Do we really need long travel bikes in SA?

[T-Bob]

I guess the question should be turned around a bit to the fact is a Capra a bike that is usable on a day to day basis on the kind of trails around the WC rather than looking for the few steeper things we have. Do you find that you're riding a bike that really only starts to come alive 25% of the time? I know it's a stunning bike, Gee knows it's a stunning bike, the SC V10 is a stunning bike but it'll be a struggle to live with day to day. The idea was to find out if a bike that is described as enduro super bike is that niche or can you can actually have it as a 1 bike or would you feel a bit over gunned and frustrated for alot of trails. 

[Jewbacca]

Bikes aside, let us always remember that 'a lot' is two words... Carry on

[Hairy]

Guys Guys ... sounds more and more to me like this "friend" is looking for a Banshee Spitfire

 

160mm Travel up front and 140mm Travel for the rear ... like a reverse mullet, business out back and party up front! 

[T-Bob]

Bikes aside, let us always remember that 'a lot' is two words... Carry on

 

I blame aout correct fail... 

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

I guess the question should be turned around a bit to the fact is a Capra a bike that is usable on a day to day basis on the kind of trails around the WC rather than looking for the few steeper things we have. Do you find that you're riding a bike that really only starts to come alive 25% of the time? I know it's a stunning bike, Gee knows it's a stunning bike, the SC V10 is a stunning bike but it'll be a struggle to live with day to day. The idea was to find out if a bike that is described as enduro super bike is that niche or can you can actually have it as a 1 bike or would you feel a bit over gunned and frustrated for alot of trails. 

No. Stick the suspension into trail mode and enter full assault setting. Be amazed at the overarching suitability of the bike. IT BE FUN!!!