Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 23, 2016 Share It's improving though. To with > https://www.bikehub.co.za/features/_/gear/reviews/review-yt-capra-cf-comp-r5093Agreed. I reckon it's difficult to put out great reviews off the bat, especially if you're not used to writing a shedload to begin with. But with more time, and more experience together with more exposure to other reviews and works, then your ability to put out a solid review should improve. And we're seeing it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pipsqueak Posted August 23, 2016 Share Isn't this the one with the 135mm rear hubs, which HOPE's own engineers said were all that were necessary after a few tweaks, like wider flanges and less dishing to one side? EDIT: Sorry - 17x130mm spacing. Standards Shmandards The thought of yet another brake mounting "standard" or proposed hub spacing change is bound to send a lot of us into angry spasms, and rightfully so, but Hope has done exactly that with their HB.211. They are not intending to force any industry-wide changes, however, and the bike may or may not even reach production. All Hope wanted to do was to see what they could come up with if they built a frame the best way they saw fit while taking advantage of their brake, hub, crank and bottom bracket manufacturing abilities. ''The bike uses very few current standards since it has been developed as a design concept rather than a product design exercise,'' Hope explained about the bike's ethos. ''Maybe not the best solution for compatibility, but when you make every part, it gives you the opportunity to manufacture a bike without compromise.'' To Hope, a bike without compromise features a zero-dish, 17 x 130mm rear hub spacing, a radial mount rear brake setup, a 30mm crank and bottom bracket interface, and a proprietary chain guide mounting pattern. 17 x 130mm Hub Spacing - A wheel with zero dish and equal spoke tension on either side should be stronger than what's currently the norm, so that's what Hope did. The CNC'd aluminum chain and seatstays are asymmetrical to provide the required clearance, and the 130mm wide rear hub sees the rotor and disc-side spoke flange moved closer together. Why 130mm and not 142, 148, or some other random number? Hope says that the slim rear end is less likely to catch on things that don't move, like rocks and trees, which should help to keep your derailleur safer, and 130mm is the space required for everything to fit in nicely. http://www.pinkbike.com/news/hope-hb211-enduro-bike-sea-otter-2016.htmlGreat project, since they're not planning on selling it to the public they can do what they want. A rear wheel with zero dish would be a godsend. I'd buy the hub just for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddy Gordo Posted August 23, 2016 Share Agreed. I reckon it's difficult to put out great reviews off the bat, especially if you're not used to writing a shedload to begin with. But with more time, and more experience together with more exposure to other reviews and works, then your ability to put out a solid review should improve. And we're seeing it isI wouldnt mind doing some reveiws for the hub especially on bikes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 23, 2016 Share Woah. New Meta AM V4-2. Ranging from $ 2,199 to $ 4,599. Nico - here's your budget beater. Someone on PB referred to it as a "no-scope headshot" to other bikes. I think he's right... http://www.pinkbike.com/news/commencals-monster-trailbike-meta-am-v4-2.html http://ep1.pinkbike.org/p6pb13856101/p5pb13856101.jpg Skott5, Eddy Gordo, NicoBoshoff and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 23, 2016 Share http://ep1.pinkbike.org/p5pb13855506/p5pb13855506.jpg Bizkit031 and Skott5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 23, 2016 Share http://ep1.pinkbike.org/p5pb13855504/p5pb13855504.jpghttp://ep1.pinkbike.org/p5pb13855508/p5pb13855508.jpg Skott5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skott5 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Woah. New Meta AM V4-2. Ranging from $ 2,199 to $ 4,599. Nico - here's your budget beater. Someone on PB referred to it as a "no-scope headshot" to other bikes. I think he's right... http://www.pinkbike.com/news/commencals-monster-trailbike-meta-am-v4-2.html http://ep1.pinkbike.org/p6pb13856101/p5pb13856101.jpg I like it ... a lot ! Shock orientation and all ... Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odinson Posted August 24, 2016 Share Woah. New Meta AM V4-2. Ranging from $ 2,199 to $ 4,599. Nico - here's your budget beater. Someone on PB referred to it as a "no-scope headshot" to other bikes. I think he's right... http://www.pinkbike.com/news/commencals-monster-trailbike-meta-am-v4-2.html http://ep1.pinkbike.org/p6pb13856101/p5pb13856101.jpg Gawddam dat's hawt! I own a Commie and while the Race and WC versions seem good value, the origin and ride seem a tad overpriced, considering they don't even have droppers. Compare those bikes with this beast from Radon and you'll realise the kind of value for money you can get from ze Germans. Edit: I should probably add the price for some context: €2.399 *That being said, the Commies do have the option to run metric shocks and may have better frame fabrication. Edited August 24, 2016 by Odinson Captain Fastbastard Mayhem and Hairy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popcorn_skollie Posted August 24, 2016 Share Compare those bikes with this beast from Radon and you'll realise the kind of value for money you can get from ze Germans. Don't be silly. The swoop have a vertical shock. Odinson, Bizkit031 and Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odinson Posted August 24, 2016 Share Thoughts on Focus' budget single pivot trail bike? Focus VICE Factory – 13.8 kgFork: RockShox Yari RC 130 mmShock: RockShox Deluxe RDrivetrain: SRAM NX 1×11Brakes: SRAM Guide R 180 / 160 mmWheelset: Concept EXTires: Continental Mountain King II 2.4 Protection SLSeatpost: Concept Drop SL 120 mmSaddle: fi’zi:k Tundra M5Price: € 2,499 VICE Details:► Intended use: trail riding / generating massive fun► 3 models available: PRO/SL/FACTORY► 27,5″ wheel size► Frame material: aluminium► Long reach, short 50 mm stem► Dropper-post► Boost hub spacing► BSA BB► Easy to access cable-routing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicoBoshoff Posted August 24, 2016 Share Thoughts on Focus' budget single pivot trail bike? VICE-FACTORY.jpg Focus VICE Factory – 13.8 kgFork: RockShox Yari RC 130 mmShock: RockShox Deluxe RDrivetrain: SRAM NX 1×11Brakes: SRAM Guide R 180 / 160 mmWheelset: Concept EXTires: Continental Mountain King II 2.4 Protection SLSeatpost: Concept Drop SL 120 mmSaddle: fi’zi:k Tundra M5Price: € 2,499 VICE Details:► Intended use: trail riding / generating massive fun► 3 models available: PRO/SL/FACTORY► 27,5″ wheel size► Frame material: aluminium► Long reach, short 50 mm stem► Dropper-post► Boost hub spacing► BSA BB► Easy to access cable-routingIt's really really ugly, but that's a decent amount of bike for R40k The Commies blow me away though. Great looking, sounds like they ride like lightning and the price points put most competitors to shame. I endorse this. Eddy Gordo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizkit031 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Thoughts on Focus' budget single pivot trail bike? VICE-FACTORY.jpg Focus VICE Factory – 13.8 kgFork: RockShox Yari RC 130 mmShock: RockShox Deluxe RDrivetrain: SRAM NX 1×11Brakes: SRAM Guide R 180 / 160 mmWheelset: Concept EXTires: Continental Mountain King II 2.4 Protection SLSeatpost: Concept Drop SL 120 mmSaddle: fi’zi:k Tundra M5Price: € 2,499 VICE Details:► Intended use: trail riding / generating massive fun► 3 models available: PRO/SL/FACTORY► 27,5″ wheel size► Frame material: aluminium► Long reach, short 50 mm stem► Dropper-post► Boost hub spacing► BSA BB► Easy to access cable-routing That shock position is not good and won't work very well.???? Edited August 24, 2016 by Bizkit031 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droenn Posted August 24, 2016 Share That shock position is not good and won't work very well.http://14761-presscdn-0-15.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/FOCUS-JAM-C-FACTORY.jpg There, I fixed it. Now that will be € 4999 gwhite 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted August 24, 2016 Share please don't try and tell me this is not #ENDURO http://www.fooriders.com/images/bikes/breezer/DSCN0417.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banna Posted August 24, 2016 Share please don't try and tell me this is not #ENDURO More like #END URO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted August 24, 2016 Share #ORIGIONAL #ENDUROGEAR http://www.dhclassicmtb.com/bicicletas/Historia%20del%20dh/repack.jpg I think that is Mayhem in the blue check shirt! BenReaper, Grebel, Mongooser and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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