RollandBounce Posted August 24, 2012 Share To those interested the momsen 650b frames are in stock now R10750...birthday wishlist http://www.momsenbikes.com/images/frames/sl650b_single_frame_web.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustbin Dog Posted August 24, 2012 Share EISH!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheV Posted August 24, 2012 Share Very nice, but imo about R3000 over priced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollandBounce Posted August 24, 2012 Share jip, would rather try a chinese special... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaper Posted August 24, 2012 Share was taking a good look at this yesterday, also to see if Momsen are doing a 650b bike for 2013. Have to agree is overpriced. Am sure some will buy anyway!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheV Posted August 24, 2012 Share Its a HT, so not much RD required as I bet geometry and design changes are minimal. Suspension travel and angles are not an issue either. And for these reasons you might as well buy a 26 or 29 ht and just run 650b wheels. And in this case you can buy a Yeti BigTop frame for the same price, or many other options for even less.. Bit of a ripoff actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustbin Dog Posted August 24, 2012 Share Why are local products always so expensive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Posted August 24, 2012 Share jip, would rather try a chinese special... they are chinese specials with local branding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossW Posted August 24, 2012 Share Its a HT, so not much RD required as I bet geometry and design changes are minimal. Suspension travel and angles are not an issue either. And for these reasons you might as well buy a 26 or 29 ht and just run 650b wheels. And in this case you can buy a Yeti BigTop frame for the same price, or many other options for even less.. Bit of a ripoff actually. Â Glad you said it. Is it expensive purely because it is carbon?Actually thinking of doing just that in converting my Superlight to 650b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morwa Posted August 24, 2012 Share Its a HT, so not much RD required as I bet geometry and design changes are minimal. Suspension travel and angles are not an issue either. And for these reasons you might as well buy a 26 or 29 ht and just run 650b wheels. And in this case you can buy a Yeti BigTop frame for the same price, or many other options for even less.. Bit of a ripoff actually. Like theV said.... get a BigTop instead.... Can't even compare the two bikes. Like comparing a Bentley with a Tata. I didnt realize Momsen stickers where so expensive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett MTBer Posted August 27, 2012 Share Momsen 650b built up, first on a shop floor in SA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heel Drop Posted August 27, 2012 Share Price and components? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackie Posted August 27, 2012 Share Its a HT, so not much RD required as I bet geometry and design changes are minimal. Suspension travel and angles are not an issue either. And for these reasons you might as well buy a 26 or 29 ht and just run 650b wheels. And in this case you can buy a Yeti BigTop frame for the same price, or many other options for even less.. Bit of a ripoff actually.I have a Yeti Big Top and to say it outclasses the Momsen in every aspect is the under-statement of the century. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheV Posted August 27, 2012 Share Momsen 650b built up, first on a shop floor in SA? Actually a very nice looking bike, some build spec's and weight would be really interesting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted August 27, 2012 Share Momsen 650b built up, first on a shop floor in SA? That bike would look great with 29'er wheels on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheV Posted August 27, 2012 Share I have a Yeti Big Top and to say it outclasses the Momsen in every aspect is the under-statement of the century. BigTop's are really awesome, especially since it's a alu/carbon mix. However my comments were more specific to the fact that they seem to be asking a premium price, just because it's 650b? And therefore, why not rather just buy a 26er or 29er HT and do a 650b build, because in terms of geometries there wont be much in it either way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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