Samurai Pizza Cat Posted October 16, 2015 Share Scary thought,Banshee,Evil and Knolly sells a lot of their bike models out long before the new year models come out because they are just so damn awesome. But the R/$ is killing them here in SA,the bigger companies have more buying power as well. You have to consider if you want something that everyone is riding or something individual,unfortunately individuality costs money.And getting back to the topic: Transition were sold out in some countries (2015 model range) before they even delivered the bikes! There is already a waiting list for the Patrol Carbon,and it's a R40k+ frame. Bizkit031 and Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicoBoshoff Posted October 16, 2015 Share Scary thought,Banshee,Evil and Knolly sells a lot of their bike models out long before the new year models come out because they are just so damn awesome. But the R/$ is killing them here in SA,the bigger companies have more buying power as well. You have to consider if you want something that everyone is riding or something individual,unfortunately individuality costs money.Problem is, individuality stops at the frame design, and the frame price isn't my major issue. The poor buying power of these "niche brands" make them unreasonably expensive, not because they are somehow unique beyond name and design (as opposed to tech and ride quality), but because it costs them a sh*t ton of money to build the bike for you, essentially passing the cost on to you. So really, if being unique means picking up the tab for a small outfit, then please show me the way down stream. And besides, the desire to be unique, is not unique. So inevitably you find yourself seeing your "one of a kind" bike all over the show. Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted October 16, 2015 Share And getting back to the topic: Transition were sold out in some countries (2015 model range) before they even delivered the bikes! There is already a waiting list for the Patrol Carbon,and it's a R40k+ frame.yeah, I've seen that. Crazy! Is the hype real, though? I know Jors Opman (based in the UK, used to be here in Stellies) LOVES his Patrol and reckons it's the best bike he's ever ridden, and Capricorn loves his... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddy Gordo Posted October 16, 2015 Share Hey, at least they give u a sticker pack with the purchase. I just get so bummed when you see a nice bike, then inquire about the price and have your heart broken. I am sometimes to embarrassed to ask for prices in stores, i dont want to be THAT guy but i suppose i am not alone.Naa you not. for prices you just need to be seated Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai Pizza Cat Posted October 16, 2015 Share yeah, I've seen that. Crazy! Is the hype real, though? I know Jors Opman (based in the UK, used to be here in Stellies) LOVES his Patrol and reckons it's the best bike he's ever ridden, and Capricorn loves his... If you are a size large you can try mine ( including the sticker pack) in December! Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted October 16, 2015 Share If you are a size large you can try mine ( including the sticker pack) in December!Bike swap? When are you down. I'm in Durbs for 2 weeks over christmas though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai Pizza Cat Posted October 16, 2015 Share Bike swap? When are you down. I'm in Durbs for 2 weeks over christmas though. From the 14th to the 4th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted October 16, 2015 Share From the 14th to the 4thSweet. I'm here until the 22nd. It'll be the first time the Reign would have been ridden properly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai Pizza Cat Posted October 16, 2015 Share Sweet. I'm here until the 22nd. It'll be the first time the Reign would have been ridden properly... Clearly you have not seen me on a bike...I'm definitely not in your league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted October 16, 2015 Share Clearly you have not seen me on a bike...I'm definitely not in your league.HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! What league was that, Rudolph? Noobville? BTW - this is way past my pay-grade... Edited October 16, 2015 by Myles Mayhew Samurai Pizza Cat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizkit031 Posted October 16, 2015 Share Bike swap? When are you down. I'm in Durbs for 2 weeks over christmas though. So you need to make a plan and ride Karkloof and Howick when you down. Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai Pizza Cat Posted October 16, 2015 Share HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! What league was that, Rudolph? Noobville? Oh, the modesty....But seriously, the first time I rode a DH bike was in December. I still won't make the top 30 at Hakahana, never mind podiums with the likes of Garlicki and Potties. (Like some people I know.) Edited October 16, 2015 by Samurai Pizza Cat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizkit031 Posted October 16, 2015 Share Problem is, individuality stops at the frame design, and the frame price isn't my major issue. The poor buying power of these "niche brands" make them unreasonably expensive, not because they are somehow unique beyond name and design (as opposed to tech and ride quality), but because it costs them a sh*t ton of money to build the bike for you, essentially passing the cost on to you. So really, if being unique means picking up the tab for a small outfit, then please show me the way down stream. And besides, the desire to be unique, is not unique. So inevitably you find yourself seeing your "one of a kind" bike all over the show.Maybe in Jozi and CPT you see the same bike as what everyone else rides but I know for a fact that I have the only Spitty in KZN so for now I am individual. Samurai Pizza Cat and Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted October 16, 2015 Share So you need to make a plan and ride Karkloof and Howick when you down.I was STRONGLY thinking about it, but then decided not to add a bike ticket. May need to revisit that decision... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted October 16, 2015 Share Oh, the modesty....But seriously, the first time I rode a DH bike was in December. I still won't make the top 30 at Hakahana, never mind podiums with the like of Garlicki and Potties. (Like some people I know.) Hahahahaha! No. Seriously. I wish I had as much talent as Pottie... Or even half his talent. You may be confusing me with Myles Kelsey? Sponsored by BOS iced tea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai Pizza Cat Posted October 16, 2015 Share HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! What league was that, Rudolph? Noobville? BTW - this is way past my pay-grade... Now that you bring pictures into the equation: It took my 10 days to do that. The first time I stopped on the lip of that drop I was physically sick. I did the run in almost 20 times to get an idea of the speed required. It looks a lot more difficult than it really is. Getting back to the Trail grading post: This is on a Blue line. Edited October 16, 2015 by Samurai Pizza Cat Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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