TyronLab Posted November 18, 2019 Posted November 18, 2019 Thanks to Bike Addict's pre-black friday deals, I managed to pick up a bike I've had my eye on for a while! So far, I'm over the moon with my purchase. Got it on Friday afternoon, took a spin around my complex on Saturday, rode 94.7 with it on Sunday. Time for a proper dirt test this weekend! Not to worry, I haven't forgotten the T&C's of maintaining my Bikehub Premium Membership© Hairy, JohanDiv, shaper and 9 others 12
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted November 18, 2019 Posted November 18, 2019 Thanks to Bike Addict's pre-black friday deals, I managed to pick up a bike I've had my eye on for a while! So far, I'm over the moon with my purchase. Got it on Friday afternoon, took a spin around my complex on Saturday, rode 94.7 with it on Sunday. Time for a proper dirt test this weekend! Not to worry, I haven't forgotten the T&C's of maintaining my Bikehub Premium Membership© Edit1.jpg Nice looking bike, see more and more manufacturers using the Mondraker like forward geometry.More details on it if you don't mind, make, model, price, etc.....
awesme Posted November 18, 2019 Posted November 18, 2019 Growing the workshop a bit. G Andrew_Smith, BuffsVintageBikes, Hairy and 6 others 9
TyronLab Posted November 18, 2019 Posted November 18, 2019 (edited) Nice looking bike, see more and more manufacturers using the Mondraker like forward geometry.More details on it if you don't mind, make, model, price, etc..... Thanks! I thought it was going to be a metallic green, but in person its dayglo, lumo, lemmetjie green, which I love. For full specifications you can have a read here: https://liv2ride.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/plus-elite.html Previous bike was a Silverback Sola 4, which was a great inbetweener for road and mtb riding (3x9 gearing, cross country/road geometry) and for me to get my feet wet in the sport. I'm starting to focus more on MTB, and some more technical riding as opposed to just banging out miles, so was looking for something a little more forgiving and capable off-road, without needing more maintenance. Enter The Grinch (official new nickname). Got it at 54% off (so R7k all in) and it ticked all my boxes. Accommodates tyres up to 3" (Sola topped out at 2.25"), dropper post, wider bars and shorter stem, already has x11 gearing. Even with just my 30min mess-around in the complex I can already feel the difference the dropper post makes. Struggled my arse off to bunnyhop or manual the Sola, managed a 30cm hop and 5s manual on my third attempt with the dropper down. Edited November 18, 2019 by TyronLab BSG, Pieter1, gogo@ and 1 other 4
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted November 18, 2019 Posted November 18, 2019 Thanks! I thought it was going to be a metallic green, but in person its dayglo, lumo, lemmetjie green, which I love. For full specifications you can have a read here: https://liv2ride.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/plus-elite.html Previous bike was a Silverback Sola 4, which was a great inbetweener for road and mtb riding (3x9 gearing, cross country/road geometry) and for me to get my feet wet in the sport. I'm starting to focus more on MTB, and some more technical riding as opposed to just banging out miles, so was looking for something a little more forgiving and capable off-road, without needing more maintenance. Enter the new bike! Got it at 54% off (so R7k all in) and it ticked all my boxes. Accommodates tyres up to 3" (Sola topped out at 2.25"), dropper post, wider bars and shorter stem, already has x11 gearing. Even with just my 30min mess-around in the complex I can already feel the difference the dropper post makes. Struggled my arse off to bunnyhop or manual the Sola, managed a 30cm hop and 5s manual on my third attempt with the dropper down. That is a steal!!!!!!
ChrisF Posted November 18, 2019 Posted November 18, 2019 (edited) Martiz's new steed .... will have to take some pics in the day light !! the flash fades the red to pink Did a few mods .... colour coded water bottle holder, water bottle, grips (red, NOT pink ) standard 1x9 does not provide enough range for our regular trails ..... thats my story and I am sticking to it !! 1x11 .... this one will serve him well until his legs are tall enough to stand over the green-machines top tube .... Edited November 18, 2019 by ChrisF Wayne pudding Mol, Fruity, Riaan H and 14 others 17
Hairy Posted November 18, 2019 Posted November 18, 2019 Martiz's new steed .... will have to take some pics in the day light !! the flash fades the red to pink Haydes-8.jpg Did a few mods .... colour coded water bottle holder, water bottle, grips (red, NOT pink ) Haydes-9.jpg standard 1x9 does not provide enough range for our regular trails ..... thats my story and I am sticking to it !! 1x11 .... Haydes-5.jpg this one will serve him well until his legs are tall enough to stand over the green-machines top tube .... next up .... dropper posts? Jako De Wet 1
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted November 19, 2019 Posted November 19, 2019 Martiz's new steed .... will have to take some pics in the day light !! the flash fades the red to pink Haydes-8.jpg Did a few mods .... colour coded water bottle holder, water bottle, grips (red, NOT pink ) Haydes-9.jpg standard 1x9 does not provide enough range for our regular trails ..... thats my story and I am sticking to it !! 1x11 .... Haydes-5.jpg this one will serve him well until his legs are tall enough to stand over the green-machines top tube .... Got the same for our daughter a few months back, great bike. The 2x9 is fine for her, maybe Marnitz just needs to HTFU
Hairy Posted November 19, 2019 Posted November 19, 2019 Got the same for our daughter a few months back, great bike. The 2x9 is fine for her, maybe Marnitz just needs to HTFU Hey .. we have proper hills in CT
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted November 19, 2019 Posted November 19, 2019 Hey .. we have proper hills in CT I know, was maaking a grappie...... MORNE , ChrisF and Hairy 3
ChrisF Posted November 19, 2019 Posted November 19, 2019 Got the same for our daughter a few months back, great bike. The 2x9 is fine for her, maybe Marnitz just needs to HTFU The 2x is no longer available .... Steven Knoetze (sk27) 1
Hairy Posted November 19, 2019 Posted November 19, 2019 I know, was maaking a grappie...... Steven Knoetze (sk27), ChrisF, NotSoBigBen and 1 other 4
BigDL Posted November 19, 2019 Posted November 19, 2019 Thanks to Bike Addict's pre-black friday deals, I managed to pick up a bike I've had my eye on for a while! So far, I'm over the moon with my purchase. Got it on Friday afternoon, took a spin around my complex on Saturday, rode 94.7 with it on Sunday. Time for a proper dirt test this weekend! Not to worry, I haven't forgotten the T&C's of maintaining my Bikehub Premium Membership[emoji2398] Edit1.jpgThat is beautiful
BigDL Posted November 19, 2019 Posted November 19, 2019 Popped into my MTB mechanic today and he gave me this little gift. Sparky and the Warden, Steven Knoetze (sk27), ChrisF and 4 others 7
Pure Savage Posted November 21, 2019 Posted November 21, 2019 Sort of a purchase, but we bought an online shop for Savage http://bit.ly/PureSavageShop - article about why Savage even bought a shop https://puresavage.co.za/shop-featured/ - The shop itself We also hired a photographer to take photos of Ben. (Good way to see if Ben reads the Bikehub.) BikeisLife, Jako De Wet, BigDL and 5 others 8
Hairy Posted November 21, 2019 Posted November 21, 2019 Sort of a purchase, but we bought an online shop for Savage http://bit.ly/PureSavageShop - article about why Savage even bought a shop https://puresavage.co.za/shop-featured/ - The shop itself WhatsApp Image 2019-11-21 at 07.04.07 (1).jpegWe also hired a photographer to take photos of Ben. (Good way to see if Ben reads the Bikehub.)well done! Pure Savage 1
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