Shakes Posted August 17, 2011 Posted August 17, 2011 I have recently seen some adverts for a Momsen MTB. Has anyone bought one of these bikes; and please give me some feedback.I must say it has a really weird name; almost as if this bike was started by a Mother and Son. Your feedback please
Mailman7412 Posted August 17, 2011 Posted August 17, 2011 I have a al329. Good value for money GREAT wheelset
Shakes Posted August 17, 2011 Author Posted August 17, 2011 Um... that would be Victor Momsen Who is He?
Cycho Posted August 17, 2011 Posted August 17, 2011 Who is He? As far as I know he designed for Raleigh in SA for most of their recent years? (Techno-gurus correct me if I'm wrong?)
Shakes Posted August 17, 2011 Author Posted August 17, 2011 As far as I know he designed for Raleigh in SA for most of their recent years? (Techno-gurus correct me if I'm wrong?) hmm... cool
El Dodgius Bastardo Posted August 18, 2011 Posted August 18, 2011 If only they'd bring out a dual susser 29er
Cycho Posted August 18, 2011 Posted August 18, 2011 Captain - u a bit sow on the uptake - they have 3 to choose from - go check out the site www.momsenbike.com - The Dual link 6 gonna be R18500 according to the site (with some damn awesome specs!)! Was looking on behalf of a mate... And I can't yet comment on the ride quality... don't work for them or ride one yet... but got an AL329 frame thats gonna be my next SS project...
El Dodgius Bastardo Posted August 18, 2011 Posted August 18, 2011 (edited) Sweet, worth a squiz Then again, R18.5k vs the 2012 Scott Spark 29er @ 21k? Edited August 18, 2011 by Captain Fantastic
Danger Dassie Posted August 18, 2011 Posted August 18, 2011 If only they'd bring out a dual susser 29er http://www.momsenbikes.com/bikes.cfm
Dustman Posted August 18, 2011 Posted August 18, 2011 Brandon Steward rides one. Great value for money
Kevin07 Posted August 19, 2011 Posted August 19, 2011 I also have a al329. Really enjoying it. Good value for money. I have done abit of work on mine tho.
Longbarn Killer Posted August 19, 2011 Posted August 19, 2011 As far as I know he designed for Raleigh in SA for most of their recent years? (Techno-gurus correct me if I'm wrong?)Jan Begemann did most of Raleigh's most recent offerings. Victor Momsen left Raleigh some years back to set up Two Wheel Trading. They import a range of niech market bikes.
Seadog Posted August 19, 2011 Posted August 19, 2011 I recently bought an AL329. Kept the frame fork and rims, and upgraded the rest. Sram x9, 2012 XT brakes, hope hubs, loaded seatpost, KCNC wide bar and stem, Fizik Gobi saddle.I'm very happy with my bike. Very good value for money.
nochain Posted August 19, 2011 Posted August 19, 2011 I recently bought an AL329. Kept the frame fork and rims, and upgraded the rest. Sram x9, 2012 XT brakes, hope hubs, loaded seatpost, KCNC wide bar and stem, Fizik Gobi saddle.I'm very happy with my bike. Very good value for money.Hey man, nice bike! Also ride the 329 and did some upgrade work on it as well. Any idea of weight on your bike now?What would it cost to build those rims onto Hope hubs?
Seadog Posted August 20, 2011 Posted August 20, 2011 IThanks Nochain! Just rode it at the Imana wildride...great bike. So far only plusses over the 26'er for me. It weighs just under 12kg...I bought the hubs and skewers from CRC and spokes and assembly from my LBS. Speak to Ngala24. He was offering a set of ZTR/Hope wheels...maybe he can work a deal.It probably cost me about R2800 using the rims off the 329.
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