Santa Cruz Solo Revealed

[DJR]

What linkage is that?

Man those blue accents on the rims look sick

Those blue accents on the wheels look really expensive (Enve)

[Iwan Kemp]

It's a 650B TRc. It's called sideways expansion aka anything to keep the money rolling in

['Dale]

droolllll

[Guest Oom Kalahari!]

Carbon:

http://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/stories/2013/06/01/max_Santa_Cruz_Solo_Carbon_49172.jpg?1370117647

 

Alu:

http://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/stories/2013/06/01/max_solo_34_orange_1_198405.jpg?1370116045

 

Id sacrifice my left nut!

[gummibear]

Damn that's pretty

Wonder what the XT spec will sell for?

[DJR]

I even like the " mountain rescue orange"

[javburg]

Some more pics from the launch event:

 

http://www.dirtragmag.com/userfiles/santacruzsolo-8.jpg

 

Still dirty...

http://www.dirtragmag.com/userfiles/santacruzsolo-3.jpg

 

Wheels detail:

http://www.dirtragmag.com/userfiles/santacruzsolo-2.jpg

[ChUkKy]

 

Id sacrifice my left nut!

 

Me, Any nut... I won't be picky which one

[hvh]

Carbon:

http://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/stories/2013/06/01/max_Santa_Cruz_Solo_Carbon_49172.jpg?1370117647

 

Alu:

http://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/stories/2013/06/01/max_solo_34_orange_1_198405.jpg?1370116045

i wont mind having the alu one

[gummibear]

Both the carbon and aluminium frames will be available in either Mountain Rescue Orange and Black.

 

http://brimages.bikeboardmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Santa-Cruz-Solo-Black.jpg

[javburg]

Apparently Santa Cruz will unveil another two bikes throughout this month. These could also be revisions of other models like an updated Tallboy and/or Nomad

[Iwan Kemp]

First Ride Review

http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/gear/category/bikes/mountain/full-suspension/product/review-santa-cruz-solo-carbon-13-47352

 

http://cdn.mos.bikeradar.com/images/bikes-and-gear/tools/1370957789015-1nlvz7oebhb98-670-75.jpg

 

Interesting remark:

"Riders looking for a revolutionary 650b ride might want to close this page now – the '27.5in wheel' element of the Solo became apparent after a few hours in the saddle, but isn't something most riders will pick up on immediately."

Edited June 12, 2013 by The Crow

[javburg]

First Ride Review

http://www.bikeradar...it-system-32154

http://cdn.mos.bikeradar.com/images/bikes-and-gear/tools/1370957789015-1nlvz7oebhb98-670-75.jpg

 

Interesting remark:

"Riders looking for a revolutionary 650b ride might want to close this page now – the '27.5in wheel' element of the Solo became apparent after a few hours in the saddle, but isn't something most riders will pick up on immediately."

 

 

It still gets 4.5 out of 5. You also quoted out of context:

 

Riders looking for a revolutionary 650b ride might want to close this page now – the '27.5in wheel' element of the Solo became apparent after a few hours in the saddle, but isn't something most riders will pick up on immediately.

Expect the ride of a 26in-wheeled bike, plus a little more stability and roll-over. It's always easy to pop the front of the bike and generally play around, too – there's no doubt that the Solo is more fun than a 29er in this respect.

Your link goes to a Specialized bike fit review. Correct link here:

http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/gear/category/bikes/mountain/full-suspension/product/review-santa-cruz-solo-carbon-13-47352

[Iwan Kemp]

It still gets 4.5 out of 5.

Cause it's a kick-ass bike and the probably a great bike for most riders out there today.

 

You also quoted out of context:

Because of it's comment and take on 650B - not trying to say anything about the bike. My quote follows up on discussions on other threads of the advantage of 650B over 26" and SC's own comments on 650B.

 

Thanks, link fixed. Not sure how that happened.

Edited June 12, 2013 by The Crow

[Markdeep]

What a sick bike, looks like a lot of fun !

[rock]

....and another updated SC bike after the tallboy 2 - revamped Hecker with 27.5's

 

http://www.bikerumor.com/2013/06/14/the-all-new-santa-cruz-heckler-youll-want-it-because-its-a-tweener/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+BikeRumor+%28Bike+Rumor+RSS%29