(Deon) Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 OM, I met the product developer for Mondraker on a trip to Barcelona in 09. Cool dood! Was testing the Rune (?? iForget.) We stopped in Barca main street covered in mud, three of us chatting while Prada, Gucci, Armani clad shoppers gave enough berth. Shoppers there seem ready to encounter anything, was hardly an issue. In fact, it would be a lot like riding through Cavendish popping off benches and steps like we popped off curbs and drifted smooth cobble street corners!! Imagine... Dig the rig! A lot!
nolipoli Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 Sweet ride! I can't get over that crazy head angle - what is it? It looks like you could ride down a vertical wall without going OTB.
Guest Omega Man Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 Sweet ride! I can't get over that crazy head angle - what is it? It looks like you could ride down a vertical wall without going OTB.Stock head angle is 63 degrees. That is on the slack side for an stock DH bike. The Makulu for example runs a 64 degree head angle.The bike comes with (as an optional extra) and adjustment kit. It includes spacers for lengthening the wheelbase and adjustable headest cups with 2 degrees of adjustment. so you can get it loooong and slack for those Alpine trips. I'm not gonna buy that right away but when i have cash i think i will but I'm gonna make it steeper. 64 degrees sounds about right.
Guest Omega Man Posted January 11, 2013 Posted January 11, 2013 Ok. So in typical Duane fashion the illogical choice was made. But I don't feel bad. DH is an emotional thing for me so making an emotional choice is perfectly acceptable. This isn't the actual bike I've bought but it's pretty close. Tomorrow is my first ride out on it. Thug and Dr Snuggles 2
BikeBailing Posted January 11, 2013 Posted January 11, 2013 Tomorrow is my first ride out on it. Give us the spec breakdown
BikeBailing Posted January 11, 2013 Posted January 11, 2013 Also how did you end up on the turner? what happened to mondraker?
LazyTrailRider Posted January 11, 2013 Posted January 11, 2013 Ok. So in typical Duane fashion the illogical choice was made. But I don't feel bad. DH is an emotional thing for me so making an emotional choice is perfectly acceptable. This isn't the actual bike I've bought but it's pretty close. Tomorrow is my first ride out on it. Sweet! What time are you looking to head out? I'm planning to be up on the mountain tomorrow as well...
Guest Omega Man Posted January 11, 2013 Posted January 11, 2013 (edited) Also how did you end up on the turner? what happened to mondraker?I didn't get the Mondraker cos the one I could afford actually had a bit of a crappy spec. I was looking at getting a Glory but my emotions said no. The turner is 2nd hand. Owned by Myles Kelsey. It's in DAMN good nic. pretty much a brand new bike. Turner DHR FrameCane Creek DB ShockKashima 40Hope hubsZTR Flow rimsX9 shifter & Deralieurdesendant cranksc-sixx chainguideRenthal barsFormula K24 brakes. The brakes are going on my trail bike and Hope M4's are going on there in the next few months. Not this month tho. January is a loooong month. Oh. and if i can't get on with it my mate Nic says he'll give me his Makulu frame and some money for it cos he loves it. Edited January 11, 2013 by Omega Man
Guest Omega Man Posted January 11, 2013 Posted January 11, 2013 Sweet! What time are you looking to head out? I'm planning to be up on the mountain tomorrow as well...9ish.
MTB_Roadie Posted January 11, 2013 Posted January 11, 2013 I hate to admit it....but I liked your Morewood more
ThePubSA Posted January 11, 2013 Posted January 11, 2013 Just saw this..Swak..poor Mak. Gl with the turner
Guest Omega Man Posted January 11, 2013 Posted January 11, 2013 (edited) I hate to admit it....but I liked your Morewood more Me too. For me that bike was priceless. I just hate the fact that some P word is riding around on my mak with a dialed Cane creek, Hope V2 brakes and a super dialed 888. I'm still holding out for a tearful reunion. But Morewoods are FKING ridiculously expensive. 26k for a locally manufactured frame is just crazy. My wife reckons tomorrow morning when the Turner rides nothing like my mak I'm REALLY gonna be pissed off. Edited January 11, 2013 by Omega Man
LazyTrailRider Posted January 11, 2013 Posted January 11, 2013 9ish. Cool, very likely will see you up there.
Guest Omega Man Posted January 13, 2013 Posted January 13, 2013 Cool, very likely will see you up there.Sorry bru. I saw you leaving. Mylo got a bit gesuip on Friday night so he only rocked up at 10. then we tried to man handle a softer spring in there. no dice.
Guest Omega Man Posted January 13, 2013 Posted January 13, 2013 Sorry for the crappy cellphone pic but you get the idea. I swopped out the saddle, grips and brakes it came with to get things a little more blacked out. The spring is too soft for my lard ass so it pushes the front a little in the corners. I've ordered a harder spring (TI of course) I should get that on Wednesday. Apart from the cornering the bike rides amazingly well. It's super balanced in the air and pedals like a demon. I hate to say this but I think this is a better bike than a Makulu. I will be getting some Hope brakes at some point but I can't think of anything else on the bike I'd want changed. Some highlights Turner DHRCCDB rear shockKashima Fox 40Hope HubsZTR Flow RimsAvid Code BrakesStraitline LeversSunline Direct mount stemRenthal 10mm BarsX9Saint CranksC Sixx carbon chainguide.Syncros super light Roadie seat
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