Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted September 2, 2014 Posted September 2, 2014 Don't have a price on it specifically, it's just included with a bunch of other upgrades that I've asked about. Will post once I have more detail. Thanks man, specifically interested in the cost on the dropper. You might get it at a better price as a package though.
Quantum Theory Posted September 2, 2014 Posted September 2, 2014 Thanks man, specifically interested in the cost on the dropper. You might get it at a better price as a package though. Paid R2290 for the Giant dropper. Worth it.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted September 2, 2014 Posted September 2, 2014 Paid R2290 for the Giant dropper. Worth it. That's not bad at all...
Big John Posted September 3, 2014 Posted September 3, 2014 For those looking to upgrade brakes on this bike, I see CWC are running a special on SLX, great price and quality brakeset... http://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/shimano-slx-disc-brake-set
Big John Posted September 4, 2014 Posted September 4, 2014 Internal routing sorted. Mmm nice! Now all that is left is the rear brake line... It required a bleed in my case but once that's done you're sorted!
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted September 4, 2014 Posted September 4, 2014 Internal routing sorted. Brilliant. Looks far cleaner!
Quantum Theory Posted September 4, 2014 Posted September 4, 2014 Mmm nice! Now all that is left is the rear brake line... It required a bleed in my case but once that's done you're sorted! I was happy with everything on my bike, until I read this post...
Big John Posted September 4, 2014 Posted September 4, 2014 I was happy with everything on my bike, until I read this post...Haha sorry man! It is sweet once it's all done, it pops out just before the lower shock eyelet
Quantum Theory Posted September 4, 2014 Posted September 4, 2014 Haha sorry man! It is sweet once it's all done, it pops out just before the lower shock eyelet Yeah, I will do this sometime soon.
Quantum Theory Posted September 4, 2014 Posted September 4, 2014 I have to say, I was a bit concerned about this bike at first. I could feel it climbed better than my old 26er Silverback dually, but it did not feel that much faster overall. I however went for my 5th ride today and things are coming together nicely. I've tweaked the setup and my riding position feels so comfortable now. I really have a lot of confidence suddenly, to throw my weight around and I'm starting to use the dropper all the time, to get my weight down low. I was also not riding for almost 3 months, so fitness is slowly returning. Pedalling hard between corners and switchbacks, it really picks up speed quickly and you can enter and exit those corners pretty damn fast. All and all, I'm feeling like a pig in the brown stuff...
Chris.ZA Posted September 4, 2014 Posted September 4, 2014 For those looking to upgrade brakes on this bike, I see CWC are running a special on SLX, great price and quality brakeset... http://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/shimano-slx-disc-brake-setHow much better are these brakes than the Trance 2 brakes? Is the upgrade worth it?
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted September 4, 2014 Posted September 4, 2014 How much better are these brakes than the Trance 2 brakes? Is the upgrade worth it? Trance 2 2014 brakes are Deore level levers with Alivio calipers, and 2015 is Deore / Deore. It's not worth the upgrade unless they're broken, IMO. EDIT: You'll get a far more worthwhile performance upgrade with new rotors (if you're on 160 go to 180 if you're on 180 go to 203) than you would with the upgrade to SLX. Plus, you'd get wicked braking power on your new set, if you ever do upgrade...
Louis for real Posted September 4, 2014 Posted September 4, 2014 One more question, for now... Is there supposed to be a plug in this gaping hole on the downtube? what i learned about the brake hose tied with zip-ties running on the bottom link- relax the zip ties so it can move freely.otherwise they(zip-ties) will slowly chafe the outer "casing" eventualy leading to damage to the hose.
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