* * Which one will be your next ALL MOUNTAIN Beast * *

[Iwan Kemp]

This is the bike you dream of...

 

http://knollybikes.c...hilcotin#item_0

 

Het gaan kyk na die een na ons chat by Jonkers - lyk killer!

[Iwan Kemp]

All mountain I would take a cube stereo without a shadow of a doubt

 

Yeah, in this day and age it would be daft to go with the Mono. Probably be only half the fun!

 

Review for you

Edited November 15, 2011 by The Crow

[banna]

Het gaan kyk na die een na ons chat by Jonkers - lyk killer!

 

Crow, I think one of the guys from the Coastal Crew also rides a Knolly? Could be mistaken though. Looks like a lekker bike though.

[(Deon)]

It is a sad sad day! I fell in love with another... oh wait, I said another, I have two! Is bigamy condoned in this thread?

 

It ticks all the blocks, now I just need to ride one..

 

The SB66 runs Yeti's new Frame design technology. Switch Technology Is an optimized dual-link design that utilizes an eccentric mechanism (that the lower rear triangle pivot is attached) that switches direction as the bike moves through its travel. Built into a compact assembly, the eccentric link creates a microlink that continuosly repositions the lower pivot of the swing arm, allowing us to create a suspension system with no compromises.

 

Efficient pedaling

at the beginning of the travel the eccentric link is rotated in a rearward direction, guiding the lower pivot of the swingarm rearward. This counter clockwise motion coupled with the initial rearward wheel path creates an excellant pedal platform, making the SB-66 pedal and climb without sacrificing small bump sensitivity.

 

Responsive mid stroke.

The flat Linear shape of the leverage ratio coupled with Switch Technology allows the bike suspension to be more responsive, especially in the mid stroke of the travel. This esssitially creates a larger "sweet spot", keeping the rider higher in the travel throughoutthat portion and allowing the suspension to react better to bigger hits. There are no unexpected spikes or wallows so cornering and jumping feel comfortable and consistent throughout the travel.

 

Continuous Travel

Once the SB66 reaches the inflection point (rotating backwards to forwards about 100mm into the travel), the eccentric link starts to rotate in a forward (clockwise) direction. This means the rate at which the chain stay grows (DCSL) drops of quickly, allowing the suspension to work independantly of chain forces and pedal feedback. Because the suspension isn't being impeded by chain growth in the last third of the travel, the smooth feel in the mid stroke is continued all the way to full compression without the harsh bottom out feeling.

 

Features

6" travel (152mm)

Weight: 7lb (3.17Kilo)

Sizes: small, medium, large and X large

Colours: Black, Lime, Yurquoise and White.

Shock: Fox RP23 (8.5" x 2.5")

BB: 73mm Rear wheel 135 QR or 142 x12mm - Splined bb shell accepts removable ISCG 03/05 tabs

F derailleur: Direct mount

Seatpost: 30.9mm

Headset: 44mm top /56mm bottom

Post mount rear brake tabs

[deanbean]

Sorry to hijack your thread Crow, but what are the opinions on a Yeti 575, looking at a 2009 with a Fox DHX shock.

[nigelhicks]

Has anyone even ridden a Sukuma yet ? Was the prototype tested, or just for show.

 

Ya i have ridden the Sukuma Prototype when Pat had it at Giba and then again at one of our provincial DH races.

 

Its flipping amazing!

 

BUT - dont know how long its gonna take to come out into the market. I still love that LaPierre Spicy though. Man thats a hot bike

[patches]

Short clip on the Jekyll

 

[Cycle Factory]

Difficult one. Not an easy list to pick ONE from. Not on the list, but I'd say go with a Santa Cruz Blur LTC. Light, tight, strong and great all day all mountain bike. What do you think?

[Iwan Kemp]

Sorry to hijack your thread Crow, but what are the opinions on a Yeti 575, looking at a 2009 with a Fox DHX shock.

 

09 Was the beginning of good things for the 575. Drop in bb height and a not so up right stance gave it much better handling. Not so much a fan of the DHX

 

 

Difficult one. Not an easy list to pick ONE from. Not on the list, but I'd say go with a Santa Cruz Blur LTC. Light, tight, strong and great all day all mountain bike. What do you think?

 

Food for thought.

[banna]

Difficult one. Not an easy list to pick ONE from. Not on the list, but I'd say go with a Santa Cruz Blur LTC. Light, tight, strong and great all day all mountain bike. What do you think?

 

Hmmm... I've met Crow and he seems like a DH'r at heart. Me thinks the LTC (although a super trail bike) will be slightly too "flimsy" for his AM needs. Not putting the LTC down, just saying the Nomad is probably better suited.

[Iwan Kemp]

Just a pity I can't get my heart to steer the bike down the mountain!

[Eddy Gordo]

which bike shops sell these intense, commencal meta am or sx? or even the yeti's?

[YUMEYA]

NO Specialized Enduro, How dare you?

 

For me personally I would go with the SLR. Geometry wise seems like the perfect flow machine.

[banna]

which bike shops sell these intense, commencal meta am or sx? or even the yeti's?

 

Bought my Intense from Recycles in Bellville.

[Iwan Kemp]

For now, go have yourself the best AM bike out there...

 

Your Heart's Content

[Cycle Factory]

And? What will it be?