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2nd hand Spez epic shocks

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:16:45 +0000

Hi Hubbers,

I am looking for some help. I want to make the move to a 29er and have the opportunity to get a 2012 specialized epic expert dual suspension.

My concern is
A) the rear shock makes a lot of noise when I bounce it, sounds as tho the internals are trashed or in need of a service. Is this normal with these brain setups?
Are there only specific dealers that can service these shocks and the fork for that matter (SID BRAIN)

Any advice would be appreciated before I spend all this cash.
Anything I should look out for

many thanks

Sooo all my Classifieds ads are gone....

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:14:55 +0000

As per the heading, are my Classifieds ads that were current when the site crashed gone never to be returned?
See that seems to be the case...
Ag no man!!

RUSH Clothing

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:58:05 +0000

Hey Guys,

Just a shameful plug , I am starting a small clothing range called RUSH Cycling, for the more adrenaline fueled cyclists with some rad tee's in the pipeline if this takes off!

I have one design out so far, which is attached, if you want to get your grubby hands on it, it's available at Woodstock Cycle Works in CPT!

PS. 100% locally made!

Cheers!

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Stolen 2010 Cube GTC - Pretoria area

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:01:03 +0000

I'm unsure for how long recent posts won't be available, so my apologies for a re-post.

Cube GTC Reaction Pro stolen on 13th May in the Silverton, Pretoria area. The bike is similar to the attached picture only with American Classic Race wheels.

There is a recognizable blue USN sticker on the top-tube of the bike which covers some scratches.

Any information about the bicycle or info of known bicycle dealers near the Silverton area, would be much appreciated!

Jan-Hendrik

083 641 6735

MTB Trails in Park Rynie

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:00:31 +0000

Hi guys
I am going to be down in Park Rynie on the KZN South Coast next week. Does anyone know any safe trails that I could do by myself. I have only been riding for 6 months, so I don't want anything too technical.

Any suggestions welcome, but I don't want to have to travel to get there.

I got a back up who wants what???

Wed, 22 May 2013 19:51:15 +0000

If I kept a back up, I would be RICH, who wants what???
Including the locked posts???,

Anyone in Recruitment...?

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:35:42 +0000

My fiance is looking for a change in vocation.
Currently a teacher at a private school but i fear she'll soon have the violent death of a child or a fellow staff member on her hands.
She has a BA (hons) in psychology, so i think something in HR might be suitable.

Any recruiters please PM me details of how she can get in touch with you.

Thanks
Barry

Enduro World Series

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:04:22 +0000

Let's get this restarted with the official dirttv video from round 1 (sorry, can't embed).

http://mpora.com/videos/AAdhcli5pb90

Bike fit help

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:46:42 +0000

Ok so I currently ride an alu scott road bike. Size is a virtual 56. TT is 545 ctc. Seattube is 560 ctt.

I'm looking at a carbon frame with the sloping tt, but it's a medium. 534 tt and 540 Seattube.

The reach on the scott feels a tad long, with a 110mm stem on there. But inseam feels good.

Am I pushing my luck with the carbon size, or will it be ok with the seat post sticking out more and not cutting the fork down too much? I'm about 1,8m. Have longer legs and shorter torso, but only slightly.

Please avoid comments on professional bike fit for now, have it planned once I have my frame as there isn't a perfect generic fit.

Thanks!

EasyBike: Back to 2012 Prices

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:26:20 +0000

Since the Hub has been offline and turned back the clock to 2012.

We thought we would do the same and turn back the clock to 2012 ourselves.

Watch this space for some great Specials at 2012 Prices.

Updates on The Hub, Twitter & Facebook as they become available.

Follow us on Twitter @EasyBikeCoZa, Find us on FaceBook EasyBikeCoZa and sign up to our Newsletter to be the first to find out.

Stock will be limited so make sure you get clicking first.

2 stroke fuel consumption

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:15:17 +0000

I recently purchased a performance exhaust for my Yamaha DT 125. Sommer for the lekker. Now this bike has got a really nice power band for a 125 starting at 6000rpm. It splutters a bit between 4000 and 5000rpm.
What is interesting is that I usually got 228km's EVERY TIME before I had to go on to reserve tank. With this new pipe I had to change to reserve at 185km. Can this be due to the better "breathing" gulping fuel? Anybody had the same experience? Or did somebody siphon fuel from my tank?
Cheers

what car would you buy for a 100 k cash?

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:05:52 +0000

I want to buy a reliable car cash - I know the Polo Vivo is high on the list for stealing but its also one of the best cars in that bracket to buy

any suggestions?

I dont want to spend more that a 100k

EasyBike: Workstands Pre-Order

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:23:11 +0000

We have made some Workstands available for Pre-Order.
Delivery time +/- 2 - 3 weeks, towards the Middle/End of June.

Check out our website for more details and to order.

http://www.easybike....kstands/id/305/

Follow us on Twitter @EasyBikeCoZa, Find us on FaceBook EasyBikeCoZa and sign up to our Newsletter to be the first to find out.

Stock will be limited so make sure you get clicking first.

purchase road bike advice

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:59:51 +0000

Hi Guys

ive decided to upgrade my raleigh LTD road bike to something a bit newer and better

i was offered the new 2013 TREK MADONE 5.9 with electric gear shift ( as new , was ridden once ) for 30K

its a great bike done get me wrong , my first choice would be to get a cervelo ( Not easy to find ) but the new ones cost 40k + and i wont spend that kind of money

30k is really my max max as hopefully i would be able to sell my raleigh LTD for 10/15 and only add the difference

need some feedback from you guys , perhaps im missing something and overlooking others

i was told the TREK MADONE goes for 50k+ so im getting a good deal here but looking more at the bike then actually the deal
great second hand bike will be also great , not only looking for new ones

appreciate your feedback , ideas

thanks

Continental X King Protections leaking like sieves.

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:19:33 +0000

I had the problem with my X Kings not holding pressure when repumping them after they went flat due to no riding for about two months (in the same period my Geax tyres did not loose pressure at all)
The tyres did not want to hold pressure, even after putting in fresh "Stans" through the valve core, taking care not to greak the "seal" of the tyres to the rim. 200ml per tyre was added.
I later resorted to pumping the tyres to 5 bar and submerging them in my Jacuzzi to see where the leaks are, suspecting it might be around the valve. Big was my surprise that the air was escaping through the sidewalls (these are the Protection versions, supposedly Tubeless). The one tyre was so bad I could hear and feel the air escape.
After spending hours slowly turning the wheel around while it was horisontal and laying it flat to allow the Stans to reach all over, the air stopped escaping.
I then still left the tyres at 5 bar and laying horizontaly, turning them around every so often, did this for two days. The tyres then kept the pressure, but there were droplets of Stans all over the sidewalls. (will post pics of this tomorrow)
I am now very worried about the "protection" these tyres has for sidewall cuts and punctures.
Anyone else experienced this?