Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted July 24, 2014 Posted July 24, 2014 Camber Evo, so its more agressive than the normal camber, also 120mm travel front and rear, instead of 110 on the normal one. Now here is the thing, I wanted a Stumpy fsr, but as soon as you go to the expert models and up, its comes with brain suspension. Now, as good as the brain is on the Epic, I dont want it on my trail bike. The Camber Evo is very different from the normal camber, just have a look at the tyres it comes with, that should give you a clue. This is no xc machine, its a proper trail bike. Enduro is fun downhill, my legs however dont want to pedal it up anything. Dude. I'm telling you now - that Enduro pedals like a machine. Mate of mine has the 26" 160mm travel version (the black and white one with that dead sexy frame design) and he can pretty much rip ANY dirt roadie to pieces on the climbs while on that thing.
Johny Bravo Posted July 24, 2014 Author Posted July 24, 2014 Yes slightly cheaper... but with it being a 2015 model the prices will go up. If the Evo was available beginning of the year I would have bought it! Oh well, still very happy with mine!They assured me it wont be more than R70 000, and I usually get 10 percent off all my bikes, I have bought 5 bikes from them in the last 18 months. So about R60 to R63 000. I am willing to pay up to R70 if thats what it takes to get my grubby hands on that Evo. That Pike is just unbelieveable.
Johny Bravo Posted July 24, 2014 Author Posted July 24, 2014 Dude. I'm telling you now - that Enduro pedals like a machine. Mate of mine has the 26" 160mm travel version (the black and white one with that dead sexy frame design) and he can pretty much rip ANY dirt roadie to pieces on the climbs while on that thing.I have chicken legs.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted July 24, 2014 Posted July 24, 2014 I have chicken legs. LOL. I don't. BUT - I have an army of gut to overcome. 105kg doesn't pedal itself, you know!
Bizkit031 Posted July 24, 2014 Posted July 24, 2014 LOL. I don't. BUT - I have an army of gut to overcome. 105kg doesn't pedal itself, you know! haha my theory is with extra weight you go faster then the light weights down the hill,LMFAO!!!
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted July 24, 2014 Posted July 24, 2014 haha my theory is with extra weight you go faster then the light weights down the hill,LMFAO!!! Yep. I pick up speed way faster, but they're faster off the line. Bike weight is also less of an issue for me as I can throw my weight around to affect the orientation. Bizkit031 1
Johny Bravo Posted July 24, 2014 Author Posted July 24, 2014 LOL. I don't. BUT - I have an army of gut to overcome. 105kg doesn't pedal itself, you know!105 really, thats 23 kg more than me, thats 2 x s -works epics and some change. Patchelicious and Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 2
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted July 24, 2014 Posted July 24, 2014 105 really, thats 23 kg more than me, thats 2 x s -works epics and some change. That's without kit... kit adds another 10-15 depending if I have the full face and pads with me or not. Then the bike... Sjoe. Scared to weigh her now that the Marzo is on the front.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted July 24, 2014 Posted July 24, 2014 105 really, thats 23 kg more than me, thats 2 x s -works epics and some change. That's without kit... kit adds another 10-15 depending if I have the full face and pads with me or not. Then the bike... Sjoe. Scared to weigh her now that the Marzo is on the front.
Bizkit031 Posted July 24, 2014 Posted July 24, 2014 Yip. The reviews on them haven't been as great as I thought they would be.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted July 24, 2014 Posted July 24, 2014 The reviews on them haven't been as great as I thought they would be. Funny, I saw some great reviews on them, from places I trust...
Johny Bravo Posted July 24, 2014 Author Posted July 24, 2014 The reviews on them haven't been as great as I thought they would be.On that Specific bike it seems that the 29er Stumpy is better than the 650b. then again some people loved them, the 650b stumpy, and are very happy with them. I like my 29ers so I am sticking with them. But I know a couple of guys eagerly awaiting the arrival of their 650b stumpys.
Johny Bravo Posted July 24, 2014 Author Posted July 24, 2014 Funny, I saw some great reviews on them, from places I trust...You will obviously know better than me, but people keep mentioning some or other spacer on the 650b. Which they are not too happy about, I actually havent bothered reading up too much as its not something I would buy.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted July 24, 2014 Posted July 24, 2014 You will obviously know better than me, but people keep mentioning some or other spacer on the 650b. Which they are not too happy about, I actually havent bothered reading up too much as its not something I would buy. Can only imagine it's criticism of their use of the 26" bike's front triangle...
Bizkit031 Posted July 24, 2014 Posted July 24, 2014 You will obviously know better than me, but people keep mentioning some or other spacer on the 650b. Which they are not too happy about, I actually havent bothered reading up too much as its not something I would buy. yes that's what a couple of the reviews were complaining about was that spacer underneath the head tube at the bottom of the headset,some saying it looks unsightly and what would happen if it was removed.
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