PieterJvR Posted November 6, 2014 Share hope next saturday I'm collecting thisNice cars, my dad drives a diesel one - very comfortable ride, lots of power, light on fuel and nice big boot with lots of packing space Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mon-goose Posted November 6, 2014 Share i was trying for a diesel but can't find one with low mileage in my price range. There is loads of space for all the baby stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterF Posted November 7, 2014 Share This just arrived for me. Can't wait to start building, but will need a few parts like short stem and new seatpost first. Hairy, Samurai Pizza Cat, Brian Fantana and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mon-goose Posted November 7, 2014 Share have fun building it peter PeterF 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted November 7, 2014 Share This just arrived for me. Can't wait to start building, but will need a few parts like short stem and new seatpost first. 5 Spot.jpg That is such a hot frame!!!What sort of build are you looking at, components wise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge540 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Can't convince myself to make the switch to cleats so treated myself to a pair of Five Tens. Can't wait to try them out this weekend along with a pair of Fox baggies. Steven Knoetze (sk27) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterF Posted November 7, 2014 Share That is such a hot frame!!!What sort of build are you looking at, components wise?Hi Steven I am going to move the components from my Scott Genius over to the 5 Spot. Will be 1x10 with a Sram X9 clutch rear deraileur with a XO gripshift and a Hope 34t retainer chainring up front. I've always felt a bit cramped on the Genius and the HA ia quite steep. The top tube on the 5 Spot is 8cm longer and the HA quite a bit slacker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted November 7, 2014 Share Can't convince myself to make the switch to cleats so treated myself to a pair of Five Tens. Can't wait to try them out this weekend along with a pair of Fox baggies. BRILLIANT!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raydek Posted November 7, 2014 Share Hi Steven I am going to move the components from my Scott Genius over to the 5 Spot. Will be 1x10 with a Sram X9 clutch rear deraileur with a XO gripshift and a Hope 34t retainer chainring up front. I've always felt a bit cramped on the Genius and the HA ia quite steep. The top tube on the 5 Spot is 8cm longer and the HA quite a bit slacker. Are these not difficult to ride with?? They seem nice to reduce clutter but just don't seem as user friendly as trigger shifters.. Or does it come down to personal preference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge540 Posted November 7, 2014 Share BRILLIANT!!!Best part is Trail & Tar had the Five Tens at 20% off. Even more brilliant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted November 7, 2014 Share Are these not difficult to ride with?? They seem nice to reduce clutter but just don't seem as user friendly as trigger shifters.. Or does it come down to personal preference?They're actually brilliant. Not at all as difficult to use as you'd imagine, and you don't activate them un-necessarily. They're direct, you can change all the way down in an instant, and they're far less cluttered. Only problem is that you don't get them in anything but X0 & XX. Raydek 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted November 7, 2014 Share Best part is Trail & Tar had the Five Tens at 20% off. Even more brilliant WHAAAAT!? If I needed more, I'd be there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raydek Posted November 7, 2014 Share They're actually brilliant. Not at all as difficult to use as you'd imagine, and you don't activate them un-necessarily. They're direct, you can change all the way down in an instant, and they're far less cluttered. Only problem is that you don't get them in anything but X0 & XX.  That's what I was concerned about.  I would love to test ride a bike with them!   I am all for de-cluttering and the direct/instant changes is a win... I learn something new everyday on this here hub Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Earp Posted November 7, 2014 Share Bought myself something for the first time in ages.  Vangar, Edge540, Gandalf and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanpmb Posted November 7, 2014 Share Bought myself something for the first time in ages.  CB.jpgProper Wyatt Earp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterF Posted November 7, 2014 Share Are these not difficult to ride with?? They seem nice to reduce clutter but just don't seem as user friendly as trigger shifters.. Or does it come down to personal preference?The XO grip shifter is amazing. Â The shifting is smooth and precise. Â I have XO trigger shifters on my other bike and the gripshift wins hands down. Â And like the CPT said if you suddenly need to change to an easy gear you just grab a handfull of shifter and twist. Â It can change from the 11t to the 40t with one twist. Raydek 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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