Grease_Monkey Posted June 1, 2018 Posted June 1, 2018 It's apparently going to be an XC bike that can take on the techy stuff too. I'm guessing slightly slacker head angle, 120mm fork (the new SID), and standard with a dropper post. I think it's gonna be a much more suitable bike than the normal Epic for 99% of people doing stage racing and marathon riding. Lots of brands going that route - Yeti with their new XC bike, Intense with their Sniper - I like it alot and I am keen to see what Spaz come up with.
ALLMTB Posted June 1, 2018 Posted June 1, 2018 so its a Down-Country bike... yes...those exist now. https://www.pinkbike.com/news/what-the-heck-is-a-down-country-bike-opinion.html
Odinson Posted June 1, 2018 Posted June 1, 2018 Pointless IMO. That is why there is a Stumpjumper Camber 29 ST.
Williepotch Posted June 1, 2018 Author Posted June 1, 2018 Ok, so then its not just a rumor? As far as I know the Camber is discontinued.
AdamA Posted June 1, 2018 Posted June 1, 2018 Pointless IMO. That is why there is a Camber 29 ST. I heard Camber is being discontinued... Replaced by Stumpjumper ST (Short Travel)
Grease_Monkey Posted June 1, 2018 Posted June 1, 2018 I heard Camber is being discontinued... Replaced by Stumpjumper ST (Short Travel)I think he meant to say Stumpy ST. Although the Epic Evo and Stumpy ST will be very different bikes. Stumpy ST 120/130mm travel, longer, slacker, heavier, and more burly. Epic Evo will still be a full on race bike 100-110mm rear travel, 120mm front, more race geo, light, XC equipment. In other words just a more "fun"/modern and capable XC bike whereas the Stumpy ST is a short travel trail bike.
varkie2 Posted June 1, 2018 Posted June 1, 2018 Personally i think bike companies are running out of ideas and are reinventing the wheel to make money out of us. Not just bike companies but others also, this is a great example right here. Nothing wrong with the current epic or camber, why change something that works
SwissVan Posted June 1, 2018 Posted June 1, 2018 Personally i think bike companies are running out of ideas and are reinventing the wheel to make money out of us. Not just bike companies but others also, this is a great example right here. Nothing wrong with the current epic or camber, why change something that worksYeah, after road bikes with discs they have hit the bottom of the barrel
Williepotch Posted June 1, 2018 Author Posted June 1, 2018 So when will the new epic Evo be avail? Was going to buy a “current “ Epic but might as well wait to see what the Evo is all about.
SwissVan Posted June 1, 2018 Posted June 1, 2018 Bike radar had a feature on it in AprilThey refer to it as a Stumpjumper not Epic https://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/gear/article/specialized-stumpjumper-or-stumpjumper-evo-52111/
BikeisLife Posted June 1, 2018 Posted June 1, 2018 Personally i think bike companies are running out of ideas and are reinventing the wheel to make money out of us. Not just bike companies but others also, this is a great example right here. Nothing wrong with the current epic or camber, why change something that worksHow do you think they got to this point? Innovation... Pointless saying something works so why change it? Imagine we were still driving cars that had carburetors or dial-up connections
Grease_Monkey Posted June 1, 2018 Posted June 1, 2018 So when will the new epic Evo be avail? Was going to buy a “current “ Epic but might as well wait to see what the Evo is all about.It's still rumours at this point. So won't be available in SA before 2019, even if the rumours are confirmed today.
sirmoun10goat Posted June 1, 2018 Posted June 1, 2018 Personally i think bike companies are running out of ideas and are reinventing the wheel to make money out of us. Not just bike companies but others also, this is a great example right here. Nothing wrong with the current epic or camber, why change something that works Not everything is about 'US'. Maybe it's about getting results out in the field, and the normal Epic may not always be the best suited.
Grease_Monkey Posted June 1, 2018 Posted June 1, 2018 Personally i think bike companies are running out of ideas and are reinventing the wheel to make money out of us. Not just bike companies but others also, this is a great example right here. Nothing wrong with the current epic or camber, why change something that worksPersonally I think this class of bike has long been needed. The thing that puts me off XC bikes is the twitchy, ass up head down geo, pedals nice up but doesn't descend well. Bikes like the Camber are cool, but are still not a true XC bike. For me this hits the nail on the head perfecrly for what I have wanted from an XC bike for a long time now. I agree that the industry often makes junk up to get our cash - but this is one thing I can really buy in to.
varkie2 Posted June 1, 2018 Posted June 1, 2018 How do you think they got to this point? Innovation... Pointless saying something works so why change it? Imagine we were still driving cars that had carburetors or dial-up connections Innovation is great, agreed, but dont remove the old one completely if there is people that paid big cash for it and will need parts later on. As an example i prefer 2 x 10, and i am struggling to find replacement drivetrain setups, both road and mtb as i am still 10 speed on both. Thats what i find frustrating.
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