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LARC Distributors have 2014 Fuji Norcom 2.1 (11 speed Ultegra) and 2.3 (Sram Rival) UCI legal TT/Tri bikes in stock. We also take special orders on our Fuji Norcom 1.3 (Ultegra 11 sp Di-2/981 carbon wheels) and the 1.1 (Dura Ace 11 sp Di-2/981 carbon wheels) 12-15 days airfreight delivery. Contact us at info@larcdistributors.co.za to find our dealers near you.

So looking for a new derailer, rear to replace my Sram XO, I see there are Short Medium and long Cages, what is the difference and when would you use one over the other?

Hi Hubbers Just to let you know we received stock of ALL 3 Leonardi Racing adapters for 10 x 1 conversions. In stock are Shimano 28-40T as well as Shimano 29-42T. SRAM 25-40T also in stock. See the range here: http://www.evobikes.co.za/catalogsearch/result/?q=Leonardi

Hi Hubbers Just unpacked our first shipment of WOLF 42T cogs for SRAM Cassettes! Remove the 17 and run a 11/42 on a 1x10... STOCK ARE LTD!! See here: http://www.evobikes.co.za/wolftooth-42t-cog-black.html

holycow, how long did it take them? but boy, all those 'limitations' aka 'other stuff you must buy'...*facepalm* http://ep1.pinkbike.org/p5pb10662325/p5pb10662325.jpg A shorter cage and modified low-limit stop geometry are some of the differences between the X01 DH derailleur and a standard unit. http://ep1.pinkbike.org/p5pb10662310/p5pb10662310.jpg The 7 speed cassette sports an integrated spoke guard, and it mounts on a standard XD driver body. Pinksauce

So I need a front derailer, I pop into LBS and buy one, no not so easy. I need a s3 38, which stands for direct mount 38 tooth, all I could get was 36 and 42 tooth derailers, I tryed the 36 but the chain ring would not clear, is there anything compatible with 38 tooth crank

Morning all Bought my Powercal strap ywsterday and would like to know do i keep my Edge 705 of buy the joule GPS? I know the edge wil work etc so the question is not about compatability but more as to what headunit will show me what values and does the joule rework the data rewcieved or not? Any other info will be regarded as GOLD thus far. Ps Just bought a raceware and barfly mount for the 705 so it also sits outfront with the help of the little sram adapter. Regards Francois the power newbie

Hi Everyone, Needing some help please with my drive train. __________________________________ Firstly What I Have: CRANKSET: Custom SRAM S-1250, 7050 alloy arms, 10-speed XC double, PF30 spindle, 175mm FRONT DERAILLEUR: SRAM X7, 10-speed, 34.9mm clamp, top pull REAR DERAILLEUR: Shimano XT Shadow Plus, 10-speed, SGS long cage SHIFT LEVERS: Shimano SLX, 10-speed, trigger CASSETTE: SRAM PG-1030, 10-speed, 11-36 CHAIN: SRAM PC 1031, 10-speed, PowerLink _______________________________________ Now My Problems: - Bad Chain Slap, with clutch on and off... - Keep dropping the chain off the big front ring, I have tuned it and had the shop tune it, even lowering the mount a touch but still after about 20km of riding the problem starts up again.. - Sometimes when standing to power up a small climb the back gears would skip up one and then back down, mainly on the smaller cassette gears... On the stand the gears shift perfectly even on the trail its perfect, just when I stand up to power up a short hill it would jump every now and then. Limit screws are set and tension on cable is great for fast and smooth shifting. - This weekend my chain kept hoping off the bottom jockey free wheel of the Rear Derailleur jamming it between the cage and the free wheel. When I took it apart nothing seemed to be wrong despite seeing it wobble and throw the chain off while on the trail and stopping to unjam it. - Lastly the chain seems to have a bad flex in it, but since the beginning. Its been measured and not worn to the point of replacing it _________________________________________________ Bike is about 3-4 months old, done about 850kms and bought it brand new so first owner. I have never been a Shimano fan, none of the derailleurs I have had worked great and also been fussy. I am thinking of replacing it with a SRAM X9 type 2, most likely a medium cage since is a 2X10 setup and perhaps a new chain However would this help solve the problems I am having or must I check somewhere else for the cause of these problems before spending the money? Thanks in advance for your help, looking forward to your feedback. Kind Regards, Tim

Hi there, I need some advise regarding derailleur wheels. I bought my bike with KCNC wheels which I like. At the Dullstroom event the chain came off the bottom wheel and damaged my inner cage. The mechanic that serviced my bike tells me that the KCNC wheels are rubbish and he suggest I put the normal SRAM wheels when I replace the inner cage. What do you guys think. Cheers

Im not trying to stir, but I was wondering what dirty Hubbers ride with. I currently run an XT chain with my 9x SRAM setup.

I find the chain on my epic comp carbon tends to come off when changing to lower crank-24T? It is not coming off during the change down but when on the lower cog. There is a hell of a lot of slack when not pedalling? Do i remove a link or what? I did replace my Sram X9 long cage rear derailleur with a Sram XX medium cage rear derailleur.Would this change the set up? Do i need a chain tensioner or is this slack normal? My set up is: XO twistshifters 2x10 crankset 24T-38T Sram X7 front derailleur Sram XX 2x10 spd rear derailleur cassette-11-36 10spd chain(not sure on the linkage) Please advice through experience or it'll just be guessing

So with only a few weeks left before the big day, bookings for Raceday wheel rentals are filling up. Most of the wheels were rented out in the week leading up to 70.3 last month. So best you book your wheels early to ensure you get the combo you want. Rentals Starting from R1299.00 This includes: Continetal GP4000 S tyres and tubes (or similar) SRAM / Shimano Cassette 11-25 ratio (limited availability) Double Padded Wheel Bag Ti Skewers Velve Stenders Excluded: Postage (door to door delivery and return) Drop off point next day after Ironman - to be arranged. We offer 3 options of postage Next day 11am; Next day 5pm, Economy 48-72hr Visit the website to see the various combination and prevent disappointment. www.hedcyclingsa.co.za

Can anyone explain to me how to remove the Sram X7/X9 BB30 crank from the frame? From what I understand, the non-drive side arm needs to be removed first but I have no idea how. The 10mm Allen key slot has a warning that states "Do not remove" and I am also not sure which way the nut should turn? Can anyone give me a guide on removing it as well as if special tools are needed. thanks

I've finally decided to change the avid brakes on my Spec epic 29er with XT. Chainreaction has a great special at the moment. There are however a few options to order which I need advice on: -front hose length 950mm or 1000mm? -rear hose length 1500mm or 1700mm? -the levers are either A spec or B spec - which do I need. The bike has SRAM X9 shifters -will the avid rotors work or do I need XT rotors? Thanks

Hi Hubbers - please be on the look out for a Giant Anthem XO 2012 with SRAM XX Grip Shifts and Stans ZTR Crest Rims. Stolen on Sunday Afternoon 02 Feb 2014. Please contact Victor on 0824452198 if you do come across it. Thanks

Hi hubbers! I am quite new to the sport of mountain biking and I have done the Nissan Trailseeker 45km half marathons last year. I am doing lots of cross training and riding the spruit in JHB. My question is what do I need to be doing to ride the Joberg2C? I know that is quite a lofty goal but it looks like an epic ride! I have also noticed that most of the people in the YouTube videos have full suspension bikes. I am riding a hard tail Vida1 with a SRAM X0 groupset. Would the bike be up to it?

From twitter @JamesLouter: My bikes stolen out my car at Nicoleway!This is the Team MTN Qhubeka Trek ,plus a resprayed black cervelo "qhubeka" http://t.co/p4Ohcfb42v @JamesLouter: The other bike stolen from Nicoleway Cervelo sprayed Qhubeka. With sram red etc. keep them eyes peeled please folks http://t.co/VGpWlEPvKG @JamesLouter: At Nicoleway centre trying to look at CCTV footage but security making me feel like the criminal......

I am keen to fit SRAM XX1 to my bike, Which outlet would be the cheapest place to source this from?? Putting a list together on Chain Reaction using a twistgrip and a XO1 cassette I get a figure of £719.44 = +-R12806. This obviously excludes freight and SARS share.

Hi Guys, Please keep your eyes peeled for my 2 racing bikes that were stolen from my car on Thursday 23rd Jan. I had been to a number of meetings through the afternoon covering the Post Office Centre, Illovo ; Thrupps , Illovo ; Sportron House, Bryanston ; Sandton Medi Clinic and Nicole Way Centre. Only on leaving Nicole way centre late int he afternoon afetr a hectic day I realised my Trek bike was no longer on the back seat and then also realised my resprayed black " Qhubeka" Cervelo was also no longer in the boot I'm engaging the various security companies to assist with teh CCTV footage , who are all being fairly helpful. The honest truth is whilst I only realised on leaving Nicoleway, this could have happened earlier int he afternoon. It appears I've been a victim of some brazen remote jamming allowing the thieves to access my car without raising alarm or concern. These guys must have been disturbed as they amazingly left 1 bike behind in the boot. They would have also only carried the bikes away as the wheels were off. My Thule pull along was also taken with my MTN Qhubeka team kit including sidi and bont shoes, 2 pairs speed play pedals and cleats ( i had been to a bike fitting earlier in the morning with Activeworx) I've attached pic's the bikes which you'd agree are pretty unique. The spec's are as follows: BIKE 1 : 60cm Team MTN Qhuebeka Trek Madone 7 SRAM Red groupset Zipp 404 tubbie wheels with bontrager tubbies Bontrager XXX carbon 13cm stem Bontrage Alu 44cm 9 double layer black bar tape Dura Ace SRM VI wireless with black display unit Bontrager black saddle Black Elite race bottle cages BIKE 2 : 58cm Black "Qhubeka" resprayed Cervelo Carbon Soloist SRM Red groupset including carbon cranks ( note bottom bracket is Dura Ace as needed to changed) 3T Carbon H/bar 44cm 3T Carbon 13cm Stem Sella Italia saddle - Turbomatic white 3T Alu clincher rotunda wheels ( 1 x broken spoken from morning ride Black Elite race bottle cages If anyone see's these unique beauties of mine or is offered them or as arts of them please contact me on 083 7952220 or james@qhubeka.org Whilst bikes are replacing able the sentimental value I have on them is greater. Thank you for time in reading this, please share accordingly and my fingers are crossed something turns up Kind Regards, James

I am considering getting a twistgrip, can anyone offer some input on the pros and cons versus the standard shifters ?

R shimano and sram chains completely interchangable - Can u use shimano chains with sram casettes etc?

I have a SRAM X0 2x10 on my Scott Spark Pro. Is there any technical reason why I cant swap out the small blade for an even smaller one, and keep the big blade the same? Currently upfront I have :Sram Carbon S-2210 GXP PF, Carbon crankarm, 38Ax24A T The cassette is a Sram PG 1070, 11-36 T Just in case its relevant: Rear Derailleur Sram X.0 carbon long cage, 20 Speed Front Derailleur Sram X9, DM S3, dual pull

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 Hubbers, I am finding it very hard to decide what bike to buy. It is finally time to let my Anthem 26er go and get a Anthem 29er. Both Bikes have a similar price so what shall i do personal pros and cons weigh up equally. The advanced anthem is about R1.5k more expensive. Heres the Spec,Both bikes are new Bike 1 2014 Anthem x 29er 1 Ali SL frame Full SLX groupo Xt shadow rear derailer Fox float CTD front and back Bike 2 2013 Anthem Advance 29er (build) Composite/Carbon Frame Sram X5/X7 Groupo (corrected) Avid 3 (corrected) Shifters (only says SRAM) (corrected) Rockshox Reba RL fork, Rockshox rear shock (only rebound adj) (corrected)

My son has a 2013 Spez Hardrock sport 9spd with the basic shimano components. I want to convert it to a twist shifter. Firstly:Can i put a Sram X9 derailleur(initially off my 10 spd bike)on a 9 spd ? Secondly:Can i put Sram XO 9spd twist shifters on and leave the shimano crank and front derailleur on? Would the Sram RD and Twisters be compatible with the shimano FD,crank and cassette? Would there be any issues here that would lead me to spending more on this change?