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Anyone out there with one? How is the ride?

Really torn as to what are good MTB shoes on the market in this price range. Have a pair of specialized but after pricing they are now way to expensive and had problems with the rachet system. Any advice will be appreciated.

Hi All Im currently in the market for a dual suspension 29er with a carbon frame. I currently own a 2012 Scott Spark Team dual susser. I find the Scott to be a good bike with no issues at all, untill I rode the 2014 Spez Camber Comp last year as a test bike. I had ten times more fun on the Spez and on the same trials I normally ride on with the Scott. I normally ride in the Ruimsig and Fourways areas with only a few races such as the Magalies monster and Silverstar MTB challenge, per year. Is the Camber the best bike for R 40 000.00 or can you guys suggest a different ride? I had the below bikes on my short list. 1. Giant Anthem X 29er 2. Own built. Niner RIP 9 aluminium frame with a lefty shock, Fox Float CTD shock and existing American Classic wheel set with a lefty conversion. R48 500....too expensive. 3. Santa Cruz tallboy. Very cool but not in by budget. 4. Scott Genius 910. More trail orientated but should a hell of allot of fun to tide. More so than the spark? Any suggestion or comment with reasons why, would be MUCH appreciated. Thanks

Hi hubbers ive got a 30k budget for a mtb cross country/ trail / play bike ..... all rounder ive got my eye on the new Specialized Stumpjumper FSR comp, I did take it out for a ride an truly enjoyed it. Are there any other options that im missing out on? Will appreciate your comments.

Someone listed a 2012 Specialized S-Works Roubaix size 58cm in the classifieds about 2 weeks ago. I think it was someone from Pretoria or Johannesburg. A few days later it was delisted. Does anyone know who it was and if it sold? I am interested but obviously was not fast enough to reply... Can anyone help?

Have a web page. Seem to deal in importing specialized - 1 year old stock....deliver. I am told Pietermaritzburg based...... Any experience here?

My two much loved mountain bikes were stolen from my garage yesterday afternoon (22nd Dec) in Kenilworth. A white Trek 69er hard tail with silver Trek stickers and Gold Olympic ring stickers on either side at the front, a pump and Specialized saddle bag. The other was a rather unique white BMW branded full suspension mountain bike with red anodised rear suspension mechanism. Again this had a gold Olympic ring sticker on the front. Lots of sentimental value attached to these bikes and it's sad that some people think it's ok to just brazenly take other peoples stuff. They won't use the bikes and appreciate them like we all do. SAPS have been great so far but I sadly doubt I will see them again.

Hi All, Im looking to get a new bike, and right now I am trying to find all my options to work out which i going to be the best bet. Im looking for a trail type bike, so something like Giant Reign/Anthem or Specialized stumpjumper. Something in the Shimano (or SRAM, dont care much) SLX/XT set. Spending somewhere from R25-35K for the bike. Can you guys help with some good options and pro's/cons of the options?

Hi My name is Michael & I am new to the forum. Need help in buying my first bike. Had a look around over the weekend with a friend who is already riding & these are the the 3 bikes I came up with that I liked, doesn't mean it is the right choice: Specialized Camber 29 KTM Phinx 32.9 Silverback Sprada 2 I am looking for dual suspension & budget to spend on bike is +/- R20k I am 1.88m & weight +/- 85kg I really like the camber & when visiting shops & asking staff about it they all had the same answer " i do not really know about specialized, but I know they are expensive". The only shop with any info on the bike is the dealer selling it... Any input will be much appreciated. Hope to be riding soon, seems like a great community.

Hi guys I need some help one of my lady friends wants to buy a new bike, she is 1.5 m tall and has a budget of R20000.00. A store tried to sell her a specialized Jett or a bianchi ethanol, I find the bikes under specced for that money. Any ideas would be appreciated.

Hey guys. Not sure if this is a 'wear and tear' thing so wanted to get your opinions. My reasonably expensive saddle cracked through on both sides just in front of the rear rail attachment points on a normal road ride - no crash/extra weight. I weigh 73kg's for Pete's sake...This is the first time this has happened and on a fairly expensive saddle too. Do you think the guys at Specialized would stand behind their product and give me a new one? It's about two years old now and i mostly ride on the weekends. Can't attach a pic as it's too big.

Hi Hubbers, Need to get my wife's specialized epic serviced, and will be in Cape Town soonish. Where would be the best place to get the fork brain and remote brain serviced? What price might I expect? Thanks

Hi hubbers, Need to get my wife's specialized epic serviced, and will be in Cape Town soonish. Where would be the best place to get the fork brain and remote brain serviced? What price might I expect? Thanks

I would like to sell my bike, but I don't know for how much I should advertise it. Can you help? It i a 2011 Specialized Stumpjumper comp (Alu) hard tail 29er in very good condition. See attachment. Size - Medium Shifters - SRAM X9 (2012) Front DR - SRAM X7 Rear Dr - SRAM X0 (2012) Brakes - Avid Hydraulic disc Rear rotor disc - SRAM XX (2013) Shock - RS Reba DT Swiss 450 Wheelset What would a fair selling price be? My bike.pdf

Happy to reward anyone who may have info....

Hi fellow hubbers, I have the opportunity to buy this bike but the owner said I must make an offer, I it is a Specialized Comp 26er, SLX RD, with Tubeless conversion, Please help me with suggestions for offer I should put in. Tx DM

Just want to introduce myself, took up cycling 2 weeks ago after hurting my back a couple of months ago and being unable to jog anymore. Bought a Specialized Camber Comp Done nearly 200km in 2 weeks and I'm loving it! Oh and I'm from Windhoek in Namibia.

Hi Hubbers Just unpacked some 32T and 34T WOLF Direct Mount Chainrings for the Specialized FACT Cranksets... Only R895 each! Order here: http://www.evobikes.co.za/wolf-chain-ring-direct-for-s-works-cranksets-lightning-chainrings-34.html

From Bike Rumour: Cafe Roubaix Bicycles is a small bike shop located in historic downtown Cochrane, Alberta. Like many shops, it got it’s start in a garage. Where owner Dan Richter had been building high end custom wheels for friends and local racers. A twenty year veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces, starting Cafe Roubaix Bicycle Studio, was a culmination of a life long passion and a great way to force himself to meet new people. His military career, after stints in Afghanistan and elsewhere, was brought to an end due to post traumatic stress disorder. His shop, which opened in March, is located perfectly above an ice cream shop caters to road cyclist. It’s named after the famous 117 year old Paris-Roubaix race, because Dan wants every client to “roll away experiencing the same level of service and attention that every European professional demands from team mechanics, coaches, and equipment providers.” The problem is…. Specialized Bicycles is requesting Cafe Roubaix Bicycles change it’s name or else they’ll huff and they’ll puff and they’ll sue due to trademark infringement. While Dan’s lawyer claims he has a case, since the name is an icon of bike culture, and there are dozens of products with the name e.g. the Fuji Roubaix Road Bike and Challenge Roubaix Tires. But to pursue this case would cost an estimated $150,000, so the small shop must capitulate. According to Specialized Canada, the company is defending it’s legally owned trademark because it is legally required to defend or lose it. For Dan, changing his stores name is a lot more than just a sign. It’s about rebuilding a reputation he has carefully cultivated building custom wheels and providing exceptional customer service. You can find directions to Dan’s shop, pick up a jersey, or just learn more about his shop here. Via Calgary Herald

Only got R25000 to spend help out plz I'm new to this mountain biker hard tail 29er

On my Merida and the wife's Giant and Specialized, the rear brakes are on the right side. This made sense to me as I am used to mostly using the right hand for brakes like on the motorbike. Bought myself a bike last week but the brakes are swapped around, so rear is on the left. Googled it and apparently it differs between countries being a function of which side of the road the ride ....

2014 Stumpjumper Comp HT R23 799.00 The aluminum Stumpjumper HT Comp 29 features an 80mm-travel RockShox Reba fork with rebound and lockout adjustment and a custom SRAM 2x10 crankset. > M5 fully manipulated alloy HT frame with optimized 29er geometry features a PF30 BB, and PM 140 rear brake for a sleek, responsive and race-ready design > RockShox Reba RL 29 fork with 90mm travel, Solo Air spring and rebound adjust, and a 15mm thru-axle provides premium XC suspension performance w/Lockout and compression adjust > Roval 29 rims mated to Specialized Hi Lo hubs increase wheel stiffness for more confident riding > S-Works Fast Trak 29 2.0", 2Bliss Ready front tire features dual-compound rubber, delivering exceptional speed and traction while minimizing rotating weight > Custom SRAM S-1250 10-speed XC double crankset with 29er-specific gearing, large PF30 bearings, and alloy arms for smooth, efficient power transfer > Formula C1 hydraulic disc brakes provide consistent and reliable stopping power 2014 Crave Pro 29 R21 999.00 The all-new Crave Pro 29 is a competition-inspired aluminum hardtail 29er with a 100mm-travel Fox Evolution fork, Shimano Deore hydraulic disc brakes, and Shimano SLX shifters. > New, fully butted, smooth-welded M4 Premium Aluminum frame is super-lightweight, stiff, and features XC 29er Geometry, integrated headset, tapered headtube for front-end stiffness, plus bridge-less seatstays for compliance over bumps > 100mm-travel FOX Float Evolution Series 29 fork with CTD damper, rebound adjust and tapered steerer tube is lightweight, plush, and tunable to help smooth technical terrain > Specialized Stout SL Disc 29" wheels feature double-wall rims with sealed bearings for lightweight, durable wheels > Custom SRAM 10-speed XC double-ring crankset with 29er gearing and GXP bottom bracket offers lightweight and durable performance paired with Shimano Deore XT Shadow Plus 10-speed rear derailleur for exceptional shifting performance > Shimano Deore hydraulic disc brakes use 180mm front rotor for increased braking power, while 160mm rear rotor keeps weight low. Shimano levers feature lever reach adjustment OR a Scott in that price range or Bergamont ?

Specialized launched their 2014 models in Seefeld Austria. As usual some really groundbreaking stuff from this market leader. The Epic has had some small changes but most noticeably is the XC and Marathon versions. This XC S-Works model is running 1X11 with 90 mm of travel. http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7320/9311014717_57bacd153a_b.jpg IMG_3330 by OddPix1, on Flickr This is the Epic Comp Aluminium. Great ride. http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2808/9311023461_220f29030b_b.jpg IMG_3342 by OddPix1, on Flickr

So my company decided to be really nice to me for xmas with a nice bonus. So the obvious route to be is to blow it all on a bike / upgrade, I am current riding a cannodale 29er hard tail lefty (the 2012 model). Its a great bike but is starting to show its age. I am wanting to go duel. So i have seen the new specialized epic and i am in love. Cant stop thinking about that bike. It would be an amazing new bike. But the carbon is a little out my price range and would mean i have to go aluminum. But then i have also been thinking about maybe building a custom bike with a santa cruz tall boy carbon frame and using all the components from my cannodale. This would mean i would have a carbon frame with kinda good components. So, I leave the fate of my decision to you hubbers.