[[Event] NISSAN TRAILSEEKER #4 Hakahana]

Fortunate to ride sections of the trail yesterday afternoon - Thanks Johan.

 

Very bumpy (gesnyde graspolle) flat single track - awesome! Not gonna be a very fast race I'd say and concerned over the singletrack sections near the end; might end in qeues with slower riders not that competent, specially the uphill sections. Hope the seeding and starting plan works as well as at VGaalens.

 

Worst is 'no beer' on Sat unless a miracle happens to get a license. So for now, bring cooler boxes.

 

I am one of those slower riders. If you give me beer from your cooler box I will let you pass. Also saw some nasty thorns especially if you go of the track. So be carefull when you pass me.

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I already have mid range 26er, which is very nice. But, I have need for a 2nd bike. One to keep permanently at my office. I either cycle at work or at home and all this bike on a rack behind the car is a lot of work (my justification to buy a new bike). I have had sleepless nights between 26 DS, 29 HT, new, used etc. etc. So, looking for 29er, mid range which will keep this weekend warrior happy.

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Thanks, will have a look at ballistic's website. Did also went to Solomons. Some great specials there.

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Most LBS have shown me Titans, Merida, Trek, Momsen and Silverbacks. Have not seen any Ghost. Will have a look at it this weekend.

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Hi

I have been looking at bikes for several weeks and have narrowed it down to 3 bikes.

Momsen 329 (new)

Silverback Vida 1 (used)

Corratec Superbow Fun (New)

All 3 have similar components. SRAM 5x/7x or Shimano Deore/SLX. I did not look at the wheels or shocks. Prices are between R8k and R10k. I have seen good reviews for the Silverback, but could not find any for the Corratec. Which one would you buy?