Mada3400

theres nothing like some encouraged negligence!

I approve of this comment Sidenote: the mid spec one (pictured above) with a lyrik RC2 is absurd value for money It's important to note though that the tyres this comes with might need replacing with something heavier, so dont take it as 14.2kg, more like 14.6kg

washing the tyres would defy the whole point of the bike!

this is my Hardtail to replace the Artbike, by contrast this has no paint on it whatsoever the epitome of ride hard and put away wet, the lack of maintenance this requires is amazing, just pull it out the garage and go riding!

considering thats a factory 36 fit grip 2 and probably some expensive cranks that'd put it at about 45k for frame and shock alone, which, whille totally insane, puts it inline with other boutique brands like santa cruz, and cheaper than a yeti sb150 Edit: i think those are raceface aeffect cranks, which arent totally expensive actually, but still, 45k is about right

Oh no I'm definitely racing, I just plan on finishing this time

Last year my time down SS4 was Just over an hour... it was also by far the most expensive race stage ive ever done of any kind. So obviously this year i decided to help with timing.

Man i was not a happy camper there, everything was going so well! such a fun event though, i wish i could ride stage 2 on repeat!

Had this for a few months now, only getting around to posting it now: Silverback Sphere Trail with a custom paint job Fox 34 CTD XT drivetrain Lyne AMP 30 wheels Level TL brakes

Where'd all the loam go in cape town? tokai used to be nice and loamy, jonkers too, now everywhere you ride it all loose over hard! I'm having a huge yearning for loam these days where can i get my fix?? Those Pine trees were definitely good for something...

As much as that is on my shortlist of dream bikes (just like the evolink 140 was), I am weary of dirtmountainbike reviews. if its british its the best thing ever, and nothing is ever long, low or slack enough...

I did a Rondebosch to montague gardens commute twice last year (didnt have the willpower to wake up at 5am) anyway I actually couldnt carry enough food, your body becomes a black hole of snacks, it explains why the flash is always eating

I had the old durolux RC2 140-180TA I really liked it, not on quite the same level as the lyrik on the bike that replaced it though. it did everything pretty well (besides being heavy). it overforked the bike it was on by 20mm so i ran it sagged down to where it would be if i was running 160mm and it was extremely plush then, totally comparable to a pike i rode back to back against it, in fact it was smoother. strange thing though, when i got the lyrik it was way more composed in fast rock gardens. I'd be interested to give that new durolux a try, although that PB article is a bit slating. suntour's QSP (quick service product) thing is really cool though esp on the new high end stuff where you get grease ports to quickly lube up your seals!

I like that Spark

if their old range is anything to go by, they still have to fit in the shova, shova LT and Mbuzi before things get all triple clampy... my guess is that the bike you were all hoping this to be is actually going to be the shova/shova LT, and then the mbuzi will be the one everyone will buy anyway because it'll be the closest to a dh bike.