EdGe Posted January 11, 2014 Posted January 11, 2014 How's about the Momsen SL929? It must be very quick: Nico the German in Cape Town won gold in the World Champs in PMB and Rourke Croeser raced it before he got the new full suss bike from them... Very quick, I'd say! Gandalf, Mike Bike, Vanzyl and 1 other 4
jcza Posted January 11, 2014 Posted January 11, 2014 Swift is worth a look M L, Vanzyl, Weight Weenie and 2 others 5
pista Posted January 11, 2014 Posted January 11, 2014 OPENÂ http://www.opencycle.com/i/bl/69/p/bl-00000175-620.png Vanzyl 1
Weight Weenie Posted January 11, 2014 Posted January 11, 2014 Would have to be a custom build IMO. Light frame with boutique parts, running tubulars with a spare wheelset. 140mm rear rotor. Single bottle cage. 1x11. pista 1
pista Posted January 11, 2014 Posted January 11, 2014 http://s23.postimg.org/4omnuaaij/20130703_181329.jpg thenoodle and Vanzyl 2
Vanzyl Posted January 11, 2014 Author Posted January 11, 2014 Swift is worth a look  Most likely south africas best hardtail and according to many reviews up there with the best in the world!!!! One hell of a bike!! Amazing company
Ryanpmb Posted January 11, 2014 Posted January 11, 2014 (edited) Steel trail eater 9.5kg aluminium race weapon Edited January 11, 2014 by Ryanpmb johanpre44, the nerd, M L and 1 other 4
jcmeyerSS Posted January 11, 2014 Posted January 11, 2014 .Seen this in the flesh and I must admit, I'm not a Carbon fan but this thing and a Scott Scale RC. Sooo hot. jcza 1
AJG Posted January 11, 2014 Posted January 11, 2014 This bike combines outstanding comfort (for a hard tail) and pretty nimble handling. Very impressed with it. And the cool thing is that in years to come a quick rub with a scotch brite pad will have the frame looking brand new.
G e r h a r d Odendaal Posted January 11, 2014 Posted January 11, 2014 2013 World XCM Championship winning bike. Difficult to argue with that.http://stories.rotorbike.com/wp-content/uploads/freshizer/f6725b264b3d92ca20385f911255a9e9_SauserDET-940.jpg http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2013/08/110-659x440.jpg I was going to post this exact bike!Â
nickc Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 Only one choice and you can end the discussion - Cannondale Flash with a Lefty !!
LukeV-2 Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 I've had the Momsen SL729 and when it cracked I got the Highball. Once I rode the Santa Cruz it changed my world. Made the Momsen look silly. If I could chose any MTB on the market, I'd still stay with the Highball.
Cav' Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 This thread is funny.  Everyone recommends the brand They ride (All hubbers got the best HT it seems) Gavmeister and Vanzyl 2
Vanzyl Posted January 12, 2014 Author Posted January 12, 2014 I've had the Momsen SL729 and when it cracked I got the Highball. Once I rode the Santa Cruz it changed my world. Made the Momsen look silly. If I could chose any MTB on the market, I'd still stay with the Highball.  If i may ask what made the highball better?
Jva Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 Highball carbon is king, pure race machine, practical bike to maintain.
LukeV-2 Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 If i may ask what made the highball better? Stiffness, Geometry and over-all build quality.  It really feels unbreakable.  I could never get comfortable and confident on the momsen in the technical stuff, it felt like I didn't have much control. Get onto the highball and it feels like you are almost sitting "in" the bike. It really becomes very easy to control and it's extremely responsive.  I'd be happy to let you ride it if you want to.  Kind of like comparing a Porsche to a VW City Golf. Vanzyl 1
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