patches Posted January 3, 2012 Author Posted January 3, 2012 Just remember there is a 15% duty plus VAT to be paid if you buy a whole bike from overseas. yeah... so like 30% in total... PLUS shipping... at the end of the day it can prove quite pricey
missionS Posted January 3, 2012 Posted January 3, 2012 Omega Man thanks for that link to YZ Industries They have some seriaas sexy looking bikes 100mm - 130mm travel bikehttp://www.yt-industries.com/shop/index.php?page=product&info=156 170mm travel bikehttp://www.yt-industries.com/shop/index.php?page=product&info=154
patches Posted January 3, 2012 Author Posted January 3, 2012 (edited) MissionS... that 170mm Noton... WOW! And that price with a Hammerschmidt crank set... those alone are 6k with shifter. and the Lyrik fork... as stated before... the bikes are worth the money for parts alone! Edited January 3, 2012 by patches
Guest Omega Man Posted January 3, 2012 Posted January 3, 2012 (edited) MissionS... that 170mm Noton... WOW! And that price with a Hammerschmidt crank set... those alone are 6k with shifter. and the Lyrik fork... as stated before... the bikes are worth the money for parts alone!Yeah Dirt did a review of that bike a few issues ago and the only thing they didn't like was the Hammerschmidt. That bike is a sick mini DH weapon tho. Yoh. Dropper seatpost and we are in business. Edited January 3, 2012 by Omega Man
patches Posted January 3, 2012 Author Posted January 3, 2012 Yeah Dirt did a review of that bike a few issues ago and the only thing they didn't like was the Hammerschmidt. really?! oh! I've never ridden a hammerschmidt system, but I thought they were supposed to ba amazing?! Guess it shows you... price isn't everything
Guest Omega Man Posted January 3, 2012 Posted January 3, 2012 (edited) really?! oh! I've never ridden a hammerschmidt system, but I thought they were supposed to ba amazing?! Guess it shows you... price isn't everythingJa I've never used one myself but there is apparently a noticeable amount of drag when in the "big" gear. dirt reckoned a 1x10 would be a better option. But what do they know? Edited January 3, 2012 by Omega Man
missionS Posted January 3, 2012 Posted January 3, 2012 (edited) That Play is pure bike porn 2012 bike This setup should be oodles of fun Edited January 3, 2012 by missionS
patches Posted January 4, 2012 Author Posted January 4, 2012 Whats so good about a Hammerschmidt? Well, it gives you 2 gear ratios up front, but unlike a 2 blade crank, your chain doesn't shift. It's more compact (ground clearance wise). Also shifting is instant and can be done under full load or no load (ie without pedalling). It's an awesome idea... Basically a Rohloff hub for the front. Never tried one myself though. Imagine a hammerschmidt front rohloff rear combo. 28 gear ratios without your chain ever derailing for a shift
patches Posted January 5, 2012 Author Posted January 5, 2012 So the decision has been made... and sadly I will be without a DH bike for a while. I have decided to save for a makulu and a few other new parts... and hopefully I will have a shiny new DH bike in time for a mid year trip to the alps. In the meanwhile I have ordered a value-for-money, lesser travel bike more suited for the majority of my riding. Pics to be posted soon on a certain other thread in this forum But this is not the end of my big bike adventures... just a breather!
patches Posted January 5, 2012 Author Posted January 5, 2012 I know what it is… sshhh! we'll wait for the big reveal... (ie. when it actually arrives)
Tumbleweed Posted January 5, 2012 Posted January 5, 2012 sshhh! we'll wait for the big reveal... (ie. when it actually arrives) My lips are sealed…
patches Posted January 5, 2012 Author Posted January 5, 2012 Is it a 29'er? actually yes. I tried the one in the bike park reception the other day and I was instantly converted. I went home, and re-thought my ways and soon you'll see all my DH and jumping gear for sale in the hub classifieds... NOT!! hahaha! You guys thouhgt I was coming out of the closet there, weren't you! If all goes well, I will be rolling a 160mm AM bike up and down the spruit, while I save for a Makulu to hit the big stuff
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