Odinson Posted August 27, 2015 Posted August 27, 2015 Then there is also Devinci's Vodoo Child. So much of cool! http://www.devinci.com/site_media/uploads/bikes/bike_media/2016-HENDRIX.jpg
Ryanpmb Posted August 27, 2015 Posted August 27, 2015 Too much suspension in this thread. Here's Sklar, keeping things real.
Odinson Posted August 27, 2015 Posted August 27, 2015 Too much suspension in this thread. Here's Sklar, keeping things real. Sklar.jpeg Edit: Do you spontaneously grow a scraggly beard and pirate mustache when you swing a leg over it? Rigid hipster bike that. A dual-susser plus bike is a tad overboard, but a long travel HT, now that's where the plus game is at.
MrJacques Posted August 27, 2015 Posted August 27, 2015 I'm liking the idea of these plus bikes. Cannondale Bad Habit http://ep1.pinkbike.org/p5pb12609913/p5pb12609913.jpg Devinci Hendrix http://ep1.pinkbike.org/p5pb12611049/p5pb12611049.jpg
droenn Posted August 27, 2015 Posted August 27, 2015 Dual sus plus bikes seem to be for those of us who need something to shorten the gap between skills and ambition! And have a load of fun.
droenn Posted August 27, 2015 Posted August 27, 2015 oh and this http://www.cotic.co.uk/home/features/primary/new_solaris_275+.jpg edit: Y U NO work?!
nonky Posted August 27, 2015 Posted August 27, 2015 Can't wait to get my grubby paws on a 27.5+ hardtail. Have shortlisted the Spez Fuse. The bikes look like super fun, hooligan bikes! I agree 100% - i almost pulled the trigger on a Fuse but will have to wait for the Fuze until next year, as have ordered a new camber. The problem is that no-one in SA understands trail-orientated hardtails, or do they?
J∆kk∆ls Posted August 27, 2015 Posted August 27, 2015 also cannot wait for the 27.5+ hardtails.Why wait?
Odinson Posted August 27, 2015 Posted August 27, 2015 I agree 100% - i almost pulled the trigger on a Fuse but will have to wait for the Fuze until next year, as have ordered a new camber. The problem is that no-one in SA understands trail-orientated hardtails, or do they? Congrats on the Camber. 2016 model I suppose? It's a shame that there aren't more guys riding trail HT's. Gauteng is perfect territory for a mid-travel trail HT. You can actually get the "plus" experience without committing to products that are marketed as "plus". You can get a set of WTB Asym i35 rims with an internal width of 35mm (hence the name), build the wheel up http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0202/9884/products/WTB_Asym-i29-29-TCS-Rim_large.jpg?v=1438125057 and slap on a set of WTB's Breakout tyres in 2.5" http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0202/9884/products/WTB-Breakout-Tire-02_1024x1024.jpg?v=1410203536 and you'll have a pretty decent "plus" experience. Won't be the same as the the proper stuff, but will be a nice compromise for your existing bike. Edit: You can obviously do this with any proper wide rim and tyre combo.
the nerd Posted August 27, 2015 Posted August 27, 2015 ^ See previous image posted of niner MCR running 27.5 x 2.8 tyres! Nothing stopping you!
Odinson Posted August 27, 2015 Posted August 27, 2015 ^ See previous image posted of niner MCR running 27.5 x 2.8 tyres! Nothing stopping you! The Trailblazer was designed as a "plus" tyre, specifically to be run on wide 650B rims in a 29er frame. What I'm saying is that you can get a similar "plus" experience without buying into new products designed and marketed as "plus".
the nerd Posted August 27, 2015 Posted August 27, 2015 The Trailblazer was designed as a "plus" tyre, specifically to be run on wide 650B rims in a 29er frame. What I'm saying is that you can get a similar "plus" experience without buying into new products designed and marketed as "plus". I agree with you... Without having to buy a whole new bike you can still get on it...
Ryanpmb Posted August 27, 2015 Posted August 27, 2015 Edit: Do you spontaneously grow a scraggly beard and pirate mustache when you swing a leg over it? Rigid hipster bike that. A dual-susser plus bike is a tad overboard, but a long travel HT, now that's where the plus game is at.Beard. Check. Rigid SS. Check. Following discussions with the nerd my rigid SS my just go 27.5+... That Sklar is right up my alley.
the nerd Posted August 27, 2015 Posted August 27, 2015 Beard. Check.Rigid SS. Check.Following discussions with the nerd my rigid SS my just go 27.5+... That Sklar is right up my alley. That sklar is a sweet bike. But i'm now set on a russian import "bride" http://tritonbikes.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_0792-ck.jpg
Flippa Posted August 27, 2015 Posted August 27, 2015 A little love for my plus bike, please. I've since kept the beard, but converted to 1x9. It's really a fun bike to ride.
nonky Posted August 27, 2015 Posted August 27, 2015 Congrats on the Camber. 2016 model I suppose? It's a shame that there aren't more guys riding trail HT's. Gauteng is perfect territory for a mid-travel trail HT. You can actually get the "plus" experience without committing to products that are marketed as "plus". You can get a set of WTB Asym i35 rims with an internal width of 35mm (hence the name), build the wheel up http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0202/9884/products/WTB_Asym-i29-29-TCS-Rim_large.jpg?v=1438125057 and slap on a set of WTB's Breakout tyres in 2.5" http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0202/9884/products/WTB-Breakout-Tire-02_1024x1024.jpg?v=1410203536 and you'll have a pretty decent "plus" experience. Won't be the same as the the proper stuff, but will be a nice compromise for your existing bike. Edit: You can obviously do this with any proper wide rim and tyre combo.a fuse model comes with WTB rims if I am not mistaken....if I wasn't such an old toppie, I would've got one as an all-purpose bike Ja, I ordered a 2016 camber - it also has the wide (30mm internal) rims, so almost a "Bike plus". What I would like to ride - just once - is this (stumpy fattie s-works 27.5):
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