bike for the epic.

[Pornstar]

Sorry, stupid smartphone www.blackspaderacing.net

[petatodd]

I've been trying to find out about the blackspade 29er here on the hub for a while. Where can I read some user reviews or chat to an owner about it or even ride it?

[Edge_Design]

Based on the alu version, I agree with the post re the carbon Anthem 29er! I'm tempted to say I'd go with XT groupset for reliability (even though the XTR is seriously pretty!)... I ride SRAM myself, but Shimano just feels more solid to me. As far as wheels go, get good ones! Let's be honest here, once you get to R6k+ wheels, the only real difference is the stickers and the marketing (hence the pro's not all riding on the same wheels!).

[arendoog]

Spes epic 29er if the machanic came with it.i will be happy on a carbon anthem too

[Airborne]

PYGA 29er, No Doubt.

 

http://www.pygaindustries.com/pyga-bikes/oneten29/

[bontie]

I've been trying to find out about the blackspade 29er here on the hub for a while. Where can I read some user reviews or chat to an owner about it or even ride it?

 

PM the dude who posted about them - he sells them...

[G-Unit]

a motorbike...

 

ok ok ok *** grappie

1. SC Tallboy(carbon or tincan) full XTR, Fox F29 fork, 15mm through
   
2. The new(dunno if it is out yet) carbon Anthem full XTR, Fox F29 fork, 15mm through
   
3. Sworks Stumpjumper FSR 29er...think it's got a reba upfront
   

Wheels...ZTR crest 29er with Hope Pro II hubs(CK hubs if there is any change left)

 

That being said, my GF superfly 100 will do the job.

 

Hahaha!!!! I just bought no.1 exactly. I have ridden it for 1

week now. I wish I had it in time for Epic this year :-(

[Santa Boy]

 

 

Hahaha!!!! I just bought no.1 exactly. I have ridden it for 1

week now. I wish I had it in time for Epic this year :-(

 

Nr 1 for sure.

[Pornstar]

www.blackspaderacing.net or u can call james burton +27828955992 for all info that you might need..they have only just started in the MTB scene..

[kosmonooit]

Yellow Saddle Cycling raised a concern this week in their newsletter about going the Spez route:

 

".. Sadly Specialized went the other way - the closed and proprietary route. The new Specialized regime wants you to buy and service your Specialized bikes at one of a small handful of approved outlets. ..In my view, this is a step backwards and will cost Specialized owners a lot more. ..... We can still service some of those shocks using generic parts but items like derailer hangers, suspension bushings and other proprietary parts will see you visiting the concept stores."

[Helpmytrap]

On the account of one of those "friend of a friend" type stories, the guy brings in Specialized bikes so I'd go with the S-Works Epic Carbon 29 XTR if I had the moola.

[mr HED]

Hahaha!!!! I just bought no.1 exactly. I have ridden it for 1

week now. I wish I had it in time for Epic this year :-(

 

g unit. how does the tallboy handle out the saddle, is there bob? i rode the specialized epic and it was great, but my heart cries out for the tallboy!

[Pieterg]

Giant

[KnobbyMech]

Hahaha!!!! I just bought no.1 exactly. I have ridden it for 1

week now. I wish I had it in time for Epic this year :-(

 

What wheels and components did you fit? How much does yours weigh?

 

Mine has a Reba fork, XT derailers and brakes and SLX cranks. WRC low-rise carbon handlebar and KCNC Scandium seatpost. American classic wheels with Racing Ralph TLR tires. XT pedals. Comes to about 11.8kg in size L. I would love to know what diffs the XTR makes (not that I can afford it though )

 

Edit: typo

Edited June 25, 2012 by KnobbyMech

[BodyBikeFit]

hey guys and girls.

 

if you could get any bike you wanted to do the epic, what would it be?

Hi I would love to have a chat with you about buying a bicycle, as you will see on this post there are MANY different opinions and you have to buy a bicycle that is right for YOU PERSONALLY PM me if you are interested. See image below for a snippet of what I have on offer.

[KnobbyMech]

g unit. how does the tallboy handle out the saddle, is there bob? i rode the specialized epic and it was great, but my heart cries out for the tallboy!

 

There may be a bit of bob, but I cannot say that I ever noticed it or that it ever bothered me. I do not want a complete lock-out.