CharlG Posted August 6, 2012 Share Received my Morewood Shova frame this morning...brand spanking new from the Morewood Factory!The guys there really did an outstanding job! And the colour is oh so purdy Frame spec: Large 2010 Shova FrameIridium red/Candy Apple redFox DHX 4.0 Air I know you all gonna ask so here it is....price paid.... Frame: R6000Delivery to Cape Town: R250 The majority of the parts that will go onto the frame are coming off my 2012 Silverback Alpine... not really the greatest spec for a frame as awesome as this but its gonna have to do for now and theyre all still in pretty decent condition...the parts can always be upgraded later when the finances allow again! At least the frame and fork make for a good starting platform! Fork: 2011 Rock Shox Revelation 130-150mm RLT Ti 20mm MaxleHeadset: KCNC 44mm semi integratedStem: KCNC 60mm flyrideBars: Looking for some low-rise 740mm Boobars or equivalentSeatpost: Raceface 30.9mmRear Derailleur: SLXFront Derailleur: Alivio (from the silverback - will change when i can)Brakeset and shifters: Alivio (from the silverback - will change when i can)Crankset: 3x9 Deore Octalink (from the silverback - will change when i can)Wheelset: Alex rims from Silverback - not the lightest but theyre pretty darm strong so will do for nowFront Hub: Hope Pro2 Evo 20mm. Cant wait to get this beast up n running....will try keep posted with the build progress. ThePubSA and patches 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted August 6, 2012 Share I.hate.you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koukie Posted August 6, 2012 Share Can you still buy new Shova frames? Christian nieman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtrider Posted August 6, 2012 Share That is a very good price for that frame . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 6, 2012 Share Dude - was it R 6k with the shock!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 6, 2012 Share Can you still buy new Shova frames? it's a new 2010 frame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooterza Posted August 6, 2012 Share Keh! New 2010 frame? Did I somehow timetravel to 2010? I thought it was 2012? I am confused! Or are you buying a 2010 frame that was lying around at morewood? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rock Posted August 6, 2012 Share you get the shock incl. in that price?......really awesome and proper made in SA frame that...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted August 6, 2012 Share Keh! New 2010 frame? Did I somehow timetravel to 2010? I thought it was 2012? I am confused! Or are you buying a 2010 frame that was lying around at morewood? yarp! frame built up from spares in the factory Edited August 6, 2012 by patches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlG Posted August 6, 2012 Share Patches right on the money there....they had a few Shova swing-arms left over from when they were in full production in 2010. They just had to order in the aluminium for the tubing and then weld it all together, paint, heat treat and decals etc!Possibly the last Shova to ever leave the Morewood factory.... They even threw in a few spare decal kits for a future face-lift...great service from the guys up there! And yep....paid R6000 for the frame and Fox DHX 4.0 Air shock...great price indeed! Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlG Posted August 6, 2012 Share Its a frame made in 2012..based on the 2010 spec... Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 6, 2012 Share Patches right on the money there....they had a few Shova swing-arms left over from when they were in full production in 2010. They just had to order in the aluminium for the tubing and then weld it all together, paint, heat treat and decals etc!Possibly the last Shova to ever leave the Morewood factory.... They even threw in a few spare decal kits for a future face-lift...great service from the guys up there! And yep....paid R6000 for the frame and Fox DHX 4.0 Air shock...great price indeed! I am officially jealous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
More Wood Posted August 6, 2012 Share That is a thing of beauty!! Congratulations. Build it! We need to go ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted August 6, 2012 Share I'm seriously tempted to phone them up and see if they can make another! I just checked and the DHX 5 Air from my Canondale will fit. Not too sure about the Talas 36 though cos it's running 1.5" steerer diameter. But man I think a Shova would be awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlG Posted August 6, 2012 Share I'm seriously tempted to phone them up and see if they can make another! I just checked and the DHX 5 Air from my Canondale will fit. Not too sure about the Talas 36 though cos it's running 1.5" steerer diameter. But man I think a Shova would be awesome! I reckon if you speak to them nicely they may just oblige... About that 1.5' steerer....they could prob do a custom headtube for you...but may add to the total price! Think i mentioned in a previous post...when i enquired initially about the Shova they told me they were busy making up a few Mbuzi frames (Large)...for R6500..thats also a steal of a deal! And i think they've still got a few of those Mbuzi frames...they were just building them up because like the SHova, they had some parts still left over etc... Give them a shout...speak to Steve! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlG Posted August 6, 2012 Share That is a thing of beauty!! Congratulations. Build it! We need to go ride! She is indeed! Gonna get cracking with the build soon...will definitely let you know once she's up n running! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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