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Just been looking at this... For R341.99!!!! http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/za/en/michelin-wild-race-r2-ts-reinforced-mtb-tyre/rp-prod104539

Rock Razor super gravity is super nice tyre but super over my price range!

Hey, what would you guys advise me on a rear tyre for my dual sus trail bike? (I have a Hans Dampf up front). I live near Table Mt, so always have to deal with steep, steep uphills & long sections of gravelly uneven ground. But I also love the out of town trails, getting low carving the berms & some jumping etc, so I guess I'm looking for a fair good all rounder with lowish rolling resistance, puncture resistance, good sidewalls, decent grip, but MOST IMPORTANTLY OF ALL..... Decent life & value for money!!!! Some of my thoughts so far... - Maxxis Ardent (Price bit high tho) - Onza Canis - WTB Trail Boss - Saguaro - Hutchinson & Michelin (can't remember exact models) My desired width is 2.25 - 2.35. Not really concerned about weight. Presently trying out a new Racing Ralph, 2.25. Pretty stoked with it!

I'd like to ask you guys opinion re. a rear tyre option. I ride a 26" Trance, trail & enduro, mainly Tygerberg & Table Mt Trails. Currently I have a 2.35 Hans Dampf up front and a Maxxis Minion DHR 2.4 at the rear. The HD is great all round and I love the Minion to bits on the DOWNHILLS. Grip in turns, rock gardens & roots is phenomenal. BUT the minions biggest let down IMO is the UPHILLS... Riding anything steep and I feel like I'm towing a jurgens caravan up the Sani Pass! Eish! It breaks my heart to have to part ways with such a sweet downhill tyre, but I need something at the back with a lower rolling resistance. Would like it to be wide if possible 2.3-2.4, grippy, with good side wall protection, and foldable or wire bead is not a problem since I use tubes. Any suggestions? Some I've been considering: Nobby Nic, HD, Ardent, Ibex, WTB Vigilante, Trail King, etc.

So stoked I came across this thread! I'm changing over from clipless to flats on my Trance. Not doing hectic downhill, it's more for AM, trail riding, Conties, Hoogkraal, etc. Looking at the Saints. Any suggestions? What 5.10 shoe model do you guys suggest I get?

Looking at flat pedal shoes, consensus says that 5.10s are the best. So I'm wondering... What's 2nd best? :-)

I'm currently eyeing a Hans Dampf tyre for my front wheel (trail bike). Seems like a great one for grip and durability! Does anyone know if this would fit well on a Mavic 317 disc wheel?

Is Tokai considered a safe trail option for weekday mornings or afternoons? I would be riding with one other biker.

Hey Duncan, what size is it?

Hey Guys, I've got a question re. a Giant Athem X 4. A LBS is selling a new 2012 model for R10K. The specs are here... http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-in/bikes/model/anthem.x.4/10842/53030/#specifications I've checked on Bike Radar and a few other review sites, but I can't find any user reviews on it. I'd really appreciate any advice from experienced riders if this is a good bike for me with decent components for the price. I'm in the mountains about 3-4 times/week and enjoy trails like Tokai, Deer Park, Magic Forest, etc. Thanks!

Thanks for the advice. What DS are you presently riding?

I'm 5'9 and 68kg. Med. frame

I am currently riding a 26" hardtail and its time for an upgrade. Any advice from experienced riders would be appreciated, mainly - should I get another hardtail or should I be considering a full suspension? I bike 3-4x/week mainly Table Mt, Magic Forest, Tokai, etc, and enjoy single tracks most of all. I recently test rode a 29er but its not my thing... so I'm looking at another 26" or 650B. My budget is R5,000 to R10,000 - so I'm considering a good 2nd hand bike, from 2009 up I guess. Some FS bikes that have caught my eye so far... Trek Fuel EX, Giant Anthem, and Merida One Twenty 1500D. I've also seen some good looking hardtails. One thing that does concern me with going FS is additional maintenance costs and riding uphills. Is this a valid concern? What would you suggest?