27.5 inch frames, should I bring in ?

[Pornstar]

Hi everybody

 

Our guys in china have got a 27.5inch hardtail for us..should I bring these in ? Would there be a interest

 

Frames would be the same price as all our frames at R10 999 sprayed, seatpost,seat clamp,headset..2 year warranty

 

Let me know your thoughts

[covie]

suspect if you bring in forks, rubber and a good backup service you might get some calls. Though most shops dont even stock enough 29er rubber and thats frustrating enough as is.

[gummibear]

Give a few away for free and then put a few top riders on them to get a few wins and then watch the sales climb.

 

The 29er are to big for me and i like the feel of the 27.5,who knows where the next standard will lie.

[Ramrod]

Can you post a few pics?

[BergForce]

Bring in some carbon 100mm dually frames! Tell the chinaman this is what the white mountainbicycleman need.

Edited March 29, 2012 by Berg Bok

[Pornstar]

Don't want to post pics just yet..we still playing with a few things..just want to see if the demand is going to be there..can spec with RST forks.

 

We do 29er hardtail and 29er full suspension already so might be a nice add on

 

We don't deal with shops much, hold our own stock, around 350k odd at most times , do our own warranties..

[Zac.A]

I would be happy to test one out

[Stevief]

I have a 26Ds and was thinking of going to 29er but im short 5 ft 8 and 29er could be wrong for me, so i wouldnt hesitate at getting 27.5 for my next ride, so i guess i would be keen make sure its a DS, hardtails arent my thing.

[andretraut]

My philosophy, go big or go home. Can you maybe organise a 36er for me?

[Pornstar]

Ha haaa...no we talking, would be *** in corners but very fast downhill

[Vinnydabutcher]

Rubber and hoops will be the biggest call.

 

Bring some frames - they will sell!

[Pornstar]

We busy working on it, we need to decide how many and what size and if HT or Dual. We are also almost finished making our own wheels too...so it seems tyres and tubes etc are the next thing we need to find

[philip.maree]

We busy working on it, we need to decide how many and what size and if HT or Dual. We are also almost finished making our own wheels too...so it seems tyres and tubes etc are the next thing we need to find

 

I think the dual 27.5" would be an awesome addition to the market. There should be loads of interest.

[Caerus]

We busy working on it, we need to decide how many and what size and if HT or Dual. We are also almost finished making our own wheels too...so it seems tyres and tubes etc are the next thing we need to find

Have you looked at the 650B palace website. that can point you in the right direction in terms of rims & tyres that are out there at the moment.

[CAAD4]

My philosophy, go big or go home. Can you maybe organise a 36er for me?

 

Looks interesting, but would you really ride a bike named a "Poephal?"

[scotty]

I'm from the dinosaur age and still use tubes so local stock of tyres and tubes would be key to me being interested, prefer slime but this is not a necessary as i can DIY.