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After almost 2 years of going back and forth on with what to replace my trusty Santa Cruz 5010, I finally left holy ground and pulled the trigger on a Deviate Highlander frame. A FREAKIN' 29er... I'm getting the black edition with 150mm rear travel. The aim is a more trail orientated bike, rather than full enduro, ie. no Zeb or 38 or piggy back shock. I haven't 100% decided on the build, but it will most probably be: RS Lyrik Ultimate 160mm; CaneCreek DB Air IL DT rims laced to Hope hubs Hope X2 brakes from my current bike SLX 12x group set (this is a big change for me: I haven't ridden Shitmano since before 2004) Bike Yoke Revive dropper. It's been great to deal with Ben from Deviate. I wish the SA distributors of bikes I was looking at, were this keen on doing business. Now for the long wait until July...

Objective was to build a bike that can handle anything I personally ride: technical routes @ Tokai etc yet not black routes where I'd require more travel. A comfortable biike. And a fast bike, I always ride fast! Really had to balance all of these factors. Bike has reasonably progressive geometry. I wanted ideally an XL frame so I could slam the saddle to the front but this large came up second hand on Bike Hub at a great price. 68 degree HT angle so it's quick to turn and climbs well with a short stem and really wide bars. I didn't want to go cheap but certainly didn't want anything that is too pricey and 'show-offy' (ironic since I'm posting this bike build!). Avoided SRAM due to exorbitant pricing and opted for a 'workmanship build' of Shimano XT, SLX and Deore. SLX cassette R2k at present time, SRAM GX Eagle about double if not mistaken. I didn't spend money anywhere unneccessarily such as an XT derailleur to save ~20 grams etc. Built by Hermanus Cycles - mechanic was really thorough with excellent attention to detail and communication. Wheels handbuilt by Nicholas - wheelbuilder.co.za for R10k. Great guy to deal with. Without further ado... YETI SB100 frame (full carbon) - 2020 (2nd hand)Fox 34 Kashima fork - 120mm (2nd hand)Fox DPS EVOL Kashima shock - 100mm (2nd hand)Spank 350 rims - 30.5 mm ID / 29"Cure hubs by Thirteen Industries (rear hub a whopping 108 points of engagement!)MAXXIS Rekon 2.6" front tyre / MAXXIS Forekaster 2.35" rear tyreSpecialized Phenom saddle - TI railsShimano XT shifter - 12spShimano SLX cranksShimano XT flat pedalsCSIX 36t chainringShimano SLX cassette 10-51KMC X12 chainTransX 150mm dropper (2nd hand)Spank Race 50mm stemShimano Deore M6100 brakesShimano XT rotors (180mm front / 160mm rear)Shimano MT500 bottom bracket CSIX 800mm carbon handlebarCannondale gripsCSIX headet spacers and top capCSIX ISCG05 chain guideAll Mountain fork guardAll Mountain crank defenderAll Mountain frame protectionBBB chainstay protectorTACX water bottle holderScott cable wrappersTOTAL COST: ~R67.5k

Hi I am building a Fuji gran fondo 2,5 I have bought a frame from a fellow hubber but the thru axels where not with the frame and I can’t seem to figure out what I need to buy ? All the info I can find says 12x 142 however nothing about thread pitch, and if the front and rear are the same size (I assume not ) Any advice would be hugely appreciated.

Hi Last year I received a Bike for my 7-yr old son, which made me think about giving away bikes for others in need of one. I had a mountain bike that belonged to my eldest son, 18, who did not ride anymore. So I found a schoolboy who had to travel to school to give it to. Long story short. I wanted to do this again. So I gathered parts from friends. I have rear mechs and cassettes and a 26" wheel set and a 26" shock, 29" tires and mismatched pedals and some other parts. Hoping to build a bike from the unwanted parts of others. I got another bike together and a boy in our suburb took it out on a trail with me last weekend. I would like to build a bike for a friend though. He has been an amazing support to others although he earns mere peanuts. I was wondering if any of you have a similar desire and would like to build a bike or give away some parts to help me build a bike. He is 176 cm tall. I guess a medium to large frame would suit him well. I was hoping to build a 29er. If you are able to, please let me know. Thank you. Regards Michael

I purchased a steel frame, on the cheap. I hate the paint work, think of stripping it and respraying it. Dont know where to start, I have asked around for quote on doing this and all of them have been more than the cost of the frame. Any suggestion on where I can go to get this done in Cape Town. Or is it something I could DIY, just a clear coat over the steel? Just worried about the thru axles and small part.

Hi guys! I'm very excited, and proud, to introduce Skorsie to you. A few weeks ago I realised that my 2008 Merida 26er was getting long in the tooth, and that I needed something fresh and interesting. Buying a brand new bike that was specced according to my needs (read "wants") was out of the question, as I'm a junior in the advertising industry, and the pay cheque wasn't going to stretch that far. Building Skorsie not only made the whole excursion affordable, but also taught me a great deal about bicycles. The most valuable part was the people I met along the way (I will name them shortly). These guys gave me great deals on mint condition pre-owned stuff, they gave me priceless advice, as well as physical technical help. Thank you to: Renier Hugo for the great deals on the wheels and brakes, as well as your advice and enthusiasm; Wicus (Me rida my bicycle) for the great deal on the fork, and being a great seller; Iwan Kemp for letting me ride your beautiful ST-F (yes, the one with the one-of-a-kind paint job!) as well as all your advice and links to nice things; a very special thank you to Kobus van der Poel (kvdp) from Darling Fietsgoeters who helped me build the bike, reply to my 70 000 Whatsapps, who gave me mountains of advice, and who helped me every step of the way with literally everything, while also having to plan and map the routes for DBX! Janos Plekker from Evo Bikes for sorting me out with odd bits, and the guys from Recycles who did a few final tweaks. Below is a complete list of components for interest sake: Frame: 2018 Momsen ST-R (XL) Fork: 2017 RockShox Recon 100mm Wheels: ALEX MD21 on American Classic hubs Tyres: Maxxis Ardent Race 2.35 (F) Maxxis Icon 2.20 ® Rotors: Avid 160mm Brakes: Shimano BR-M315 Bottom Bracket: Shimano XT Hollowtech Gruppo: Full Shimano SLX 1x11 (32T F & 11-42 R) Chain: KMC Black/Silver Pedals: Shimano XC SPD Handlebars: Momsen Alloy 720 mm x 31.8mm Stem: Momsen Alloy 70mm Seatpost: Momsen Alloy Saddle: Momsen Grips: ESI Chunky Silicone Bottle Cages: Ryder Big Mouth ---------- Feast your eyes on the pictures below! Jakes

And ended up with a floor full of parts that looked like this: Build went quite smoothly at around 3 hours. And ridden about 75km on it so far in the past week. Lots of playing around still to do on suspension, but finally when I get a break from work and travel will take some proper pics of it. Key takeaways: I dont like Eagle. It's my first non-Shimano bike. Shifter ergonomics modelled on Zuma's economics policies I'm sure.Those who say it feels like a 650b, are spot on. Much nicer than other 29er's I tried.I fitted the tyres on the rims and pumped them up to pop with a hand pump. Only thing to still do is to tidy up the brake hose lengths and bleed. More pics on weekend.

Hey guys, I am undertaking my first "From the ground up" bike build and I need some help regarding this build. I have purchased (currently waiting for arrival) a Ragley Big Wig XL frame. This frame uses Boost rear spacing and has a 73mm BSA Shell for the BB At the moment I am looking at which components I can, should and should not transfer from my old bike. Right now it's pretty much just the drivetrain I'm having trouble with. I have a 2013 Scott Scale 940 which has the XT 3x10 Drivetrain (Shimano XT FC-M780 Hollowtech 2) and a 68mm BB Shell. On the new bike I want to convert to 1x??. My options are: Buy a new Groupset, cranks and BB Buy Used Groupset and cranks, new BB Convert my XT 3x10 to 1x10 (So that I can upgrade later)(Is this even possible??) If I go for Opt 1 and buy new, what would you guys recommend I buy? I was thinking: SRAM GX Eagle 1x12 Upgrade KitLyne / Rapide Crankset (With their accompanying BB's)If I go for Opt 2, have you got any advice as per what to look out for to make sure that whatever I buy is compatible with my frame? If I go for Opt 3 and convert my 3x10 here are my questions: If I just put the single 30T Chainring onto my 3x crank, how do I ensure the chainline is correct and works with my 10spd casette on the boost rear hub?How do I know if my existing crank works with a new BB that will fit the 73mm Shell?I'm assuming that the currently installed 68mm BB won't work on the new frame since it has a 73mm BB ShellGeneral Notes: There is no overall budget for this build, i'm building it over time and want to finish at the beginning of April. Everything I buy must be best bang for buck kind of range, or slightly higher-end.If you guys recommend something higher because you have more experience than I do in this field, just tell me. I'm totally novice at this building thing, but very excited about it and I really need the help!From your guys experience, is there any component/s or items that I must not overlook and forget about IE: Cables and such?? Thanx guys. Bennie

Hint # 01: basic frame specs alluded to in the topic title..

Where: Inanda Valley When: 30-31 July Over the last couple years of riding in the valley, Rohan has discovered some trails that are perfect for the more adventurous rider. We have decided to dedicate a weekend to playing around on these trails. - Riders will be shuttle assisted to the top - These are raw, natural trails and some of them have never been fully ridden, so we advise riders to bring their body armor. - To keep cost low, we are asking riders to bring certain meals (please see poster for more info) Cost - R750 BYO Tent - R950 Safari tent & stretcher provided If you are keen to join in on the fun, give me a shout on info@detourtrails.co.za Cheers Adele

With kilometres of natural trails, Lesotho is truly a trail riders paradise! The 2015 Lesotho Extreme was an action packed weekend of incredible trail riding and spectacular scenery. Check out the video here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bbwFQr-UgEs Go to our website to find out more about the 2016 Lesotho Extreme: http://www.detourtrails.co.za/lesotho-extreme-trail-festival/

A custom build is always a rewarding project. Part of this is the agonising process of looking for the perfect fit of design and components. For me, the direction of the build gets locked down once the look, or in this case the colours, has been decided. Once that is done, then the hunt for a complementary build kit begins. Click here to view the article

So, it's time to look at a new ride. I'm currently selling my Nukeproof Snap and Argyle fork (if you're keen PM me )and looking for a 140mm+ all mountainy ride. I've found a fork, 160mm Fox Talas, and have all but decided on an NS Soda Air, but thought I would put it to the people for some opinion. My budget is max 17,000 for a frame, has to be 26 and minimum 140mm travel. And go...