LOOK695 Posted August 25, 2014 Posted August 25, 2014 There are quite a few bike shop owners and importers who are active on the hub. Would it not be possible to get a group of experienced riders to do so some testing and reviews of bikes and bike related equipment and post their reviews on the hub? I know that there will be logistics etc involved, but it could also be a good source of information for prospective buyers and maybe even have some long term testing done on certain products?
Hairy Posted August 25, 2014 Posted August 25, 2014 To all the CT bike shops .... I like testing bikes ... just saying Bizkit031, Warren_G, the nerd and 6 others 9
RocknRolla Posted August 25, 2014 Posted August 25, 2014 the cycling publications in SA will certainly not like this....
the nerd Posted August 25, 2014 Posted August 25, 2014 the cycling publications in SA will certainly not like this.... And? Blackbeard 1
Hairy Posted August 25, 2014 Posted August 25, 2014 the cycling publications in SA will certainly not like this....Excellent!
Matt Posted August 25, 2014 Posted August 25, 2014 Hey guys, We've been informally testing this recently. Having been doing more product reviews ourselves recently the idea has always been to move towards a more comprehensive review section with trusted reviews from a diverse team of experienced staff and user reviewers.  We've had a few users like Iwan Kemp, Hairy, Martin Hattingh, Batmanza and Capricorn comprehensively reviewing their own or loaned gear which we've featured. In the forums we get dribs and drabs of product feedback in the various discussions, but it can be difficult and tedious to wade through the chatter to find specific products. And at the moment even our "featured" reviews are very hidden away (this will change very soon). The plan is to create a dedicated reviews section with a combination of "expert" (I use the term lightly) and user reviews. The "experts" being any one of the test crew members we'd like to build up. This will be similar to VitalMTB's reviews section, but with a focus on locally available product. I'd be keen to hear thoughts and see how we could formalise an Official Hubber Test Crew? Matt LOOK695, linuxlg and Kall 3
DIPSLICK Posted August 25, 2014 Posted August 25, 2014 matt i hope you not trolling again like you did when you said you looking for MODS,,,,,ill be forced to report you V12man, marko35s, Smurfy and 2 others 5
MTBc Posted August 25, 2014 Posted August 25, 2014 I hereby formally offer myself as a Gauteng-based tester, specializing in testing frame durability. With extensive OTHB (over the handlebars) experience and quite skilled at lateral cleated semi-dismounts, I am a great candidate for the position. Thats all, thanks. nonky 1
Hairy Posted August 25, 2014 Posted August 25, 2014 Hey guys, We've been informally testing this recently. Having been doing more product reviews ourselves recently the idea has always been to move towards a more comprehensive review section with trusted reviews from a diverse team of experienced staff and user reviewers. We've had a few users like Iwan Kemp, Hairy, Martin Hattingh, Batmanza and Capricorn comprehensively reviewing their own or loaned gear which we've featured. In the forums we get dribs and drabs of product feedback in the various discussions, but it can be difficult and tedious to wade through the chatter to find specific products. And at the moment even our "featured" reviews are very hidden away (this will change very soon). The plan is to create a dedicated reviews section with a combination of "expert" (I use the term lightly) and user reviews. The "experts" being any one of the test crew members we'd like to build up. This will be similar to VitalMTB's reviews section, but with a focus on locally available product. I'd be keen to hear thoughts and see how we could formalise an Official Hubber Test Crew? MattHi Matt .... where can I sign up for that test crew  Would it be fair to have admin build up a list of candidates and the hub then votes the "crew" in.....this would really be something that I would be keen to participate in! Smurfy and LOOK695 2
DIPSLICK Posted August 25, 2014 Posted August 25, 2014 i dont thnk there will be any shortage of riders who have the know how and skill here to get a decent test team together, and im sure you wont have a shortage of PICK ME PICK ME
DIPSLICK Posted August 25, 2014 Posted August 25, 2014 ILL TEST THE BIKES FOR THE BUFFALOs, i accept your job offer BarHugger 1
Reg Lizard Posted August 25, 2014 Posted August 25, 2014 I test Mavic wheels for durability- 3 sets in 3 years MTBc 1
GhostSixFour Posted August 25, 2014 Posted August 25, 2014 Hi Matt .... where can I sign up for that test crew  Would it be fair to have admin build up a list of candidates and the hub then votes the "crew" in.....this would really be something that I would be keen to participate in! Well, ideally I'd think you'd want a wide variety of people so you know they're testing the bikes properly. I mean no point in having someone scared to go down a hill at full tilt, testing a long travel enduro bike or fork.
Eldron Posted August 25, 2014 Posted August 25, 2014 I'll happily throw my hat into this ring - I love riding bikes and have ridden plenty!
Iwan Kemp Posted August 25, 2014 Posted August 25, 2014 I'd be keen to hear thoughts and see how we could formalise an Official Hubber Test Crew? Matt The only thing I'd say is you'd need to make sure whoever "tests" needs to have reference for what it is they're testing. No use getting the opinion of someone who's only ridden a handful of bikes and only 1 category of bikes. Even if he's a good rider. Reference. Lots of it. rouxtjie, hayleyearth, Matt and 4 others 7
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