Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted April 2, 2015 Share Not really - got an offer on my existing 2 year old race bike and took it - win win for everyone, because I have been thinking of a change for a while - then this came up and its about as close as possible ex shop as I would spec it myself, and a spectacularly good deal as well - although not close - it's at the coast Road trippin' with my 2 favourite allies... Edited April 2, 2015 by El Capitan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted April 2, 2015 Share ...but but but it wins the Absa Cape Epic? I think Kulhavy can win that on a singlespeed.... Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOOK695 Posted April 2, 2015 Share No - for 2 basic reasons - aside from cost: 1 - means I am forced to use hubs that my other bikes don't run - so my spare wheels are useless2 - there is basically nobody in Jhb that can service them effectively yet (there is 1 guy who has been trained, but is still building experience) and as a minor reason - I think my wife might notice such a big configuration change.... Just admit It, your minor reason actually sits at no 1........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted April 2, 2015 Share Just admit It, your minor reason actually sits at no 1........I never said I cared about that..... I don't.... and six weeks of silence is a blessing.... And I have fallback plan.... LOOK695, Vlamrouge and Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Karma Posted April 2, 2015 Share I never said I cared about that..... I don't.... and six weeks of silence is a blessing.... And I have fallback plan.... brace1.jpg looks like those bracelets all Sani finishers have around their stems? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted April 2, 2015 Share looks like those bracelets all Sani finishers have around their stems?True - a bit too heavy for a stem though.... nice piece - very old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxter Posted April 2, 2015 Share I never said I cared about that..... I don't.... and six weeks of silence is a blessing.... Damn...which i could afford a bike like that if it also comes with six weeks of silence haha. Nice machine mnr!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fantana Posted April 2, 2015 Share double the price of a SID, for marginal if any performance increase and less stiffness? No thanks...no RS1 fork?Karl Platt is back on a Sid and with a 2/5 on a long term bikeradar review I doubt the RS-1 lives up to all the hype: http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/gear/category/components/forks-suspension/product/review-rockshox-rs-1-49331/ Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Karma Posted April 2, 2015 Share Karl Platt is back on a Sid and with a 2/5 on a long term bikeradar review I doubt the RS-1 lives up to all the hype: http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/gear/category/components/forks-suspension/product/review-rockshox-rs-1-49331/ I liked this... Editor’s note:BikeRadar contacted Rockshox with our concerns over chassis stiffness. Since the RS-1 splits the difference in terms of weight between the SID and Pike – and stiffness is one of the claimed benefits of the RS-1 – we asked for comparative data on chassis stiffness between the RS-1 and a 120mm 29er Pike. After initially agreeing to supply this data, RockShox declined further requests. Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted April 2, 2015 Share I liked this... Editor’s note:BikeRadar contacted Rockshox with our concerns over chassis stiffness. Since the RS-1 splits the difference in terms of weight between the SID and Pike – and stiffness is one of the claimed benefits of the RS-1 – we asked for comparative data on chassis stiffness between the RS-1 and a 120mm 29er Pike. After initially agreeing to supply this data, RockShox declined further requests.and this... It’s been 26 years since RockShox introduced its first suspension fork. The company reckons it has changed the mountain biking world again with the RS-1, but we’re not sure who actually lives in the world it’s designed for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Karma Posted April 2, 2015 Share and this... It’s been 26 years since RockShox introduced its first suspension fork. The company reckons it has changed the mountain biking world again with the RS-1, but we’re not sure who actually lives in the world it’s designed for. I'll call Jaro tonight and ask what he thought of the fork, or when Karl comes for a braai sunday we can chat.. Will keep the Hub updated. Captain Fastbastard Mayhem and Brian Fantana 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted April 2, 2015 Share Verdict As a proof of concept, the RS-1 showcases SRAM’s ability to meld its expertise in carbon construction, suspension design and wheel technology in a manner unmatched by any of the company’s competitors. But as a rideable product, the RS-1 falls woefully short when compared with the lighter, more tunable SID and the indefatigable performance of the Pike, both of which can be had for less than half the price of the RS-1 and don’t require an additional investment in a proprietary axle system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Karma Posted April 2, 2015 Share VerdictAs a proof of concept, the RS-1 showcases SRAM’s ability to meld its expertise in carbon construction, suspension design and wheel technology in a manner unmatched by any of the company’s competitors. But as a rideable product, the RS-1 falls woefully short when compared with the lighter, more tunable SID and the indefatigable performance of the Pike, both of which can be had for less than half the price of the RS-1 and don’t require an additional investment in a proprietary axle system. The true test would be to stick that RS-1 through 1 x lap on the Spruit and see what is left of it. Captain Fastbastard Mayhem and Andrew Steer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest notmyname Posted April 2, 2015 Share Because being able to stop comes highly recommend. Also because I don't trust these. They seemed like a good idea at the time but then reason reared it's sensible head. Anyone used these "Pyxis" resin pads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTBeer Posted April 2, 2015 Share this arriving next week... http://s-tec-essence.eshop.t-online.de/WebRoot/Store4/Shops/Shop38023/5282/7C65/9D26/3444/2DB5/AC14/504C/0E5B/Trance-Ltd-2015.jpg BenReaper, Dexter-morgan, dirtypot and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted April 2, 2015 Share this arriving next week... http://s-tec-essence.eshop.t-online.de/WebRoot/Store4/Shops/Shop38023/5282/7C65/9D26/3444/2DB5/AC14/504C/0E5B/Trance-Ltd-2015.jpgGot squashed in the box??? Vlamrouge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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