Grebel Posted August 23, 2012 Posted August 23, 2012 (edited) Regarding the frame, what type of riding would that ST be best suited to (Trail, AM, Freeride etc)? So Google answered this for me..... Did a search and from some of the forums was able to establish that the Shova ST is a fairly capable XC, Marathon, Trail, AM and Light DH bike (Component dependant of course...) Damn, I want one!! Edited August 23, 2012 by Grebel
HandH Posted August 23, 2012 Posted August 23, 2012 Boet that is way 2 much bike for this here VrystaatVery nice though
DubbelBuys Posted August 23, 2012 Author Posted August 23, 2012 Thanx for the replies! Yeah got it straigt from morewood. I've got a fair mech background so I'm considering doing it myself, but will see. I got it to do mostly XC / trail. Got a Zula as well that I'm very reluctant to sell, but I've always wanted a Shova since the first day I saw them! Apparently it's a very capabale bike handling just about anything you throw at it (obviously not full on DH), but it'll be too much machine for most of my (& guess also the average rider's) needs. Cant' wait for this bike to be complete!!! Need to spend more $$$ - lol
Grebel Posted August 23, 2012 Posted August 23, 2012 I spoke to CharlG recently and I am seriously considering rebuilding my Mongoose around one of these frames..... Must decide if I want a DH bike or a new Morewood!!!
DubbelBuys Posted August 23, 2012 Author Posted August 23, 2012 Boet that is way 2 much bike for this here VrystaatVery nice though Surely the free state is mainly flat, but eastern free state is not that flat. I love hikes in natal / drakensberg, so while I'm on my way there I'll take a detour & go karkloof & howick
HandH Posted August 23, 2012 Posted August 23, 2012 Surely the free state is mainly flat, but eastern free state is not that flat. I love hikes in natal / drakensberg, so while I'm on my way there I'll take a detour & go karkloof & howick Just taking the p!ss dude...here in Welkom we got 1 hill...only 1 & they even called it Koppie Aleen WTF?!?Good luck with the build & enjoy the bike
bikekid Posted August 23, 2012 Posted August 23, 2012 So you can use that as a XC frame?? I wouldn't have said that by looking at it..
DubbelBuys Posted August 23, 2012 Author Posted August 23, 2012 MoreWood surely has 'the looks' of downhill inspired, but there are some guys on xc races with GT 140/150mm travel bikes as well as some Giant reigns. I know I'll be the lone Shova guy pitching up at some races
DJR Posted August 23, 2012 Posted August 23, 2012 MoreWood surely has 'the looks' of downhill inspired, but there are some guys on xc races with GT 140/150mm travel bikes as well as some Giant reigns. I know I'll be the lone Shova guy pitching up at some races Nope, I see them now & then during Xc Mtb events. I even passed one during this years' Argus, knobblies and all!
DubbelBuys Posted August 23, 2012 Author Posted August 23, 2012 Nope, I see them now & then during Xc Mtb events. I even passed one during this years' Argus, knobblies and all! Now there's the proof I've been looking for... it can handle it all
Grebel Posted August 24, 2012 Posted August 24, 2012 Now there's the proof I've been looking for... it can handle it all Pretty much! All these pictures of Shova ST's have got my juices flowing!!
DubbelBuys Posted October 28, 2012 Author Posted October 28, 2012 (edited) OK guys it's been ages since any update, but I've waited forever & 2 weeks for my order from crc with the strikes & all...Here's the complete ride. Might still change here & there, but it's more than good enough for now!MoreWood Shova ST in medium - straight from MoreWood - Thanx Steve!SLX - Brakes, cassette, crank, RD & FDXT chain - 10spdCane Creek HeadsetKCNC seatpost clampMoreWood seatpostRockShox Revelation RLT - Crown lockout 150mmRace Face Evolve handlebars - 690mm (had a 710mm on, but felt a bit 'weird' - might try it later again)Race Face Ride stem - 90mmShimano XT trail pedals (PD-M785)Spez Indie XC 155mm saddleWheels I stole off my trusty Trance, but it's AM Classic MTB with Crossmark tubeless.Just waiting for some ice tech rotors then I'll slam the EASTON HAVENS on!!!Thanx to everyone who has helped me in any way (tech advice, parts supply etc.)Steve & MoreWood (!!!) TheV, AirBorne, CharlG, Crackajack, Hairy, (the guy I got the crank from), Gert at Full Peformance cycles, Merlincycles, CRC (& sorry if I forgot anyone) Edited October 28, 2012 by jdb10810 Hairy and Rusty250 2
Cruz Addict Posted October 28, 2012 Posted October 28, 2012 Hmm very nice, well done on the build! More than just a little bit jeleouse
DubbelBuys Posted October 28, 2012 Author Posted October 28, 2012 I'm not too sure what it's called, but it's the colour of the Kalula
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