Gear for Enduro 2.0

[Rigardt@Scott]

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/marzocchis-new-bomber-z1-first-ride.html

Excited about this, had some Marzo DJ2 forks back in the day which I just loved! Any idea who brings them into SA?

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Excited about this, had some Marzo DJ2 forks back in the day which I just loved! Any idea who brings them into SA?

Same guys who do fox, as they own Marz

[PhilipV]

Same guys who do fox, as they own Marz

Wether Omnico actually brings in Marzocchi will remain to be seen.

[Eddy Gordo]

Wether Omnico actually brings in Marzocchi will remain to be seen.

I wonder if they will use the usual excuse of the market share is too small!!

However there are 29er forks also so maybe , just maybe

[PhilipV]

I wonder if they will use the usual excuse of the market share is too small!!

However there are 29er forks also so maybe , just maybe

The thing is, it's all about ratios. Of you need to invest 1 bar I to stock, and the return on that bar is way faster on marathon bikes than on the trail scene, then it makes sense to spend more money there rather to bring in another brand that needs marketing spend to build up a presence here.

If however the trail scene has registered a constant growth, and stock clears fast, then it might be worth putting some money into it.

 

Bringing in new brands are risky, there is marketing spend, support parts that clear slowly and training and other costs that needs to be considered.

 

I won't be surprised if we start seeing brands spec Marzocchi forks on the mid tier spec, it's excellent value.

[Yo-Yo]

I won't be surprised if we start seeing brands spec Marzocchi forks on the mid tier spec, it's excellent value.

 

Aren't they essentially the older OEM Fox 36 (think it was the performance one with the black stanchions) that are now available as a retail option now the 2019 36's with the Grip2 damper and additional adjustably have been released? 

[Yo-Yo]

https://ep1.pinkbike.org/p5pb15694172/p5pb15694172.jpghttps://www.pinkbike.com/news/henty-enduro-backpack-review.html

 

A cross between a Backpack and a fannypack....depositphotos_19289491-stock-illustration-cartoon-light-bulb-with-an.jpg FannyBack

 

interested in the Fannyback. Are they available in SA or only over seas? 

[Eddy Gordo]

interested in the Fannyback. Are they available in SA or only over seas? 

I have no idea

[Eddy Gordo]

The thing is, it's all about ratios. Of you need to invest 1 bar I to stock, and the return on that bar is way faster on marathon bikes than on the trail scene, then it makes sense to spend more money there rather to bring in another brand that needs marketing spend to build up a presence here.

If however the trail scene has registered a constant growth, and stock clears fast, then it might be worth putting some money into it.

 

Bringing in new brands are risky, there is marketing spend, support parts that clear slowly and training and other costs that needs to be considered.

 

I won't be surprised if we start seeing brands spec Marzocchi forks on the mid tier spec, it's excellent value.

Indeed it is, but I dont see why a channel cant be opened whereby you cant order it from LBS via supplier. Obviously there is a wait etc involved. It would be some form of market research as well.

[Capricorn]

Indeed it is, but I dont see why a channel cant be opened whereby you cant order it from supplier LBS via LBS  supplier. Obviously there is a wait etc involved. It would be some form of market research as well.

pffft, local suppliers. thank heavens for the germans (www.bike*.de)

[Yo-Yo]

I have no idea

 

Apparently they don't have a local agent. You can order directly from them @ R1300 for the pack and then $50 postage (R600) then have the joy of customs, vat and duties. Not exactly worth it despite being a good solution for bigger rides and races.

 

They have distribution in the UK and Australia. I'm sure they could try a bit harder on the shipping costs as $50 flat fee seem pretty expensive. It's a light item and that is for a postal service not even a UPS / DHL service

[Eddy Gordo]

Aren't they essentially the older OEM Fox 36 (think it was the performance one with the black stanchions) that are now available as a retail option now the 2019 36's with the Grip2 damper and additional adjustably have been released? 

Very possible. All OG Marzocchi's have the lever for the Axle on the right. These new ones have it on the left just like Fox

[B20PV]

I'm giving these a try. The combination of my fat ass, rock gardens and a plow-through-everything riding style is  a sure recipe for a broken rear wheel. 

 

https://www.bikesuspension.com/tyres/ptn-pepi-tire-noodle.html

 

 

Stuffing it into a 2.4 Minion DHR wasn't fun.

I ran it at 26PSI on the rear through the rock gardens on Saturday and so far so good. I weigh 87 kg on a good day.

It might be my imagination but the bike felt a bit sluggish accelerating out of the switchbacks, possible that the curry I had the night before had something to do with it. Will feed back here if I break something.

 

Cheers!

[Eddy Gordo]

Edited April 17, 2018 by Eddy Gordo

[Eddy Gordo]

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/giro-launches-new-flat-pedal-shoe-line.html

Edited April 17, 2018 by Eddy Gordo

[B20PV]

Got this little guy to go with my new 36. Comes with a climb switch.