Rigardt@Scott Posted June 30, 2019 Posted June 30, 2019 What Size? There is a stunning medium Banshee in the classifieds, and you might be able to negotiate with the seller.If you can afford it, and it'a your size - this is the one. All you need to put on that bike is a Lyne dropper post.
ChristoK Posted June 30, 2019 Posted June 30, 2019 To be honest that Banshee is the best value bike about in the ads at the moment. If you could have a haggle and meet closer to your number then you'd have a ride that has great parts (very nice Zee brakes, 30mm rims, 170mm 1x drive chain and those Mattoc forks are really, really good) and a killer frame with good geo. Might need to factor in a dropper though. https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/367206-perfect-canadian-enduro-ripping-beast/ I've had one before and it's a really good all rounder which really shines on the downs. You can take it for longer days out as well as easily take on the steeper stuff and all with a big smile on your face. It does look a bit agricultural in those shots, not sure why as they are a lot more good looking in the flesh. What I liked about the frame was a great suspension design, fun handling, brilliant descending, that you can alter the Geo to slack it out if you wanted and that it was an alu frame that was designed as such and not just a carbon model that they'd knocked out a cheaper metal version for more sales. They only design and build alu frames. Looking about there isn't much in your size / price in the ads at the moment. There is a poorly spec'd Trance that will be found out quickly, a bottom of the range Fuel EX that has low rent components and fork, that Slider is good but that may need a frork and rear can suspension and could do with an upgrade or two in the near future (add a dropper, wider wheels, brakes, check wear on chain cassette etc maybe beef up the fork in a bit) which will cost alot more. I know it's a bit of 'I came here with a R15k budget and everyone else is showing me R20k bikes but the difference between a R15k and a R20k bike can be massive and really it can save you more money in the long run as often a R15k bike will need upgrades and replacement cassettes / chain / tyres / bearing service / shock service (front and back can easily cost you R2k+) etc and that needs to be factored in. I honestly don't know the seller and I'm not blowing smoke up his pipes but it seems he knows his stuff from the build, the fact he's serviced the fork, rear can and bearings and is throwing in some (good) extras. Thanks so much for the detailed reply. Appreciate it. I think the points you make regarding what might need to be spent afterwards when buying a different bike is very valid. I will have to see if I can get closer to the amount he is asking. Seems like it is exactly the bike I need. Dirt Tracker 1
Hairy Posted June 30, 2019 Posted June 30, 2019 To be honest that Banshee is the best value bike about in the ads at the moment. If you could have a haggle and meet closer to your number then you'd have a ride that has great parts (very nice Zee brakes, 30mm rims, 170mm 1x drive chain and those Mattoc forks are really, really good) and a killer frame with good geo. Might need to factor in a dropper though. https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/367206-perfect-canadian-enduro-ripping-beast/I've had one before and it's a really good all rounder which really shines on the downs. You can take it for longer days out as well as easily take on the steeper stuff and all with a big smile on your face. It does look a bit agricultural in those shots, not sure why as they are a lot more good looking in the flesh. What I liked about the frame was a great suspension design, fun handling, brilliant descending, that you can alter the Geo to slack it out if you wanted and that it was an alu frame that was designed as such and not just a carbon model that they'd knocked out a cheaper metal version for more sales. They only design and build alu frames. Looking about there isn't much in your size / price in the ads at the moment. There is a poorly spec'd Trance that will be found out quickly, a bottom of the range Fuel EX that has low rent components and fork, that Slider is good but that may need a frork and rear can service and could do with an upgrade or two in the near future (add a dropper, wider wheels, brakes, check wear on chain cassette etc maybe beef up the fork in a bit with a pike or mattoc) which will cost alot more. I know it's a bit of 'I came here with a R15k budget and everyone else is showing me R20k bikes but the difference between a R15k and a R20k bike can be massive and really it can save you more money in the long run as often a R15k bike will need upgrades and replacement cassettes / chain / tyres / bearing service / shock service (front and back can easily cost you R2k+) etc and that needs to be factored in. I honestly don't know the seller and I'm not blowing smoke up his pipes but it seems he knows his stuff from the build, the fact he's serviced the fork, rear can and bearings and is throwing in some (good) extras. I do more or less know the seller....he is weird, has weird friends who do weird things, but loves his bikes....at least that has been my interactions with him..... Captain Fastbastard Mayhem and Dirt Tracker 2
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted July 1, 2019 Posted July 1, 2019 To be honest that Banshee is the best value bike about in the ads at the moment. If you could have a haggle and meet closer to your number then you'd have a ride that has great parts (very nice Zee brakes, 30mm rims, 170mm 1x drive chain and those Mattoc forks are really, really good) and a killer frame with good geo. Might need to factor in a dropper though. . I honestly don't know the seller and I'm not blowing smoke up his pipes but it seems he knows his stuff from the build, the fact he's serviced the fork, rear can and bearings and is throwing in some (good) extras. I know the seller well. This bike is in pristine condition all round (normal scuffs, obvs, but limited) and the Mattoc & shock have been serviced properly, very very recently, without any riding afterwards either. It's literally a get on and ride kinda deal. Add R 1,500 to the price and it'll come with a dropper, but he is negotiable. Dirt Tracker 1
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted July 1, 2019 Posted July 1, 2019 I do more or less know the seller....he is weird, has weird friends who do weird things, but loves his bikes....at least that has been my interactions with him.....Yeah, that's pretty much accurate.
Pieter1 Posted July 2, 2019 Posted July 2, 2019 I did the Buffelsdrift trailseeker marathon on this thing over the weekend. On the steep climbs I battled to keep the front wheel down but on the downs... I can’t really compare it to anything as it was my first ride on a ds but man I just dropped the seat and my heels and held on. Was really lekker. Dirt Tracker, Hairy, Capricorn and 3 others 6
Hairy Posted July 2, 2019 Posted July 2, 2019 I did the Buffelsdrift trailseeker marathon on this thing over the weekend. On the steep climbs I battled to keep the front wheel down but on the downs... I can’t really compare it to anything as it was my first ride on a ds but man I just dropped the seat and my heels and held on. Was really lekker. A3DD3791-A1AE-4865-A3DE-F783DD992185.jpegstill keen to throw a leg over that!
Pieter1 Posted July 2, 2019 Posted July 2, 2019 still keen to throw a leg over that!I reckon you’ll enjoy it dude. I just can’t like that swing arm tho. But it rides lekker. Was a long day out on the bike due to my super high fitness but I was comfy when riding the long flat stretches and the climbs that I did not walk... Only place it was a bit poef was on really steep ups. But it smashes the downhill stuff, I did not really pick lines it just went over alles. I’m pretty impressed. Much better then my Flying Dutchman ???? Hairy and Eddy Gordo 2
Hairy Posted July 2, 2019 Posted July 2, 2019 (edited) https://www.morphcycles.co.uk/ Edited July 2, 2019 by Hairy Eddy Gordo and Dirt Tracker 2
Pieter1 Posted July 2, 2019 Posted July 2, 2019 https://www.morphcycles.co.uk/ Looks like a Rocket. Its nice.
Duane_Bosch Posted July 2, 2019 Posted July 2, 2019 Why do you post pictures of old scafolding and angle iron? It's the 21st century man. solty 1
Hairy Posted July 2, 2019 Posted July 2, 2019 Why do you post pictures of old scafolding and angle iron? It's the 21st century man.Are you working on your attitude in order to fit in with the Frenchies at Morzine this year
splat Posted July 3, 2019 Posted July 3, 2019 New High Tower Wicked looking machine, but the gaps or differences between models (High and Mega Tower) is really small now. Comments on Pink Bike:Mini mega tower bigger Bronson nano nomad very small V10 5upersized 5010 Waiting for a new Hightower LT to "blur" the line between this "mega" range BaGearA 1
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