Vandit Posted June 16, 2012 Posted June 16, 2012 How I feel about the Yeti too, nice looking bike, I wanted one but none were available at the time, so I bought the Yeti.What chain-keeper you got there. It's an old Mountain Speed. Very similar to the Dartmoor Simple chain guard: http://dialdbikes.co.za/dartmoor-simple-chain-guide.html +1... a welcome addition to my morewood stable, anytime! I was pretty bummed when the Shovas and Mbuzis were discontinued... so for my AM bike I was forced to buy a plastic Dale in stead. If/when that dies... I'll have my eyes on the Sukuma or Jabula. To be honest I was looking for an AM rig and took it (1) because I got a great deal, (2) i love the cnc'd rear triangle, and (3) having an AM rig would excuse me from doing any longer than 35km xc rides with my mates..... I am still however a total newb and my skill level doesn't justify having it. Pretoria is quite flat and apart from the downhills and maybe Fonteine/Groenkloof (which tbh I think you don't need anything more than your childhood R700 Makro Raleigh for) i don't really know where to ride? Any recommendations?
RockCoach Posted June 18, 2012 Posted June 18, 2012 Pretoria is quite flat and apart from the downhills and maybe Fonteine/Groenkloof (which tbh I think you don't need anything more than your childhood R700 Makro Raleigh for) i don't really know where to ride? Any recommendations? Are you sure you have ridden all the trails at Groenkloof and Fountains? There are some sections where I'm very happy to have 150mm of travel... There are also some technical trails at the Monument but I haven't been there yet myself.
Brian Fantana Posted June 18, 2012 Posted June 18, 2012 OK so mine is not an all mountain bike, but it is a trail bike that meets the first post's requirement of 120mm + travel. 140mm travel front and rear. This is my do-it-all bike, I use it for XCO's, XCM's, Ultra Marathons, trail riding and some of the routes I ride can definitely be classified as all mountain. RockCoach 1
RockCoach Posted June 18, 2012 Posted June 18, 2012 (edited) It looks just like my wife's 5.5 http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd175/Seanf1art/general/bikes/Intense%20Bike%20Builds/DSCN2445.jpg Very capable bikes which punch well above their weight. Edit to add pic. Edited June 18, 2012 by slick
Vandit Posted June 18, 2012 Posted June 18, 2012 Are you sure you have ridden all the trails at Groenkloof and Fountains? There are some sections where I'm very happy to have 150mm of travel... There are also some technical trails at the Monument but I haven't been there yet myself. Pretty sure I have ridden most of the trails at Fonteine except for the drop inn and gap jump I think Patches? showed earlier. They look fun and I'm thinking of restoring them. And your'e right, the extra travel and slack angle gives confidence. Surely more fun, but you could easily do all that on a hardtail, might even be faster. Groenkloof feels like a waste except if your'e into torture and all that. Don't get me wrong; some of the uphills are quite technical, but that's not why we post in the Gravity forum. It's like most of the trails are pointed in the wrong direction... I hate peddling uphill on a trail to only find a jeep track that takes you back down at a snails pace. I am pretty sure even a few of the xc guys feel the same way. The trail builder should be shot! Anyway off topic. Show those AM bikes!
Jay_B Posted June 25, 2012 Posted June 25, 2012 My bonny this morning in Tokai... i fell inlove with her all over again. Finally got to ride my bike on terrain that its made for and away from excuses for technical singletrack found in Gauteng, nothing compares to the fun i just had in Tokai. You guys have an absolute gem here and the trail builders deserve a big pat on the back, those trails are absolutely insane. Please come build abit up country... The next 3 weeks of riding cant go slow enough ThePubSA and (Deon) 2
Hairy Posted June 25, 2012 Posted June 25, 2012 My bonny this morning in Tokai... i fell inlove with her all over again. Finally got to ride my bike on terrain that its made for and away from excuses for technical singletrack found in Gauteng, nothing compares to the fun i just had in Tokai. You guys have an absolute gem here and the trail builders deserve a big pat on the back, those trails are absolutely insane. Please come build abit up country... The next 3 weeks of riding cant go slow enough Welcome to Cape Town Jay_B, have a good visit
mad bout mtb Posted June 27, 2012 Author Posted June 27, 2012 (edited) my 120mm trail bikewill take better pics when i can be bothered Edited June 27, 2012 by mad bout mtb
MTB MAN Posted July 1, 2012 Posted July 1, 2012 My GT. Now for sale!My X1, replacement.... G-SPOT what is the eye to eye on that rear shox for the X1
TЯΞB Posted July 1, 2012 Posted July 1, 2012 (edited) Wow, some shweet rides on this thread! Here's my 575 (146mm travel), I use it mostly for places like Van Gaalens and King's Kloof or whenever I'm lucky enough to get south of the Vaal I only really got it dialled once I fitted the Lyrik (160mm), and can't live without the Reverb These days it's a "tug o' war" between this and my Tomac Flint SS though, can't wait 'til Winterton! Edited July 1, 2012 by TЯΞB
ThePubSA Posted July 2, 2012 Posted July 2, 2012 Wow, some shweet rides on this thread! Here's my 575 (146mm travel), I use it mostly for places like Van Gaalens and King's Kloof or whenever I'm lucky enough to get south of the Vaal I only really got it dialled once I fitted the Lyrik (160mm), and can't live without the Reverb These days it's a "tug o' war" between this and my Tomac Flint SS though, can't wait 'til Winterton!Shweet yeti treb
Guest Posted July 2, 2012 Posted July 2, 2012 ok not the best pic, but here it is, while I'm on it, during the CMR friday evening.
Hairy Posted July 2, 2012 Posted July 2, 2012 Nice bike The JHB Critical Mass looks to have alot of Lycra clad riders ... the CT CM though is always dominated by jean pant wearing hippies.
Iwan Kemp Posted July 2, 2012 Posted July 2, 2012 Not mine, but I thought I'll share it here... The 2013 Transition Covert Carbonhttp://brimages.bikeboardmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Carbon-Transition-Covert-600x363.jpg
Guest Posted July 2, 2012 Posted July 2, 2012 Nice bike The JHB Critical Mass looks to have alot of Lycra clad riders ... the CT CM though is always dominated by jean pant wearing hippies. We had a couple of FPK and AKing fans riding their retro style bikes...
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