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There is a local race in Kathu this weekend or the next.

Cool bike, like the mini Barzo!

Why is the options in the mtb e-bike cat for 120mm limited? Would be great option to replace my wifes Liv Lust with Cube Stereo 120 Hybrid.

Do not mind the seatpost clamp. Color coded stem would look good. The white spokes, do not like.

Ultimate is now top of the range. Just personal opinion that consumer looks at price if tou say R100k for Cannondale or Titan Racing, the Cannondale is going to get the bum on seat to test. I’ve been in the bikeshops a few time, Cypher Pro at R65k gets looked over. The salesman really needs to convince consumer to look a second time at the Cypher, only then specs are compared. Online shopping, shopping at price point. Not totally the same, but take Momsen Vipa as an example, new Ultra was to expensive. Really like Titan, if I win the lotto tonight, Cypher Team for me.

Not totally sure about the the range since Titan has not updated their website. The range have grown to: Ultimate Team Empire Pro Elite Expert ? Comp Dash Some versions differ R10K in price and you have to know a bit to see the differences in spec. Take my friend, have never cycled in his life. Did his own search and shown me three options. Titan Cypher Elite was first option at R46k, when arrived at the shop R66k for 2021 version. That is a lot of money for first time cyclist. Other brands has launched their bikes an prices already, take Cannondale (not a Scalpel fan) but they have 3 - 4 bikes in the range on different price ranges, R75K, R110K, R150K and R200K. The Scalpel 3 is down specced from prior years, but the price has stayed comparable. Titan has gone the opposite route. Titan Team/Empire compares on price with Scalpel 2, guess which manufacturer is going to sell the most units... Late 2021 or 2022 I may by able to buy a nice discounted Titan Racing. PS. I am a fan of of Titan, if I had the money, Titan Racing Drone Elite with the new Lyne Carbon wheels.

Do not own a Cypher myself, but bit of a fan from the brand. Advise my employer to buy one and he is very happy. Advised a friend to buy one and seems like 2020 Elite`s is very scarce. The 2020 models is priced right, great value for money. From my limited knowledge the platform is well though out and sorted. The Titan Racing website does not show the 2021 models but a online retailer does. I am probably wrong, but my view is Titan has the 2021 range wrong. To many versions, the Elite is up specced, but so has the price increased. Afraid the value for money proposition is gone.

Gummi, do you know why only 116?

Their disc brake bike looks clean, like very much.

Awesome ride and great achievement by Alan.

What is the neon green sricker or plug visible on some of the bikes? First saw it on the Treks but notice now more team bike frames on the front end, were most cables will enter the frame.

Add Titan Racing Drone to the shoot out.

Beautiful example of stem that match the paint scheme of the bike.

I do like it. Off topic, remember those Lance Armstrong artist bikes. Loved the butterfly bike.

Take it non of you have received the winners email.

Draw is 10am GMT time, 12:00 our time. Bought a few tickets and if I win the bike goes to my boet.

Tomorrow, the 1 October, some other time zone.

https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/ntt-pro-cycling-to-lose-title-sponsor-at-end-of-2020/ Doug’s team without main sponsor for 2021.

Correct.

How about a move to Michelton Scott, to tie up with Brent Copeland again from Lampre days. Ps. Louis can replace Adam’s position at the back of peleton

Gummi, when did you get the Trek? Scenery and bike beautiful.

With you on this. Bike with DT Swiss wheels, suspension, dropper post. Those limited edition hubs and spoke on the Canyon Lux keep me up at night. Pivot...do like the "story and engineering" but aesthetically does nothing for me.

The navy blue and gold looks beautiful. Concerning is the RRP, 2021 is going to be expensive to buy a bike.

The seat post is split, flexes and provide comfort. Already few years old.

Seems to me the Tarmac SL7 is jinx.