Chubba Posted September 2, 2011 Share The Shova: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted September 2, 2011 Share Chubba! Either a Shova or an Mbuzi will be the next morewood I plan on adding to my stable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chubba Posted September 2, 2011 Share Awesome rides dude. Should also take a head on head pick with the Zula. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chubba Posted September 2, 2011 Share Chubba! Either a Shova or an Mbuzi will be the next morewood I plan on adding to my stableThere was an Mbuzi for sale in the classifieds, small tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TYGA Posted September 2, 2011 Share Chubba how about a ride report and how are you enjoying that bike compared to the Zula? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banna Posted September 2, 2011 Share The Shova: Chubba any idea what your Shova weighs? They are just the perfect trail machines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chubba Posted September 2, 2011 Share Chubba any idea what your Shova weighs? They are just the perfect trail machines.I weighed it on a bathroom scale - and it came in at a tad over 13kgs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossW Posted September 2, 2011 Share That's a really good weight for a Shova. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banna Posted September 2, 2011 Share That's a really good weight for a Shova. Yup. Light enough to climb at a lekker rate and strong enough to bomb down the ruff stuff. Perfect. My Zula is actually fulfilling the trail bike role at the moment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chubba Posted September 2, 2011 Share Chubba how about a ride report and how are you enjoying that bike compared to the Zula?Firstly i would have to say it is a LOT more forgiving and comfortable then the Zula. When you loose it on the Zula, which is easy, it bites you. The riding position on the Shova is a lot slacker, more travel and plusher ride. I also find I use my hamstrings a lot more, which means my legs are not as tired and I have been climbing better. I do find that the shock has a lot more play due to the HV can, so there is more pedal bob even with propedal on therefore loss of efficiency. I have been playing with the fork as it is adjustable 120-150, so on climbs I take it to 120. Even at this height I have been struggling with pulling the front wheel up on steep short inclines due to the steeper angle, but this just needs a bit of learning on my side. Going down, I can adjust the fork to 150 on the fly and it has made a huge difference, so too has the seating position. I now feel “in the bike” and not perched on top of it like the Zula. It eats single track, flowing over bumps, ruts and roots and definitely gives you more confidence. I think the fact my weight distribution is better and that I now feel part of the bike, has given me more confidence to move my weight around to better control corners, drop offs and the technical stuff. (Still want to learn to jump.) The Zula is an XC bike and for long rides, with easier terrain, I think it’s the way to go. It is efficient, smooth and fast. If you want to have fun and comfort the Shova is fantastic. I can say I am a convert and very happy with the change. I have also come to realize, I am not that interested in being a race snake and riding XC for 60 -90kms. I want to have fun, and the Shova delivers that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chubba Posted September 2, 2011 Share Yup. Light enough to climb at a lekker rate and strong enough to bomb down the ruff stuff. Perfect. My Zula is actually fulfilling the trail bike role at the moment!And the Intense? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banna Posted September 2, 2011 Share The Zula is an XC bike and for long rides, with easier terrain, I think it’s the way to go. It is efficient, smooth and fast. If you want to have fun and comfort the Shova is fantastic. I can say I am a convert and very happy with the change. I have also come to realize, I am not that interested in being a race snake and riding XC for 60 -90kms. I want to have fun, and the Shova delivers that. Interesting comments Chubba. I find that in smooth singeltrack (i.e. Majik forest) my Zula is quicker than my Intense, but as soon as it gets rocky, rooty etc (i.e. Jonkershoek) the Intense will put light years over the Zula. So ja, horses for courses. And nice to have 2 very different bikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banna Posted September 2, 2011 Share And the Intense? The Intense is fulfilling the all important AM role ! But ja, I'm also still learning the tricks and trades of jumping, so at the moment the rider is holding the steed back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chubba Posted September 2, 2011 Share Interesting comments Chubba. I find that in smooth singeltrack (i.e. Majik forest) my Zula is quicker than my Intense, but as soon as it gets rocky, rooty etc (i.e. Jonkershoek) the Intense will put light years over the Zula. So ja, horses for courses. And nice to have 2 very different bikes.Yes, that’s what I meant, sorry if I did not convey it properly. Zula is very good on smooth stuff, but more travel is nicer on trickier paths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banna Posted September 2, 2011 Share Yes, that’s what I meant, sorry if I did not convey it properly. Zula is very good on smooth stuff, but more travel is nicer on trickier paths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted September 2, 2011 Share Firstly i would have to say it is a LOT more forgiving and comfortable then the Zula. When you loose it on the Zula, which is easy, it bites you. The riding position on the Shova is a lot slacker, more travel and plusher ride. I also find I use my hamstrings a lot more, which means my legs are not as tired and I have been climbing better. I do find that the shock has a lot more play due to the HV can, so there is more pedal bob even with propedal on therefore loss of efficiency. I have been playing with the fork as it is adjustable 120-150, so on climbs I take it to 120. Even at this height I have been struggling with pulling the front wheel up on steep short inclines due to the steeper angle, but this just needs a bit of learning on my side. Going down, I can adjust the fork to 150 on the fly and it has made a huge difference, so too has the seating position. I now feel “in the bike” and not perched on top of it like the Zula. It eats single track, flowing over bumps, ruts and roots and definitely gives you more confidence. I think the fact my weight distribution is better and that I now feel part of the bike, has given me more confidence to move my weight around to better control corners, drop offs and the technical stuff. (Still want to learn to jump.) The Zula is an XC bike and for long rides, with easier terrain, I think it’s the way to go. It is efficient, smooth and fast. If you want to have fun and comfort the Shova is fantastic. I can say I am a convert and very happy with the change. I have also come to realize, I am not that interested in being a race snake and riding XC for 60 -90kms. I want to have fun, and the Shova delivers that. Watch and repeathttp://www.pinkbike.com/news/Coastal-Crew-Summer-Time-Voltage.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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