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Good day all, I need some advice please. I cracked my 2012 Silverback Vida 1 Frame. Silverback told me they can replace it with the new 2013 Vida 1 frame, but I am not so sure that I want to go that way. The reason is because if you compare the 2012 Vida 1 to the 2013 Vida 1, the 2012 model is specked much higher than the 2013 model. There is also about a R4000 price difference. It seems that they are now focusing more on the carbon models! So in my opinion I think they spend much more time on the frame design for the Vida 1 in 2012. Weight: 2012: 11.4KG with XT and FOX front suspension, non-tapered 2013: 11.3KG with SLX/DEORE and ROCK SHOX REBA, Tapered The FOX is more than 200 Gram heavier than the REBA They will also give me an adapter to convert the non tapered FOX suspension to fit into the tapered frame of the 2013 model, which in my opinion is not natural. Now, take into consideration the resale value. Will I be better off with the 2012 or 2013 frame?

I would like to know how much pressure you guys run your forks and/or shocks given your weight and amount of travel. I always seem to find the pressures given on forks very hard, I like a very plush ride in the front and could use some good advice on how to set up a rockshox sid/monarch rt3 properly, any tips for a more plush fork with good small bump damping? Setup: Fork: +95psi, -100psi Shock: 200psi Weight: 160lbs/75kg Travel 100mm front and rear

This would be a nice sticky topic. To ask questions on how much to sell your 2ndhand gear for. I have a marida matts pro. 2008 model i think Xt all over Fsa all over Rockshox recon silver upfront - new 26" Dt swiss rims with xt hubs Brand new maxxis crosmax tires - done 20km Woul like to know how much I can sell it for. Would like to upgrade and have another bike lined up. Thanks

My bud JR and I decided get us trail machines. We settled for the IBIS SLR, it was an easy choice because we only looked at the IBIS SL-R. First up JR's Build. Ibis SL-R Frame Fox CTD, Kashima Shock Fox Talas 140 CTD, Kashima Fork ENVE Carbon Handle Bar Thomson X4 Stem Avid X0 Trail Brakes Black Sram X0 Shifters Black Truvative X0 2x10 Cranks Black Sram BB Sram X0 Front Mech Cane Creek Forty Headset Sram X0 Type 2 Black Rear Mech (Shot to JR for hooking us up with these, what a mission!!) ESI Black Grips Specialized Phenom Saddle Shimano XT Chain Shimano XTR PD-M985 Shimano XT Cassette Gore Ride On Cable System BLK Schwalbe Nobby Nic 2.25 Rear Tyre Schwalbe Hans Dampf 2.35 Front Tyre Rock Shox Reverb 125mm Stans Arches EX Rims Chris King Red Hubs And my build Ibis SL-R Frame Fox CTD, Kashima Shock Fox Talas 140 CTD, Kashima Fork Easton Havoc Carbon Handle Bar Easton Havoc Stem Avid X0 Trail Brakes Silver Sram X0 Shifters Silver Truvative X0 2x10 Cranks Silver Sram BB Sram X0 Front Mech Cane Creek Forty Headse Sram X0 Type 2 Silver Rear Mech (Again, Shot JR you beaut!!! ) Crankbrothers iodine Black Grips Chromag Lynx Saddle KMC Gold Chain Shimano XTR PD-M985 Shimano XT Cassette Gore Ride On Cable System BLK Specialized Fast Trak 2.2 Rear Tyre Specialized Ground Control 2.3 Front Tyre Rock Shox Reverb 125mm E*thirteen TRS+ Rims Chriss King Pewter Hubs

Have been looking for a MTB with good components for some time, and have the option of a 2nd hand SCOTT SCALE ELITE 29er for R10,400 (New R14,500). Have to make a decision today, so any comments would be most appreciated on the Specs. Thanks Michele Specs: • SPECS GEOMETRY SIZE CHART DOCSFrame Scale 29 Alloy 6061, custom butted superlight tubing, forged race disc dropouts PM160, bridgeless seatstays, Integ. Headset, replaceable hanger Fork Rock Shox Reba 29 RL Air, Pop Loc remote Lockout, rebound adjustable, 100mm travel Headset Ritchey OE 1 1/8“, semi integrated 44/50mm Rear Derailleur Shimano XT, RD-M780 SGS, Shadow Type, 30 Speed Front Derailleur Shimano SLX, FC-M660-10, 34.9mm Shifters Shimano SLX, SL-M660-10, Rapidfire plus, 2 way release, w/gear indicator Brake Levers Avid Elixir 3 Brakes Avid Elixir 3, 180/F and 160/R mm HS1 Rotor Crankset Shimano FC-M552, 2-piece Design, 42Ax32Ax24T BB-Set Shimano Cartridge, 68mm shell Handlebar Scott Hot Rod T OS 31.8mm, T shape Flat, 680mm, 9° bend Stem Scott Comp, 4 Bolt, OS 31.8mm, 1 1/8“, -6° angle Pedals Wellgo C128 Seatpost Scott Comp zero offset, 31.6mm Seat Scott Racing Front Hub Scott Comp Disc IT Rear Hub Shimano FH-M529 Disc Chain Shimano CN-HG54 Cassette Shimano CS-HG62-10, 11-36 T Spokes DT Swiss Champion Black 1.8mm Rims DT Swiss 485d, 32H Tires Schwalbe Rocket Ron, 29 x 2.25, 67EPI, Kevlar bead, Performance Serie

Hey guys. I have a Scott Scale 29 team and want to upgrade my Rockshox Tora. I have been looking at the DT Swiss XMM 100mm single shot. I dont know too much about these shocks as I was more accustomed to riding Downhill(4 years ago). What are your thoughts on this fork.

Hi Guys After washing my bike, I noticed the cable that stiffens the front shock was frayed, so I removed the clamp that operates the stiffness on the shock to refit the cable. Then I noticed that the clamp was cracked about halfway. Now its completely broken. See attached pic. Is this an off the shelf item?

How do you soften the coil on a manitou sherman breakout plus fork? I know you can get a new softer coil, but cant seem to find one. What other coils would fit in a manitou 170mm travel? A fox or rock shox DH fork?

LOCATION - STELLENBOSCH - Not Eastern Cape Hi all, I have recently begun my single speed conversion and unfortunately things have come up and I will no longer be able to continue. Moving overseas! So I'm wanting to swap what I have for beer(cases) so that I can have a bit of a fairwell with some mates from varsity. It was a black and redd Scott Scale 70 and I've literally JUST begun taking it apart. It was however not in great condition. What is included: Scott frame - Stripped - small dent in top tube but still good to go!!!! Rockshox dart fork - Stripped XT RD - Working order Deore FD - Working order Deore Shifters - Working order Avid V brakes - Working order with new pads - levers look ugly Shimano crank - Smallest ring broke loose 8 spd Casette - Nothing to say here Stem, handle bars, Wheelset with slicks ( well used but not buckled) Seatpost Seat Clamp WTB Saddle - Off my GT Expert Chain Also willing to swap for just about anything..... I will be home on Wednesday so whoever makes me the most attractive offer by then can take the bike and continue working. PM me and i'll try arrange pics

most 4-6" bikes are going to have a shorter TT than a hardtail but seems most almost buy a bigger size in order to run a short stem.... so basically how much shorter do you run your trail/am bike compared to a HT set up......or do you try match it up but with a longer frame to accommodate the shorter stem? last time I had a 5" bike was 10yrs ago......way out of touch.....who remembers Rock Shox Psylo's?

RockShox Sid XX 26" Tapered Fork now Clearing for a Crazy R 2999.00 (Please note this fork comes off a new bike and the steerer length is 22cm)

Dont have the current specs of my bike, but its a Specialized Big Hit. I'm planning to upgrade a number of things on it sometime, including the paint job This is my plan, tell me what you think: From this: http://www.jacksbikes.com/contents/media/specialized%20big%20hit%20fsr%201%202008.jpg To something like this: Did it in photoshop, as you can see I'm quite a fan of the new Demo finishes So I plan to get new forks, rear suspension, bars, and brakes on my Big Hit.

I am investigating the posibility of either upgrading my current setup or purchasing a new bike. I have recently over the past year become very comfortable with my Specialized Camber Comp and would prefer to keep the bike but make some upgrades. I was hoping to gather some feedback, opinions and advice from the forum as to what should be upgraded and what it should be upgraded to. I am a big AM rider and like to keep it that way with the upgrading of my bike. REAR SHOCK: RockShox Ario RL, air spring, rebound adj. and LO, 200x51mm FORK: RockShox Recon Silver TK, TurnKey damper, Solo Air, alloy steerer, LO and reb adj., disc only, 120mm travel HEADSET: 1-1/8" upper and lower, Campy-style cartridge bearings for integrated alloy HT STEM: Specialized XC, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 31.8mm clamp, adjustable rise, S: 60mm, M: 75, L:90, XL:105mm HANDLEBARS: Specialized All-Mountain low-rise, 6061 butted alloy, 720mm wide, 8º backsweep, 6º upsweep, 31.8mm FRONT BRAKE: Tektro Draco, hydraulic disc, ceramic pad compound, Light Wave rotor S/M:180mm rotor, Others: 203mm rotor REAR BRAKE: Tektro Draco, hydraulic disc, ceramic pad compound, Light Wave rotor S/M:160mm rotor, Others: 180mm rotor BRAKE LEVERS: Tektro Draco hydraulic FRONT DERAILLEUR: Shimano SLX M660E, E-type for DMD, top-swing, bottom-pull REAR DERAILLEUR: Shimano SLX Shadow M662, 9-speed, SGS long cage SHIFT LEVERS: Shimano Alivio M430, 9-speed, trigger CASSETTE: Shimano HG20 9-speed, 11-34t, CHAIN: KMC X-9, 9-speed, reusable Missing Link CRANKSET: Shimano Alivio, Octalink spline, 44/32/22, replaceable rings, S/M: 170mm Others: 175mm BOTTOM BRACKET: Shimano, Octalink spline, cartridge bearing, 73mm RIMS: Custom DT Swiss 445D, alloy disc, double-wall, pin joint, eyelets, 24mm, 28/32h FRONT HUB: Specialized Hi Lo disc, loose ball, machined disc, QR, 28h REAR HUB: Specialized Hi Lo disc, double-sealed cartridge bearing, QR, 32h SADDLE: Specialized Body Geometry Riva, 143mm width SEATPOST: 6061 alloy, 2-bolt micro adjust, setback head, 30.9mm, S/M:350mm, Others:400mm SEAT BINDER: 34.9mm clamp ID, 7050 hard anodized alloy collar w/ QR, black Thank you all in advance

So we get a lot of newbies (and more experienced Hubbers) asking what's the best bike for a particular price range? Now I know that it's fact that red bikes are fastest but in terms of spec, what is the best purchase for different price brackets. Do you think there will be value in creating a thread for recommendations in different categories, make some recommendations for the following price ranges: R3500 - R5000 R5000 - R8500 R8500 - R12 5000 Axis A10 29er - R11 799 R12 500 - R15 500 Titan 29R Pro, Full XT Groupset, Rockshox Reba fork. R14 400. Momsen AL529: R13 995 R15 500 - R20 000 R20 000 - R25 000 Commencal Meta AM 3 - R26 500ish (www.buycycle.co.za) R25 000 - R35 000 R35 000+ I know this could get very subjective but maybe we can get a shortlist for each category. Make you recommendations Hubbers!

How much air should i put in the can??? i weigh 78kg.