stefmeister Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 Got to love the spec sheet experts who can tell how a bike rides just by looking at numbers.I much prefer to test ride a bike before saying much about it.I have ridden bikes with higher bb's that felt better than long low slack bikes on my trails, and vice versa.At the end of the day the bike is an extension of the rider and only the rider can determine if said bike ticks all the boxes.That said, I like the Ultra. Many features of the design are appealing and none of those involve geometryIf you've ridden enough bikes and pay attention to variations in geometry, it gives you a pretty good idea what to expect from just looking at numbers.
Slowbee Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 @momsenbikes you see this? Where's my money. Terry, RIDE YOUR FLIPPIN BIKE! You've just frikkin bought it, ffs. it will take me another 5 years of decision making to buy another one. starting the process early
Grease_Monkey Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 Got to love the spec sheet experts who can tell how a bike rides just by looking at numbers. I much prefer to test ride a bike before saying much about it. I have ridden bikes with higher bb's that felt better than long low slack bikes on my trails, and vice versa. At the end of the day the bike is an extension of the rider and only the rider can determine if said bike ticks all the boxes. That said, I like the Ultra. Many features of the design are appealing and none of those involve geometryAgree whole heartedly that geo sheets cannot predict how a bike will ride, but it can in theory give you a good idea... I've made the mistake of buying a bike purely from geo sheets. The way I see it is that a geo sheet is a good place to start, narrow down options, then test ride 2 or 3 bikes instead of 10.
Shebeen Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 Neva Eva Treva...Who seriously rides with a bottle under the downtube?Have u seen how much gunge is attracted to the downtube under side??me http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_h-Tx835tV_g/SHcdvsk-5mI/AAAAAAAAA68/rF0CWQNVt2Q/s1600/IMG_1663+(Large).JPG
DieselnDust Posted July 26, 2018 Posted July 26, 2018 If you've ridden enough bikes and pay attention to variations in geometry, it gives you a pretty good idea what to expect from just looking at numbers. Maybe,.... maybe not . Geometry charts don't give you and idea how the frame twists under load at the head tube, the BB or the chainstays.It doesn't tell you that a 113cm wheel base will feel more nippy or less nippy than a 115cm wheelbase because you need to consider the axle path and where the wheel is in travel relative to the front.those are aspects that can only be determined by riding and feeling.Geo chart is great to gauge what you need to consider when fitting yourself to a bike.It does not tell what the geometry of the bike is under load nor how it's going to ride with a human being on it. Its also not going to give you an indication of how said bike will perform relative to a bike from a different manufacturer
TheJ Posted July 30, 2018 Posted July 30, 2018 Snuck out in a TB newsie this morning. Just wanted to post it as well... Looking good with the toned down colours.
MomsenBikes SA Posted July 30, 2018 Author Posted July 30, 2018 well spotted!!! this is the final production colorway. we'll have one of these on display at TransBaviaans Registration. pricing and order details will be going out soon via the ULTRA newsletter. ( sign up available on our website )
SwissVan Posted July 30, 2018 Posted July 30, 2018 me http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_h-Tx835tV_g/SHcdvsk-5mI/AAAAAAAAA68/rF0CWQNVt2Q/s1600/IMG_1663+(Large).JPGThere’s always one ????Where is that
Jewbacca Posted July 30, 2018 Posted July 30, 2018 There’s always one Where is thatI'm going to guess somewhere in the Drakensberg along the Freedom Trail....
warick_wrx Posted August 3, 2018 Posted August 3, 2018 Any idea on Pricing for new the Vipa Ultra , it is August now !
MomsenBikes SA Posted August 3, 2018 Author Posted August 3, 2018 Any idea on Pricing for new the Vipa Ultra , it is August now ! Launching next weekend at the TransBaviaans - all details will be available from then.
Rick Sanchez Posted August 3, 2018 Posted August 3, 2018 There’s always one Where is thatThat third bottle cage is for your brannas and coke
Hairy Posted August 3, 2018 Posted August 3, 2018 That third bottle cage is for your brannas and cokethought that is what the hydration pack was for
MomsenBikes SA Posted August 4, 2018 Author Posted August 4, 2018 thought that is what the hydration pack was for with this bike you can use your Camel Pack for Trail Running
Bizkit031 Posted August 4, 2018 Posted August 4, 2018 So what happened to Momsen taking over Morewood is it now properly dead?
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