Hypothetical dream build (mamil style)

[TyronLab]

Don't know if this has been thrown into the pot yet, but what about an Evil Following? 130/120mm, definitely not commonplace. Looks badass. In my top-3 for lotto-money bike purchases.

 

https://www.evil-bikes.com/a/bikes/following

 

Also, I just love their rock-n-roll sensibilities. It looks like a place I'd love to work.

Edited August 21, 2020 by TyronLab

[Wayne pudding Mol]

https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/dual-suspension-mountain-bike-frames/419407/yeti-sb100-t-series-turq-2019-medium-new?referrer=homepage

 

Why not just this (or one of these?)

 

There can't be too many in SA, it looks sweet as bananas and is probably exactly what you're after re performance

its a 2019 (I must have the latest and greatest) It's a medium and worst of all, it doesn't match my stuff

There is so much more to this soap opera than a good quality bike

Oh and I just don't like the name

[Wayne pudding Mol]

Don't know if this has been thrown into the pot yet, but what about an Evil Following? 130/120mm, definitely not commonplace. Looks badass. In my top-3 for lotto-money bike purchases.

 

https://www.evil-bikes.com/a/bikes/following

 

Also, I just love their rock-n-roll sensibilities. It looks like a place I'd love to work.

yes have always liked these....

[Wayne pudding Mol]

This thread has replaced bold and the beautiful!

 

I wonder how many plot twists there could still be lurking (I reckon it's going to end up with some Latvian garagiste 26" build)

This drama is consuming my life - probably because my business life is so unpleasant right now I'm obsessing on something I enjoy

 

I would say in the last month I have spent more time online since I got a hotmail address in '95

[Shebeen]

This drama is consuming my life - probably because my business life is so unpleasant right now I'm obsessing on something I enjoy

 

I would say in the last month I have spent more time online since I got a hotmail address in '95

that is really wanting the latest and greatest. Free email before it's launched,

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/dual-suspension-mountain-bike-frames/419407/yeti-sb100-t-series-turq-2019-medium-new?referrer=homepage

 

Why not just this (or one of these?)

 

There can't be too many in SA, it looks sweet as bananas and is probably exactly what you're after re performance

Largely rated as one of the most competent bikes in the segment, and damn capable in the rough, too.

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Transition Spur?

[gerriemtb]

@waynemol don't you go quiet on us when you finally decided on and got the bike!

[DJuice]

Transition Spur?

Like the lines of the Spur from day one.

Perhaps to much bike for Wayne and myself from the Pinkbike review.

 

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/field-test-spur-ranger-scalpel-sb115-epic-evo-field-review-video-2020.html

 

Wrecking my brain and spending to much time on net to search for a replacement for the Unno.

[MORNE]

yes yes...probably to endurobro'ey

 

nice color though

 

https://www.forbiddenbike.com/products/druid-frame-kit

 

 

Edited August 21, 2020 by morneS555

[MORNE]

or what about 'full retard'?

 

https://structure.bike/products/foundation

[MORNE]

those new YT Izzo's arent half ugly either...

Edited August 21, 2020 by morneS555

[DR ◣◢]

yes have always liked these....

 

Have one. It's like nothing I've ever ridden. Can be built up super light (Mine is at 13.4kg with average components. 

 

The Protein Powder colour will be complimented extremely well with all the trick bits you have accumulated. 

 

While they aren't the scarcest bike in SA they are fantastic and you have local support and spare availability 

 

I mean... just look at it. 

 

 

[Nakoota]

This thread has replaced bold and the beautiful!

 

I wonder how many plot twists there could still be lurking (I reckon it's going to end up with some Latvian garagiste 26" build)

 

A real plot twist would be me asking Wayne if he wants his old Stage back 

 

Edited August 21, 2020 by Nakoota

[Jewbacca]

A real plot twist would be me asking Wayne if he wants his old Stage back 

 

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That thing is so hot it scorched the earth around it!

[Calculus Bikes]

IMHO lots of the recommendations seems directed to bikes used for more technical riding than what Mr Mol would use it for; adding bling to the build, but also weight and not giving the ideal ride for his application.

 

Typical case of nice to look at, but no real difference between any other "new" bike his had.

 

Something longer, with less progressive geometry and travel not more than 120 front and 100mm rear would be my recommendation.