Jacques Viljoen Posted July 14, 2014 Posted July 14, 2014 For 130k i would by a santa cruz and go on 2holidays to alps and whistler. But hey if you feel the need to over compensate for something, go ahead. Its a bike i think specialized should only offer to people who have done certain races to justify it. We all know how it feels when some rich kid who cant ride for sh#t had the same bike as you do. So Sakkiebomskok, even if I could afford a S-works your are saying I cant buy one if I don't ride as good as you? And what about if I don't ride F1 can I buy a Ferrari? Wuzzie 1
Johny Bravo Posted July 14, 2014 Author Posted July 14, 2014 (edited) So Sakkiebomskok, even if I could afford a S-works your are saying I cant buy one if I don't ride as good as you? And what about if I don't ride F1 can I buy a Ferrari?I did not even want to reply to Sakkielongdrop. Mentioning Santa Cruz and overcompensating in one sentence. Santa Cruz does not exactly come cheap hey Sakkie?If you can afford it, go for it. Its a beast of a bike, if you cant afford it, there are plenty of cheaper models in the Epic range thankfully, with the same pedigree. Edited July 14, 2014 by Johny Bravo Jacques Viljoen 1
Monark Posted July 14, 2014 Posted July 14, 2014 who cares about what another person rides or how effectively they can ride it? Why not be happy for someone if they are riding an S Works or for that means a Makro special? I think that some of us have forgotten that we are in this sport because we love it... Ham, Oufy MTB (Roadie), Help.Me. and 8 others 11
Shebeen Posted July 14, 2014 Posted July 14, 2014 * spaz announce new S-Works Epic* pricing is insane* public polarised* they sell like hotcakes. looks pretty standard tunariaan, Hairy, Guillaumevn and 13 others 16
Johny Bravo Posted July 14, 2014 Author Posted July 14, 2014 * spaz announce new S-Works Epic* pricing is insane* public polarised* they sell like hotcakes. looks pretty standardPerfectly summed up. Wuzzie 1
Bman Posted July 15, 2014 Posted July 15, 2014 ok, but I don't see anything there about potential damage to stanchions. unless I missed it. Nope, I don't see anything on those stanchions either. Would be worried about that fancy fork being damaged
nonky Posted July 15, 2014 Posted July 15, 2014 ok, but I don't see anything there about potential damage to stanchions. unless I missed it. Sorry, that's above my level of technical expertise..
Shepherd Posted July 15, 2014 Posted July 15, 2014 Someone mentioned you could buy a new VIVO for the price... well, nearly!And it even comes with 3 cup holders... the bottle cages on the S-Works will probably be another R2k? You forgot to mention the airbag..... and the fuel injected part... wish I had that for many hills... hahahaha arendoog 1
Shepherd Posted July 15, 2014 Posted July 15, 2014 I mostly agree with you. Have a look at component prices, they are just as crazy when you want xtr or xo or xx. Done the maths every time I buy a bike. It always works out cheaper to buy a better specced bike, than to up spec a cheaper version. Ok I must agree with you there as well!! Many have said that before. But for me, I dont have a lot of expendable cash and put whatever I can into cycling which means I sometimes have to opt for the lesser spec components for now, and wait for the XX1 to come a bit more main stream affordable and buy that then. I see they have started with the X1 already which comes in a tiny BIT less than the full XX1.
VicanZA Posted July 15, 2014 Posted July 15, 2014 I have always found it cheaper to buy the same spec bike that is not a spaz.. by about 30K..LOL
Jaco-fiets Posted July 15, 2014 Posted July 15, 2014 Sure you can find the same spec bike at much cheaper. Have to give it to specialized. They have created a lifestyle brand. Only reason I don't ride the newest epic or stumpjumber is because I can't afford it. Hell if I could I would have both as well as the new F type cannondale flash
Wuzzie Posted July 15, 2014 Posted July 15, 2014 I spend more time on my bike than in my car. So paying up is justified if its cutting edge R&D and ultra ride able.The hype about Specialized got to me. So I bought one and love it. Will probably stay brand loyal too at this rate.Who cares about if I win races on it or not if someone judges me for my bike they are freaks I don't want to know anyway. KENDA, Godzilla and Jacques Viljoen 3
Bizkit031 Posted July 15, 2014 Posted July 15, 2014 Keeps the fork lubricated at all times The fork is supposedly stiffer as well.
Bizkit031 Posted July 15, 2014 Posted July 15, 2014 Keeps the fork lubricated at all times The fork is supposedly stiffer as well.At least they have the option of the normal one. That fork has a different hub as well so it's not like you can get a off the shelf hub if it bombs out.
Bizkit031 Posted July 15, 2014 Posted July 15, 2014 who cares about what another person rides or how effectively they can ride it? Why not be happy for someone if they are riding an S Works or for that means a Makro special? I think that some of us have forgotten that we are in this sport because we love it... Scary thing is you can put a brilliant rider on a Makro special and they will kick the guy on the Spez ass,have a look at the Bike life site where they have a link to all the different trails in Rsa have a look at the one for Karkloof and see what Greg Minnaar does on a cyclocross bike.
NotSoBigBen Posted July 15, 2014 Posted July 15, 2014 Scary thing is you can put a brilliant rider on a Makro special and they will kick the guy on the Spez ass,have a look at the Bike life site where they have a link to all the different trails in Rsa have a look at the one for Karkloof and see what Greg Minnaar does on a cyclocross bike. So I assume you drive a Tata Indica as it will also get you to work? Jacques Viljoen, Godzilla, tunariaan and 1 other 4
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