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As the heading says what to get.... Will be looking for 2 ... 1 for me and one for the father in law as he is also ready for an upgrade... So to start - Santa Cruz Bronson - AWESOME - But too much cash and some of our mates have them already... So .... what about ... Cannondale Jekyll 27.5 OR Scott Genius LT OR Yeti SB 75 OR 2014 GT Force OR do we wait for the new Sanction?? THEN - the holy grail - BUT you can only get it in like August YT Capra WHAT ARE YOUR GUYS THOUGHTS????

Hey everyone I'm looking at getting me a road bike but once again the choices are so flippen much I am more into mountain biking, this will be to do the odd road event down in Cape Town. Heres the short list and pricing Scott: Speedster S20 R13999 (105) ***CR1 20 R20999(105) carbon*** No price on the CR1 30(Sora ) Merida: Scultura CF904 R18899(105 ) carbon Scultura 904 R13999(105 ) Giant: TCR C3 R15499(Tiagra) carbon TCR C2 R16899(Ultegra/105) carbon Cannondale CAAD8 6 R13499(Tiagra) CAAD8 5 R14999(105) Didn't get price on CAAD10 Specialized: Roubaix SL4 Sora R18999 - Carbon frame Allez Elite Tiagra R13999 ***Roubaix SL4 sport 105 R23999*** ***Tarmac SL4 sport 105 R23999*** ***These two are "WOULD LIKES", OVER BUDGET! What would you guys recommend? As you can see there is lots to choose and I am super confused!!!!! Do I go for the Roubaix with a crappy Sora groupset but carbon "BEES-KNEES" frame? Really liking this but the grouset is very off putting Or do I go Aluminium frame with 105 groupset with some change to do a wheel upgrade? Looking at the CAAD8 5 in this regard The Giant TCR C2 looks like flippen good value, Carbon frame with good groupset. Any other suggestions are welcome! Thanks

Hi guys, as i dont know much about mtb i weas wondering if this is a ok deal. i know its not a disc brake and not a 29er etc, but as a starter bike just so i can get out thewre with my son's while i save for a proper bike what do you guys think? the owner works with me and wants R750 for it. i think its ok but hten again i dont really know what all to look for in a mtb as i'm normally a roadie. apparently its a 21speed and changes gears on the handle grip(which i dont know if this is a good thing or not as i'm starting out) advice appreciated. %5Burl=http%3A//s1252.photobucket.com/user/ScottRSA/media/Bike1.jpg.html%5D

Hi All, Me and my wife are looking to get into mountain biking, mostly for riding on gravel roads on the farm. My budget is R6k max per bike as we need to make sure we're really into it. I'm located in Polokwane Limpopo and one of our local dealers has Scott Aspect 620 in that price range. Is that a good buy or do you guys have some better alternatives? I am prepared to travel to PTA or JHB to get the bikes from there if need be. Any advice will be appreciated thanks

Event Name: Vulintaba Mountain Bike Series EVENT #3 When: 3 May 2014 Where: Vulintaba Country Estate - Newcastle, Kwazulu-Natal Category: MTB The event is staged on Vulintaba Country Estate 20 km from Newcastle on the D96 district road. This is a great family event with a club house and facilities to entertain everyone. Each race on the day is staggered though the morning. We encourage participants to enjoy the opportunity to cycle with a family member or a friend on the sub events after they have completed their race. The breakdown of the event as follow: The 40 km race is a virtual 40km single track. HARDCORE!! The circuit is shaped in a figure 8 in fairly close proximity of the clubhouse. Total ascent for the race is 1200m . The 40 km race is definitely not for novice riders , the average rider can expect at time of 2:45 – 3:45. The winning time of the first two events has been set by young Barry Scott from Dundee in a time of 2:08 and 2:11 respectively. Though ruff and rugged the route is set on the amphitheatre of the mountain surrounding the estate. This is a race for the typical mountain biking purist. The final 4.5km descend down a section of Donkeys pass veering of with endless single track switch backs that will have every rider smile to ear to ear. The 20km race has been designed for the novice riders. If you have just purchased you first mountain bike still unfit and unsure of your cycling abilities, then this is the race to kick start your cycling endeavour. This is a really easy route with the minimum of climbing this race will offer a lot of fun. The majority of this race is single track though we have also included some of path on the golf course. The 5 km race is just for the young ones, limited to the concrete golf course paths but still giving you the opportunity to cycle with your kids. Registration: 2 May @ Triathlon Cycles from 17:00 – 19:00 3 May @ Vulintaba Country Estate 6:00 – 7:15 Entry form : download from the Vulintaba FB page Inquiries: Chris van der Linde 079 89 39 49 5 Go to Event Page

Event Name: Vulintaba Mountain Bike Series When: 5 March 2014 Where: Newcastle - Vulintaba Country Estate, Kwazulu-Natal Category: MTB The event is staged on Vulintaba Country Estate 20 km from Newcastle on the D96 district road. This is a great family event with a club house and facilities to entertain everyone. Each race on the day is staggered though the morning. We encourage participants to enjoy the opportunity to cycle with a family member or a friend on the sub events after they have completed their race. The breakdown of the event as follow: The 40 km race is a virtual 40km single track. HARDCORE!! The circuit is shaped in a figure 8 in fairly close proximity of the clubhouse. Total ascent for the race is 1200m . The 40 km race is definitely not for novice riders , the average rider can expect at time of 2:45 – 3:45. The winning time of the first two events has been set by young Barry Scott from Dundee in a time of 2:08 and 2:11 respectively. Though ruff and rugged the route is set on the amphitheatre of the mountain surrounding the estate. This is a race for the typical mountain biking purist. The final 4.5km descend down a section of Donkeys pass veering of with endless single track switch backs that will have every rider smile to ear to ear. The 20km race has been designed for the novice riders. If you have just purchased you first mountain bike still unfit and unsure of your cycling abilities, then this is the race to kick start your cycling endeavour. This is a really easy route with the minimum of climbing this race will offer a lot of fun. The majority of this race is single track though we have also included some of path on the golf course. The 5 km race is just for the young ones, limited to the concrete golf course paths but still giving you the opportunity to cycle with your kids. Registration: 2 May @ Triathlon Cycles from 17:00 – 19:00 3 May @ Vulintaba Country Estate 6:00 – 7:15 Entry form : download from the Vulintaba FB page Inquiries: Chris van der Linde 079 89 39 49 5 Go to Event Page

HI fellow hubbers If there is any one who has or knows any one who has accommodation for 4 adults for the night of the 15th May please can you get hold of me. We are 4 guys riding the Trail, so we are coming into Scottbrugh on the 15th and want to sleep a night before heading back to Jozi on Friday morning. We are really just looking for a place to shower, braai, have a few beers and go to sleep. Please email or call/sms me if anyone has anything available. Thanks Darren drkrul@gmail.com 0823211261

Hi All I am looking for a good entry/leisure FS bike but do not want to spend more than R20k. I have been offered a Trek Superfly 6 @ R21.5k and a Scott Spark 960 @ R17.5K. There is also a KTM going for about R20k. I put it to you which bike should I buy and are there any better FS bikes out there in my price range? Thanks B

Our three MTB's and two roadbikes were stiolen out of the garage. We offer R 1000.00 reward for each bike returned or R 5000.00 for all four. Bulls Copperhead Dual Suspension MTB. Black with Green striping. Trek Discovery Roadbike. Blue, yellow handlebars and tyres. Titan 26R MTB. Candy Apple Red and White. Titan Grafitti MTB. White and Red. Scott Speedster Roadbike. Gunmetal Grey.

Hi We have a luxury 16-seater bus with trailer to transport cyclists from King Shaka to Underberg on Monday 12th May and Tuesday 13th May. Cost : R200pp or R250pp incl bikes. Transport from Scottburgh to King Shaka from 15th May - 17th May. Cost R100pp or R150pp incl bike. Contact Charlene: 0796387981 to book your seat now.

Hi, Looking for some opinions from experienced Hubbers who have done Joberg2C and possibly also Epic ... I train and race on a Scott Scale for marathons and 3 day events (Sani, W2W, etc). Really enjoy the lightness and stiffness of the bike. However, for Epic 2014, I switched to my trusted Tallboy (veteran of my previous Epic's) and was very happy given the rough terrain and long tough days. Now planning on Joberg2c .... question is, should I do it on the Scott Scale or on the Tallboy? How rough is the terrain? (compare to Epic) how rocky/loose and steep are the climbs? To a certain degree I prioritise speed over comfort, unless it gets too bad/rough (saddle sores, etc). thanks

Hi Hubbers I managed to pull the wool over my wife's eyes long enough to get her to agree to me buying a new bike . I'm going for the Scott Spark 910 and am considering changing the stock Syncros wheels for Mavic Crossmax ST's. Not sure this is necessary though - can anyone advise me on the Syncros wheels? Would I benefit significantly with the Mavic's? The specs: Syncros XR2.0 rims with DT Swiss Aero Comp spokes and Syncros XR2.0 CL / 12 x 142 / RWS hub (made by DT Swiss). I weigh 90kgs and do exclusively cross-country/marathons. Any advice would be appreciated.

Anybody have issues with the engagement of the free body ?? I often have this "clunck" noise as I apply power. OEM wheels on Scott Scale Pro 29 er, spec sheet says DT Swiss XR29 but think the are 240's as XR29' not on DT Swiss website. Probably done a 1000 km on it, second free body (replaced on warranty), now it would appear that the hub itself has bocome damaged, edges burred as a result of engagment problem I think.. It only has 2 pawls. Next question: what do I replace it with that wont break the bank, is easy to service and maintain with spares readily available ??? Any comments ???

Hi guys, i have three bicycles that i want to change components between. Scott Aspect 620 26" - 3x10 speed Deore with Deore shifters KMC X10 chain Silverback Slade 4 27.5" - 3x8 speed Acera/Altus Altus Shifters KMC Z8 chain Merida BigNine TFS300 29er - 3x9 speed SLX/Acera Acera shifters KMC Z99 9s chain i want to change 3x8 to the Scott the 3x9 to the silverback but with the deore rd and the 3x10 to the merida keeping the slx, all 3 bikes are 2014 models Will the chains fit over from the one to the other with the Cassettes swap, would i need master links for each and what kind?

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Hi Guys I have a Scott Scale 40 and I would like to know if somebody knows how much this bike would go for. I bought it 6 or 7 yaers ago(I THINK). It has Manitou Black fork, Full Shimano LX components(FD, Shifter, Crank, Brakes ect.) and a XT RD. Thanx!!

Hi guys Search skills didn't find anything on here about this so i hope it hasn't been discussed before, if so , sorry. I am running a 172.5mm crank length on my bike, I am suffering from knee pain lately and i am wondering if it has to do with my crank arms. My in-seam is roughly 882mm. Now i must admit i haven't gone for an ErgoFit fitment or anything like that before. I do want to go to one just dont know which one as Cajee in princess crossing is charging R400 and Cyclefit R750 or so. All i know is that Aaron Brown runs the CycleFit one, apart from that no idea in the differences between them. My Web search has conflicting info about my crank length, some say 172.5mm is fine other sites say cause its for my MTB it needs to be 175mm and even one suggests it must be 180mm. As both are pretty expensive i dont know which to do first, and if it is replace crank to what length. Any and all advice from you experts will be greatly appreciated. Thanks Scott

Hi, I'm driving down to ride the S2C Trail and I would have space for 1x person to join me and share some costs. My plan is to drive down on Monday 12May for registration, and then to return on the Friday after camping in Scottsburg on the Thursday evening. Please contact me by mail if you are interested. Ervin@mprac.co.za 081042 1527

I want to change the SCOTT DT Nude2 rear shock on my 2013 model Scott Spark 940 to a FOX. I understand that I need a shock that is 165 mm long, but apparantly I also need a secial size washers to make the shock fit. Has anyone done this change or can anyone offer some advice? Thank you. Eddie

We still have a few seats available to transport people and bikes from King Shaka to Underberg on Monday 12th May and Tues 13th May. Also transport from Scottburgh to King Shaka from Thurs 15th May to 18th May.

I currently have a merida 120 dual sus trail bike 26er. great bike for ST but it is heavy and I sukkel on the the climbs on XC rides/races. I think it weighs like R15kg. I would love a Spez Epic Comp but they like go for R34k, my budget is under R20k and i see the Scott Spark 960 29er dual sus going for under R20k. it's weight is 13,45kg, how does that compare to weight of other bikes in that price range. it must be a 29er and must be dual sus (I prefer the softer ride for my knees and age, LOL)

Im selling my Scott Aspect Mountain bike 60 which is in excellent condition with all the below. Thule bike rack - carries two bikes Gel seat Bike timmer Bike bag -clips on bike Helmet Water bottle holder - which i attached Brand new bike chain to lock bike up 3X Bombs Ravx Airmax Pump Inflator Crank IT All Metal ABC Tube 26.1.95-2.1 PV Ryder CO2 16G Threaded Crowbar Tyre Levers Camelbak Dart 2L

I may just as well copy and paste my previous post... Scott Scale 940, 2013 model, medium frame, black with blue, stolen in week before the Argus. Insurance pulled all the stops and got me onto a new bike (managed to get the very last 2013 medium around) in time for the Argus. Last Thursday, said bike (inside house and locked to Thule rack) neatly stolen - again!!!!! Somewhere someone has a set-off point for all these stolen bikes...I reckon if we managed to trace a few of them, we'll find where they're all going... In the meantime, I'm seriously fed-up (and probably bikeless as the insurance may not necessarily pay oit again...) Please keep an eye out, folks...

Newly formed Swiss / South African duo Nino Schurter (27) and Philip Buys (24) will participate in this year’s Absa Cape Epic, which takes place from 23 to 30 March, for the first time as team Scott-Odlo Racing. The dramatic new route of the event, now in its eleventh year, will be as challenging as previous years. Click here to view the article

South African Philip Buys commandingly won his second stage of the 2014 Absa Cape Epic Saturday with Swiss partner Nino Schurter (Team Scott-Odlo) as the race for the overall winners’ yellow zebra-striped jersey was again touched by drama. Click here to view the article