MTBiker Posted January 16, 2008 Author Posted January 16, 2008 Is there anywhere you can test different types of DS bikes
MintSauce Posted January 16, 2008 Posted January 16, 2008 Is there anywhere you can test different types of DS bikes Unfortunately you're on the wrong continent for that. Hardly any manufacturers or shops in SA offer demo bikes. Brandon Els said that ProBike would have a complete fleet of Intense demo bikes, but I fear they are out of your budget with their frames only retailing for 15k+. Gary Fisher has a number of demo Hi-Fi's travelling round the country. That's what Shane at Bowman Cycles in CT told me. Maybe speak to him and ask him about it? He's riding one of their 29ers at the moment
Mark Posted January 16, 2008 Posted January 16, 2008 Mate has a medium Anthem 1 in good condition.If you want contact details pm me.
GoLefty!! Posted January 16, 2008 Posted January 16, 2008 I had the HiFi 29'er on test some time back. Great bike. Bowman's ofen have hire bikes and these are often from different manufacturers so that may be a way to sample the differences.
Giant Posted January 17, 2008 Posted January 17, 2008 FrameProphethttp://www.cannondale.com/bikes/icons/images/fork.gifForkLefty Max SPV+http://www.cannondale.com/bikes/icons/images/rearsusp.gifRear ShockManitou Swinger 3-Way Airhttp://www.cannondale.com/bikes/icons/images/rim.gifRimsMavic XM819 Disc, 32 holehttp://www.cannondale.com/bikes/icons/images/rearhup.gifHubsCannondale Lefty front, Fire Disc rearhttp://www.cannondale.com/bikes/icons/images/spoke.gifSpokesDT Championhttp://www.cannondale.com/bikes/icons/images/tire1.gifTiresMaxxis High Roller UST, 26 x 2.35" http://www.cannondale.com/bikes/icons/images/pedal.gifPedalsShimano PD-M520http://www.cannondale.com/bikes/icons/images/crank.gifCrankTruVatiV Stylo GXP, 22/32/44 http://www.cannondale.com/bikes/icons/images/chain.gifChainShimano 9-speedhttp://www.cannondale.com/bikes/icons/images/rearcogs.gifRear CogsSRAM PG-970, 11-34http://www.cannondale.com/bikes/icons/images/bottombr.gifBottom BracketTruVatiV Giga x Drivehttp://www.cannondale.com/bikes/icons/images/frntdeur.gifFront DerailleurShimano LX http://www.cannondale.com/bikes/icons/images/reardeur.gifRear DerailleurSRAM X-9http://www.cannondale.com/bikes/icons/images/shifters.gifShiftersSRAM X-7 Trigger http://www.cannondale.com/bikes/icons/images/handlbar.gifHandlebarsFSA XC-280, 25 mm risehttp://www.cannondale.com/bikes/icons/images/stem.gifStemCannondale Holy HeadShok 31.8http://www.cannondale.com/bikes/icons/images/headset.gifHeadsetCannondale HeadShok Si http://www.cannondale.com/bikes/icons/images/brakeset.gifBrakesetAvid Juicy7 http://www.cannondale.com/bikes/icons/images/braklevr.gifBrakeleversAvid Juicy7Above are the specs for the Prophet I have, Its a 2005 but is in marvelous condition, 1st owner used it on tar only, had slicks on it when I bought it, Ive hardly used it much, and at 67 kg's I haent exactly bent anything
mrmed Posted January 17, 2008 Posted January 17, 2008 Anyone want to buy my medium Giant Anthem 0 for R 21k? XTR Crank, FoxRP23 rear shock, X0, Avid Juicy 7's, Mavic SL Rims, tubeless tyres? I want to buy the Giant Anthem Advanced.
MTBiker Posted January 18, 2008 Author Posted January 18, 2008 How much are Titus motolites and Gary fisher HI-Fi
MTBiker Posted January 18, 2008 Author Posted January 18, 2008 Giant Is the Lefty fork as good as a normal fork or does it feel unbalanced
MintSauce Posted January 18, 2008 Posted January 18, 2008 How much are Titus motolites and Gary fisher HI-Fi Not sure at the moment. Last I heard the Motolite 2 frame was retailing for somewhere in the region of 17k The Motolite 1 is only available as a complete bike and doesn't have the carbon seatstays or linkage as on the 2. Think they were retailling for low to mid twenties. Have a look on www.titusti.com for the parts spec The agency is changing again so might be best to email Titus in the US and find out who to speak to. AFAIK there's not much available locally at the moment....if any
Rookie_ryda Posted January 18, 2008 Posted January 18, 2008 Dont get the lefty. So many ppl I know here, who once had them, complained and I dont even see them around any more. It was just a bad idea from the beginning!
niterider Posted January 18, 2008 Posted January 18, 2008 Dont get the lefty. So many ppl I know here' date=' who once had them, complained and I dont even see them around any more. It was just a bad idea from the beginning! [/quote'] Funny, I've never heard a proper complaint from any of my mates riding lefty's. They're really stiff (stiffer than a lot of conventional forks) and usually very light too. Only downside is limited options when its time to replace 'em.
MTBiker Posted January 19, 2008 Author Posted January 19, 2008 I have been doing lots of looking around and I am thinking of Going for a santa cruz superlight . Is there any reason why I shouldn't as most reviews say these are very good bikesMTBiker2008-01-19 07:44:03
latentree Posted January 19, 2008 Posted January 19, 2008 One aspect I also looked at going thru these same motions wasservice from the manufacturer should a stay, bracket or thing brake. HTails Isee more or less inter-compatible but the back suspension parts to each DSmodel is quite unique. Personally went with a Raleigh RDS 5, 2nd hand for R7k which allowed for newFox RP2 at the back @ R800 extra. http://www.flickr.com/photos/13591212@N04/2203767408/ Did not like the latest stuff in R14k range but that's mostly personal reasons,wanted something bit more sturdy & don't mind little extra weight. My '98Trek 7000 HT is still going strong & I want similar service. Merida800 was tempting though but stock was a problem in Dec. Bike's transportation was also an issue for me cu's it had to hang on thecarrier with my wife's HTail or kids bike, don't want Thuleroute. But looks was final tip over. Also found my 5 year old likes standing on toptube hugging me for short trips to cafe, cables are on the side & tube isflat on top & lockouts take care of extra weight' strain concerns.
GoLefty!! Posted January 19, 2008 Posted January 19, 2008 Dont get the lefty. So many ppl I know here' date=' who once had them, complained and I dont even see them around any more.It was just a bad idea from the beginning![/quote'] LOL Complained, complained about what exactly. Only complaints i ever heard revolved around guys changing their Lefty because they were tired of being the odd one out with their riding mates. SOmetimes fitting in is far more important than reliable, stiff and strong suspension. been on 3 Lefty's in 7 years and never had a problem with one of them. Had more hassles with my S.I.D and Manitou than with Lefty.
Rookie_ryda Posted January 21, 2008 Posted January 21, 2008 I suppose where I ride, we put the equipment to the real test.
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