Schoemie Posted May 26, 2014 Share Feedback from owners as to satisfaction and maintenance of the lefty appreciated.General ride quality/versatility of the carbon scalpel models in 29 erScalpel vs Epic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabes Posted May 26, 2014 Share Schoemie I don't own neither but all I can say is you have started a big dick swinging thread right here LOUDMAC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOUDMAC Posted May 26, 2014 Share NOTHING touches the Lefty!!!! That said.......Scalpel loved tossing me over the bars on numerous occasions. The Epic beats the Scalpel everytime! Just a better all round package. NOW...lets throw in a Flash..........different level altogether ! Me thinks I've woken the dragons here! Popcorn please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schoemie Posted May 26, 2014 Share Schoemie I don't own neither but all I can say is you have started a big dick swinging thread right hereSorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabes Posted May 26, 2014 Share SorryDon't be sorry, this is going to be fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOUDMAC Posted May 26, 2014 Share SorryGreat entertainment! Who needs IronMan, Thor< X-Men or any other scripted crap....when you have TheHub! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheV Posted May 26, 2014 Share What's an "Epic", I've never heard of it? 1. Servicing a "Brain" is just as much a pain in the ass as looking after a "Lefty".2. The Pro's of the lefty (weight, stiffness, response, etc.) is way more prominent than the "FSR/Brain" suspension and can be felt, it's not placebo.3. IMHO the Scalpel rides/handles just so so much bette than the Spaz4. The epic might feel faster, or actually be slightly faster5. If you ride/race both bikes over the same course, the smile factor on the Scalpel will be better than that of the Spaz. (Stumpjumper FSR is another story.... totally).6. I think on a downhill the Scalpel is much faster, on a climb/flats the Epic will be better7. The Scalpel is a bit more versatile than than the pure race ready Epic. just my couple of cents.... "GOOD wheelset choices are a pain in the ass and limited on the lefty hub, but changing a front flat is so easy on the front with the lefty cuz you don't have to remove the wheel... " Edited May 26, 2014 by TheV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_David_ Posted May 26, 2014 Share Sworks vs Scalpel http://spokemagazine.com/files/2012/08/scalpel.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schoemie Posted May 26, 2014 Share Seems the owners are scarce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabes Posted May 26, 2014 Share Seems the owners are scarceWaiting for Friday perhaps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyguysa Posted May 26, 2014 Share Both great bikes, if you compare the top of the range models, it'll come down to personal preference. I chose a Specialized Camber over the similar Scalpel because the Camber offered me better value. I own a Cannondale TT bike and it's the one bike I haven't felt the urge to replace. Lefty's still intrigue me, I'm sure I'll own one in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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