Flowta Posted April 15, 2014 Share Seems pretty cool. Only rode it a short bit, but i giggled like a mad thing. It can do with some upgrades, but at around R6k, there is budget available to play with. You welcome to pop round to play with them if you want. I would love to, it's a little far from Cape Town though.Sizewise, how is that thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ians H2Sport Posted April 24, 2014 Share I heard last night and just ordered one. They only have the higher spec Expert. Expecting delivery on Wednesday next week. Very exciting!!Update on the Fatboy I ordered. Order was confirmed by the dealer Friday morning 2 weeks back, delivery expected by Tuesday or Wednesday. Monday morning I called the dealer to follow up on ETA. In the mean time I had to make big plans to come up with the cash, all done, I was just awaiting delivery. Monday afternoon I get an e-mail from Spez SA advising that they had cancelled my order on the system the previous Friday as all the bikes had been pre sold, thus nothing available for me. Unfortunately they neglected to notify the dealer at the time. After some e-mail exchange over the next few days, the solution from Spez is I can wait for the 2015 bikes to come out at the end of this year. Fortunately the dealer (Duane - Concept Cyclery in Waterfall) made it right by doing me a killer deal on another model. Big up to Duane for great customer service but huge frustration with Spez SA.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowta Posted April 24, 2014 Share Update on the Fatboy I ordered. Order was confirmed by the dealer Friday morning 2 weeks back, delivery expected by Tuesday or Wednesday. Monday morning I called the dealer to follow up on ETA. In the mean time I had to make big plans to come up with the cash, all done, I was just awaiting delivery. Monday afternoon I get an e-mail from Spez SA advising that they had cancelled my order on the system the previous Friday as all the bikes had been pre sold, thus nothing available for me. Unfortunately they neglected to notify the dealer at the time. After some e-mail exchange over the next few days, the solution from Spez is I can wait for the 2015 bikes to come out at the end of this year. Fortunately the dealer (Duane - Concept Cyclery in Waterfall) made it right by doing me a killer deal on another model. Big up to Duane for great customer service but huge frustration with Spez SA.... Which model was the bike that he did the deal on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ians H2Sport Posted April 24, 2014 Share Which model was the bike that he did the deal on?2014 Epic Marathon. Decided to replace my 2012 Epic Expert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieter1 Posted April 24, 2014 Share http://reviews.mtbr.com/first-look-rocky-mountains-275-inch-prototype-sherpa-fatbike That is pretty sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janfromnam Posted April 24, 2014 Share Ordered my Spez Fatboy last year from my dealer, he received it Tuesday and I can collect it tomorrow. Will post pictures the moment I get it, but it looks AWESOME. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieter1 Posted April 24, 2014 Share Ordered my Spez Fatboy last year from my dealer, he received it Tuesday and I can collect it tomorrow. Will post pictures the moment I get it, but it looks AWESOME.AWESOME!!!! Many happy miles on it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ians H2Sport Posted April 24, 2014 Share Ordered my Spez Fatboy last year from my dealer, he received it Tuesday and I can collect it tomorrow. Will post pictures the moment I get it, but it looks AWESOME.Enjoy! its an awesome bike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janfromnam Posted April 24, 2014 Share this is awesome, to late to go ride nowwill definately go out the weekend and get more pictureshttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/25/asapy2un.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaXiMuM Posted April 24, 2014 Share Very cool. Needs a bell... You gonna want to tell people you coming through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janfromnam Posted April 26, 2014 Share did first ride with the Fat Bikesuper fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G e r h a r d Odendaal Posted April 26, 2014 Share this is awesome, to late to go ride nowwill definately go out the weekend and get more pictureshttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/25/asapy2un.jpg Damn beautiful, even has the SWOT kit fitted! How much do these go for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janfromnam Posted April 26, 2014 Share Paid 34K with tubeless conversion & SWOT kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeloRacer Posted April 26, 2014 Share During Stage 3 of Epic I was suffering along a district road climb with a bunch of about 9 other riders. Stage 3 stands out not for being the longest stage but for the howling wind which made the going so tough. Next thing a buzzing, humming noise takes over from the constant howl of the wind...... yes, Mannie on his fatty was hauling past us at a rate of knots. He had time for a brief chat, answering questions about his machine, then off up the hill never to be seen by our little bunch again. So to answer your question, he was a machine on that bike. He obviously had a mechanical so was out of position, but hell he can ride that thing. I was in that bunch on stage3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted April 29, 2014 Share did first ride with the Fat Bikesuper funwas looking at this bike over the weekend and kicking the tyres, etc ... 4.6" tyres are moerse big! Enjoy the ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted April 29, 2014 Share SOC14: HANDS ON WITH THE ROCKSHOX BLUTO EQUIPPED BOREALIS ECHO + WEIGHTposted by Zach Overholt - April 29, 2014 - 10am EDT http://brimages.bikeboardmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Borealis-fat-bike-echo-back-flip-3-600x400.jpgEven with an army of test bikes, the Borealis Echo was a tough bike to track down at the Sea Otter Classic. When it wasn’t being back flipped by Gregory Robinson-Krunrod, or given to trials exhibition riders, Echos could be spotted tearing around the venue by a number of fat bike suspension curious folk.In spite of it’s popularity, we managed to track one down to get it on the scale… http://brimages.bikeboardmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Borealis-fat-bike-echo-back-flip-2-297x180.jpg http://brimages.bikeboardmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Borealis-fat-bike-echo-back-flip-1-297x198.jpgAnyone worried about the durability or versatility of the Echo needn’t worry. These bikes were absolutely hammered at the SOC and were no worse for the wear at the end of the show. We can’t guarantee that many will be back flipped or spun, but it is possible…http://brimages.bikeboardmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Borealis-Echo-RockShox-Bluto-weight-2-600x400.jpghttp://brimages.bikeboardmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Borealis-Echo-RockShox-Bluto-weight-1-600x400.jpgThis medium framed Echo tipped the scale at an impressive 27.07 lbs or 12.28kg. That weight is for a SRAM X01 build with X9 aluminum crank and WTC direct mount chainring, Borealis Carbondale rims running Surly Bud and Lou 4.8″ tires set up tubeless, and a modest aluminum cockpit with an Ergon SME3 saddle. Certainly not a cheap build by any means, but also not the top of the line. Pretty impressive for a bike with nearly 5″ wide tires and a suspension fork.Stay tuned for our first impressions of the Echo and the Bluto soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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