Iwan Kemp Posted June 3, 2014 Share The new geometry makes a huge difference to the handling. In my mind it's epic all the way. Tell us more about that? GoLefty!! and AdrianDJ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brogue Posted June 3, 2014 Share Prost rides spez, Senna rides into walls. Just saying. Iwan Kemp, ChUkKy, Captain Fastbastard Mayhem and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianDJ Posted June 3, 2014 Share I love the way most guys on here seem to think there is only one style of MTBing... Marathon riding. Its multi day stage races or nothing or am i just generalising?? Edited June 3, 2014 by CaneRat GoLefty!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baaisikilist Posted June 3, 2014 Share Prost rides spez, Senna rides into walls. Just saying. What a Knob... GoLefty!! and ChUkKy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest notmyname Posted June 3, 2014 Share Having ridden a Spez Epic back to back with my Vipa I'd say this. If you intend to do pure marathon, jeep track kinda riding it's 50/50. Go with the one you fancy most. But if you're going to throw some trail and fun into the mix the Vipa is the one you're going to want to be on. It's steering and handling in tight stuff belies the fact that is of the bigger wheeled kind and Momsen / Morewood has performed a small miracle with 80mm's worth of rear wheel travel. Then add the fact that you won't get stuck in propitiatory gear and ridiculously expensive replacement parts and you have yourself a win win win. Epic titles holds no relevance as the one has been around for more than a decade (and still they tweak it just about every year), the other less than 12 months. And also because Epic titles hold no relevance.educated opinion right here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droo Posted June 3, 2014 Share I love the way most guys on here seem to think there is only one style of MTBing... Marathon riding. Its multi day stage races or nothing or am i just generalising?? By the numbers, they're right. But there's plenty of room for the rest of us too... GoLefty!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ians H2Sport Posted June 3, 2014 Share I'm highly annoyed with Specialized SA, their odd business model and lack of customer service. That said, their products, including their bikes, are excellent. I want to hate them but can't. Go with the Epic GrantRH 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johny Bravo Posted June 3, 2014 Share Tell us more about that?I am no expert on geometry. But the 2014 Epics are def a little bit more comfortable than the 2013. Thats why they have the standard and more racy World Cup versions in 2014. In 2013 I rather bought the Camber because it was more relaxed. But when I rode the 2014 Epic I was sold. That being said, Vipa is superb, but for R60 000 you can get a Epic with carbon wheels and xo groupset, where for R50 000 you get a Vipa with xt. Being a xo fan my choice is easy. Vipas are also becoming very very popular, seeing just as many of them if not more than Spez Epics these days. Edited June 3, 2014 by Johny Bravo Steven Knoetze (sk27) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted June 3, 2014 Share I am no expert on geometry. But the 2014 Epics are def a little bit more comfortable than the 2013. Thats why they have the standard and more racy World Cup ersions in 2014. In 2013 I rather bought the Camber because it was more relaxed. But when I rode the 2014 Epic I was sold. That being said, Vipa is superb, but for R60 000 you can get a Epic with carbon wheels and xo groupset, where for R50 000 you get a Vipa with xt. Being a xo fan my choice is easy. Vipas are also becoming very very popular, seeing just as many of them if not more than Spez Epics these days.for 60k you can also get a vipa with X0 and carbon wheels... the Vipa comes as a frame only option as well, so you can pick what you want. Shimano fan or SRAM. And edit: BAHAHAHAHAHHAHA!!! No way in hell, dude. Edited June 3, 2014 by cpt armpies mayhem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlamrouge Posted June 3, 2014 Share Spoke to someone at Complete Cyclist yesterday and he said that Specialized has confirmed that the 2015 geometry won't change for the Epic. There will be a few small tweaks, colour scheme changes and an increase in the price. So basically, you need to buy before the 2015 models get here in September. GrantRH 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no calves Posted June 3, 2014 Share Just look at that. LOOK AT THAT Edited June 3, 2014 by no calves GoLefty!!, Captain Fastbastard Mayhem, ChUkKy and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ians H2Sport Posted June 3, 2014 Share Just look at that. LOOK AT THATit does look good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johny Bravo Posted June 3, 2014 Share for 60k you can also get a vipa with X0 and carbon wheels... the Vipa comes as a frame only option as well, so you can pick what you want. Shimano fan or SRAM. And edit: BAHAHAHAHAHHAHA!!! No way in hell, dude.Seriously. Come visit our side of the boerewors curtain. Remember there are many many more shops that sell Momsen than Spez. Very popular bikes. Edited June 3, 2014 by Johny Bravo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakkals. Posted June 3, 2014 Share Just look at that. LOOK AT THAT Its handsfree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted June 3, 2014 Share Seriously. Come our side of the boerewors curtain. I do, of a time, and the Spazzes far outweigh the Vipas. You just see the vipa more often 'cos you lust after it so much, so you notice them more. They stand out of the spaztastic & giant crowd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon P Posted June 3, 2014 Share Enjoying every ride on my VIPA. Considered the Spez but was put off by the hassle & cost of servicing that 'brain'. Also considered a Scott 910 - VIPA easily best value for money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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