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  1. BattleScar
    Thank you, I will give them a shout tomorrow.
  2. BattleScar
    Hi Everyone, I am in a bit of a pinch as our group is riding on Sunday but I replaced my BB today. While assembling the cranks (Cannondale One) I snapped the non-drive side crankbolt (It rated for 40nm but it snapped way before). Does anyone know where in Cape Town I can find a set of bolts before Sunday. The C'Dale part no. is KP251 Thanks, BS (No not that) LOL
  3. BattleScar
    Evening everyone, I would like to commend Dominic at Summit Bikes for his great service, workmanship and pricing with regards to sourcing the parts I needed (as many other places are out of stock). He did a fantastic job assembling everything immaculately. He earned himself a well-deserved loyal customer today. Hat off to you Dominic. Regards
  4. BattleScar
    Hi, Can anyone suggest a BB to convert a Scalpel Si to accept 24mm Shimano cranks. One that screws the left and right ups together rather that presses into the frame. There is loads for 73mm BB shells but none for 83mm as far as I can see. Some guys suggested the Wheels Mfg 386Evo to Shimano models. Any ideas will be appreciated. Thanks
  5. BattleScar
    And those TIG welds
  6. BattleScar
    I just got myself a Fox transfer dropper and Wolftooth remote. I have a Giant dropper currently and the dropper itself is holding up nicely (since 2015) but the Giant remote is not the best IMHO.
  7. BattleScar
    Got myself some new toys to play with
  8. BattleScar
    Wow, that's seems cheap. The axle alone is that price on the sites that I visited.
  9. BattleScar
    Thanks a million. Let see if I can source the axle locally first. If not then I will drop you a message by month end.
  10. BattleScar
    Its seems that the thread on the axle isn't a standard one. According to the guys on another forum, the Shimano AX56 12X142MM axle has the same thread and the DT Swiss RWS E-Thru. The Shimano axle is half the price of the Giant branded one but there is a catch. Read from post #28. http://forums.mtbr.com/giant/anyone-done-12x142-conversion-their-new-anthem-877350-2.html
  11. BattleScar
    Thanks Steven. I will send you a pm right away.
  12. BattleScar
    I have tried Olympic cycles, CWC and the Giant concept store. They have the dropout kit but not the axle in stock.
  13. BattleScar
    Compliments of the season to all the hubbers This is my question to all the more knowledgeable guys. I have a Giant Trance 2 2014 with a set of AC Wide Lightenings. The wheels comes with all the bits to make the wheel compatible with a thru-axle (I am currently running it QR). From what I have read on the net and saw on youtube, you do get a dropout conversion kit and axle to convert the Trance to 142x12 provided that you hubs are compatible. After calling two well known bike shops in Cape Town, I was left a bit perplexed. The one shop told me they can get the conversion kit and axle but its only for 2016 model bikes. When I told them what I saw on the net they quickly changed there story. The second store told me that the kit is not compatible with my 2014 trance as my dropouts are is made for QR only. Further investigation showed that the kit and axle is compatible with all 27.5 giant frames. But I could only find them on international bike shop websites. The dropout kit is quite cheap but the axle is expensive. So is my trance compatible or not? And where does one get the dropout conversion and axle in Cape Town or even South Africa? Or is there any alternatives? I added some pics of my bikes current dropouts. Thanks in advance.
  14. BattleScar
    Loving my trance. Took her for her first ride today and my first ride as well. Went to Meerendal and I literally died many times on the Dorstberg climb . The singletrack and switchback were epic and I will be back!
  15. BattleScar
    Q1. Make/Model (year if known): A1. Giant Contact SL Switch (Internal or external routing) 2014 - 2015 model Q2. How long have you had it: A2. 1 Week Q3. Price (new): A3. R1999 but I paid R1500 Q4. Drop (mm) and fixed or unlimited heights, mechanical or hydraulic: A4. unlimited adjustment up to 100mm - air spring & oil bath cartridge Q5. Yearly running cost (approx): A5. 0 Q6. Reliability 1 to 5 (5 excellent, 1 poor): A6. 5 (But only had it for a week) Q7. Picture (if possible): A7.
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