RossW Posted February 10, 2014 Posted February 10, 2014 The Cruz frames are very short. Short top tube and short rear stays. Awesome on the climbs and single track but can kick a little on the bumpy downhills......My height is perfect size for the medium frame according to their charts, smack bang in the middle. The handle bars are flat bars and inverted stem and zero stack headset so managed to keep the front low. Saying that the height difference between saddle and handle bar is still a lot smaller than on my 26er. Sitting a lot more upright now. I've got a decent drop on my Superlight as well. Racey geo that fits me to a tee.
Swift01 Posted February 10, 2014 Posted February 10, 2014 Awesome geo....loves the singletrack that cruzpity it's rider is having a problem staying on it these days rouxtjie and Clinton - theCOW 2
Gandalf Posted February 10, 2014 Posted February 10, 2014 The mounting on the downtube is not far enough forward on the swift and the one on the seat tube not low enough to fit 2 cages. When there is water on course I'm normally ok with 1 bottle. Those beers tasted sweet on Saturday Its weird that they put the bottle on the downtube so low. i wonder if they checked if 2 bottle cages will fit on the small frame.
Hennie VR Posted February 10, 2014 Posted February 10, 2014 but use a half bottle in the 2nd cage position that's all that fits on my bike...... which is still dirty Just sprayed it down that's all. Pic before wash down....... Your seat post is bent. Bike's a write off..............Can I have it pleaaaaaase!Damm that Cruz is sexy!
Tim_Fair Posted February 10, 2014 Author Posted February 10, 2014 Hi guys, I will not be commenting on the issues mentioned already in this thread as Fritz would like to address them personally.We had our debrief this morning where all the issues were discussed and analysed and Fritz will release a statement shortly. Thank you for your patience. Pants Boy 1
Tim_Fair Posted February 10, 2014 Author Posted February 10, 2014 Check out some of the event pics here...https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.613907235329814.1073741844.150125061708036&type=1 Photomarx will also be uploading all of the individual riders photos on www.photomarx.co.za
Tim_Fair Posted February 10, 2014 Author Posted February 10, 2014 Andrew Mclean talks to us after #MTBDullstroom https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=614241381963066 Ariane Kleinhans tells us about her #MTBDullstroom race https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=614240691963135&set=vb.150125061708036&type=2&theater Neil Macdonald from Team Fedgroup chats to us after his race https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=614244235296114&set=vb.150125061708036&type=2&theater
Tim_Fair Posted February 10, 2014 Author Posted February 10, 2014 #MTBDullstroom winner Lourens Luus interview https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=614242538629617&set=vb.150125061708036&type=2&theater Kevin Evans #MTBDullstroom post race interview https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=614251378628733&set=vb.150125061708036&type=2&theater Waylon Woolcock post #MTBDullstroom interview https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=614250525295485&set=vb.150125061708036&type=2&theater
Tim_Fair Posted February 10, 2014 Author Posted February 10, 2014 Interview with your winners of #MTBDullstoom https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=614643731922831&set=vb.150125061708036&type=2&theater Charles Keey post #MTBDullstroom interview https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=614639711923233&set=vb.150125061708036&type=2&theater
Tim_Fair Posted February 10, 2014 Author Posted February 10, 2014 Press Release: Luus and de Groot victorious at MTN National MTB Series driven by Nissan opener in Dullstroom10 February 2014 at 15:24 PRESS RELEASE: For immediate release – no embargoDATE: 10-02-2014 The opening event in the world’s largest marathon MTB series kicked off the 2014 season in the quant Mpumalanga Highveld town of Dullstroom. The MTN National MTB Series driven by Nissan #1 Dullstroom is a new addition on the calendar of the popular series that spans five provinces over eight national events. The event attracted an unprecedented 2500 riders with the various distances to choose from: Ultra, Marathon, Half Marathon and Fun Race. The sharp end of the race saw some of the top names in South African cycling fight it out in muddy conditions. Following the event many commented that the altitude and route would have been challenging enough and that the mud made it extremely tough. In the elite men’s race over 120km it was youngster Lourens Luus (Team RECM) who originally hails from Sabie who walked off with the laurels and his first major win. The women’s MTN Marathon was convincingly won by Robyn de Groot (Biogen Toyota). Luus rode a tactically brilliant race and didn't panic when he found himself sandwiched between the two Cannondale Blend riders Waylon Woolcock and Charles Keey in the dying kilometres of the 120km event. Woolcock crashed hard on his face after slipping in the muddy conditions and couldn't regain his rhythm to re-join the two leaders. Luus crossed the line seconds ahead of an emotionally charge Keey following a last minute wrong turn that handed the win to Luus. "I am completely overwhelmed with my result and I would have loved to see it come down to the sprint. Fortunately I knew that turn Charles missed coming in to the finish, I walked the course yesterday and confirmed at the briefing." Luus commented in response to the appeal lodged by Keey. Kevin Evans (Fedgroup) deserves a mention after riding clear of the main field on the King of the Mountains climb. Evans battled with health issues and bad luck during the 2013 season and this was the first signs of him returning to form. It was not to be his day though and an untimely puncture put an end to his surge back to the top. Afterwards a clearly frustrated Evans said that at least he knows that the form is where it needs to be and that he will be staying on the Highveld to prepare for MTN Sabie that takes place in two weeks. Robyn de Groot (Biogen Toyota) the current South African marathon champion walked off with a hard earned win over Swiss star Ariane Kleinhans (Team RECM). Kleinhans suffered a similar fate to Evans cutting her tyre after leading the race and losing a lot of time to repair it. "I wasn't sure how close Ariane was behind me so I just kept pushing as hard as I could" de Groot added afterwards. “It was a nice way to start off this year’s MTN Series with a win. It’s a pity Ariane had a problem with her tyre as I felt we were really having a solid battle, which would have been great to continue until the end,” said de Groot. Shan Wilson described the MTN Ultra Marathon as "an honest race, there was nowhere to hide and it was really tough!" According to Andrew Mclean the route would have been a tough one in perfect conditions and the mud made it extremely difficult. Dakar racer Riaan van Niekerk said on twitter "I had an absolute blast today at MTN Dullstroom". Dullstroom (2100m above sea level) is listed in the Notes from Higher Grounds: An Altitude Training Guide for Athletes as one of the top 15 high altitude training venues for international athletes. Leading up to the event Advendurance spent a lot of time and energy to develop new trails in the region ensuring that the event was a real mountain bike route on par with the rest of the series. Results: Elite men MTN Ultra Marathon driven by Nissan: 1. Lourens Luus (Team RE:CM) 05:02:432. Charles Keey (Cannondale Blend) 05:02:513. Waylon Woolcock (Cannondale Blend) 05:06:464. Neil Macdonald (Fedgroup Itec) 05:12:405. Gert Heyns (ASG) 05:14:406. Nico Bell (Team RE:CM) 05:17:247. Henry Uys (Bryton USN) 05:17:308. Philip Buys (Scott) 05:17:509. Shan Wilson 05:21:0310. Adrian Enthoven 05:22:45 Elite women MTN Marathon driven by Nissan 1. Robyn de Groot (Biogen Toyota)2. Jeannie Bomford (Hitec USN)3. Sam Sanders (Valencia) The 2014 MTN National MTB Series driven by Nissan dates 1. 8 February - MTN Dullstroom2. 22-23 February – MTN Sabie (UCI World Series)3. 15 March – MTN Tulbagh (UCI International Event)4. 3-4 May – MTN Clarens (UCI World Series)5. 24-25 May - MTN Van Gaalen6. 14-15 June - MTN Rooiberg7. 22 June – MTN Hilton (UCI International Event)8. 13-14 September – MTN Ride Crater Cruise Ends. For full results and more info visit www.nationalmtbseries.com Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/nationalmtbseries Find us on Twitter: @mtnnationalmtb
T-man Posted February 10, 2014 Posted February 10, 2014 Maxxis Ikons. It was more bad luck than anything else. Refilled my sealant earlier in the week as well. Lost about 20mins due to the tyresIkons seems to puncture maklik.....???evans also riding on ikons???remember the epic a couple of years ago...all the punctures.....???
Rudi Pollard Posted February 10, 2014 Posted February 10, 2014 Dis die eerste keer wat ek so sukkel met hulle en ek ry al lank met Ikons. Anyway hulle gaan vervang word na hierdie naweek. Kan nie so sukkel met Sabie nie
T-man Posted February 10, 2014 Posted February 10, 2014 Dis die eerste keer wat ek so sukkel met hulle en ek ry al lank met Ikons. Anyway hulle gaan vervang word na hierdie naweek. Kan nie so sukkel met Sabie nieWat gaan jy opsit?
Rudi Pollard Posted February 10, 2014 Posted February 10, 2014 Wat gaan jy opsit? Ek het nog Continental X-King protections so sal hulle maar gebruik vir nou. Sal dalk iets anders moet kry vir agter...
Thug Posted February 11, 2014 Posted February 11, 2014 Hi guys, I will not be commenting on the issues mentioned already in this thread as Fritz would like to address them personally.We had our debrief this morning where all the issues were discussed and analysed and Fritz will release a statement shortly. Thank you for your patience. I look forward to his response. nathrix and RossW 2
jcza Posted February 11, 2014 Posted February 11, 2014 I look forward to his response. Rinsing it thru the PR machine a couple of times Thug and Lexx 2
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