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  1. JXV
    Previous reply edited: Oh bugger.....humble apologies Naas. I was reading the RRPs instead of the actual prices you are offering..... So my R13750 becomes R10075 with i-spec shifter and 11-40 cassette. Then the extra components for a full 2x10 set with discs, fd, shifter and chain would be about R3k more. Sorry for the confusion all. I'd still be tempted to jump for M9000, or a mix.
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    Maybe I didn't make it clear enough.....for the M8000 full group you still have to add FD, discs, fd shifter etc to the R13750 for the parts shown in this offer. It will come to about R18k all in if you buy the bits individually at these prices....and you cant do anything with only a portion of this new group unless buying bits to replace broken M9000 stuff. For R18k I would rather supplement 10 to 20% and get M9000.....or wait for the full M8000 group at much lower price for the bundle.
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    With 11-40 or 11-42 cassettes I think the need for a 3x setup has fallen away...
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    The new XT 11spd cassettes are 11-40 or 11-42 and the standard front chainring options are only 10t apart (24-34, 26-36, 28-38) though I daresay you could mix and match for a wider spread. So if you have 11-42 cassette with 26-38 this would make a range wide enough for almost anything rideable but it needs a RD with at least 43t capacity. Then, depending on your bike's suspension, you may need to leave 1t or 2t free for suspension related 'chain growth' . So, 45t..... I don't need this much range for normal riding on prepared tracks but its useful for exploring Lesotho's goat tracks and for those like me who lack general athleticism .
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    Much more reasonable. Thats around half the current price of equivalent M9000. Lets face it, most buyers of M8000 components are going to need either a whole groupset or at least a full drivetrain if they already have a nice brake set. But we might have to wait a little longer. I for one would want to wait for the SGS RD. I'm a glutton for versatility and the capacity of the GS RD is only 39t. In theory this doesn't leave much scope for a 45t extender cog or a wide range 2 x 10 chainring set.
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    Ok that's R13750 more or less for a groupset less the FD,chain, front shifter, discs and cables. Early adopters can have this. Not much further to a full M9000 group.
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    TB LTc Any merit going the Talas version? I like the idea of lowering the front for climbing.
  8. JXV
    So I was quite happy with my 2014 version of this fork ... until reading this. Sure it is heavier and less plush on small bumps than the Pike but it was what my bike came with. R15k to upgrade is bit of a shocker although I'm tempted. I would likely go for the Talas version So I can drop the front for climbing.
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    Sure...it looks weird but think about it: 1) they are trying to minimise weight combining the shock anchorpoint with the TT lowpoint so that there is no need to mould a separate reinforced anchor point 2) you need standover height the most when you baulk at the top of a drop-off or steep slope, not on flat ground . In this position your front wheel is low and with the saddle at your back your crotch will more or less be right where that dip in the TT is.
  10. JXV
    Simple really. Women on average shorter than men. This is a 29er so the stack height and rear axle height are relatively high compared to the low standover required...so the frame must dip in the middle and its proportions will look a bit unusual....
  11. JXV
    Nice review! I ride 1x10 with a 34 chainring on 29er and also find I spin out on flat stuff but most women riders I know prefer to spin their pedals a lot faster than me so the lowish gearing is probably suitable for most of the target market. If you're a fitter/stronger female rider then no problem to change it. Most shops would likely swap it out at little or no cost to make the sale happen.
  12. JXV
    Interested in your review. I have the 2014 34 Factory FIT CTD. It gets panned in reviews but still a better fork than any I had before
  13. JXV
    Yes but the black anodising wears through quite fast where heels/shoes rub against it while pedalling. The silver ones look better for longer ....but would not suit the look you're going for
  14. JXV
    Was just on the SC website. Some of the bikes are wearing new suits for 2016 and the TB LT seems to have faded away.
  15. JXV
    Try shooting with the sunlight behind you and slightly off to either side....or use fill flash when shooting into strong sunlight. You'll get less deep shadows/contrast and richer looking colours.
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    Surprisingly low for 105 kg...I suspect a dodgy gauge. You should be getting snakebites with tubes at those pressures.
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    Just read the Pivot Mach 4 review on Pinkbike. They have an option for internal Di2 wiring with sealed ports and also a hatch in the downtube for the battery......so it begins.....
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    For trail riding and singletracking - Rear tyre carries more of the rider's weight so it deforms more when riding normally. A faster rolling tyre at the rear is quite popular. Front tyre takes more steering and braking forces so a more grippy tyre tends to be preferred up front. For XC racing, depending on the course, it may pay off to fit fast rolling tyres with smaller tread blocks both front and rear.
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    For trail riding and singletracking - Rear tyre carries more of the rider's weight so it deforms more when riding normally. A faster rolling tyre at the rear is quite popular. Front tyre takes more steering and braking forces so a more grippy tyre tends to be preferred up front. For XC racing, depending on the course, it may pay off to fit fast rolling tyres with smaller tread blocks both front and rear.
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    Play with the b screw. My XT 10spd RD was designed for a 36t cassette but it handles a 42t extender cog just fine
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    I dont like the idea of wireless.....separate small batteries for each component with no option for in-ride charging Rather standardise on an in-frame battery mount with internally routed cables that terminate at standard weatherproof sockets at the FD, RD and headtube areas. The FD location can be used to connect rear shock too, the head tube socket could also manage a connection to front shocks and the RD position also connects the hub generator.....
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    I think I heard the same little birdie. Got a Whatsapp saying Di2 announcement for XT groupset was expected in July.....availability sometime after that... Btw Grant..... nice review. Re battery.....if it charges via USB as I suspect then surely you can hook up a bar mounted Powermonkey or othet small USB solar charger and charge while you ride. I foresee a future of freehub mounted generators with 5V regulators that can recharge your Di2 on the overrun when you are coasting during a ride....
  23. JXV
    The discussion about gear ratios is pointless unless you also mention what wheel size you are using. Basically, 29er is 11.5% harder than 26" and about 6% harder than 27.5 so all else being equal (cluster, tyre profile etc) a 29er with 32 chainring will have practically the same ratios as a 27.5 with 34 chainring. A lot also depends if you like to mash your pedals or spin. I'm a masher. On a 29er with 11-42 10spd and 34 up front I find that I easily spin out on faster sections, especially the forestry roads linking sections of single track. Climbs are manageable but towards the end of a race when my legs are tired I am sometimes wanting more granny. At current fitness levels I reckon I would do better times on my old 2x10 with 26-38 front and 11-36 rear. It gives 11% more range at both ends than my 1x10 setup but I would gain 400g on the bike and lose the left hand dropper remote mounting that works so well. 6 of one and half dozen of the other. 1x10 is teaching me to spin more and making legs stronger on the climbs. If you have just converted, be prepared to stick with it until your legs adjust - your 1st ride after converting does not give the whole story.
  24. JXV
    Remember these Pygas have carbon wheels, top groupsets, droppers and top end forks. Other carbon XC and Trail bikes in similar spec cost in the same region of R80 to R100k. If you downspecced the upside down fork for a Revelation or Fox Factory series, the XX1 group down to new GX or XT 11spd group and some decent alu wheels instead of the Pyga carbon you could knock R20k off these prices and still have a premium class bike.....
  25. JXV
    Don't they offer a lifetime warranty on those things?
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