Odinson Posted July 17, 2016 Posted July 17, 2016 I has an endurbro IMG_0255.JPGNice! The Processes are proper brawlers. The seat angle looks pretty slack. How does it handle techy climbs?
droenn Posted July 17, 2016 Posted July 17, 2016 Nice! The Processes are proper brawlers. The seat angle looks pretty slack. How does it handle techy climbs? Yeah, not sure yet, haven't had it long enough for an opportunity to try. The only climbs i've done have been on relatively smooth switchbacks. One of the other places I ride has a couple of technical climbs, I'll give it a go. But yeah, brawler is a good term, definitely
Grebel Posted July 19, 2016 Posted July 19, 2016 A question for the knowledgeable out there... I currently ride a 2008 Mongoose Teocali Elite (M). Running 60mm stem and 800 bars with a dropper. I have an opportunity to get my hands on a Trance 2 (Large 2008 I think. Grey and silver frame with 4.2" travel) that is in nice condition running 120mm fork. Similar to this: http://fcdn.mtbr.com/attachments/giant/279062d1184309565-2008-trance-x-2008-trance-2.jpg I am 1,78m tall so borderline large frame. In your opinion would it be worth my while to swap the bits from the 'Goose over onto this? Will put my Marzo 150mm on the Giant to slacken the head angle a bit as well as all the other parts. Just an itch that may need to be scratched....
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted July 19, 2016 Posted July 19, 2016 2008 is the one with 107mm rear travel. The teocali is a differnt class of bike, but then you know that... Not sure of the geometry of the 2 bikes themselves, but I know the giant is quite short by modern standards (more like a small in the reach department) so it may not work out quite how you imagine it would... If the reach / ett figures are more or less the same, then don't bother as IMO the teocali is the better bike (For YOU, given, well, your preferred riding) but if the giant is longer, then it would be better suited to you. And would LOVE a 150mm fork on the front, IMO.
Grebel Posted July 19, 2016 Posted July 19, 2016 2008 is the one with the "glory hole" shock mount (just bought one for the Mrs) and yeah has 107mm rear travel. The teocali is a differnt class of bike, but then you know that... Not sure of the geometry of the 2 bikes themselves, but I know the giant is quite short by modern standards (more like a small in the reach department) so it may not work out quite how you imagine it would... If the reach / ett figures are more or less the same, then don't bother as IMO the teocali is the better bike (For YOU, given, well, your preferred riding) but if the giant is longer, then it would be better suited to you. And would LOVE a 150mm fork on the front, IMO. Thanks Myles. I don't think there is a lot in it as far as reach goes. (Not a substantial difference anyway). Will have an opportunity to ride it this weekend so will see what it feels like.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted July 19, 2016 Posted July 19, 2016 Thanks Myles. I don't think there is a lot in it as far as reach goes. (Not a substantial difference anyway). Will have an opportunity to ride it this weekend so will see what it feels like.Yeah. IMO the 'cali is a great bike. And to overcome the 40mm difference in rear squish, teh Giant is going to have to be far more right for you ito sizing.
DubbelBuys Posted July 19, 2016 Posted July 19, 2016 A question for the knowledgeable out there... I currently ride a 2008 Mongoose Teocali Elite (M). Running 60mm stem and 800 bars with a dropper. I have an opportunity to get my hands on a Trance 2 (Large 2008 I think. Grey and silver frame with 4.2" travel) that is in nice condition running 120mm fork. Similar to this: http://fcdn.mtbr.com/attachments/giant/279062d1184309565-2008-trance-x-2008-trance-2.jpg I am 1,78m tall so borderline large frame. In your opinion would it be worth my while to swap the bits from the 'Goose over onto this? Will put my Marzo 150mm on the Giant to slacken the head angle a bit as well as all the other parts. Just an itch that may need to be scratched....If the bike looks exactly like the 1 in the pic then make sure your Marzo's steerer is long enough.Those Trance frames have stupid long head tubes.I am 1.78m as well & my M Trance 2009 felt a tad short (TT & reach) so L should fit you perfectly.
Odinson Posted July 19, 2016 Posted July 19, 2016 This bike gets my juices flowing: #SuperEnduro 170mm Lyrik RCT3 and Vivid Air can at the back! Best of all is the price: €2.599
NicoBoshoff Posted July 19, 2016 Posted July 19, 2016 This bike gets my juices flowing: STAGE.jpg #SuperEnduro 170mm Lyrik RCT3 and Vivid Air can at the back! Best of all is the price: €2.599Yeah I've always had a thing for continuity of toptube into seatstays, so this is one sexy bike. I would however take those decals off because they throw that continuity out for me. And yeah, that price is unreal.
Hairy Posted July 19, 2016 Posted July 19, 2016 This bike gets my juices flowing: STAGE.jpg #SuperEnduro 170mm Lyrik RCT3 and Vivid Air can at the back! Best of all is the price: €2.599Sex On Wheels!
Hairy Posted July 19, 2016 Posted July 19, 2016 This bike gets my juices flowing: STAGE.jpg #SuperEnduro 170mm Lyrik RCT3 and Vivid Air can at the back! Best of all is the price: €2.599reminds me of this bike
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted July 19, 2016 Posted July 19, 2016 reminds me of this bike no it doesn't.
Duane_Bosch Posted July 19, 2016 Posted July 19, 2016 Yeah I've always had a thing for continuity of toptube into seatstays, so this is one sexy bike. I would however take those decals off because they throw that continuity out for me. And yeah, that price is unreal.Supernice. Looks kind of like an Ali Norco Range to me.
the nerd Posted July 19, 2016 Posted July 19, 2016 reminds me of this bike If this bike was a medium I would have bought it long ago....
Headshot Posted July 19, 2016 Posted July 19, 2016 This bike gets my juices flowing: STAGE.jpg #SuperEnduro 170mm Lyrik RCT3 and Vivid Air can at the back! Best of all is the price: €2.599Dirt Mag rate it highly. Its a bit heavy but pedals well and bombs the DH - at that price you can't complain. And they will send it to SA too.
popcorn_skollie Posted July 19, 2016 Posted July 19, 2016 Just an itch that may need to be scratched.... Its a terrible affliction these itches. I think we all suffer from them to some degree.I've managed to divert my new bike feening with small doses of old bike restoration...for now. With regards to your pending decision. I've had a friend that suffered from this itch worse than anyone I knew. He bought and sold so many bikes its crazy. Always raved about the Teocali. (and Treks, he was crazy about Treks too) But he also went back to 3 different Teocali's over the years. That says a lot.
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