tombeej Posted February 1, 2015 Posted February 1, 2015 I'm busy putting together a carbon FS (FM036 frame), all components sourced online (mostly CRC), full XT groupo, brand new Reba TA fork, new wheels, etc. Total cost: R27K. Estimated price of comparative full carbon FS bike off the shelf. Don't know, but north of R40K I'm sure. Edit: forgot that I still need to get new pedals. So let's make it R28.5K. Still a Huge saving if you are prepared to spend some time online and building it up yourself.
Julian Howard-Tripp Posted February 1, 2015 Author Posted February 1, 2015 Just a question... if you had a choice of a Vipa or a hardtail. Which one would you go home with? Ignoring your mates and their pushing. Your choice.Thats a tough one, i'm still undecided myself
Julian Howard-Tripp Posted February 1, 2015 Author Posted February 1, 2015 I'm busy putting together a carbon FS (FM036 frame), all components sourced online (mostly CRC), full XT groupo, brand new Reba TA fork, new wheels, etc. Total cost: R27K. Estimated price of comparative full carbon FS bike off the shelf. Don't know, but north of R40K I'm sure. Edit: forgot that I still need to get new pedals. So let's make it R28.5K. Still a Huge saving if you are prepared to spend some time online and building it up yourself.Any advice on where to look around for components etc? I know all the basics but am not to sure i am capable of building a good bike myself.
GoLefty!! Posted February 1, 2015 Posted February 1, 2015 Just a question... if you had a choice of a Vipa or a hardtail. Which one would you go home with? Ignoring your mates and their pushing. Your choice. the Hardtail. I don't think the VIPA is nearly as good as the hype around it. Not its fault but rather a pervasive behaviour of the times we live in.
tombeej Posted February 1, 2015 Posted February 1, 2015 Julian, if you don't want to (can't) build it yourself then budget for maybe another R700 - R900 at the most for your LBS to do it for you. Still way cheaper . And if you are mates with the guys at the shop (e.g. my club is run from my LBS so I ride with the guys) then ask them if you can be there when they put certain parts together. Like installing the brakes, or BB/crank, etc. Get to know the mechanic on a first name basis. You'll pick up sooo much knowledge from them that way. Oh, and then make sure you support that LBS going forward - as an acknowledgement for building your bike up for you.
Monark Posted February 1, 2015 Posted February 1, 2015 A Vipa for R35k? If you want a well spec'ed carbon HT look at the Giant XTC Advanced... it is an amazing bike!
Odinson Posted February 1, 2015 Posted February 1, 2015 OP. I'm looking to sell a 2014 Spez Stumpjumper Comp Carbon HT. Suits your budget perfectly.
rock Posted February 1, 2015 Posted February 1, 2015 Oh and i ride a medium (17") how about a steel frame? *soma*
Julian Howard-Tripp Posted February 2, 2015 Author Posted February 2, 2015 Well thanks for all the advice everyone.I have decided to go for a Momsen SL929 frame and use as many components from my old bike as possible. I'll then upgrade brakes, shifters etc as I go along. May cost a little more in the long run, but hey at least I won't have to finance anything. Thanks again for all the input, don't know if I have made the right call but I am still pretty excited!
Popit Posted February 2, 2015 Posted February 2, 2015 Hi OP , I bought a Specialized Carbon comp 2014 last July ( Hardtail) Cost less than your budget .What an awesome machine .Service from Lynnwood cyclery must be about the best in the cycling industry .Money well spent
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