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I got one (same as in the article) but still agree with Mr. Bornman that it Zertz thingies is most probably a gimmick but is still a very nice bike to ride. I think the geometry has a bigger effect on the ride. They did increase the chain stay and fork rake, see extract below. <?: prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> From the article: ?That concept is a decreased head tube angle but increased fork offset, designed to keep the trail measurement the same as racing frames like the SWE5 and Tarmac. The result is increased length in the front end (1.5 cm) to improve vertical compliance. The rear of the bike is also lengthened by 1 cm, making for a longer wheelbase and smooth, stable ride.? http://www.cyclingnews.com/tech.php?id=tech/2004/reviews/specialized_roubaix_pro I also shoot compounds and think all the dampers has little effect on damping except if you can get the distance long enough as in a nice long stabilizer.

Thanks, Shamus, learnt something new again.

Is Excocet stilll making frame? They should be able to weld it.

OK,so your thread bit of your shoe should rest on spindel on normal Eggbeaters? Intresting.

This: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=12411 http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=25138 The problem is that shoe is pressing on the wires that you?re clipped into. So the main wear area is between the wire and the sole of your shoe, around the cleat. So they have a reputation of eating shoes. With a SPD, which is really a pain in mud, the main wear interface is between the metal cleat and the top of the pedal. The smarties and candies are better because at the outer thread of tyhe shoe has something to push on thereby taken pressure of the sole around the cleat. <?: prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

Just remenber to use the special washer/plate to protect the bottom of your shoe if you want to use eggbeaters.

Trust me, Kona have had worst names for their fullsussers. The following comes to mind. http://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/BikeSpecs.aspx?Year=1996&Brand=Kona&Model=Sex+One&Type=bike http://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/BikeSpecs.aspx?Year=1996&Brand=Kona&Model=For+Play&Type=bike

OK, wize @sses who has a small internal bearing puller.

OK, the Kona is fully striped and I found the root of all the problems, BMW bearings. So I am now looking for a Kona XC #4 bearing kit............<?: prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> I can get one from CRC for a very good price but would like to find one in <?: prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />Gauteng to speed the rebuild up. I can also get the bearings cheaply at my local bearing supply. PS: How do you remove the bearings from the frame?

<?: prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> Plastic thingies BB, I am still waiting for you to tell me in a stern voice that I should, in stead, have bought the Orbea I assume that the plastic only holds the metal bush in place but also takes the side load. The main pivot action should be between the metal bush and bolt.

Bionic, that sounds like the right type of solution for me, especially taking in to account the state of the rest of the frame. <?: prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

What grease should I use for pivots on a suspension frame? It looks like they used copper compound or something like it. While I am asking what should I use for all the pivots on a dual pivot road bike brake caliper. <?: prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

It is a 03 Kahuna, It seams to use the same busing kit as the KiKapu, Mokomoko and Manomano. <?: prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> I stripped the frame except for the main pivot that I can?t seam to dismantle. I have an idea what to do but it will involve a rubber hammer??. Looks like I need new bushes for the top seat stay pivot. So does anyone know who the import is of Kona.

Conti <?: prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />Mount Kings and Kenda SB8. I waiting in for a affordable the Racing Kings. i would like to run a Race King on the back with a Mountain King on the front.

I found this bag in the mean time for around R450. http://www.argear.com/salomon-raid-revo-15-backpack.html

Sportmans had the 10 which is a cool size but they are nou out and it sounds like they are not gettting any again.

Hog where did you get yours, I am having a hard time finding them.

I need some advice on servicing a Kona full suspension frame. Is there any documentation available? Where can I find a bushing kit for it in ZA etc.<?: prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

Looking good Ox_Wagon2008-06-20 08:30:35

Warning ?LONG Post? <?: prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> Tubeless is the way to go due to the lower pressure you could run but there are some other issues that one has to take in to account. The things I don?t like about tubeless is that there are situations that they are a pain. I passed a guy in a race where the sealant was hemorrhaging out of the front tire in a manner worthy of a Quentin Tarantino movie, the Japanese club scene in Kill Bill One comes to mind. A rather difficult and messy instillation of an inner tube was the only option for this poor guy. The seconded isn?t applicable to us mere mortals but it is still an issue. The cost and hassle of changing tubeless tire reduces most of us to run one tire in all the different type of conditions. So your tire choice is always a compromise. That is one of the reasons the European XC pros still ride tubed tires. They (their mechanics) can the swap tire to adapt to the conditions on the day. Have a look at Swalbe?s cool three tire system, cool Lastly, which was my main reason to not install tubeless tires, is that the cost of tubeless tires and conversion kit is more than what my MTB is worth. There is also no guarantee that the conversion kit would work with my ancient rims, one of which is a Campy MTB rim. So I have been using tire liners which works like a charm. I haven?t had any flats in races and usually need to dig out a few dozen thorns when I wash the bike after the race. I have played around with off cuts to see how much force is needed to get a knife through the liners and I was impressed. I have some off cuts if someone wants to experiment. Lately I have added Specialzed?s sealant filled tubes. I use road bike valves which was a hassle to get sealant in. The spez tubes solved the problem. I had one occasion where a thorn got past the tire liner close to the side wall. The spez tube handled it extremely well. Yes it heavier but then again what does a tubeless tire plus sealant weigh. And yes I know you can use normal tire at your own risk. I still prefer riding a heavier bike than having to fix a puncture next to the trail in a race. I haven?t experience any problems with chafing although it is a problem if you install tire liners in road bike tire due to the higher pressure. I have a set of road bike tire liners if somebody wants them. I think I get some spez tubes for my road bike in the near future.

Nope, it looks almost the same but slotted in below the P2. It also have a steeper seatpost angle than the soloist. http://www.bikesportmichigan.com/reviews/06CerveloDual.shtml

There is a Cervelo Duel 58cm in the Jhb Junkmail for around R18000.

It is a standard crank. 135BCDOx_Wagon2008-06-11 04:56:39

Maybe they can answer a question I had a while back about MC Genius frames that never got answered. <?: prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> ________________________________________ 1) If the shock fails is there an upgrade kit to fix the flaws in the design and what would the recommended retail price of the upgrade be. 2) If the rear triangle fails is there an updated rear triangle that fixes the known problems and what would the recommended retail price be. I would find it strange that the current MC is still being sold with those two problems in place. ________________________________________

Have a look here. http://www.sheldonbrown.com/gloss_bo-z.html#bcd Injoy the ride.