Gandalf Posted January 8, 2014 Share FRONT DERAILLEURCustom SRAM, 10-speed, high direct-mountREAR DERAILLEURShimano Shadow Plus XTR, 10-speed, GS mid cageSHIFT LEVERSShimano SLX, 10-speed, triggerCASSETTE SRAM PG-1050, 10-speed, 11-36CHAINSRAM PC 1051, 10-speed, PowerLinkCRANKSETCustom SRAM carbon S-2200, 10-speed XC double, PF30 spindle, removable spider, S: 170mm, Others: 175mmCHAINRINGSBOTTOM BRACKET SRAM PF30, OS press-in bearings, sealed cartridge There is all kinds of wrong in that bit. So much mix of Shimano and Sram Bike Mob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartie Posted January 8, 2014 Share Jump on this bud-you will never build this for under 85k? http://www.thehubsa....rks-large-98kg/+1 Very good value Gandalf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newboy Posted January 8, 2014 Share Jump on this bud-you will never build this for under 85k? https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/74753-2013-epic-s-works-large-98kg/ It is good value. Those wheels alone must be about R30k! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W1Z@RD Posted January 8, 2014 Share Jump on this bud-you will never build this for under 85k? https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/74753-2013-epic-s-works-large-98kg/ Nice bike. But too small. Chinese carbon, Rocky Mountain, Santa Cruz, niner.... All options that don't interest me. If I'm spending this amount of cash, I want something that will motivate me to ride even more. Only three bikes that excite me are these three. Just need to decide on leaning more toward form or function.... Bianchi or Spez/scalpelThink tomorrow needs to be put aside to go view all three again. Starting with the Bianchi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feetup Posted January 8, 2014 Share It is good value. Those wheels alone must be about R30k!easy-22k to buy 2nd hand lolhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Enve-Carbon-XC-Chris-King-ISO-Hub-Wheelset-29-15mm-Front-135mm-Rear-Mountain-/281241410077 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feetup Posted January 8, 2014 Share Nice bike. But too small. Chinese carbon, Rocky Mountain, Santa Cruz, niner.... All options that don't interest me. If I'm spending this amount of cash, I want something that will motivate me to ride even more. Only three bikes that excite me are these three. Just need to decide on leaning more toward form or function.... Bianchi or Spez/scalpelThink tomorrow needs to be put aside to go view all three again. Starting with the Bianchi yeah i hear you.might be worth looking at building exactly what you want?Go with the frame you like and add your components? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Mob Posted January 8, 2014 Share http://nevcragg.com/2013/05/18/bianchi-methanol-29-fs-carbon-review/ Hey Wizard Talk to me if you want any more opinions on the Methanol, its a superb bike! W1Z@RD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratty Posted January 8, 2014 Share Don't just look at them, ride them. Don't know about Bianchi, but Specialized do the Test days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Mob Posted January 8, 2014 Share I also have a fantastic build Rocky Mountain to offer if you are interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Mob Posted January 8, 2014 Share Everyone that has ridden my Methanol as a test ride has bought one shortly thereafter 100% test/buy ratio. That says a lot for the bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibruegge Posted January 8, 2014 Share Which Bike for R60K. a car. mon-goose 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spawn Posted January 8, 2014 Share Bianchi (XO not XX) MTB FS Carbon 29.1XX 2x10 DiscModelMTB Racing 2013 RangeFrameTM13 - Full Susp. Carbon 29"HT 1.5" + PF30 + TNET + X - 12size 43-48-53CodeY3BBS7Rear ShockFox cdtFront ShockRock Shock RebaForkMagura TS 8 R 100 29", air spring, 100mmHeadsetFSA Orbit 1.5 ZS No.57 + Carbon Ti X - CapShiftersSram 10 SL XXRear DerailleurSram 10 RD XXFront DerailleurSram X0 2x10CranksetFSA K-Force Light Compact PF30 10spd 38/24ChainSram PC-1051SprocketSram XX CS XG-1099 11-36BrakesMagura MT8 with Remotemix clamp for remote leverWheelsSunringle Black Flag ProSeatpostFSA K-Force Light SB0SaddleSelle San Marco ConcorPedalsNoneWaterbottle HangerElite ParonWaterbottleBianchi Hydra Spez FACT 9m carbon front triangle, SWAT EMT tool cradle, 29" geometry, FACT IS construction, M5 rear triangle, tapered headtube, carbon PF30 BB, full internal shift/brake routing, 142mm dropouts, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, 100mmSWATSWAT MTB XC Kit w/ bottle cages, EMT Tool, and Top Cap Chain ToolREAR SHOCKFOX/Specialized remote Mini-Brain w/ AUTOSAG, inertia valve w/ Kevlar hose, Brain Fade adjust, 205x53mm, 100mm travelFORKCustom RockShox SID 29 Brain, inertia valve damper, Solo Air spring, tapered alloy steerer, bottom-mount Brain Fade and rebound adj., 15mm thru-axle, 100mm travelHEADSET1-1/8 and 1-1/2" threadless, Campy style upper with 1-1/2" lower, cartridge bearingsSTEMSpecialized XC, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise, 31.8mm clampHANDLEBARSSpecialized XC, flat bar, 2014 butted alloy, 700mm wide, 8-degree backsweep, 31.8mmGRIPSSpecialized Sip Grip, light lock-on, half-waffle aramid-infused, S/M: regular, Others: XL thicknessFRONT BRAKEMagura MTS, hydraulic disc, Hi Friction pad, alloy caliper, Storm SL rotor, S/M: 160mm, L/XL: 180mm rotorREAR BRAKEMagura MTS, hydraulic disc, Hi Friction pad, alloy caliper, Storm SL rotor, 160mm rotorBRAKE LEVERSMagura MTS, carbon master cylinder, alloy lever blade, hollow lever pivot, reach adj.FRONT DERAILLEURCustom SRAM, 10-speed, high direct-mountREAR DERAILLEURShimano Shadow Plus XTR, 10-speed, GS mid cageSHIFT LEVERSShimano SLX, 10-speed, triggerCASSETTE SRAM PG-1050, 10-speed, 11-36CHAINSRAM PC 1051, 10-speed, PowerLinkCRANKSETCustom SRAM carbon S-2200, 10-speed XC double, PF30 spindle, removable spider, S: 170mm, Others: 175mmCHAINRINGSBOTTOM BRACKET SRAM PF30, OS press-in bearings, sealed cartridgePEDALSRIMSRoval Control Carbon 29, carbon disc, hookless bead, 27mm wide, 32hFRONT HUBRoval Control Carbon 29, 15mm thru-axle, 32hREAR HUBRoval Control Carbon 29 142+, DT Swiss Star Ratchet, 12mm thru-axle, 32hSPOKESDT Swiss Super Comp, 2.0/1.65/1.8 stainlessFRONT TIRES-Works Fast Trak, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.0", foldable aramid bead, 120 TPIREAR TIRESpecialized Fast Trak Control, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.0", foldable aramid bead, 60 TPIINNER TUBESSADDLEBody Geometry Phenom Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mmSEATPOSTSpecialized 2014 butted alloy, single bolt setback, 27.2mm, S/M: 350mm, Others: 400mmSEAT BINDERSpecialized 7050 hard anodized alloy, single bolt, 31.8mmNOTES It's quite a problem getting parts for that fsa crank been looking for chain ring replacements for awhile now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandalf Posted January 8, 2014 Share Nice bike. But too small. Chinese carbon, Rocky Mountain, Santa Cruz, niner.... All options that don't interest me. If I'm spending this amount of cash, I want something that will motivate me to ride even more. Only three bikes that excite me are these three. Just need to decide on leaning more toward form or function.... Bianchi or Spez/scalpelThink tomorrow needs to be put aside to go view all three again. Starting with the Bianchi If you have ridden all 3 and still cannot decide, then you still have not found the right one. I searched a long time for my bike, eventually walked into a shop and saw my baby standing there, it was not even on my list of options and did not even consider it. I rolled away that day poor but very happy. I have NEVER looked back at my decision or wondered if I have made a mistake. Dont force yourself onto a particular brand. Look some more, GO RIDE those options that dont interest you before you make a decision. On another note, is spending 60k on a bike not motivation enough to ride it no matter what it is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchelicious Posted January 8, 2014 Share If a LArge is too small, here is a XL https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/74900-epic-s-works-r39500/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capedutch Posted January 8, 2014 Share Santa Cruz Tallboy Carbon with XT 2x10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headshot Posted January 8, 2014 Share Which Bike for R60K. a car. Ya, you could find a sweet old MX5 sports car for that money... Bikes are crazy expensive these days... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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