Ozzie NL Posted June 4, 2019 Posted June 4, 2019 OK, am off to the naughty corner for not reading properly. Exkuus tog
Christie Posted June 4, 2019 Posted June 4, 2019 ....However cool they are I would also stay away from the rocky cause their linkage runs on bushes rather than bearings and you have to be on it with maintenance Used to - they have bearings now, afaik.
Me rida my bicycle Posted June 5, 2019 Posted June 5, 2019 First choice for me would be Santa Cruz, have owned a bunch of them all awesome bikes. See a couple of people saying Rocky Mountain... NOOOOO stay away support for them is gone sold mine as soon as they left. Other choices would be Pivot real nice, I like the look of Norco.I used to like Yeti but the cable routing could have been made to look better. If money was no option to build a bike now it would be a Santa Cruz. XC build Blur with 120mm Factory on front and some series 9 CSIXX with custom decals to suit the frame. ????????
arendoog Posted June 5, 2019 Posted June 5, 2019 The current Rocky Mountain range run on ballbearings .I had to replace bushings last year .The new element is a beauty.I would happily buy a new frame .New frames also accommodate two bottles
arendoog Posted June 5, 2019 Posted June 5, 2019 First choice for me would be Santa Cruz, have owned a bunch of them all awesome bikes.See a couple of people saying Rocky Mountain... NOOOOO stay away support for them is gone sold mine as soon as they left. Other choices would be Pivot real nice, I like the look of Norco.I used to like Yeti but the cable routing could have been made to look better. If money was no option to build a bike now it would be a Santa Cruz. XC build Blur with 120mm Factory on front and some series 9 CSIXX with custom decals to suit the frame. As a Santa Cruz ,RockyMountain,Kona owner ,i would also go for a SC blur with 120mm fork .My 2012 Tallboy has had only two proper services in seven years .Bearings were replace once only .Everything about SC frames are quality ,but you do pay for that !
Squier Posted June 5, 2019 Posted June 5, 2019 If you can find one, have a look at the Cube AMS 100/120 range. Last that I was told, is that the SA agent are no longer involved. Don't. I had one. Just don't.
Dirt Tracker Posted June 5, 2019 Posted June 5, 2019 Ibis Ripley would be anaweome left field choice. Hella fast and with some good around rowdy DNA.
corriekuilder Posted June 5, 2019 Posted June 5, 2019 Don't. I had one. Just don't.Why, what happened? Love my Cube, had no issues with it. Stiff and very responsive, would love to replace my current frame with the 2018/2019 frame
Jewbacca Posted June 5, 2019 Posted June 5, 2019 There is support in Durban, through Over The Bars Cycles. As far as I know the same crowd still own Lapierre in SA. I have two of their bikes and have had no issues (apart from a lengthy delay in getting a new hanger). I have had only good service and support from the guys at Over the Bars. They have sent me bearings, a hanger and a whole linkage bolt/mounting kit over night. I have an XR929 with a 120mm Revelation on the front. It is amazing to ride. Tricked out with CK hubs, decent wide rims and a 120mm dropper, it is my 'go to' bike for most riding. I am seriously considering selling my big bike. 150/140mm 29er is just too big for 99% of the trails we have here.
Matchstix Posted June 5, 2019 Posted June 5, 2019 As far as I know hullabaloo is still the agents. Parts and warranty is not an issue on the frames. Can buy parts hanger etc straight from bikes.com and it will be here faster than through a bike shop.
s14phoenix Posted June 5, 2019 Posted June 5, 2019 Niner RKT 9 RDO... with Fox 34 SC fork. But would still would love a Giant Anthem though.
Stevief Posted June 5, 2019 Posted June 5, 2019 Trek have made new XC beast that is being ridden by the pros. I dont think its for sale yet but it looks very cutting edhe judging from articles etc. And No its not the Top Fuel, even though that has also been released and it looks amazing. This XC bike is a new bike. Apparently sub 10kg
Rigardt@Scott Posted June 5, 2019 Posted June 5, 2019 Trek have made new XC beast that is being ridden by the pros. I dont think its for sale yet but it looks very cutting edhe judging from articles etc. And No its not the Top Fuel, even though that has also been released and it looks amazing. This XC bike is a new bike. Apparently sub 10kgYep, there is a whole thread dedicated to it
Clinton H Posted June 5, 2019 Posted June 5, 2019 The Blur would be the top dog if you have the budget for one .With Cycle Lab being the retail agent you also wont see many on the trails either .
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