Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted April 2, 2015 Posted April 2, 2015 (edited) 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
V12man Posted April 2, 2015 Posted April 2, 2015 ...but but but it wins the Absa Cape Epic? I think Kulhavy can win that on a singlespeed.... Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1
LOOK695 Posted April 2, 2015 Posted April 2, 2015 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........
V12man Posted April 2, 2015 Posted April 2, 2015 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
Guest Karma Posted April 2, 2015 Posted April 2, 2015 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?
V12man Posted April 2, 2015 Posted April 2, 2015 looks like those bracelets all Sani finishers have around their stems?True - a bit too heavy for a stem though.... nice piece - very old.
Oxter Posted April 2, 2015 Posted April 2, 2015 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!!!
Brian Fantana Posted April 2, 2015 Posted April 2, 2015 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
Guest Karma Posted April 2, 2015 Posted April 2, 2015 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
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted April 2, 2015 Posted April 2, 2015 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.
Guest Karma Posted April 2, 2015 Posted April 2, 2015 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. Brian Fantana and Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 2
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted April 2, 2015 Posted April 2, 2015 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.
Guest Karma Posted April 2, 2015 Posted April 2, 2015 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. Andrew Steer and Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 2
Guest notmyname Posted April 2, 2015 Posted April 2, 2015 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?
MTBeer Posted April 2, 2015 Posted April 2, 2015 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 Oomkool, Bloukrans, YUMEYA and 10 others 13
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted April 2, 2015 Posted April 2, 2015 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
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