Crazy88 Posted March 12, 2018 Posted March 12, 2018 Hi There, Looking for an opinion from the experts Thoughts on a used Specialized Epic Comp Carbon 29 BM 943 (2015) VS a Momsen Vipa One (2017) - Both Small Frame and with original set up, except the Vipa has a set of Maxxis Ikon's instead of the original Vee Tire Co. Rail Trackers. Thanks
TheJ Posted March 12, 2018 Posted March 12, 2018 Being a Vipa owner... Vipa gets my vote. Love Trail One.
JohanC Posted March 12, 2018 Posted March 12, 2018 Small Epic frame can take 2 water bottles inside the frame which allows for a dropper to be fitted .
Patchelicious Posted March 12, 2018 Posted March 12, 2018 Went through the same decision, ended up getting the Epic.
TheJ Posted March 12, 2018 Posted March 12, 2018 Small Epic frame can take 2 water bottles inside the frame which allows for a dropper to be fitted .Medium and Large Vipas can also do two bottles in the frame.
JohanC Posted March 13, 2018 Posted March 13, 2018 Medium and Large Vipas can also do two bottles in the frame.OP is referring to a Small frame...
Popit Posted March 13, 2018 Posted March 13, 2018 Buy the Epic .... they even named a race after it ....
Crazy88 Posted March 13, 2018 Author Posted March 13, 2018 Thanks guys, turned out that the Epic is in bad shape so ruling out the particular one I had my eye on.
TheJ Posted March 13, 2018 Posted March 13, 2018 OP is referring to a Small frame... Missed that part.
JohanC Posted March 13, 2018 Posted March 13, 2018 Thanks guys, turned out that the Epic is in bad shape so ruling out the particular one I had my eye on. Good. If you buy a second hand Epic make sure its in top shape. Its expensive to service the brains etc. FYI
warick_wrx Posted March 13, 2018 Posted March 13, 2018 I was also pondering over this matter some time ago. I ended up going for a Vipa although I would have loved an Epic. The prices of the EPIC's were a little over my budget at the time. Furthermore in my case I had to consider the servicing of the Epics Brain suspension as I don't live near a local service agent and would have to send the shocks away.
Crazy88 Posted March 13, 2018 Author Posted March 13, 2018 I was also pondering over this matter some time ago. I ended up going for a Vipa although I would have loved an Epic. The prices of the EPIC's were a little over my budget at the time. Furthermore in my case I had to consider the servicing of the Epics Brain suspension as I don't live near a local service agent and would have to send the shocks away. How are you enjoying the Vipa? Servicing is also a concern, I was just drawn into considering that particular Epic due to the price but it was obviously cheaper due to the condition although the extent of the scratches, chips etc was not disclosed.
Eugene Posted March 13, 2018 Posted March 13, 2018 There are vipers on sale on www.twowheeltrading.co.za
warick_wrx Posted March 13, 2018 Posted March 13, 2018 How are you enjoying the Vipa? Servicing is also a concern, I was just drawn into considering that particular Epic due to the price but it was obviously cheaper due to the condition although the extent of the scratches, chips etc was not disclosed. To be honest I have not taken it on a proper ride yet as I have only had for a week. I will take it for a spin on the weekend. However I will not be able to give you a comparison if that is what you are after as I have never ridden an Epic
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