Underachiever Posted May 31, 2017 Posted May 31, 2017 So after the coffee ride today we decided to go for the 105 spec model, about R4k cheaper, comes with a 50-34 and 32-11. Rims are meh, but will replace with American classsic tubeless ready disc with 38c WTB tires. We will then try this out for a few months, then if needed go 46-34 with a 36-11 and a road link. Outer rings on the RS500 crank are cheapies. Thanks for all the awesome advice - love the hub knowledge, even on bikeradar etc and international sites dont get this kinda feedback, may have to wait for July for tax return to click go, but getting pretty damn excited. Montagu pass is calling...We are you getting the Am Classic wheels from? RS500 crank is good enough - oh, don't go for the 172.5mm length they normally use. 175mm is the better choice.
EvanB Posted May 31, 2017 Posted May 31, 2017 Merlin Cycles have some amazing deals of full bikes at the moment - Merckx, Colnago, Felt, etc
Pure Savage Posted May 31, 2017 Posted May 31, 2017 We are you getting the Am Classic wheels from? RS500 crank is good enough - oh, don't go for the 172.5mm length they normally use. 175mm is the better choice.CWC R4599
jcza Posted May 31, 2017 Posted May 31, 2017 I have the WTB Crisscross on Hopes with 40C Veetires (tubeless) and its been fantastic! I see that Momsen is bringing a Gravel bike but the price is R65k
Pure Savage Posted May 31, 2017 Posted May 31, 2017 I have the WTB Crisscross on Hopes with 40C Veetires (tubeless) and its been fantastic! I see that Momsen is bringing a Gravel bike but the price is R65k Was excited until I heard the price, the Ridleys are the same weight at more than half the price.
jcza Posted May 31, 2017 Posted May 31, 2017 Was excited until I heard the price, the Ridleys are the same weight at more than half the price. Same here, I'll stay with my Cotic X. Can't see how the Momsen will be more fun to ride.
jcza Posted May 31, 2017 Posted May 31, 2017 These are a must seeing we don't have Cyclocross here but use the bikes more for gravel grinding http://salsacycles.com/components/category/road_handlebars Woodchipper or Cowchipper
samson99 Posted May 31, 2017 Posted May 31, 2017 Was excited until I heard the price, the Ridleys are the same weight at more than half the price.who stocks ridleys?
lechatnoir Posted May 31, 2017 Posted May 31, 2017 I see that Momsen is bringing a Gravel bike but the price is R65k Similar price to the Stigmata... which looks droolworthy
jcza Posted May 31, 2017 Posted May 31, 2017 Similar price to the Stigmata... which looks droolworthy With all due respect I don't think that one can compare Momsen to Santa Cruz
rock Posted May 31, 2017 Posted May 31, 2017 I see that Momsen is bringing a Gravel bike but the price is R65k that's expensive, what groupset?
lechatnoir Posted May 31, 2017 Posted May 31, 2017 With all due respect I don't think that one can compare Momsen to Santa Cruz My bad... the Stigmata is 56K.... so even LESS comparable...
jcza Posted May 31, 2017 Posted May 31, 2017 that's expensive, what groupset? No idea, this was on their FB page GRAVEL! 2018! Authorized Dealers have all the info / specs / pricing on the new FULL CARBON R355 GRAVEL BIKE - don't miss out!! New video coming soon ... #gravelbike #gravelplus #doyouevengravelbro
rock Posted May 31, 2017 Posted May 31, 2017 Force 1 would rather save R10K and ride a Stigmata with Rival.
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