missionS Posted September 23, 2013 Share Finally finished putting her back together, just gotta get round to installing the dropper. Rode close to 50km yesterday and I can confirm this bike descends like a beast and stable with minimum pedal bob on the climbs back up. I'm stoked RED1408, TYGA, Steven Knoetze (sk27) and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dirkieuys Posted September 23, 2013 Share Less posing, more going... That track is where it all started for me, especially the littel gap coming around the next left, and then into that right hand berm. Lekker!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capediver Posted September 23, 2013 Share Finally finished putting her back together, just gotta get round to installing the dropper. Rode close to 50km yesterday and I can confirm this bike descends like a beast and stable with minimum pedal bob on the climbs back up. I'm stoked How did the rear suspension feel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missionS Posted September 23, 2013 Share How did the rear suspension feel? Bottomless with 20% sag. The route we rode had more than 500m vertical descent in it on rough twisty single track. It is still early days but I must be honest and state that I don't think I could have descended any faster even if I was on a full blown dh bike.On the climb back out the other side the bike handled superbly and was well mannered with absolute minimal pedal bob even with the pro-pedal off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted September 23, 2013 Share Finally finished putting her back together, just gotta get round to installing the dropper. Rode close to 50km yesterday and I can confirm this bike descends like a beast and stable with minimum pedal bob on the climbs back up. I'm stoked Bottomless with 20% sag. The route we rode had more than 500m vertical descent in it on rough twisty single track. It is still early days but I must be honest and state that I don't think I could have descended any faster even if I was on a full blown dh bike.On the climb back out the other side the bike handled superbly and was well mannered with absolute minimal pedal bob even with the pro-pedal off So what you're saying is I should have taken the plunge and got one of these (Meta SX) when I had the chance... http://www.bikeactive.com/Files/75028/Img/19/meta-sx1-vip-prop-big.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capediver Posted September 23, 2013 Share Bottomless with 20% sag. The route we rode had more than 500m vertical descent in it on rough twisty single track. It is still early days but I must be honest and state that I don't think I could have descended any faster even if I was on a full blown dh bike.On the climb back out the other side the bike handled superbly and was well mannered with absolute minimal pedal bob even with the pro-pedal offGood to hear cause I saw a write up that hinted that the Fox RL of the AM 3 didn't do justice to the 150mm travel....would love to hear better news as the price for this machine is reaaaal good and tempting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowta Posted September 23, 2013 Share Good to hear cause I saw a write up that hinted that the Fox RL of the AM 3 didn't do justice to the 150mm travel....would love to hear better news as the price for this machine is reaaaal good and tempting! A friend of mine bought the AM3 as a frameset and LOVES it. Not sure which shock he has in the back though. If I had to get a new bike now, this would be high on my list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missionS Posted September 23, 2013 Share So what you're saying is I should have taken the plunge and got one of these (Meta SX) when I had the chance... http://www.bikeactive.com/Files/75028/Img/19/meta-sx1-vip-prop-big.jpgYes you should have and the SX has 160mm of travel and apparantly an absolute joy to ride Good to hear cause I saw a write up that hinted that the Fox RL of the AM 3 didn't do justice to the 150mm travel....would love to hear better news as the price for this machine is reaaaal good and tempting!Yup I read that as well hence why I got the Meta 2. Edited September 23, 2013 by missionS capediver 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted September 23, 2013 Share Yes you should have and the SX has 160mm of travel and apparantly an absolute joy to ride probikeshop had the SX frame on sale for EUR 800 excl. rear shock. Unfortunately there were too many compatibility issues for a straight over build from the intense.forkheadsetrear shockBBrear wheel.Otherwise I would have done it in a heart beat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missionS Posted September 23, 2013 Share probikeshop had the SX frame on sale for EUR 800 excl. rear shock. Unfortunately there were too many compatibility issues for a straight over build from the intense.forkheadsetrear shockBBrear wheel.Otherwise I would have done it in a heart beat! Since when has a couple of compatiblity issues ever stopped you from dropping dosh on another bike? ThePubSA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capediver Posted September 23, 2013 Share Yes you should have and the SX has 160mm of travel and apparantly an absolute joy to ride  Yup I read that as well hence why I got the Meta 2.Local or Import? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missionS Posted September 23, 2013 Share Local or Import? Picked it up when I was in SA for business  Currently the local supplier is having a blowout sale on the 2012 models so these are going for cheap cheap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubbelBuys Posted September 23, 2013 Share Where in gauteng would I be able find a fairly priced, strong 60mm stem? Like the Truvativ Hussefelt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted September 23, 2013 Share Where in gauteng would I be able find a fairly priced, strong 60mm stem? Like the Truvativ Hussefelt. hmmm... possibly Mike's Bikes. Or anywhere that does Loaded or Nuke Proof. International Trade is even more likely to have, but it will be Hope, so price will be considerably more than a Hussefelt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubbelBuys Posted September 23, 2013 Share Thx. Mike's Bikes only has 80mm Will check out the Loaded ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted September 23, 2013 Share Thx. Mike's Bikes only has 80mm Will check out the Loaded ones International Trade also does FSA and I'm sure there must be a Gravity stem in 60mm. Alternatively I think Rav-X does a 60/65mm stem. It's a cheapie and should be available at most bike shops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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