Specialized SWAT kit price

[Ozzie NL]

Thought about getting SWAT online?

 

Advertised for $150 on site below.

http://www.specialized.com/us/en/ftr/bagstools/tools/mtb-xc-kit

 

Still not cheap but a 40% saving none the less

[Lone_Ranger]

Thought about getting SWAT online?

 

Advertised for $150 on site below.

http://www.specializ...ools/mtb-xc-kit

 

Still not cheap but a 40% saving none the less

 

With current exchange rate and customs, delivery, VAT, etc it will come very close to R2500.

[Jocklaw]

Thought about getting SWAT online?

 

Advertised for $150 on site below.

http://www.specializ...ools/mtb-xc-kit

 

Still not cheap but a 40% saving none the less

I suspect that import duties and Vat may make it hardly worth the effort, sadly.

[Jocklaw]

R2500 is a big pill... As to the brand being overpriced, I did a very un-scientific exercise when I was deciding on which bike to take to my first 3 day stage race (B&B). I did an identical loop on three bikes, on back to back days, in similar weather. The loop turned out to be a few hundred meters shy of 46km's, and all I had to really on was average heart rate on a Garmin 810. Drew sticks, and the order turned out to be: Day 1 - Niner EMD Hardtail / Day 2 - Epic S-Works 2011 / Day 3 - Ellsworth Evolve. All of them are 29rs, on XO groupsets; 100mm Forks, Mavic wheels; same tyres throughout, and in excellent mechanical condition, and all had been set up the same (ie bikefitting). At the end, based on heart rate output (1 beat off either way), the Ellsworth took one minute 2 secs (1:02) off the Niner, and the Epic took 6 minutes 50secs (6:50) off the Ellsworth. I didn't review results until all three bikes had been ridden other than the heart rate average, and I honestly thought the Niner was fastest, but I guess being bumped around on the ride has that effect. The Ellsworth was the most fun, in that I felt great riding it, and felt less fatigue at the end. But 7 minutes in 50km's can't be overlooked. So in my opinion, saying a top level bike should only be used by pros, doesn't make sense. I need more help than the pros, and any % of efficiency gain makes a much bigger difference to me than it does to a pro. The average speed on the Epic was 20.76km/h & on the Evolve it was 19.78km/h.

Like I said, nothing scientific here that I could take to NASA, but if anybody has a power meter, I'd be happy to repeat the exercise. Now if I could loose 3kg before Sani, that would make a difference, regardless of bike used... A topic for another day.

I am no great MTBer, very average, but there absolutely no question that I am faster and braver on technical downhills riding my S-Works. The difference it has made to my riding is amazing. Admittedly a lesser Epic than the S-Works may have given the same effect, but because I can afford the bike, I spoiled myself. The original topic was to find out whether anyone else thought the kit was way overpriced. I think it is, but I'll end up getting it as some previous commentators made some valid points about its convenience factor.

[Montblanc]

I suspect that import duties and Vat may make it hardly worth the effort, sadly.

 

Cannot import. Have tried with Specialized online Store.

[Montblanc]

I bought a new Specialized Epic frame, which does not come with the SWAT kit. It has to be bought separately.You get tyre levers, bombs, two cages, a tube and inflator, multi-tool and chain breaker.

 

I have been quoted R 2500 for the kit.

 

I think this price is absolutely ridiculous ?

 

Opinions?

 

Where did you get the quote from? Do they have available?

 

[feetup]

Remember it's not just about the price, one must look at what goes into making this brand one of the best in the world. Brain shocks, zee cages, zerts inserts. They're market leaders , for sure.

 

Ride a s-works and you will see

damn right!

They have earned respect!

[kosmonooit]

£100.00 here

[kosmonooit]

€99,90 here (+19,95 EUR shipping)

[Ham]

Pay it and go enjoy your bike.

[feetup]

€99,90 here (+19,95 EUR shipping)

sorry bud but the link also says this

 

Unfortunately this item cannot be shipped outside Germany.

[Jocklaw]

Where did you get the quote from? Do they have available?

My LBS in PE, kits have been ordered, don't know the ETA

[G e r h a r d Odendaal]

Anyway, I see RE:CM are riding S-Works this year... now they're going to kick *ss

[Hairy]

Of the local boys are selling it fur just about the same as the overseas boys when the gpods are imported then that shows that the local bus are not fleecing you.....That isa good sign.

 

So you have the cash, want the goods and find the local boys to be fair with respect to their pricing.....go out and buy it tomorrow and support your lbs

[camelman]

Have been riding with that eyesore under my bottle cage for a month on the Marathon I bought. I swore that it would be the first thing to go as it is so downright ugly. Well anyway it is still there, with a decent tyre lever and one of those cheapie bomb attachments with a real plastic knob to actually turn the gas on and off. But it works, as much as I would like to be the style man and take it off, I just cannot as it is as practical as can be. Worth R2500, I don't know, but I can tell you it works.

 

Good luck with the decision.

[Jocklaw]

Have been riding with that eyesore under my bottle cage for a month on the Marathon I bought. I swore that it would be the first thing to go as it is so downright ugly. Well anyway it is still there, with a decent tyre lever and one of those cheapie bomb attachments with a real plastic knob to actually turn the gas on and off. But it works, as much as I would like to be the style man and take it off, I just cannot as it is as practical as can be. Worth R2500, I don't know, but I can tell you it works.

 

Good luck with the decision.

I'm gonna buy it, it's all about convenience at the end of the day. I did Attakwas yesterday, without remembering to take a tube!! Luckily I had no issues.