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Hello all. I'm riding a Scott carbon hardtail and have endless issues breaking spokes on the back wheel. Time to change the wheels. Any suggestions under the R7k mark? Crest, XT or Crossride. Anything else? I'm on the heavy side, 100kg, half-marathon type racing.

Hey Guys So a bit of research has shown that around the world many are sitting with the same situation. Small/Medium frames come in Zero Setback seat post vs Large frame that comes with 25+ Setback. So I currently have a straight (Zero setback) Red that i would like to swap for a 25+ Setback Seatpost either another Red (1st Prize) alternatively I'll settle for a black. Or I'll be happy to buy it from you at a reasonable price. PM if you are in the same boat. BTW the supplier is way too expensive for my liking.

Have been a happy Scott owner for many years, but its time for a replacement. Is the 960 worth buying at R13k? (New)

Is this bike work it for R17000 second hand great condition dual suspension I want to buy it

Hi, I would appreciate any advice ... there are a couple of specials at cyclelab that meet my requirements Scott Aspect 910 R9999 Merida big 9 500 R11500 Trek x-caliber 9 R12000 The Trek has rockshox fork xc32 and the others have xc30. I don't know enough about the rest of the bikes to make a good call, but they seem pretty much they same to me. Thanks in advance for any advice...

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

Good morning all.... Both myself and my life-partner Lorraine went through major invasive surgery recently (Cancer and Spinal). We bought a 26" Scott 620 in Black and Red from Hotspot Cycles a year ago. It has not done 70km. It is brand new. We need to urgently sell it today (for cash if possible). We live in Lynnwood, Pretoria. The Scott cost R8000. Please....please, we need to sell it today. We need the funds. Because of the urgency, we will consider any offer. We apologise for using this forum for this purpose. Sincere regards Paul and Lorraine 012 361-0155 082 575-3434 (Lorraine)

Hi all. I'm flying out of the country tomorrow, should I deflate my rear shock for the flight? Scott Genius TC rear shock

Buying new wheelsfor my scott spark 29er. Last year I ordered a set of wheels of chain reaction cycles and when they got here they didnt fit my bike due to a way the skewer works or something like that? So what do I need to look for when buying wheels off CRC? 29er - check MTB - check Full wheelset - check what else?

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 ?

I got a good price on a 2013 Scott Speedster new, R9500 or can see online the merida race lite 901 doesn't look to bad. Any advice? I'm 1.94 and the guys says a xl will suffice?

Just bought the lady in my life an Epic Expert 29r. She is 1.63 and rides a small. What handlebar widths do people out there ride. She has a Syntace Duraflite 640mm/8deg on her Scott Scale and it seems ok. The handlebar on the Epic is a 700mm. Do we go up to 700 or go down to the 640? Your input is appreciated. Just add your riding style, height, handlebar width and back sweep on your comments so I could make an educated guess.

This morning at 7h00 two Mountain bikers started a unassisted ride from Pretoria to Langebaan Western Cape, Andre Nel aged 58 and Gary Amory aged 53 is planning to travel the next 13 days on their Mountain bikes to raise funds for The South African Guide Dog Association. Please assist this deserving cause by SMS the word DOG to the following numbers to donate funds (38056 for a R 10.00 donation), (40068 for a R 20.00 donation) or (42053 for a R 30.00 donation), follow their progress on their Facebook Page Spook En Scott" or track Andre Nel on Endomondo.

I have a scott 910 that now comes with a 2 blade front set up,after riding 3 blade on my expert I find it quite hard to adapt. Any simular stories--.I feel the ratio drop between big blade and small blade is very big and that the climbing gear is just to hard compared with the old donkey gear. Im a small rider, Shimano gearing

Hi Just a question: I'm keen on upgrading my old MTB 26" to a 2012/2013 Scott Spark 29er. Can I swop wheels between 27.5 and 29er for different trails/ rides?? Your input / advice will be appreciated! Thanks

Sup people lets see what you hitting the hills with? I ride a scott Nitrous 20sorry about pic hate the limit thingDownhillingKing2009-09-13 12:03:05

Hey guys, ok so i have been bike shopping/ looking and need a little advise as i just cant seem to find much information locally apart from what the bike stores are telling me. i trust my LBS implicitly but need to do some checking as their opinion and advice may be slanted by the possible 40k bike sale. so my questions are, i know Rocky Mountain have a decent enough name overseas but i haven't seen very many here in SA. what are you opinions of them as a brand and are the bikes decent compared to the likes of Scott, Santa Cruz, Giant etc. does anyone know what the local support on the bikes is like, i know there are agents and components i can pretty much get from any LBS and am sure my LBS will do a warranty claim etc against shimano/ SRAM etc etc locally in the event of failure, but what about the frame and support thereof? for the price of 40k what would the other options be, initially i looked at the 2014 Scott genius LT, 170mm travel seems a bit much but i ride 160 now and am fine so don't suppose its going to be that different, the Altitude is 150 rear so i may need to get used to that as well. i really like the ride 9 feature that allows you to change the geometry and suspension to your riding style in more ways than i could have ever imagined but it may be too much and its a feature i am sure i could live without, do you think for an average non professional, i fall off ***, rider its too much choice? i see they have moved away from bearings on the rear linkage to bushings, i am not an engineer but surely they are going to need more maintenance than a bearing due to friction on the bushing causing wear? as i say just looking for some opinions and advice as for me 40k on a bike is more than i ever thought i would spend and its a hell of an investment( not from any other perspective than investing in my passion and enjoyment) thanks.

Im a jhb resident and moving to ct next year March... Noticed on the stolen topics most cases are in ct an worries me a bit... Im considiring insurance for my both custom built scott ransom and my mountain cycle... Please help me choose im also looking that it covers damage and everywhere I ride just to be safe....

Hardly the type of bikes one should put next toe each other. Trying to get my head around which hardtail to buy and what budget would be enough. I want to spend around R30k for that I would like a carbon hardtail. I will take the standard wheel with the idea to upgrade later on. From what I've seen, it is much of a muchness when in comes to a hardtail, yes geometry is very important, but at this stage I am not convinced that a R50k hardtail will ride easier that a R30k from the same manufacturer. Momsen is quite good value for money and it is local, something like the 729, Silverback Storm is also good value for money, not sure if it is still the flavour of the month and the you have the Stumpy, which for some odd reason just do not look as nice/aggresive as other hardtails. One could off course also go the Rocky Mountain/Giant route. Any suggestion, or should I rather save up for something like the Spez Epic or Scott full sus. This is mainly for cross country/marathon type riding.

Hi guys, I am on the hunt for a new MTB bike. My Merida Matts is seriously long in the tooth and needs to be retired to doing less of this: and more things like this: I know a bit about bikes but to be honest, the world of MTB is confusing to me. Airshock, Rock Shok, Manitou, RP23, Scott Spark, Scott Scale, Giant Anthem, Giant Trance, Merida, Santa Cruz, All Mountain, Cross Country blah blah etc. So here's what I do know: RIDING STYLE - mostly 20 to 50k's, with the odd 80km distance thrown in. Multi-day racing MAY happen but not often. Mostly it's a Saturday morning ride. I ride the Braamfontein Spruit, Northern Farms, Single Track where possible. Enjoy doing small jumps and riding tricky lines over roots and rocks, up steep hills with a sharp turn at the top etc. I do race, but not to win - I race to enjoy pushing myself. And it's not often either. BUDGET - Whilst I don't have a 100% fixed budget, I don't want to go much beyond R10K and preferably more like R8000. If I find the absolutely perfect bike at R12K, I will find the money. But R25K is not possible. BIKE WHEEL SIZE - As I see it, a 26" bike offers so much better value in the price range I am working in. I am 38 years old and so a full suspension makes sense to me. Might be nice to get a bike that COULD be converted to 650B later. For the guys who understand what's what, can anyone suggest a few bikes to look out for? What are the great bikes from the last 3 years or so that might be worth looking out for. Eg it seems the Giant Trance range is considered a good option. There are just so many bikes and I don't have time to drive all over Gauteng test riding them all, so if I could just shorten the list to a few bikes, that would really help me out. Appreciate your input! Cheers

Hi guys. I'm busy looking for a headset for my father's R2 but I'm not sure what to get. It has a ritchey headset in now but not sure which model. Does anyone know? And what alternatives are available that will fit? Thanks

Hi Hubers I have been researching a new road bike for several weeks at the 18 to 20k price range. The ultimate goal is to find something that isn't going to leave me wanting and last several years. Therefore a good carbon frame with Ultegra or 105. I am down to 2 bikes: 2013 Scott Foil 40 which has a very good frame (according to reviews) and full 105 @R20k or a 2013 Merida Scultura Comp 905, again from what I have read has a good frame + Ultegra. I don't really know how good the Merida brand is. I'm really at a crossroads with this one.. The scott I can get from my local bike shop with a good discount (R20k is after discount) and post sale support. The Merida will come from JHB so I will need to courier it down and have a fitting at my local bike shop. Any suggestions, advise etc. Cheers, Paul

Hey guys and gals i know a lot of MTbers ride on the dirt road section next to the R59 between Alberton and Meyerton. I would like to find out if there is anyone who wouldn't mind me tagging along on a weekend ride or so. Thanks Scott

Howdee, It's that time of the year. I'm itching to upgrade. I decided I'm not upgrading parts, but selling my current bicycle and buying something new. I'm planning on selling a Scott Aspect 30. What would be a realistic asking price for it? It's stock standard, so it's entry-level everything. Suntour Fork/Alivio RD/Acera FD/Acera Shifters/Alex Rims/Tektro Draco Brakes. Some normal use scratches. I think it's a 2012 model, but bought it this year March. About 650km (100km dirt roads / 550km tar and commuting). I'm having a hard time getting realistic second hand prices... I saw two prices (R4k and R5k). That's a bit high right? That's about what I paid for mine new.

Hi, Is there anyone in pretoria renting out decent mtb. (Something like a scott scale 930/940 or GT Zaskar sport. But that you can use anywhere? As in not rent to ride at a apecific venue