I FLY Posted June 10, 2020 Share I have the green and yellow STR frame and I think matching it with skinwall tyres will be a good combination. I read that the skinwall tyres are not as durable /dont look good after awhile. Any feedback from those who have skinwall tyres. Hairy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TYGA Posted June 12, 2020 Share I have the green and yellow STR frame and I think matching it with skinwall tyres will be a good combination. I read that the skinwall tyres are not as durable /dont look good after awhile. Any feedback from those who have skinwall tyres.This thread is battling to gain traction Hairy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted June 12, 2020 Share This thread is battling to gain tractionAgreed ... time for a little dirty trick by hitching onto an existing thread https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/177745-momsen-bike-range/?p=3672702 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TYGA Posted June 15, 2020 Share Helderberg trails on Sat. Bit of a battle getting up some of those sections with a 32 x 34. Huge fun descending with the bike feeling solid and more than capable on the steeps and rock gardens. Not near as comfortable but not much slower than the dually on most sections either. Looking forward to some new rubber once I've made up my mind on what to get. Edited June 15, 2020 by TYGA Hairy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bob Posted June 15, 2020 Share Okay, so come on and give some feedback on the frames, how they ride in WC conditions (Tokai, HB, Conties and Hoogies etc). Also what is the difference between the 2 ST's just the dropouts? And how does that 69 degree head angle go on the rowdy DH's? I'm sizing this up Vs the Cotics (at double the price plus import, tax etc) as it's a darn cheap frame for what it is! Jewbacca 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewbacca Posted June 15, 2020 Share Okay, so come on and give some feedback on the frames, how they ride in WC conditions (Tokai, HB, Conties and Hoogies etc). Also what is the difference between the 2 ST's just the dropouts? And how does that 69 degree head angle go on the rowdy DH's? I'm sizing this up Vs the Cotics (at double the price plus import, tax etc) as it's a darn cheap frame for what it is! Have you had a look at Marino bikes? They quoted me 300 dollars for a custom steel tig welded frame.... Shipping plus duty was landed well under 9k. I know it's a bit more than the Momsen, but custom..... T-Bob and Hairy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dewaldsss Posted June 15, 2020 Share My stf fitted with passenger seat DJuice, Hairy and TYGA 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bob Posted June 15, 2020 Share Have you had a look at Marino bikes? They quoted me 300 dollars for a custom steel tig welded frame.... Shipping plus duty was landed well under 9k. I know it's a bit more than the Momsen, but custom..... I have, I've also been looking at a couple of the Sick Bike stock they had and then sold off but that is well into the long and slack end of things and not sure I want to go all that way. Must actually go back and chat to the Marino guys again now I've got an idea what I'm looking for. Jewbacca and Hairy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewbacca Posted June 15, 2020 Share I have, I've also been looking at a couple of the Sick Bike stock they had and then sold off but that is well into the long and slack end of things and not sure I want to go all that way. Must actually go back and chat to the Marino guys again now I've got an idea what I'm looking for. Ja... That Sick! geo was/is really long and slack. I also had a gander and just couldn't see myself enjoying a hardtail with a 1300mm wheelbase on our flat trails. Ideally I would like my Ros9 slightly longer and half a degree slacker. I think those would be the magic numbers coupled with a stiff front triangle and thin, compliant stays to keep the rear end glued to the trail and twangy while climbing.... If I went the Marino option I would get that, with an ebb instead of sliders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted June 15, 2020 Share Lunchtime spin, with some off beat exploring along the way TYGA and Jewbacca 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselnDust Posted June 15, 2020 Share wait.... you married a woman that made you sell your mtb for a fridge.....??!!!ans that's just cold MORNE , Hairy and Jewbacca 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyrtmorgan Posted June 15, 2020 Share Here is my Gen 1 STR after a little spray job and gravel conversion... So comfy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted June 15, 2020 Share wait.... you married a woman that made you sell your mtb for a fridge.....??!!!ans that's just coldI needed it to be cold because she is and was hot! DieselnDust 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAAD4 Posted June 16, 2020 Share I have the green and yellow STR frame and I think matching it with skinwall tyres will be a good combination. I read that the skinwall tyres are not as durable /dont look good after awhile. Any feedback from those who have skinwall tyres.Some say that if you ride Skinwalls with 60Tpi protection, versus regular at 120Tpi you might need comfortable shoes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted June 16, 2020 Share Some say that if you ride Skinwalls with 60Tpi protection, versus regular at 120Tpi you might need comfortable shoes...you sound like the kind of guy that used to own a "gold" bicycle frame ........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAAD4 Posted June 16, 2020 Share you sound like the kind of guy that used to own a "gold" bicycle frame ........I heard that he got rid of it very quickly to some Skollie in the Keip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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