LazyTrailRider Posted May 30, 2014 Posted May 30, 2014 let me know so i can hitch a ride on the order wagon ) Hmmm, I saw that under-the-radar post you made somewhere else, something about "looking for a Pike..."
Capricorn Posted May 30, 2014 Posted May 30, 2014 Hmmm, I saw that under-the-radar post you made somewhere else, something about "looking for a Pike..." it's so under-the-radar that little acqui-mission, it looks like its about to crash into mole hill.. *sigh*
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted May 30, 2014 Posted May 30, 2014 it's so under-the-radar that little acqui-mission, it looks like its about to crash into mole hill.. *sigh* Still no joy?
timhoek Posted May 30, 2014 Posted May 30, 2014 If I could I would buy one of these in a heartbeat. Best bike I've ever ridden.Helderberg cycles have the comp standing there, but at R47000 it's a bit steep for what u getting. $3500 in the states is a lot more acceptable.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted May 30, 2014 Posted May 30, 2014 Helderberg cycles have the comp standing there, but at R47000 it's a bit steep for what u getting. $3500 in the states is a lot more acceptable. Not really, dude. At 10.5 to the dollar, with VAT alone (no duties) you're looking at a straight R 42,409 before shipping. So it's not that much of a difference at all, if you look at the math.
ThePubSA Posted May 30, 2014 Posted May 30, 2014 Not really, dude. At 10.5 to the dollar, with VAT alone (no duties) you're looking at a straight R 42,409 before shipping. So it's not that much of a difference at all, if you look at the math.Living in the states for 2 years .. trust me CAp ,you earn faster and can do WAY more with your cash there... they throw in free **** all the time there too.. like sk8ting buy a deck they give you free wheels.. thats NEVA happening in this place. Nevermind the lalaland that is canada
banna Posted May 30, 2014 Posted May 30, 2014 It is growing on me at a rate of knots. It's a bit like the Audi S models. Very understated, but with all the fire power you could ever need. I likey.
Capricorn Posted May 30, 2014 Posted May 30, 2014 Still no joy? rapidly running out of local options. as in down to last one. So unless someone local decides to sell his/her fork, i'm totally forked.
hayleyearth Posted May 30, 2014 Posted May 30, 2014 rapidly running out of local options. as in down to last one. So unless someone local decides to sell his/her fork, i'm totally forked. You looking for a pike?http://www.bike-discount.de/en/shop/suspension-fork-27%2C5-all-mountain-enduro-140-160mm-8718/brand-rock_shox (yes I am very tempted)
banna Posted May 30, 2014 Posted May 30, 2014 rapidly running out of local options. as in down to last one. So unless someone local decides to sell his/her fork, i'm totally forked. Cap, if you're not dead set on the Pike, I'm selling my Fox Float 36 RLC...(for cheap cheap... ). Maybe an option.
Hairy Posted May 30, 2014 Posted May 30, 2014 Cap, if you're not dead set on the Pike, I'm selling my Fox Float 36 RLC...(for cheap cheap... ). Maybe an option.Pssstttt ... what you got there Banna?
Capricorn Posted May 30, 2014 Posted May 30, 2014 You looking for a pike?http://www.bike-disc...brand-rock_shox (yes I am very tempted) buy two. i'll gladly relieve you of one but yes, i am looking to import, but first need to exhaust local options, before i exhaust my wallet..
ThePubSA Posted May 30, 2014 Posted May 30, 2014 Cap, if you're not dead set on the Pike, I'm selling my Fox Float 36 RLC...(for cheap cheap... ). Maybe an option. Pssstttt ... what you got there Banna? +1 and how does it compare to 2014 Float36RC2 "So now I have a 2014 Float36RC2 on my Uprising for direct comparison. And I gotta say it's a tough call. I can feel the extra weight of the heavier fork but I also feel the extra burliness. It's not as plush in the small stuff as the Pike but it's more stable on the bigger hits. The Pike kinda blows through its travel when you land harsher jumps and drops while the 36 just feels like it's there for you. It's a tough call because the majority of my riding is peddly trail stuff, but I hate feeling undergunned when I'm biking."
banna Posted May 30, 2014 Posted May 30, 2014 Pssstttt ... what you got there Banna? It's a 2012 model Float. Hairy, it's currently standing at Recycles in Bellville if you wanna have a squiz. I bought it, rode it for about 3 months and went back to a Revelation. Just didn't fit the type of riding (mostly trails) I do. But as an AM/freeride fork, I don't think you can fault it.
banna Posted May 30, 2014 Posted May 30, 2014 +1 and how does it compare to 2014 Float36RC2 "So now I have a 2014 Float36RC2 on my Uprising for direct comparison. And I gotta say it's a tough call. I can feel the extra weight of the heavier fork but I also feel the extra burliness. It's not as plush in the small stuff as the Pike but it's more stable on the bigger hits. The Pike kinda blows through its travel when you land harsher jumps and drops while the 36 just feels like it's there for you. It's a tough call because the majority of my riding is peddly trail stuff, but I hate feeling undergunned when I'm biking." I agree completely with that paragraph. I definitely felt the extra weight vs my Revelation, but then there's also a lot less flex with the Float. Going through e.g. rock gardens at speed you definitely have a lot more confidence with the 36. It's really in the gnarly stuff where you start appreciating a bit of extra weigth/stiffness.
Flowta Posted May 30, 2014 Posted May 30, 2014 It's a 2012 model Float. Hairy, it's currently standing at Recycles in Bellville if you wanna have a squiz. I bought it, rode it for about 3 months and went back to a Revelation. Just didn't fit the type of riding (mostly trails) I do. But as an AM/freeride fork, I don't think you can fault it. What price is it going for?
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