Hypothetical dream build (mamil style)

[DJuice]

Running out of options that is unique.

 

Perhaps the MMR

 

https://www.mmrbikes.com/catalog/product/view/id/973/s/kenta-29/category/193/?version=970

 

Seems like it can be a catalogue bike.

 

Allebike from Sweden.

 

https://www.allebike-sports.com/shop/Allebike/Marathon_FS

[Wayne pudding Mol]

Running out of options that is unique.

 

Perhaps the MMR

 

https://www.mmrbikes.com/catalog/product/view/id/973/s/kenta-29/category/193/?version=970

 

Seems like it can be a catalogue bike.

 

Allebike from Sweden.

 

https://www.allebike-sports.com/shop/Allebike/Marathon_FS

Looks like the Mondraker F podium R just hit the front - waiting on confirmation

Edited July 31, 2020 by Waynemol

[Wayne pudding Mol]

Looks like the Mondraker F podium R just hit the front - waiting on confirmation

Wonder if I have ever spent this much of my day trawling bikes

[Pieter1]

Wonder if I have ever spent this much of my day trawling bikes

Haha! But it’s lekker man.

[DJuice]

https://www.bianchi.com/bike/frame-kit-5/

 

JJ Cycling might have stock in SA.

[PhilipV]

Has anyone mentioned the Orbea OIZ?

 

New one has just been released.

 

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/first-look-2021-orbea-oiz.html

[RiverInTheRoad]

Get the Orbea OIZ.

[Wayne pudding Mol]

https://www.bianchi.com/bike/frame-kit-5/

 

JJ Cycling might have stock in SA.

now you've really lost your mojo

[Wayne pudding Mol]

Get the Orbea OIZ.

looked into this, not till December

 

I also discovered we have a local agent - def not pushing the brand

Edited August 1, 2020 by Waynemol

[Wayne pudding Mol]

update

 

I cannot believe how this took over my day and I have discovered bikes, builders and awesome stories

 

decided against the Lynskey but really great service.  Their frame is reasonable and free shipping to SA.  I just want something fresher

 

Fezzari also got back to be, too long a waiting period and shipping for the price of a decent bike.  This bike is sick as the kids say

 

Unno, no response, they make 50 frames a year The Horn is the one I want and is sensational.  I'd give Lances last ball for this one

 

Salsa spearfish, no response

 

Nicolai saturn 11 Titanium - this dark horse has responded and getting back to me.  This is hot

 

Mondraker - waiting on stock update.  After 8 different shops, MTB Monster in the UK might help

 

Intense sniper is a maybe in the trail version and I can get one - off putting is a 2021 update.  

[DJR]

About the Nicolai:

 

+ It's the kind of unique bike you want

+ It's the kind of ride you want

 

- It's a titanium bike

 

Solution:

 

Get over your fear of painting Ti bikes, even Colnago did it 

Get CBR to paint it to look like carbon 

 

Just kidding, I would love to have your problem, it's a fantastic problem.

Edited August 1, 2020 by DJR

[Benjamin]

Wayne this is a fantastic exercise . You going to end up with a cracker bike . Just a serious question though . Are you comfortable shelling that cash on a bike that looks beautiful and unique in picture without actually sitting on the thing or riding it round the block to see if it fits your groove ?

[Wayne pudding Mol]

About the Nicolai:

 

+ It's the kind of unique bike you want

+ It's the kind of ride you want

 

- It's a titanium bike

 

Solution:

 

Get over your fear of painting Ti bikes, even Colnago did it 

Get CBR to paint it to look like carbon 

 

Just kidding, I would love to have your problem, it's a fantastic problem.

I had the Colnago, that's why I love Ti and Colnago and campy.  Mine was a fraction small so I passed it on.

 

I love the look of unmolested Ti, hence my gravel bike.

 

My problem is light is everything on this particular project otherwise I have wasted money gathering these beautiful parts over the last 18 months.

 

The Nicolai is on the list because it's niche, looks cool and the weight works for me

[Wayne pudding Mol]

Wayne this is a fantastic exercise . You going to end up with a cracker bike . Just a serious question though . Are you comfortable shelling that cash on a bike that looks beautiful and unique in picture without actually sitting on the thing or riding it round the block to see if it fits your groove ?

a good point - I have never tested a bike.  I love all bikes and as long as the size is right I will get comfortable with anything, I'll just set it up right.  My thinking is at this level I'm unlikely to get rubbish.

 

For racers and people who know what they are doing I would think the margin is fine.  But I'm not one

 

Right now I'm not comfortable with shelling out any money but all the parts are paid for after collecting for 18 months.  Pyga have been super cool and refunded me for my investment in their new project.  So I've justified the new bike I don't need quite nicely

 

If I was sensible, I would never have bought these parts, never hae invested in the new MOBU and just stayed on my beautiful customised Pyga Stage

 

But when it comes to bikes, I seldom make sensible choices

[PhilipV]

looked into this, not till December

 

I also discovered we have a local agent - def not pushing the brand

The local agents are tri guys. And big in the tru scene, but do nothing for the brand in the mtb and road scene. Pretty sad actually.

[DJuice]

now you've really lost your mojo

Present to you

 

https://spotbikes.com/collections/bikes/products/ryve-100?variant=32056449302562

 

Sold just on the paint scheme names.