Iwan Kemp Posted September 20, 2013 Share I am the proud new owner of a Momsen Vipa. Started building it last night, but hit a snag or two so will only be completed around lunch today. For now build kit looks like this: Size:...........LargeFork:..........RockShox SID XX 100mm, 15mm TAShock:.......Fox CTD (Stock)Wheelset:..American Classic TubelessHandlebar: Race Face SixC 725mmStem:.........Sunline 50mmBrakes:......Avid ElixerGrips:........ODIGroupset...SRAM X0 2x10Seatpost:...Truvativ NoirSaddle:.....Selle Italia SLRTires:........Schwalbe Rocket Ron / Racing Ralph TLRPedals:......XT TrailWeight:.....? Build is a bit of a morph between carry over and what I had in the parts bin. Planned changes1. Not so sure about the white fork. Will wait and see what it looks like when all is done. Might even go 120mm after this. Will add some playfulness to what will be a XC rocket.2. Once I do fitment the 50mm stem will go. Will replace with correct length Momsen3. Again, fitment might see the SixC bar go. To be (most likely) replaced by Momsen Up/Down bar Was nice to see frame comes frame protection and how to guide of what goes where. Not the usual stock stuff either. Sized and pre-cut already. Nice touch. Graphics have been changed slightly from pre-production "Epic" model. Looks even better now. TT graphics are more subtle with only Patrick Morewood's signature on there. Rest of the bike is a study in attention to detail. Thanks again to my LBS Cycle Factory who's building the bike with the love and care it deserves! Frame was delivered at the shop yesterday and they're doing their best to get it ride-rady in time for me to take it on leave with me this afternoon. Big up to them. My (close to) favourite little detail on the frame? Internal routing for a Stealth Dropper! Yes, I will be the guy on the XC start line with flat pedals and a dropper post on my 29er race bike! THREAD INDEX (of sorts)Page 2, Post 29 First ThoughtsPage 3, Post 47:OE Shock ChatPage 5, Post 79: Kit notesPage 7, Post 97: After a month in the saddlePage 7, Post 99: Frame DetailsPage 7, Post 103: Suspension DesignPage 8, post 116: 51mm Offset ForkPage 17: Downer Stem and Up / Down HandlebarPIcs: all over the place! Guest Contributor NAMIB@RPRide Review: Page 5, post 66 & 72Thoughts on the Vipa compared to his Scott: Page 5, post 76 Page 16: Marius Nasilowski - Showing his VIPA with spec detailsPage 16: marko35s - Demo Ride FeedbackPage 17: Percyzn - Demo ride feedback Edited June 12, 2014 by Iwan Kemp Crosschain, YUMEYA, ScottCM and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwan Kemp Posted September 20, 2013 Share ScottCM and YUMEYA 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJacques Posted September 20, 2013 Share Very nice! Keen to hear how it rides... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted September 20, 2013 Share Happy Miles on her Crow Iwan Kemp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rock Posted September 20, 2013 Share Looks even better now. TT graphics are more subtle with only Patrick Morewood's signature on there. aahh,,,,,,,nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Namib@RP Posted September 20, 2013 Share I am the proud new owner of a Momsen Vipa. Started building it last night, but hit a snag or two so will only be completed around lunch today. For now build kit looks like this: Size:...........LargeFork:..........RockShox SID XX 100mm, 15mm TAShock:.......Fox CTD (Stock)Wheelset:..American Classic TubelessHandlebar: Race Face SixC 725mmStem:.........Sunline 50mmBrakes:......Avid ElixerGrips:........ODIGroupset...SRAM X0 2x10Seatpost:...Truvativ NoirSaddle:.....Selle Italia SLRTires:........Schwalbe Rocket Ron / Racing Ralph TLRPedals:......XT TrailWeight:.....? Build is a bit of a morph between carry over and what I had in the parts bin. Planned changes1. Not so sure about the white fork. Will wait and see what it looks like when all is done. Might even go 120mm after this. Will add some playfulness to what will be a XC rocket.2. Once I do fitment the 50mm stem will go. Will replace with correct length Momsen3. Again, fitment might see the SixC bar go. To be (most likely) replaced by Momsen Up/Down bar Was nice to see frame comes frame protection and how to guide of what goes where. Not the usual stock stuff either. Sized and pre-cut already. Nice touch. Graphics have been changed slightly from pre-production "Epic" model. Looks even better now. TT graphics are more subtle with only Patrick Morewood's signature on there. Rest of the bike is a study in attention to detail. Thanks again to my LBS Cycle Factory who's building the bike with the love and care it deserves! Frame was delivered at the shop yesterday and they're doing their best to get it ride-rady in time for me to take it on leave with me this afternoon. Big up to them. My (close to) favourite little detail on the frame? Internal routing for a Stealth Dropper! Yes, I will be the guy on the XC start line with flat pedals and a dropper post on my 29er race bike! Mooi man .Ek kry myne more oggend. Myne kom van Windhoek, Mannie's Bike Mecca. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanpmb Posted September 20, 2013 Share Shameless banner placement... M L, DIPSLICK, YUMEYA and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottCM Posted September 20, 2013 Share Mooi man .Ek kry myne more oggend. Myne kom van Windhoek, Mannie's Bike Mecca. You guys make us envious, welcome to the Hub Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottCM Posted September 20, 2013 Share Love the Banner, Enjoy the holiday Crow and enjoy riding her, Let us know how she preforms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottCM Posted September 20, 2013 Share Thanks again to my LBS Cycle Factory who's building the bike with the love and care it deserves! Frame was delivered at the shop yesterday and they're doing their best to get it ride-rady in time for me to take it on leave with me this afternoon. Big up to them. CYCLE FACTORY YOU GUYS ARE LEGENDS!! Brogue 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwan Kemp Posted September 20, 2013 Share Shameless banner placement... When you see the vid you'll understand... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Namib@RP Posted September 20, 2013 Share You guys make us envious, welcome to the Hub Dankie ScottC-M, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Namib@RP Posted September 20, 2013 Share You guys make us envious, welcome to the Hub Dankie ScottC-M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottCM Posted September 20, 2013 Share Namib@rp Post some pics when you receive her, would love to see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwan Kemp Posted September 20, 2013 Share Mooi man .Ek kry myne more oggend. Myne kom van Windhoek, Mannie's Bike Mecca.Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwan Kemp Posted September 20, 2013 Share Love the Banner, Enjoy the holiday Crow and enjoy riding her, Let us know how she preformsWill do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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