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  1. etienne_jordaan
    Silver alloy parts are usually anodized silver/natural. You have to put a protective coating on aluminium otherwise it will discolor/oxidize very quickly. I have had a set of Stans Flow rims anodized a different colour. It came out very nice. The better you can prep the surface with regards to scratches and marks the better your end result will be. Only real issue is if there is any steel inserts or threads as the chemicals used to clean the product before it gets anodized, corrodes steel. So just make sure the item is all alloy, then you good to go. The guys that are good and know what they doing usually have a good range of colours aswell.
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    I’ve done 360ne on an mtb hardtail and have done the 100 miler on a gravel bike with 650bx50c. From my personal sufferings...... 360ne + gravel bike = Eina!???? It is going to make a tough day on the bike even harder, possibly DNF, because your body is gonna take a hammering!
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    I wonder what Rock Shox and Fox have to say about this?
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    I’ve got one of the Indola shirts. Very comfortable, nice fit. 2 x pockets at the back and one small one on the front that closes with valcro. Price was also very reasonable.
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    I to, initially had my reservations and comments about E-bikes. I have however personally seen how it has opened the door to the world of cycling for people with disabilities and older cyclists. As a cyclist of 30+ years and planning to do it as long as possible, i can see how most of us are gonna get to the age were a E-bike is going to extend your cycling by another 10 years or so.
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    Nice pic and nice bike. If i had the money, there would be 1 parked with my other bikes. E-bikes are definitely here to stay.
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    Evans Cycles
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    Hi I have one of those heavy-duty canvass bike bags. It has a rigid base and mounting points for bike, but not a hard case. When are you leaving, because i’m in Hermanus.
  9. etienne_jordaan
    Take the new frame. 2015 to 2019 model is a big plus.
  10. etienne_jordaan
    Definitely also consider the Giant Trance 29. Also xc/trail orientated bike with 120mm travel. It is available in carbon or alloy.
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    I’m 45 and have been riding since the age of 14 and my advice to you from personal experience is to enjoy your riding. I know in todays competitive world it’s not easy, but forget about results and learn the sport. With time the results will come. I’ve so many times over the years seen very talented youngsters get going in the sport with a bang and then burn out completely within 2-3 years due to pressure to perform and then end up quitting cycling al together. At 16 your results are already very good. Don’t rush it.
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    I also got one from CWC a while back.
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    I have a Spurcycle. There is reason they cost what they do. I haven’t looked at any other bells in hand, but Spurcycle quality will be hard to beat. I heard one ‘ping’ in a startchute at an event some time ago. Did some research and found the manufacturing video on YouTube. Just had to get one.
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    I’m agreeing with ‘Dale here.
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    So no other bicycle brand has ever broken frames or had warranty issues?
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    There is a differance between cheap carbon and a established brand offering a 5 year warranty. You are not easily going to beat that spec at that price. Unless you buy secondhand.
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    Very much. I did it on a gravelbike last year.
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    Throw the scale away and just ride the bike.
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    There is nothing wrong with GT. A legendary Brand with a lot of history and pedigree. Besides the point, but they have their fare share of World Cup titles, XC, DH , BMX, you name it and they’ve been around the block.
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    It depends on the size tires you will be running. I will go for 45 - 50c or 1,9 - 2,1 inch. Something that will give you more volume so you can play around with tire pressure depending on the terrain you will be riding. IMO stay with the 29er fork.
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    I ride a Trek Roscoe 8 hardtail with a carbon fork. 27,5 x 3,0 on the front and 27,5 x 2,8 on the back. I’ve had it since January this year and love it. Have ridden 29 and 27,5 in the past. I havn’t tried the 29plus?
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    Doing my first one aswell. Starting on Sunday. Roadtrip from Hermanus starts tomorrow morning.
  23. etienne_jordaan
    I ride 32c tyres on my roadbike. They not slower than 23 or 25c but alot more cumfy. 23/25c at 8-9bar pressure as opposed to 5-6bar on the 32c. Rough road surface and cateyes just don’t matter anymore, no turning back.
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    As far as I know you can’t mix Shimano road and mtb shifters and derailleurs, well not the latest 11spd. Maybe the older generation 10spd stuff. On the other hand Sram can be mixed and matched.
  25. etienne_jordaan
    I’ve got TRP mechanical discs on my Mercer roadbike for almost 2 years and more braking power than you would ever need. In the proses to build a Cotic Escapade for gravelbike and going with TRP Spyre again. Setup is very easy and for replacing pads, Shimano pads fit. Wheelsize 650b x 45-50c.
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