Iwan Kemp Posted April 12, 2016 Share First announced in late 2013, the Thunderbolt was billed as being equally at home on long, technical climbs as it is on flowy singletrack descents, having you powering through the rough stuff and popping off every trail feature you lay your eyes on. This was quite a bold claim for a bike with 120mm travel and labelled as a XC/ Trail bike.Click here to view the article justanotherbiker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarlvN Posted April 12, 2016 Share Pricing for the alu? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted April 12, 2016 Share Still loving this thing and its intended purpose. Was on my shortlist for bikes when looking last year. Would LOVE to have one as my 2nd bike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicoBoshoff Posted April 12, 2016 Share Still loving this thing and its intended purpose. Was on my shortlist for bikes when looking last year. Would LOVE to have one as my 2nd bikeJa, I don't think I'd want this as the ONE bike, but as one OF my bikes? Hell yes. I reckon this and an Enduro and you're golden. But more than one bike? Ain't nobody got time for that. Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted April 12, 2016 Share Ja, I don't think I'd want this as the ONE bike, but as one OF my bikes? Hell yes. I reckon this and an Enduro and you're golden. But more than one bike? Ain't nobody got time for that.Absolutely. When I think of a trail bike in addition to the reign, I just remember that with a few more psi in the suspension and lighter tyres my reign is more than capable. Especially given that I can lower the fork to 130mm which makes a big difference to how it climbs (seat tune angle) gummibear 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meezo Posted April 12, 2016 Share Absolutely. When I think of a trail bike in addition to the reign, I just remember that with a few more psi in the suspension and lighter tyres my reign is more than capable. Especially given that I can lower the fork to 130mm which makes a big difference to how it climbs (seat tune angle)Â don't do it, nobody cares about going uphill anymore, its all #enduro Steven Knoetze (sk27), gummibear, Hairy and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheJ Posted April 12, 2016 Share After over 20 years in the sport, I am clearly getting too poor to keep getting the nice stuff. My eyes start watering if I have to lay out over R20k for a bike. Probably why I hand down parts to myself from previous bikes to keep the nice stuff rolling longer. Hairy and scubes 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matchstix Posted April 12, 2016 Share Love the BC edition. Dream bike for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwan Kemp Posted April 13, 2016 Share Still loving this thing and its intended purpose. Was on my shortlist for bikes when looking last year. Would LOVE to have one as my 2nd bike Jaco (ex Bike Shed) says he's had his for 2.5 months. Goes on to say he hasn't ridden his Altitude in 2.5 months! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwan Kemp Posted April 13, 2016 Share Pricing for the alu? Checked with the importers for you and they only have stock of this model at the moment. Will update once we know more on new stock arriving. KarlvN 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desi Posted April 13, 2016 Share Checked with the importers for you and they only have stock of this model at the moment. Will update once we know more on new stock arriving.Do they have pricing on any of the models/frames yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted April 13, 2016 Share Jaco (ex Bike Shed) says he's had his for 2.5 months. Goes on to say he hasn't ridden his Altitude in 2.5 months!For him to say that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcHD Posted April 13, 2016 Share Do they have pricing on any of the models/frames yet?Hi Desi, I represent This Way Out at Contermanskloof (formerly The Bike Shed)We currently have various sized models of both 2015 and 2014 alloy Thunderbolt's. We are currently offering huge discounts on our older models as well as on our 2016 models.Note that only the 750 msl featured in this review is available in the 2016 range, however special requests can be accommodated depending on international stock levels. Let me know if you would like me to get in touch with you regarding demo rides or simply viewing the bikes at any of our three stores. Thanks again for the superb review Iwan!  Cheers Iwan Kemp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowbee Posted April 14, 2016 Share if you had to compare this with a giant anthem 650, which gives you the better value? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desi Posted April 14, 2016 Share Hi Desi, I represent This Way Out at Contermanskloof (formerly The Bike Shed)We currently have various sized models of both 2015 and 2014 alloy Thunderbolt's. We are currently offering huge discounts on our older models as well as on our 2016 models.Note that only the 750 msl featured in this review is available in the 2016 range, however special requests can be accommodated depending on international stock levels. Let me know if you would like me to get in touch with you regarding demo rides or simply viewing the bikes at any of our three stores. Thanks again for the superb review Iwan!  CheersHi Marc,I might pop into Contermanskloof or Meerendal store today.Desi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwan Kemp Posted April 16, 2016 Share if you had to compare this with a giant anthem 650, which gives you the better value? This bike has been knocked down from R74k so there's already "value" at that price. This is a completely different beast compared to an Anthem, though. It can and will be the perfect one bike for many riders. It is a super capable trail bike that will shred with bikes twice it's size only to race XC the next day! It is not only trail "capable" - it is a proper trail bike. The Ride9 makes it an all round option. Bizkit031, Serious Panda, Slowbee and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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