RobertWhitehead

It's the head of the pump that needs a clean, mine also did the same, I would pump and the pressure just builds and builds with every stroke. I removed both sides (mine has got Presta and Schrader on one head) then I cleaned it out before reassembling the unit. The blockage was quite small.

I'm looking for some headset top bearing covers / caps / bearing bowl caps. I've added an image but the height doesn't matter, I just need some stock of them and will be willing to throw some dead presidents / moola / cash into the mix 😁

At that price point you'll be able to get way better 2nd hand. But, to answer your question: I will go with the Trek.

@Hennie Nel

I know him - or rather let me say "of" him 😁. Met him once or twice at the shops he worked. Please put us in touch so that I can offload to him as well

30mm external? I currently have a 2021 Spark (building up) and it has the Syncros Silverton 2.5 wheelset with an external of 29mm with a 2.20 icon. There's enough space to go 2.35 in my opinion just be sure to dish the rear wheel to the non-drive side (probably around 3-4mm)

I have waaaaaaaaaaay too much stuff but my problem is that I'm based in PTA. Maybe I can arrange a box for the courier to collect @Zebra can I use the address you mentioned? I've attached some "old" photos of some of the parts I have on offer

No internal guide on those frames. What you can do is use a piece of "Bloudraad", bend it slightly and feed around 50-60% of it into the old housing (At the bottom - above the rear mech), then the rest you feed into the new housing. By slowly pulling and pushing you'll be able to feed the new housing through the frame.

Fantastic news man, I think you're golden!

https://www.polar.com/za/products/accessories/polar-silicone-wristband?sku=91081738 - worth getting a new one, they last forever.

That's never nice to see / experience or hear, good luck for you and your family. My money is on the headset, if I put my sciencey hat on the sealant will eventually stop being an issue as the rotation from the wheel will be greater. A loose headset on the other hand, the higher the speed the bigger the vibration.

https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/c/hardtail-mountain-bikes?minimum_price=0&maximum_price=10000&meta_size[is_multi_select]=true&meta_size[value]=L - 50 options found

Going through my box of spares last night I saw one yes

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26649606 - will this help? I have a book called: "Riding the Dragon's Spine" where they outline and even provide gpx files for most of what you're looking for. They even offer discounts at some of the guesthouses, if you choose the one they stayed at https://bakgatbooks.co.za/product/riding-the-dragons-spine-david-bristow/

I suppose you pay for the "know-how" and experience as a heli-coil and it's tool is less than one blue Mandela