DJuice Posted August 3, 2015 Posted August 3, 2015 Full disclosure: I am a very happy Vipa owner. Wow! I like the new paint scheme.The colour Orange not to my liking but in line with the other brands current bold and bright paint.Like the black bolts, away from the gold. What is important for me:Unchanged shock design, since current setup works.Question does the shock upside down still works as it should? Two cages within one frame, brilliant simple solution! I always felt their is enough space in the front triangle to accommodate two cages.The shock pivot leverages was always in the way of my own possible solutions and the normal cage bosses being moved up in the frame. I agree the cables looks untidy, but sure it can be fixed with neat and tidy cable setup by mechanic. For the convience it brings, sure one can live with it.The bikes Momsen use for advertising I felt is always a bit untidy and not setup "racy" to show what one can do. What is imporant for the success of this bike is value for money, I hope Momsen gets it right!!!! What I would change, promote the brand Momsen more, and finish the bike with Momsen in house carbon bits. Looking forward to the rest of the 2016 bikes. Eveza and W Smith 2
Rocket-Boy Posted August 3, 2015 Posted August 3, 2015 Why would a decently high end bike like that not have internal cable routing?It just makes it look less appealing.
Iwan Kemp Posted August 3, 2015 Posted August 3, 2015 Feedback / opinions on The Hub's Instagram https://instagram.com/p/56FbaPEf9N Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1
rock Posted August 3, 2015 Posted August 3, 2015 http://msmagazine.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/2521756.jpg gwhite, Tromp, masterj and 3 others 6
rock Posted August 3, 2015 Posted August 3, 2015 Why would a decently high end bike like that not have internal cable routing?It just makes it look less appealing. easier to service in the dark during your favorite south african stage race
rouxtjie Posted August 3, 2015 Posted August 3, 2015 easier to service in the dark during your favorite south african stage raceThis I prefer external routing...you only have to do internal routing once to know what a ball ache it is... PS...the trick is to tie a piece of cotton to the cable, then use a vacuum to suck the cotton thread on the other side and pull very gently... Baaisikilist, Steven Knoetze (sk27) and Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 3
Odinson Posted August 3, 2015 Posted August 3, 2015 Feedback / opinions on The Hub's Instagram Capture.PNGhttps://instagram.com/p/56FbaPEf9N We all know Instagram is a circle jerk, so not too fussed about likes/opinions on that forum. Steven Knoetze (sk27) 1
Crosschain Posted August 3, 2015 Posted August 3, 2015 I had a orignal XT and later a Team Piva Great bike .... and I like the bold new colours !
Baracuda Posted August 3, 2015 Posted August 3, 2015 It's not a full launch. It's a new paint scheme, with a few extra features. Same geometry and handling characteristics of the original one. Just a few extras, and a new paint scheme. Still prefer the original paint scheme. Really? The launch of a paint job?
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 3, 2015 Posted August 3, 2015 Really? The launch of a paint job?Is that all you read? Yes, a new paint job. Other manufacturers also do it annually, and if you remember there was also a "first look" on the new Giant bikes for 2016 - and some of those ONLY had new paint jobs and a slight difference in componentry This has a new paint job, new componentry & the ability to fit 2 bottles in the front triangle through a new adapter (brand new) No new geo. So no, not a full launch, but a launch nonetheless. Pieterlab1 1
Baaisikilist Posted August 3, 2015 Posted August 3, 2015 So what do you do if you decide you'd prefer to run a SRAM grouppo, and it says XT in bold on the sides of the top tube above the shock...? Hairy and Johny Bravo 2
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 3, 2015 Posted August 3, 2015 (edited) So what do you do if you decide you'd prefer to run a SRAM grouppo, and it says XT in bold on the sides of the top tube above the shock...?Get the non XT version of the frame Vipa TEAMVIPA XTVIPA ACVIPA AC SE All Shimano componentry, but I'm sure the frame is still available as a single item. Edited August 3, 2015 by Renaissance Man Baaisikilist 1
Johny Bravo Posted August 3, 2015 Posted August 3, 2015 So what do you do if you decide you'd prefer to run a SRAM grouppo, and it says XT in bold on the sides of the top tube above the shock...?Also thought of that, pretty silly idea from them. Hairy 1
leaboy Posted August 3, 2015 Posted August 3, 2015 some internal cabling would work on improving the looks, mind you putting lipstick on a troll doesn't make it pretty Odinson and Hairy 2
EdGe Posted August 3, 2015 Posted August 3, 2015 http://cdn.superbwallpapers.com/wallpapers/meme/shut-up-and-take-my-money-9299-1280x800.jpg Eveza and Marius 2
NicoBoshoff Posted August 3, 2015 Posted August 3, 2015 The only launch that monstrosity is good for is one into the sea. Get in the sea! Odinson and Hairy 2
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