Mongoose!

Here a photo with my Giant Revolt fitted with Vredestein Black panther 29 x 2.2 mtb tires. Eye opener for me to never judge a Tyre only on thread pattern but also rubber compound. These roll faster than my Panaracer Gravel king SS that looks like a slick tire 🤷‍♂️ - yes, the clearance is enough. - No there is no rubbing against the frame or stays. - yes, I rode them in muddy conditions without any issues 😎

Just for context. Ultegra 6500 release date was 1997. Therefore we look at road bike that can be anything between 25 to 28 years old. My advice would be rather try sell these bikes on Facebook market place / Gumtree in your region / neighborhood to avoid shipping cost / courier cost. Here's my estimate values for which I will probably flamed for. Kids bike R500- R700 Mtb : R1500 Road bike : R1500 - R2000 If stored that long, most probably all will need new tyres tubes cable etc Rust might also be a concern. Good luck.

Very impressive 👏

my response: if you not taking it, I would be interested, please send details ....

Tariff wars... if you levy Tariffs on our goods we will levy Tariffs on yours goods... Looks like world War 3 might start as a Tariff war...🙃 Europe already fired back to to USA with proposed tariffs on steal imports from USA...

To my understanding tariffs are levied on Exports from SA or any other foreign country listed on uncle Trumps' list on goods and products on USA side, to protect the USA economy and make their own products more affordable. Thus maybe Exports from USA will not be affected...for now.....

Is Zwift considered a product " software " delivered/ "exported" from USA to the rest of the world? In short: will we see same "tarifs" absorbed in the subscription price?

Just got these from China. Crazy light for a 50mm tire. Looking forward to test them. Not sure how durable they will be🙃

The best is once you found a cheap product that works well, just to keep it to yourself and not raving about it on the internet. Once “they” realised the product works actually too good, it disappears from the market…Be cautious guys, “they” are everywhere…😜

I place my bet on a 38 tooth. Maybe 40 with a zero off set ring but the chain line will be a mess. 😜

Nice👌 Next step : please fit a 50/34 compact crank and Front derailleur 🙃. It's Friday. So no 1x excuses nê ..

I was amazed by how good these Vredenstein tyres roll. With this I realised the rubber compound of a tire by far outweighs the thread pattern of a tyre. These roll definitely faster (gravel and tar) as the my Gravelking 43mm. Day and night difference ... Would like to give the Victoria a go in future 👍

The flip chip at rear makes it possible.

Think the model just after yours. Mine can take a round seatpost (30.9) and I think the previous model can only take the D shape. The big difference between mine and the older model is the tyre clearance ( 53mm according to Giant. As per photo these measures out about 53mm. The wheels are mtb wheels from my Scalpel _ thus wide internal width. I believe the newest model ( one after mine) only has internal cable routing and a internal storage but same geometry and tyre clearance. Both options I'm glad I don't have...

Picture of my Revolt fitted with 29 x2.2 tyres. Rides like a tank with these tires 👌 🤪

Recent research shows that 9 out of 10 cyclist who bought a gravel bike that cannot fit 700 x 50mm tyres, don't want to use it off-road anymore after the first 3 off road ("sinkplaat road") rides...🙃

If you a big shoe size and need wide shoes also consider wider pedals ( specially road) With some wide shoes if you place the cleat in the middle of the sole your shoe will rubb against the crank. Shimano +4mm axle for the win. Stay clear from Look. Even their "longer" axle options...

this head tube always the easiest

put at least drop bars on please 🙃

As a member for 13 hours, its my duty to welcome you. Welcome Tim 🙂

looks like only in two sizes but no geometry chart on their website 🤔

Can also be that only the wheel was incorrectly fitted? Just take the rear wheel off and put it back and make sure the chain is in the right place

In short : just use Bikehub pay if in doubt. Not sure why a payment from a foreigner was accepted if you were in doubt from the start? Happy Friday all🙃