LouisS Posted March 31, 2015 Posted March 31, 2015 Need some advise please?? Managed to secure an Epic entry and need to upgrade to a dual suspension. Have a budget of ~R30K for a bike and are currently looking at the Momsen Vipa-AC and Silverback Sprada-1. Seems like the Silverback comes in with better components at a better price? Your comments or a alternative bike I should consider? Momsen Vipa-AC: http://www.silverbacklab.com/bike/mountain/silverback-sprada-1/ Silverback Sprada-1: http://www.silverbacklab.com/bike/mountain/silverback-sprada-1/
LouisS Posted March 31, 2015 Author Posted March 31, 2015 Need some advise please?? Managed to secure an Epic entry and need to upgrade to a dual suspension. Have a budget of ~R30K for a bike and are currently looking at the Momsen Vipa-AC and Silverback Sprada-1. Seems like the Silverback comes in with better components at a better price? Your comments or a alternative bike I should consider?Momsen Vipa-AC http://www.silverbacklab.com/bike/mountain/silverback-sprada-1/Apologies, here is the link for the Momsen http://www.momsenbikes.com/index.php/vipa-ac Silverback Sprada-1 http://www.silverbacklab.com/bike/mountain/silverback-sprada-1/
LouisS Posted March 31, 2015 Author Posted March 31, 2015 http://www.momsenbikes.com/index.php/vipa-ac
Odinson Posted March 31, 2015 Posted March 31, 2015 But the latest issue of Tread - they have a side-by-side comparison of marathon oriented dual-sussers that are under the R40k mark. Also, have a read of Iwan Kemp's Sprada review, right here on le Hub.
Diirty Posted March 31, 2015 Posted March 31, 2015 Picked up a Vipa AC last week. Upgraded the tires and that's it. Total R34k. Very happy and impressed with the ride.
NicoBoshoff Posted March 31, 2015 Posted March 31, 2015 If the Sprada isn't dead ugly to you (I don't mind it's looks) it's hard to argue with the spec on it. Full XT/SLX with a great wheelset and a bit more playful geometry. I'd probably go for the SB. Would be nice to compare weight though. I have heard SB's can be on the heavy side.
NicoBoshoff Posted March 31, 2015 Posted March 31, 2015 But the latest issue of Tread - they have a side-by-side comparison of marathon oriented dual-sussers that are under the R40k mark. Also, have a read of Iwan Kemp's Sprada review, right here on le Hub.Iwan reviewed the lower specced Sprada 2. I also see the Sprada 1 weighs under 13kg. That's good going in my books. I'd defo go SB.
DJuice Posted March 31, 2015 Posted March 31, 2015 I have a carbon Vipa, built up to my budget. Awesome bike!Think the Silverback Sesta Race will be more comparable, being 90mm rear travel with the Vipa AC, come to think of it, the Sedo also alloy frame.I am interested in seing these Silverback Sesta or Sedo, but SB dissappoint with delivery in SA.Saw a few SBC at Epic!
HDW Posted March 31, 2015 Posted March 31, 2015 What will a Vipa AC frame with rear suspension included cost you?
HOEKVLAG Posted March 31, 2015 Posted March 31, 2015 I've also got a carbon VIPA and it's an incredible bike. I love the way it cuts through single track, it climbs amazingly well and I feel totally in control whilst descending (fast...). Even though the geometry is more racy, I'm not tired or uncomfortable after 6hr + rides. The specs on the VIPA AC is slightly worse than the SB, but not bad at all. I don't think any of these bikes will be a bad choice, but in the end you're the one that has to ride it. From what I gather the VIPA is more race orientated whilst the SB is more trail orientated. Neither of them will let you down.
T-Bob Posted March 31, 2015 Posted March 31, 2015 maybe buy the one that has just come up in the Classifieds, new for R25K. https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/130359-momsen-vipa-ac-2015/
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