Nick Posted October 27, 2014 Posted October 27, 2014 We took the gorgeous Yeti SB95C for a spin around the 2014 Africa Cycle Fair test track to get an impression of the ride. Watch the edit for our thoughts on Yeti's 127mm travel 29er speed weapon. Click here to view the article
Johny Bravo Posted October 27, 2014 Posted October 27, 2014 Very nice. Something I would def look at owning. Any idea on price?
Super_mil Posted October 27, 2014 Posted October 27, 2014 The problem with Yeti (locally) is the post sale service and availability of spare parts.... I know a number of people who are waiting on rear swing arms for the Yeti SB66. For this reason alone I would not go for this bike. Price tag according to the Yeti site (in USD):PRICINGSB5C ENDURO $4,999SB5C RACE $6,299SB5C RACE + ENVE WHEELS $8,699SB5C X01 $6,599SB5C X01 + ENVE WHEELS $8,999SB5C XX1 $10,599 FRAME ONLYSB5C $3,399 UPGRADESThomson Covert Dropper $350 enjoi 1
Iwan Kemp Posted October 27, 2014 Posted October 27, 2014 Frame & Shock: R36,000Complete Bikes: R75,000 Alu /Carbon frames complete starting R52,000
Greybeard Posted October 27, 2014 Posted October 27, 2014 The problem with Yeti (locally) is the post sale service and availability of spare parts.... I know a number of people who are waiting on rear swing arms for the Yeti SB66. For this reason alone I would not go for this bike. Price tag according to the Yeti site (in USD):PRICINGSB5C ENDURO $4,999SB5C RACE $6,299SB5C RACE + ENVE WHEELS $8,699SB5C X01 $6,599SB5C X01 + ENVE WHEELS $8,999SB5C XX1 $10,599 FRAME ONLYSB5C $3,399 UPGRADESThomson Covert Dropper $350Morningside Cycles in Rivonia are local agents.
voltex Posted October 27, 2014 Posted October 27, 2014 That's the problem mm cycles they are always keen to sell ,but don't try bothering them when things go wrong you will a big arrogant slap
Johny Bravo Posted October 27, 2014 Posted October 27, 2014 Frame & Shock: R36,000Complete Bikes: R75,000 Alu /Carbon frames complete starting R52,000Dis baie geld jong.
worriesnot Posted October 27, 2014 Posted October 27, 2014 Mooi was nog nooit lelik, of goedkoop nie... Very nice bike that. Probably (read: definitely) too complicated but man; the engineer in me likes!
James Mulholland Posted October 27, 2014 Posted October 27, 2014 Frame & Shock: R36,000Complete Bikes: R75,000 Alu /Carbon frames complete starting R52,000Hmmm, shall I buy a bicycle or a high performance MX bike? I think I'll buy the MX bike, cheaper to maintain. Super_mil 1
Johny Bravo Posted October 27, 2014 Posted October 27, 2014 (edited) Hmmm, shall I buy a bicycle or a high performance MX bike? I think I'll buy the MX bike, cheaper to maintain.Did mx for 4 years, most painfull 4 years of my life. When they throw you off,they throw you off. Would I buy another one, in a heartbeat yes. Edited October 27, 2014 by Johny Bravo James Mulholland 1
Odinson Posted October 27, 2014 Posted October 27, 2014 Where does the water bottle go? Under the down-tube?!
Stig Posted October 28, 2014 Posted October 28, 2014 Ja one of the issues I think is water bottle space. It's hot in Africa if u doing Marathon stage racing you need to carry at least 2x. 600mm bottles.???
kosmonooit Posted October 28, 2014 Posted October 28, 2014 Frame & Shock: R36,000Complete Bikes: R75,000 Alu /Carbon frames complete starting R52,000 Eish struggle to see that type of value in a frame / bike .. considering I have a very nice Fiat panel van for R50k on the market </plug>
rudi-h Posted October 28, 2014 Posted October 28, 2014 unfortunately with mountain bikes you don't buy value, you buy fun/enjoyment. unfortunately what makes a bike fun and a ride enjoyable is a) good suspension components, b) a stiff and light frame and c) and stiff and light wheelset all of the above are exceptionally difficult to design and manufacture and the companies that get it right know it which means that they keep their prices high... madbradd 1
Super_mil Posted October 28, 2014 Posted October 28, 2014 unfortunately with mountain bikes you don't buy value, you buy fun/enjoyment. unfortunately what makes a bike fun and a ride enjoyable is a) good suspension components, b) a stiff and light frame and c) and stiff and light wheelset all of the above are exceptionally difficult to design and manufacture and the companies that get it right know it which means that they keep their prices high... As opposed to designing a high performance engine with 100's of moving parts... The cycling industry has lost its mind. It is crazy that a top end 'Enduro' MTB is way more expensive than a top end Hard Enduro Machine (like a KTM 300 6-days) which comes kitted out with all the bells & whistles. Dirty Sanchez, George O and GP du Randt 3
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