Eugene

Yes, it should work. Just a few things..... Make sure the bb and new crank (if you are replacing it) are compatible and if the hub will take a 9 speed cassette. You should be good to go. But, if you can go 9speed,a 10 speed cassette will also work. So why not do a 1x10 conversion? LTwoo parts are dirt cheap and (in my opinion) work as good a Shimano.

I feel the same, mine is a 2007 Raleigh Team..... It started off life as a Specialized Tarmac. I was hit by a car and the Tarmac's frame was toast. I bought the Raleigh as a frame, swopped out the parts and have never looked back. It is in pristine condition, not a mark or scratch anywhere. I've often thought of replacing it, but just cannot. Here it is ready for the 51'50

I'm not sure what the import duty specifically would be on the motor,. There are no duties on bicycle parts, but I am not sure if an electric motor would be considered a part. You would have to consult the Customs guide, however, VAT should always be payable. The VAT is calculated on the uplifted cost of the item (the cost plus 10%) plus the import duty.

The B screw does, but not the limit screws

That us probably it

I can't give any advice regarding the bike that hasn't already been said, but what I can say is....... You can give up sitting on the couch, but don't give up attending your kid's school events. It's important to them

I learned this weekend that if you install a new derailleur hanger, you should also check your high low settings. Changed into the largest cog whilst on the road and derailleur whacked straight into the spokes and broke at least one. I was so angry with myself for not checking. Replacing a spoke is beyond my expertise as a home mechanic

Funny you should say that. I thought the exact same thing on my Sat morning ride. I left without a pump. Luckily, I got back safe and sound without a puncture. I can't say the same for my mtb ride on Sunday.... No puncture, but a broken spoke, caused by my derailleur half a km from home. I have learnt a valuable lesson...... Alway check your h/l settings on a derailleur after installing a new hanger.

Just reading your post it seems as if you get punctures quite regularly. I cannot even recall the last time I got a puncture on my road bike. If punctures are a problem, you need to look at what is causing them. A good place to start is your tyre pressures. Far too often, I see people complaining of numerous road bike punctures and normally it's because their pressures are too low.

If you had said this a few years ago, I would have agreed, but, according to our local Momsen dealer, Momsen basically does not exist anymore. Victor Momsen has left the country and the brand has gone. I know a guy who is struggling to find a simple, but important part of his Momsen, a hanger. Not even Two Wheel Trading (the company that was related to Momsen) could help him.

Don't.... Both are equipped with Campagnolo. As good as Campag is, their prices are insane. A simple cassette will cost an arm, a leg and a kidney.

I watch a guy on YouTube with a channel called Berm Peak.... He swears by Bolany forks and uses them extensively on his builds. Having said that, I've seen some, not so good reviews on the 100mm Bolany. Mostly where the crown and steerer separate. At best, the steerer just rotates and at worst, it snaps

Even a medium frame would have been too big for you. As mentioned by others, changing your wheel size will not make a difference. Fortunately, hardtail frames are relatively cheap on the second hand market. Hunt around for a s/xs on Bikehub and one will come up eventually. It does not have to be a Trek

Just a few comments 1. You can replace the fork with an aftermarket one, but, a fork better than the fork on the bike, will cost more than the bike itself. Don't worry, the standard fork will be fine. 2. Many bike brands rebrand forks in their own name. These are normally Suntour (or as someone else mentioned X Fusion). Even the entry level ones of these brands will do the job. Don't worry about the fork. 3. All reputable bikes have replaceable hangers. They are designed to break in the event of a fall so that the more expensive frame does not get damaged. 4. Zini is a local brand and makes some competent bikes. Get the bike, you won't be sorry. 5. Zini is supported by many bike shops. Rather buy it from a bike shop. Sportsmans Warehouse is not cheap and the knowledge of the staff on bikes is doubtful at best. If you go to a bike shop, you know it will have been built properly and you will get better advice regarding sizing etc. Edit: I missed the part about being on special at Sportsmans. If you can't buy it elsewhere at that price, then get it from Sportsmans. The big issue is size. Don't buy a bike because it is on special and then it ends up being the wrong size. Size trumps almost anything when getting a bike. It must fit you properly

I did it 3 months ago and there are 100s of people doing it from all corners of the globe. At no point did we ever worry about our safety from a crime point of view. But there were lots of spots one could fall and injure yourself if not careful. When I was in the army in Cape Town in the 90s, one of our Staff Sergeants lost his son on Table Mountain. He slipped and fell somewhere and both he and the adult he was with died