Patchelicious Posted October 10, 2015 Posted October 10, 2015 It's finally official So much more bike than my limited skillset can handle at the moment, but she gives me a big ****-eating grin every time I get on her, and that's the point of it all... Meet: Penny. p5pb12748165.jpgCongrats! Looks so good. Can't wait to see more!!
BaltazarMarques Posted October 12, 2015 Posted October 12, 2015 It's finally official So much more bike than my limited skillset can handle at the moment, but she gives me a big ****-eating grin every time I get on her, and that's the point of it all... Meet: Penny. p5pb12748165.jpgThat's awesome!!! Congrats Dude, such a rad ride. Many, many, maaaaany happy smiles and miles...
Odinson Posted October 12, 2015 Posted October 12, 2015 So after much deliberation, introspection, self-reflection and consulting both the new and old gods, I decided not to buy a Canyon Spectral and go the trail hardtail route. Decided on a 2015 Commencal Meta AM HT Essential Plus 650B (try saying that three times fast). Here's a pic from Commencal's website, as my shitty photography doesn't do the bike justice: http://www.commencal-store.co.uk/Files/98790/Img/20/15METAHTAMEPLUSYE_2000.jpg I'm f*cking loving this bike. The spec is pretty basic, but works like a charm. The crown jewel is the Marzo 350R - it doesn't have much in the way of adjustability, but is super stiff and very supple in the start of its stroke. The bike is so different from my Spez Camber, it was a complete mindfuck the first time I did a ride. Low, long and slack. RockCoach, Eddy Gordo, nonky and 7 others 10
Eddy Gordo Posted October 12, 2015 Posted October 12, 2015 So after much deliberation, introspection, self-reflection and consulting both the new and old gods, I decided not to buy a Canyon Spectral and go the trail hardtail route. Decided on a 2015 Commencal Meta AM HT Essential Plus 650B (try saying that three times fast). IMG_20151010_165553.jpg Here's a pic from Commencal's website, as my shitty photography doesn't do the bike justice: http://www.commencal-store.co.uk/Files/98790/Img/20/15METAHTAMEPLUSYE_2000.jpg I'm f*cking loving this bike. The spec is pretty basic, but works like a charm. The crown jewel is the Marzo 350R - it doesn't have much in the way of adjustability, but is super stiff and very supple in the start of its stroke. The bike is so different from my Spez Camber, it was a complete mindfuck the first time I did a ride. Low, long and slack. And just absorbs everything infront of it and makes you want to go faster and faster Steven Knoetze (sk27), Odinson and Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 3
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 (edited) Sold my 125mm reverb to get this bad boy - 150mm Giant Dropper. Winning. Edited October 13, 2015 by Myles Mayhew BenReaper and Steven Knoetze (sk27) 2
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 Sold my 125mm reverb to get this bad boy - 150mm Giant Dropper. Winning.12122793_10156112645500133_3860380382520620304_n.jpg Since when do they do a 150mm dropper????
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 Since when do they do a 150mm dropper????Erm... Since it was launched a while ago, together with the 2016 range? It's a far better looking piece of kit, with a brand new, slimmed down saddle clamp & head. Dual bolt clamp, far less chunky and yet the same affordable price. AFAIK there are more coming in soon, but Giant DBVille sold 4 in the space of 2 days. Best order one sharpish. Even if you have to wait for it, it's less than half the price of a new Reverb. the nerd 1
the nerd Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 Best order one sharpish. Even if you have to wait for it, it's less than half the price of a new Reverb. You could buy 2 and have one on 2 bikes for the price of one reverb!! Crazy! Raydek and Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 2
nox1111 Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 It's finally official So much more bike than my limited skillset can handle at the moment, but she gives me a big ****-eating grin every time I get on her, and that's the point of it all... Meet: Penny. p5pb12748165.jpgMan, I love those frames! The black/blue one is so flippen hot! Rad bike!
Raydek Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 Just for interest sake... 2015 100mm drop on left vs 2016 150mm drop on right... Chunky vs slim... Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1
slickjay007 Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 My latest purchase http://img.gizmag.com/sahmurai-sword-5.jpg?fit=max&h=670&w=770&s=1b9f887cb73a75d7ae97e89386ef8033 Lexx and Patchelicious 2
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 Erm... Since it was launched a while ago, together with the 2016 range? It's a far better looking piece of kit, with a brand new, slimmed down saddle clamp & head. Dual bolt clamp, far less chunky and yet the same affordable price. AFAIK there are more coming in soon, but Giant DBVille sold 4 in the space of 2 days. Best order one sharpish. Even if you have to wait for it, it's less than half the price of a new Reverb. I have the original 100mm drop, that double bolt clamp interests me. Had a horrendous landing doing a drop off at Wolvespruit the weekend. Went to fast and basically did a 2m drop to flat!!! Landed on the nose of the seat and that clamp did nothing, just twisted right forward, saddle was at a 45deg declined angle.Has happened before on the trail, doble bolt is probably to address this issue. Raydek 1
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 I have the original 100mm drop, that double bolt clamp interests me. Had a horrendous landing doing a drop off at Wolvespruit the weekend. Went to fast and basically did a 2m drop to flat!!! Landed on the nose of the seat and that clamp did nothing, just twisted right forward, saddle was at a 45deg declined angle.Has happened before on the trail, doble bolt is probably to address this issue.it are. I mean:
eccc whippet Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 Now i just need a decent road bike...with road pedals...road shoes...road helmet...shirt to suit...bling socks...and race snake figue then i am sorted [emoji12] WrightJnr, Spoke101, Mopkop and 2 others 5
BenReaper Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 The courier dropped of some parts from Rapidé earlier today for my next SS build.The Big Ass 780mm handlebar is for my current steed,and looking good if I might say so myself. Mopkop 1
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 Those bars are BRILLIANT Mongoose! and popcorn_skollie 2
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