Rigardt@Scott

It becomes a motorobike when you put a motor in it*** *Joking, but not actually. Motorbikes are fun though - the ones with throttles and the ones with pedals.

We used to run 2.5" tyres on those narrow rims back in the early 2000's. It's not ideal, as you have to increase pressure a bit more than on a wider rim. Ideally I'd stick to something in the 2.2 to 2.35 range. My wife seems to get along well with a 2.25 Ibex on the same rims as yours.

Edit: Double post.

That's all you got from my post? I love how you are easy to point out the "extremes" that are apparently assumed by hubbers (equating all trail riding to gap jumps and loose corners, how we jump to agressors and other over the top tyres), yet you yourself seem to reside on the other extreme end of the spectrum and simply cannot concede to a more measured and reasonable "down the middle" suggestion. Either way, all round XC tyre does not equate to an all round tyre for the front of a trail bike. OP, take whatever advice you want. I am sure you will settle on a tyre you like on the front through some trial and error. My experience, the Ikon is a great rear tyre, lacks a bit on the front of an all round trail bike.

Once again, world between Ikons and Minnions. Something like an Ardent is very suitable for most riders on most conditions. No one is suggesting trails equates to gap jumps and loose corners. An Ikon was designed as a cross country tyre for the rear wheel. Putting that on the front of a beginner rider's bike is silly - they are the ones that need the extra grip and confidence more than anyone. Once again, not suggesting a DH tyre, but a medium grip, well roling trail tyre is way more suitable. Things that come to mind: - Maxxis Ardent or Rekon - Spez Ground Control or Purgatory - WTB Trail Boss I use a 2.4 Ardent on my XC/light trail hardtail, it rolls well, doesn't wear fast even with use on tar, and grips well enough to go down some steep and loose stuff with confidence. Paired with an Ardent race or Ikon on the rear - that's a combo that makes sense for the large majority of riders on the large majority of SA trails.

You assume alot about the ability of guys on here to use their rubber. An Ikon has it's place on the front of a bike (read 36One, Tran Baviaans, marathon racing in the hands of a skilled rider), but can you honestly say given the choice of any tyre, that an Ikon is the ideal choice for the front of a trail bike? It's just not. Although I use Minnions I don't preach they are for everyone - but there is a world of choices between an Ikon and a Minnion.

I'm on the fence about it.... I don't really believe ebikes increase traffic more than normal bicycle users. Take for example my pops who buys a year pass for Jonkers to ride his ebike 3 times around the circle route - does he get a discount? Do I need to pay more if I go +/-50 times a year on my normal bike. Some ebike users ride many laps, some ride next to nothing, the same can be said for riders of normal bikes. Now the next question must be asked, if I buy an ebike - do I need to buy seperate permits for my normal bike and ebike? So effectively I pay more than twice what I do now (since the ebike permit is more expensive than mtb permit) to ride maybe a little bit more? Personaly I think increasing fees just divides the community further and puts people off buying permits. My opinion (and it's just an opinion) is that permits bought by ebikers at normal price contributes more than their use of the trails detract from the quality of trails.

Although I don't agree with his point you have missed it completely. He is not saying more traffic is a bad thing, he is saying more traffic = more maintenance needed, so those users (ebikers) should pay more trail fees.

The 2.4 sits nicely on a 29mm inner width rims, nice high volume, reasonably grippy, wears slow so can handle a mixture of terain rather than just dirt. No, it's not in the same class as a high roller or minnion - but they suck as all rounders because they are very good at one thing. The Ardent isn't gonna win any prizes in any one area of performance, but as an all rounder it's solid. My go to on the front of a marathon/xc bike where you want decent grip.

Second this. Not the the grippiest option out there, but an excellent all rounder on the front.

Haha yeah thought I spotted one but turns out I wasn't the first.

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But I'll know it's there. And every time I look down I will start to throw up violently and develop every disease under the sun.

This bike can cost next to nothing, be the best performing bike on an XCO course, marathon course, enduros, and dh courses - and you could still not get me to like it. It's literally the ugliest bike/concept I've ever seen.

Bleddy nice start! What's it going onto?

My dogs (boxer and lab) are both on Royal Canin. The boxer used to be on Montego but shed alot when he was - switched to Royal and his coat got shiny and he eats the stuff like a fat kid eats donuts - nice and big and muscular as well - around 37kg (big for a boxer). The lab has been on Royal since we've had her, also has a healthy coat and sheds minimal amounts, growing nicely. To be honest I think most of the higher end, non grocery store brands are good. I don't think you need to spend top dollar for good food, just don't buy the cheap stuff. How I ended up on Royal Canin - I was at the pet shop looking for a food bin - Royal Canin was running a promotion with a free bin with every bag of food - bought a bag for the bin and been with them ever since. +1 for Slowbee and All Paws online if you live in Somerset West/Helderberg areas. Delivery makes it super convenient.

The rear wheel held up fine - it had enough sealant. The front wheel had to be topped up with air a few times, nearly no sealant in there. I remember the days before tubeless where those devil thorns meant you had 5 or 6 punctures in one day. We used to carry 2 spare tubes and a patch repair kit around with us.

Yesterday - Piketberg trails. One of my mates is a local so he showed a few of us around - lots of fun. Had a tumble at the top of a koppie, got back on and rode to the bottom, then realised my Garmin had fallen off - had to hike back up. Worst of all - that rough climb back up wasn't even recorded! Best part - when we were done my wife was kind enough to shuttle us to the top for a second run down! This morning we had a lekker sandy ride around some farmlands just outside of Eendekuil - I didn't even know there were this many devil thorns in existence!

Bit rich for my blood I'm bit further out of town at Kelderhof.

Brenton you legend. Sorted this out for me this morning. A few procedural stuff to do still, but it looks like Trailtech will be warrantying the CSU for me and even let me replace it with the reduced offset version.

Ah I see, then I guess it doesn't make much sense to go coil from a maintenance perspective...

Haha yeah, but does the service intervals on it not become longer?

Review asap please! Damper services cost too much, and that coil conversion is looking quite attractive with another service coming up!

I imagine it is a very similar feeling bike to the Enduro, but like you said, everything geo wise taken to 11 on this bike!

Ja ja, jy was reg!