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Hubbers, Why don't we see more of these Magura and Marzocchi forks on MTB in SA? Does the Fox and Rock Shox brands have superior marketing campaigns, or importers and distributors in SA? Spend so time reading on the Magura TS8 R 29er forks.... and the new Magura eLECT technology....seem to be very nice indeed. Who distributes / service these Magura forks in SA?

Press Release The highly-tunable DebonAir air spring is ready for whatever the trail demands. Buttery smooth feel off the top, now optimized to maintain higher ride height and add more confidence on technical terrain. Click here to view the article

Press Release The next evolution of single crown awesome is here. We created a whole new breed of fork, designed to challenge the limits and take on the world’s toughest Enduro tracks. ZEB’s stiff yet versatile single crown 38mm chassis and machined good looks, pack a punch, and deliver a clear tactical advantage to win races. Click here to view the article

RockShox today announced two all-new SID SL and SID cross-country forks and a race-focused SIDLuxe shock. There is a somewhat revived model naming convention to differentiate the two new chassis. The SID SL model features a lightweight chassis with 100mm travel and 32mm upper tube measurements and a claimed weight of 1326g. The SID model promises to be more capable on the trails with longer 120mm travel and stiffer 35mm upper tubes. The bigger chassis does weigh a couple hundred grams more at 1537g. Discover all the technical details about the new SIDs and SIDLuxe shock in the press release below. Click here to view the article

My Felt Virtue was stolen in Stellenbosch, it is not a common bike so it will be easy to spot. It has a White seat San Marco, black waterbottle holder, silver coloured rockshox front suspension and Radium rear suspension. Shimano XT derailleur. I really need to get this bike back so if anyone sees it or has information regarding it, please contact me on 076 168 7942. A reward will be given to whoever helps get the bike back. Regards V.Cabano

Bought a Rock Shox Revelation (29" Tapered) 140 mm travel for a Pyga Oneten29. Pyga suggests a 120-130mm travel fork for this frame so I had the travel changed to 120 mm. Exposed stanchions now measure 115 mm?? Should I be concerned and have it changed back to 140 mm?

I am tring to fit the crown from an FSA Headset to a Rockshox Revalation tapered fork however the crown is not able to go all the way down. There is a gap of abbout 2cm between the botom of the steerer and the crown. Advise please from those in the know?

Does anyone have experience with a Rockshox Poploc not releasing? Fork is a Rock Shox Reba 29 RL Air (2012 model). Here's the Motion Control unit model: http://www.sram.com/rockshox/products/remote-upgrade-kit-poploc The fork doesn't unlock when pushing the Poploc button. The remote mechanism and cable both move freely. I also removed the Motion Control unit from the fork to check that it's spring was attached top & botton, and that the bottom aluminium disc/value was rotating freely. I testing the spring action without cable attached after reassembling the fork and the action feels correct. Any ideas why it doesn't release with the Poploc? Could the Motion Control unit's spring have weakened? I'm stumped.

Hi there I need some advice on the price i should ask for a bike of mine. Silverback Michigan carbon fibre, carbon fibre handlebar, cobalt blue rims tubless with original tyres, rock shox recon gold rl,hydrolic disks,shimano deore front and back xt with sram hub, less than 500km.

A mate of mines bike was stolen please keep a look out!! See below mail from him! Can you please put the word out. I had a high end mtb that was stolen on Saturday (see details below) and I’m desperately trying to get it back. It’s a very unique bike and you won’t find many of them. Please can you help by forwarding to everyone you know. On Saturday 26th April someone stole my mtb off the back of a Thule bike rack that it was locked on to. It happened in the mall in Glena Marais shopping centre where Finish Line Cycles is and security miraculously never saw anything despite being less than 20 meters away. The bike is a Scott Scale SL 900. The entire bike is matt black with an XX1 groupset, Rockshox fork, carbon Syncross wheels and finishing kit. Non standard items are black ESI grips and Geax Sagaro tubeless tyres. It has a small white tipex marking on the seat pin where it goes into the frame and also on the saddle rails from when the bike was fitted for me. There are small scratches on the inside of the rear triangle caused by a piece of wire that got stuck in the wheel a while ago. Bike is a medium and 2013 model in excellent nick. Please look out for it cos it's very rare and worth about R80k and I’m not insured. Happy to pay a reward. Richard 0768133326

Hey guys (and girls) Here is a picture of my Morewood Zula 27.5 which I finished on Thursday. Special thanks to @zabalad for the help with the build and thanks also to Richard Carter for dealing with me directly and making sure I get the bike in time. Specs: Frame: Morewood Zula 27.5, medium Rear shock: Fox RP2, 100mm Fork: Rockshox Reba RL, 120mm Wheels: Crankbrothers Cobalt 2 (tubeless) Tyres: Schwalbe Racing Ralph 2.25 Groupset: Shimano XT, 2x10 Brakes: Formula RX, with 160mm rotors Pedals: Cranbrothers Candy 2 Seatpost: Crankbrothers Cobalt 3, 400mm Seat: Nukeproof Handlebar: Nukeproof Sam Hill Signature, 760mm Stem: Nukeproof Warhead, 60mm Grips: Nukeproof Double Lock-on Headset: Acros Spacers: KCNC I hope you guys like it as much as I do. Will go for it's first decent ride tomorrow. Please excuse the makeshift chainstay protector. Still waiting for the one I ordered. Thanks!

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...

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 need to upgrade my fork. Currently Rockshox 29er QR fork, with Hope Pro 2 Evo hubs. Is it possible to change that to a 15 mm through axle fitting without drama, or is the hub specific to QR?

I recently acquired a new Rockshox Reverb Dropper Post, and out of the box, it has play at the seat mount. If I hold the post and move the seat, it has a little bit of side to side play. I have checked the seat mountings and they seem fine. The play seems to be at the top of the seatpost. Is this normal? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Hi all. I am going to begin riding again and need a new bike. My budget is about R15k. I have narrowed it down to these 2 bikes. Which one do you think will be the better buy? Merida: FRAME NAME Big.Nine TFS-D-Single FORK Rock Shox 30 Gold 29 100 Poploc DERAILLEUR FRONT Shimano Deore XT H35 triple DERAILLEUR REAR Shimano Deore XT Shadow SHIFTER FRONT Shimano Deore XT ispec SHIFTER REAR Shimano Deore XT ispec BRAKE LEVER attached BRAKE FRONT Shimano M596 180 mm Cen BRAKE REAR Shimano M596 160 mm Cen CHAINWHEEL Shimano Deore XT 40-30-22 CHAINGUARD no BBSET attached CHAIN KMC X10 10s HUB FRONT Shimano M435 Cen HUB REAR Shimano M435 Cen RIM Merida Big.Nine Pro D FREEWHEEL Shimano CS-HG-10 11-36 TIRES Schwalbe Racing Ralph 29 Perf. 2.25 fold / Schwalbe Racing Ralph 29 Perf. 2.25 fold SPOKES black stainless HANDLEBAR STEM Merida Pro OS 5° HANDLEBAR Merida Pro OS 680 Flat HEADSET EGG S-Bearing SEAT POST Merida Pro H SB0 27.2 mm SADDLE Selle Italia X1 PEDAL XC Alloy Titan Pro: HYDRO X7 DISC + SMOOTH WELDING ROCK SHOX REBA RL TAPER 100MM W/POPLOCK TITAN COMP TITAN FLAT TITAN SHIMANO XT SHIMANO XT SHIMANO XT SHIMANO XT SHIMANO SLX KMC X10 STANS ZTR CREST 32H TL SHIMANO XT RACING RALPH PERFORMANCE 29"X2.25" WHITE STRIPE SHIMANO M505 SELLE ROYAL SETA TITAN COMP Any help and advice making this decision will be appreciated.

I am seriously considering buying the 2013 Momsen X-AL because of it's really good spec (see below - apologies for the formatting) in relation to price, but I am apprehensive because none of the distributors have stock to test out. Basically I need to commit to a 50% deposit just to see it .... Frame: Race Tech SLA -Alloy 7000 Butted Tubeset - Internal Routing -Formed Tubing - PressFit BB - 142 x 12 Thru-Axle Rear Fork: RockShox SID RL 15mm Thru-Axle - 100mm Chainwheel: SRAM X9 44/32/22T Bottom Bracket: SRAM GXP PressFit F. Derailleur: SRAM X9 R. Derailleur: SRAM X9 Type 2 10 Speed Shifter: SRAM X9 Ball Bearing Trigger Brake Levers: Avid Elixir 7 Carbon Brakes: 170 Fr /160 Rr Cassette: SRAM PG1070 - 11-36T Rims: Sun Ringle Inferno 27 - 32H Tires: Schwalbe Racing Ralph SNAKESKIN Tubeless 29 x 2.25 Pedals: Nil Handlebar: Alloy Flat Top 29er - 680mm - 31.8mm Oversize Stem: Alloy 3D Forged Superlight - 31.8mm Oversize Seatpost: Alloy 3D Forged 31.6 Seat: Fizik GOBI XM Headset: FSA No 42 Alloy Taper Colors: Matte Black w/Red Details Chain: KMC 10 Speed Hubset: SRAM X9 15mm Fr - SRAM X9 142 x 12 Rr - 32h Spokes: Stainless Butted with Alloy Nipples Grips: Silicone Race Weight: 11.73kg ( X-Large, without pedals) Has anybody bought one of these or heard anything about it? I know that the brakes and rims aren't the greatest, but I should be able to manage - any other boegies in the spec that I should watch out for? I have also read that the rims aren't the easiest to get tyres to seat onto in a tubeless conversion either .... Thanks for your comments!

Hi all. I am going to begin riding again and need a new bike. My budget is about R15k. I have narrowed it down to these 2 bikes. Which one do you think will be the better buy? Merida: FRAME NAME Big.Nine TFS-D-Single FORK Rock Shox 30 Gold 29 100 Poploc DERAILLEUR FRONT Shimano Deore XT H35 triple DERAILLEUR REAR Shimano Deore XT Shadow SHIFTER FRONT Shimano Deore XT ispec SHIFTER REAR Shimano Deore XT ispec BRAKE LEVER attached BRAKE FRONT Shimano M596 180 mm Cen BRAKE REAR Shimano M596 160 mm Cen CHAINWHEEL Shimano Deore XT 40-30-22 CHAINGUARD no BBSET attached CHAIN KMC X10 10s HUB FRONT Shimano M435 Cen HUB REAR Shimano M435 Cen RIM Merida Big.Nine Pro D FREEWHEEL Shimano CS-HG-10 11-36 TIRES Schwalbe Racing Ralph 29 Perf. 2.25 fold / Schwalbe Racing Ralph 29 Perf. 2.25 fold SPOKES black stainless HANDLEBAR STEM Merida Pro OS 5° HANDLEBAR Merida Pro OS 680 Flat HEADSET EGG S-Bearing SEAT POST Merida Pro H SB0 27.2 mm SADDLE Selle Italia X1 PEDAL XC Alloy Titan Pro: HYDRO X7 DISC + SMOOTH WELDING ROCK SHOX REBA RL TAPER 100MM W/POPLOCK TITAN COMP TITAN FLAT TITAN SHIMANO XT SHIMANO XT SHIMANO XT SHIMANO XT SHIMANO SLX KMC X10 STANS ZTR CREST 32H TL SHIMANO XT RACING RALPH PERFORMANCE 29"X2.25" WHITE STRIPE SHIMANO M505 SELLE ROYAL SETA TITAN COMP Any help and advice making this decision will be appreciated.

Hi all mechs...I have searched all over, got the manuals and services docs and have still found nothing that will help me find out what pressure I should have in my new Vivid Air. Sag is set correct at 30% and using recommended 6,3,3 settings but I still feel its "soft" and using full stroke all the time, last thing I want is to bottom out all the time. Even dialled in a few clicks doesn't seem to do the trick. I just want to know what the pressure should be for my weight (90kg). Any tech assistance out there?

Noticed on Momsen's Twitter feed that some of their team bikes are sporting Fox's ICD battery packs. No official word, of course, but it's definitely nearing production and mainstream availability. Battery pack on the Downtube and the unit on the shock is clearly visible. Less so the wiring that connects to the fork. Nice to see a local brand at the forefront of tech For those who don't know what it is, here's a cool article. http://www.pinkbike....in-Earnest.html Lappiere has been running production "El" bikes with RockShox electronic suspension. http://www.bikeradar...27-ei-14-47778/ http://brimages.bikeboardmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/ost4.jpg

I lied, this is the last video of the week. A couple of mates playing a game of bike. It's simple, one person does a trick and the other has to repeat it. If you don't, you get a letter. It carries on until someone spells 'bike'. Click here to view the article

Help me choose please, I have 2 bikes on my shortlist, Merida Big 9 lite 1000 - R 13495 Scott Scale 960 - R 11699 Merida already has tubeless tyres on so add R 1000 to Scott price. Scott has remote shock lockout. Salesman reckons the Merida is better specced with much better wheels??? Merida has Manitou shock, till now all I have heard about is Suntour, Rockshox and Fox (never really in my proce range anyway.) Manitou is new to me and I heard that it must be serviced in CT even though another thread has a guy in JHB who does it??? I reallly like the look of the Merida personally. What do you think? Thanks

Wondering if someone here can demystify the whole mounting hardware/bushings thing for me? I'm changing from a 2014 Fox CTD Evolution to a Rockshox Monarch+ and from reading around I'm not so sure its going to be a straight swap. So, will the mounting hardware from my fox shock work with the monarch? Am I right in assuming that If the eyelet diameter and width of the eyelet (from side to side) are the same, then there would be no need for different hardware? or does it not work like that?

How difficult or easy is it to adjust the travel on a Reba dual air fork? Its currently running on 80mm travel but I want to extend it to 120mm for my new build if its at all possible. Is there any knowledgeable hubbers out their that can guide me or even do this for me and if so what can I expect to pay for this? Sorry for posting, I know I read it here somewhere a while back but too lazy to search for it.

Hi all Please be on the lookout for a stolen mountain bike. Taken from our garage sometime between Wed and Friday. It's a dark blue small Canondale Scalpel. It's the old style aluminium frame bike and is distinctive in that it is fitted with a Rockshox Reba front fork and not the usual Canondale fork. It also has a Pioneer Trek sticker on the seat tube. Claremont area, Cape Town Pic attached. Thanks Andre