CAAD4 Posted September 17, 2013 Share Seeing that this is a Tallboy 2 thread. I want to ask the question about the comparison between a Sworks Epic 29er and Tallboy 2. I want to buy a new frame but are torn between these two? Need Advice! Correct me if I am wrong, but I don't think that you can buy Epics as frame only... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbp18 Posted September 17, 2013 Share I am sure you should be able to? Tankman can you also please send me a PM for the Tallboy2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankman Posted September 17, 2013 Share Please will you PM me as well.Tankman can you also please send me a PM for the Tallboy2. Done & Done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arendoog Posted September 17, 2013 Share Thanks for all the feedback. I will be buying it to ride. I do agree that the S Works has alot more bling especially the new versions. The answer to my question is one of which one do you want, do you want a MTB that you need to spend a fortune on to service or one that looks the part as well as perform nicely, but does not cost you an arm and a leg. I am sure it will look a bit wierd starting in one of the last batches with an proper racing machine. Get a Tallboy or settle for a Pimp jumper or a Bling works ! Rooimoer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ham Posted September 17, 2013 Share Thanks for all the feedback. I will be buying it to ride. I do agree that the S Works has alot more bling especially the new versions. The answer to my question is one of which one do you want, do you want a MTB that you need to spend a fortune on to service or one that looks the part as well as perform nicely, but does not cost you an arm and a leg. I am sure it will look a bit wierd starting in one of the last batches with an proper racing machine. I have an Epic FSR and the Stumpjumper FSR. If you are looking to compare something to the SC I would look the SJ way. More relaxed geometry and more sus travel. Really cool bike and rides like silk. Having said that I'm looking at the SC too. Just something about them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ham Posted September 17, 2013 Share Correct me if I am wrong, but I don't think that you can buy Epics as frame only... Can do, but s-works only. Comes as a frame, fork and seat post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ham Posted September 17, 2013 Share Can do, but s-works only. Comes as a frame, fork and seat post. Oh and retail on the 2014 ........... 57k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johny Bravo Posted September 17, 2013 Share Oh and retail on the 2014 ........... 57kThats a big bargain. Cheap as chips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cav' Posted September 17, 2013 Share Oh and retail on the 2014 ........... 57kI you're not a pro rider (sponsored) then it would be retarded to buy that frame for 57k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VicanZA Posted September 17, 2013 Share Them specialized are everywhere....lots of cash on the trails! This sport isn't cheap. Johny Bravo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VicanZA Posted September 17, 2013 Share How does this tall boy compare to the Vipa.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baaisikilist Posted September 17, 2013 Share Can you really compare a 'yet to be proven, so far 1 hit wonder, locally designed' frame to a multiple award winning frame ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VicanZA Posted September 17, 2013 Share Can you really compare a 'yet to be proven, so far 1 hit wonder, locally designed' frame to a multiple award winning frame ? U tell me, haven't had the chance to ride either, but they gonna have to be good to beat my Lynskey HT.... And I'm sure my Lynskey pro 29er frame has zero awards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ham Posted September 17, 2013 Share Can you really compare a 'yet to be proven, so far 1 hit wonder, locally designed' frame to a multiple award winning frame ? Must agree, would love the Vipa to do well, but it need to prove itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clinton H Posted September 17, 2013 Share I think young Vipa has long way to go before before it can be compared to world class boutique bikes . Nothing against Momsen , but that's running with the big boys . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAAD4 Posted September 17, 2013 Share same as before no? Not sure if it's that one that was carbon on the previous version, which seemed like a soft spot. I know two guys who cracked their carbon pivots which were replaced by alu ones from Dragons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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