The_Boarder Posted August 21, 2009 Posted August 21, 2009 2008 Morewood Shova ST - XTR XC Build. Frame Number "Billy CNC" (real one off custom) SDG I-Fly C SaddleSDG I-Beam SeatpostXTR PD-M970 SGS Rear MechXT M760 Front MechXTR FC-M960 Crankset - With Middleburn Slickshift Hardcoat ringsXTR PD-M975 Front HubXTR PD-M975 Rear HubXTR PD-M970 PedalsXTR SM-RT97L (203 Dia) DiscXTR SM-RT97M (180 Dia) DiscXTR SL-M970 Rapid Fire ShiftersXTR Cable setHG-93 ChainXT M760 11-34 9spd CassetteMavic XM 819 Disc RimsFox RP23 Rear ShockFox 32 Talas RLC ForkEaston Vice AM StemEaston EA70 Riser Bars (31.8 x 1.5")Formula Oro K24 Front BrakeFormula Oro K24 Rear BrakeSpokes (DT Competition 2.0 - 1.8 Black)Nipples (DT Brass Pro-lock Black)Kenda Nevegal USTHope Seat ClampODI Ruffian Lock On GripsFSA Orbit Xtreme HeadsetWeight as above 12.43Kg's (park tool scale) The_Boarder2009-08-21 04:08:15
Guest Posted August 21, 2009 Posted August 21, 2009 Dit is moer sexy! This is my perfect, ultimate bike, right down to the colour. Hier moet 'n age restriction op die thread wees! Awesome!
dirtrider Posted August 21, 2009 Posted August 21, 2009 Can I post a pic of my bike with the new wheels ? Not as sexy but still I like it .
droo Posted August 21, 2009 Posted August 21, 2009 Sweet build dude. Mine's here, and there's a whole Morewood thread here. Check it out...
dirtrider Posted August 21, 2009 Posted August 21, 2009 WAited for my wife to go out so I can use the Gomma-Gomma but it did not happen !
TYGA Posted August 21, 2009 Posted August 21, 2009 nice bike....wish i could get my pool that blue!!!
The_Boarder Posted August 21, 2009 Author Posted August 21, 2009 Added a bit more detail to spec sheet. Although this is intended to be an AM/trail bike, with this spec it is very much a race capable beast as well as not flinching in any hairy descents the organisers might throw in the mix. 3 foot drops are hardly felt and the steering is so good that you can pick your way through any sections you cant ride over and thats not much. All i can say is "Thanks Pat, I love my bike, I love my wifes pink one too. Nice working for you guys, anything else....give me a call and we can talk about my next bike " After all the time I spent at the factory and seeing just how much passion is put into these bikes I believe mine will be with me long past my two hip replacements and colostomy bag.... The_Boarder2009-08-21 04:11:26
blockhouse Posted August 21, 2009 Posted August 21, 2009 Hey Boarder, Sweet ride there, my Ellsworth Epiphany has a xc build to it and weighs more or less the same as your shova. Here in the RSA people are so hung up with weight, but personally I reckon that a 12,5kg trail bike that climbs like a goat and bombs down singletrack would a fantastic bike for a race like the epic.
Hairy Posted August 21, 2009 Posted August 21, 2009 Hi Boarder I would like the moderator to please remove your post. We are in a recession and it should be illegal to post such a Awesome bike on the list. Great Bike ... wish I was you Regards Hairy
The_Boarder Posted August 21, 2009 Author Posted August 21, 2009 Blockhouse, Morewood sponsored bikes to an epic team last year, cant remember who but they had a daily blog going, and really enjoyed the bikes. Update: Found the site - http://epic-adventure.co.za/index.htmlThe_Boarder2009-08-21 05:50:18
Bos Posted August 21, 2009 Posted August 21, 2009 Blockhouse' date=' Morewood sponsored bikes to an epic team last year, cant remember who but they had a daily blog going, and really enjoyed the bikes.[/quote'] What did that cost you?
The_Boarder Posted August 21, 2009 Author Posted August 21, 2009 Bos, The Frame Fork and Oro's were payment for some contracting I did for Morewood mid '07 to mid '08, mainly writing CNC programmes for the new Mbuzi, Makulu, as well as the yet un-named xc/marathon bike (Aug Bicycling) Also a bit of a redo on the programmes for the shova dropouts and swingarms. I then did some further work for them and had a repeat of the same deal and built up a Shova in pink for my wife. The rest of the build cost about R18,500. but I purchased over the course of the contract so it was a bit at a time, really did my homework and priced everything local and CRC and purchased accordingly so managed to save a fair amount by shopping smart - the spreadsheets got really large . The Pink one is Specced full XT with LX wheelset K18's and Rockshox Revelation 140-100 RTWD. I have fitted the Pinky with some 50/50's due to us having had a son in Dec '08 and my wife not doing too much riding. I now use it to ride around our estate with my 4 year old daughter and generally mucking about.The_Boarder2009-08-21 06:00:10
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