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For some reason I think you may be a little biased Good to hear the local guys giving world class service like that!

Unlucky bud. I've never had anything but top class service from the guys.

CANNONDALE all the way. Looking at one myself!

@XTC 1. I remember watching the DH nationals at Heckport last year. There has a guy on a hradtail GT with Boxerfork up front! Not sure where he placed but he looked pretty dam fast through the tight sections.

Have any of you tried those chinese herbal sprays they gave out a while back. I've still got 2 bottles but I'm too scared to spray the stuff anywhere near me.

The one thing I actually miss are those white socks. They were branded by some pharmaceutical company.

I think I'll let you hit the gap jumps before I try on one of those beasts. Any idea on the weight?

If I washed my bike the washer dude at my LBS would be out of a job. We can't have that now can we?

Possible dangers?? I stopping on a dime a danger these days? I run a 203mm (XT & XTR) rotor up front with a 180mm (XT & XTR) at the back, tend to leave my braking to the last second and have had no issues. As for skewers I've run, KCNC, XTR and Hope with zero issues. Go for it and never look back!

Touche!

@ Eldron http://thenextweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/hi.jpg

There was a sales link on Singlespeed(dot)co(dot)za to a Ragley single speed frame. maybe they can import for you?

I still have a chromoly GT ZONE BMX at home 17Kgs of pure awesomness!

The first dualie I ever rode http://www.expure.com/bikes/scans/furtado-rts1_velonews-superbikes1993.jpg

Mr Tomac on this baby got me going! http://bike.oliver-paul.com/wp-content/gallery/jt-bikes/tomac-raleigh.jpg

LOL maybe a geared steed for your first outing is a better option? I remember Thug walking a few hills the one race there!

I see guys in granny there all the time!

Ask Dangle how he does it! I suspect Mr min is involved somewhere!

Go with the SIDI cause the red ones always go faster!

HI-Jack On I haven't heard the best reviews as to the ride quality. Beautiful frame but now I'm double guessing myself Hi-Jack Off

@ perp & @ Caerus I must confess my whip is a small and has full XTR For an XC Dualie 11Kg must be pretty realistic??

Isn't 12 a bit on the heavy side. I have a 5inch trail bike that weights in at 12Kg. Recon 11Kg is more acceptable.

Listen to the gospel of Mr Shake and Bake! Viva CRC

Wow those thing have been around for ages! I used them for a while when playing soccer, they "pull" your nostrils open to help your breathing. Cant say they did too much for me but it was fun trying. I think they are also used to help guys who snore at night. If you get a free pack somewhere go for it, don't think they are worth parting with yuor own hard earned cash.

Still got mine hiding in a cupbaord somewhere. Didnt the money from them got to charity?