hansolo Posted June 30, 2020 Posted June 30, 2020 (edited) Yeti SB115 and Transition Spur is out today and possibly even more Evo than the Evo. Edited June 30, 2020 by hansolo Hairy and DieselnDust 2
Hairy Posted June 30, 2020 Posted June 30, 2020 Yeti SB115 and Transition Spur is out today and possibly even more Evo than the Evo. DieselnDust 1
Schnavel Posted June 30, 2020 Posted June 30, 2020 Honestly, R80k for the cheapest bike in the range. And here I almost started to think Spaz was maybe not so elitist anymore.It's good looking, but I really can't see you justifying that kind of money on a bike. Unless you are like Richey Rich - rich. It's not just Spez - the majority of the big brands are charging similar pricing with similar specs - the bike industry is losing its mind! nox1111 and DieselnDust 2
ChrisF Posted June 30, 2020 Posted June 30, 2020 I missed that sorry. agreed with the 34 option, or one of the lower end new 120mm SIDs edit: still R63000.00 for the frame alone is hardly a sensible starting point now is it lol Hairy you have me wondering .... So what could a "sensible build" look like fora) the typical weekend rider that considers Bloemendal a nice technical ride ...b) the next level weekend rider that does the odd stage race.  At the risk totally derailing the thread, as if it ever got off on the right track, it would be interesting to see "Sensible options" in terms of frame, hubs, wheels, group set, dropper seat post, etc and what such a sensible bike would cost to build up ......    PS - for the purposes of this discussion, a "Sensible bike" being a well speced bike without using the top of the range parts ..... thus, as an example, no NX/SX, and neither the top of the range (my last builds have all been Shimano)
Hairy Posted June 30, 2020 Posted June 30, 2020 (edited) Hairy you have me wondering .... So what could a "sensible build" look like fora) the typical weekend rider that considers Bloemendal a nice technical ride ...b) the next level weekend rider that does the odd stage race.  At the risk totally derailing the thread, as if it ever got off on the right track, it would be interesting to see "Sensible options" in terms of frame, hubs, wheels, group set, dropper seat post, etc and what such a sensible bike would cost to build up ......    PS - for the purposes of this discussion, a "Sensible bike" being a well speced bike without using the top of the range parts ..... thus, as an example, no NX/SX, and neither the top of the range (my last builds have all been Shimano)A quick rehash .... there is still fat that can be shaved off this build. Edit: Bottom line = R90,385.00 for a GX build with a really good fork and decent everything else.EVO Fun, my build.pdf Edited June 30, 2020 by Hairy ChrisF and RossW 2
newbs Posted June 30, 2020 Posted June 30, 2020 The Epic seems to be the bread-and-butter model for Specialized (maybe Levo sales are catching up), I think/hope cheaper aluminium models will be along soon enough. Aluminium Evo's could sell really well if they are priced right.Just wait for all the PRO's and CEO's to get/buy them new and then 12-18 months down the line they nearly half price... !! Hairy and Patchelicious 2
DJuice Posted July 1, 2020 Posted July 1, 2020 The new Transition Spur is a bike I will buy. Frame around R50K, will also struggle to get a complete bike below R100K, which unfortunately I can`t spend at his stage of my life. I know weight is not the be and end all, but weighing 63kg it does effect me. Spur is arround 2445 grams, Evo 1757grams and the Sworks 1659 grams, that is something special. DieselnDust 1
Jakkals. Posted July 1, 2020 Posted July 1, 2020 The new Transition Spur is a bike I will buy. Frame around R50K, will also struggle to get a complete bike below R100K, which unfortunately I can`t spend at his stage of my life. I know weight is not the be and end all, but weighing 63kg it does effect me. Spur is arround 2445 grams, Evo 1757grams and the Sworks 1659 grams, that is something special.At 63kg, a hardtail will almost be better suited. Patchelicious 1
DJuice Posted July 1, 2020 Posted July 1, 2020 At 63kg, a hardtail will almost be better suited.Jakkals, I am a softy. In my dreams I would love a hardtail.On the trails if I want to stir the training group, I would joke and say, will do Attakwas on rigid hardtail...will not survive 10km.
gummibear Posted July 1, 2020 Posted July 1, 2020 Yeti SB115 and Transition Spur is out today and possibly even more Evo than the Evo.Been on a 120mm bike for a while now and said ages ago that 120mm is probably the perfect travel for 60% of riders out there. DJuice, PhilipV, Christie and 3 others 6
DieselnDust Posted July 1, 2020 Posted July 1, 2020 The new Transition Spur is a bike I will buy. Frame around R50K, will also struggle to get a complete bike below R100K, which unfortunately I can`t spend at his stage of my life. I know weight is not the be and end all, but weighing 63kg it does effect me. Spur is arround 2445 grams, Evo 1757grams and the Sworks 1659 grams, that is something special.  To be fair the Spur is built for people who want to take it to the edge where as the EVO is built for the peoples who hang out with Annika after an Epic Stage Hairy and DJuice 2
Hairy Posted August 20, 2020 Posted August 20, 2020 https://bikerumor.com/2020/08/20/fair-wheel-bikes-builds-19-8lb-specialized-epic-evo-for-less-money-than-s-works/ Fair Wheel Bikes builds 19.8lb Specialized Epic EVO for less money than S-Works Jackal355 and Headshot 2
Knersboy Posted September 13, 2020 Posted September 13, 2020 So I am trying to buy an Epic Evo Comp at the moment, seems there are none in the country (or at least in Gauteng). I wonder how the concept stores, who cannot offset lack of availability by selling other bike brands, survive when they cannot get stock.
Grease_Monkey Posted September 13, 2020 Posted September 13, 2020 So I am trying to buy an Epic Evo Comp at the moment, seems there are none in the country (or at least in Gauteng). I wonder how the concept stores, who cannot offset lack of availability by selling other bike brands, survive when they cannot get stock.Concept stores in Pta and the Winelands (the only ones I really have experienced) print money. They are not struggling to survive. Stock shortage isn't really an issue they have often, and if it is it is only for a model or two and for a limited time... If you hear how many Spes e-bikes and Epics are sold in a month you will be bowled over (I won't say the number as fact because what I have heard is not from the horse's mouth). Headshot 1
Knersboy Posted September 15, 2020 Posted September 15, 2020 (edited) My Evo Comp arrives tomorrow, woo hoo. I have a question about the steerer mounted tool. Is this the full shebang Conceal tool with chain breaker or is it just the multi tool? A bit vague on the details on website as well as reviews. Would be a bit silly if it was just the multi tool. Edited September 15, 2020 by Knersboy mikkelz and Hairy 2
Hairy Posted September 16, 2020 Posted September 16, 2020 My Evo Comp arrives tomorrow, woo hoo. I have a question about the steerer mounted tool. Is this the full shebang Conceal tool with chain breaker or is it just the multi tool? A bit vague on the details on website as well as reviews. Would be a bit silly if it was just the multi tool.Best would be to ask your LBS
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