Morewood kwela

[flex]

(Just so I can start collecting parts for when the frames hit the shops )

I'm with Zaskar on this one. Please consider us to be the first two in line

[Christopher Brunsdon]

 

This is so schweet ... now I have to decide if I get a new PC or do I get a Morewood. If I get the Morewood then I will be too busy on the trails to give a damn that I have an old PC 

 

So Morewood Kid, whens Williams getting some on his floor. Thinks I'll pay him a visit this Saturday.

 

cbrunsdon2009-09-09 06:43:05

[_im_from_earth]

The bikes have an interesting cable routing. .  brake and rear derailluer on the bottom and front derailluer around the top.

 

The rearon for this is quite simple actually:

 

Morewood believe down-tube cable routing to be by far the neatest and cleanest looking' date=' also the most effective at keeping the cabling out of the way of water bottles and top tubes [for portaging'], however there is a bit of resistence from riders having the front derailleur cable run down the down-tube due to the likelyhood of contamination where it comes up the seat-tube from under the bottom bracket. For this reason the front derailleur is routed along the top tube.

 

*NOTE* on the Zula however all cables go down the bottom due to clearence issues with certain front derailleurs and performance and placement requirements.

[rock]

I've been holding back on this question.....whats the suggested rrp for the kwela?

 

 

 

nice to hear its at least painted in SA.......

 

 

 

will they make a small one for dwarfs?

[nathrix]

 

Will there be any paint options (asked by Matchstix earlier).

I'm not saying the white doesn't look nice, i think it's very nice, just wondering...

 

(Zula or Kwela)

nathrix2009-09-10 05:02:08

[Matchstix]

 

The bikes have an interesting cable routing. .  brake and rear derailluer on the bottom and front derailluer around the top.

 

The rearon for this is quite simple actually:

 

Morewood believe down-tube cable routing to be by far the neatest and cleanest looking' date=' also the most effective at keeping the cabling out of the way of water bottles and top tubes [for portaging'], however there is a bit of resistence from riders having the front derailleur cable run down the down-tube due to the likelyhood of contamination where it comes up the seat-tube from under the bottom bracket. For this reason the front derailleur is routed along the top tube.

 

*NOTE* on the Zula however all cables go down the bottom due to clearence issues with certain front derailleurs and performance and placement requirements.

 

Cool

Cannondale use to run their  cables around the bottom. Cant see exactly where the break hose run bit isn't it a bit dodgy for the hydraulic hose to run on the bottom? For example a rock that jumps up?

thanks for replies morewoodkid

 

[Zaskar]

 

I've been holding back on this question.....whats the suggested rrp for the kwela?

 

RRP is R6650.00 incl. Should be in the stores mid November.

 

 

[AndreZA]

and which shops in JHB are qualified to sell them?

[_im_from_earth]

Unfortunately no cusotm colour options on these guys initially as they have a special power-coat and clear finish in order for the decals to have clear coat over them. Just the white and black options initially.

[markStockton]

 

and which shops in JHB are qualified to sell them?

 

Finish Line have sold a few, speak to Arthur 011 391 6912.

 

[_im_from_earth]

Finish Line as mentioned abouve and Fritz Pienaar should be onboard by October.

[AndreZA]

You guys should get people that don't push up the prices that high. FP will only give 5% discount if you spend it on accessories.

 

 

 

 

[rock]

 

RRP is R6650.00 incl. Should be in the stores mid November.

 

 

 

 

thanks.....kinda expensive for a metal hardtail these days.......still like it tho.

[covie]

I feel like i just got raped ....

 

Walked into a bikstore as recommended by people on the hub, was just going to check it out and maybe get some slime. Ended up ordering a Kwela !!!!!!! I feel so dirty and used.

 

Damn that sales guy was good. Lets just hope my girl does not find out about this.

[covie]

thanks.....kinda expensive for a metal hardtail these days.......still like it tho.

 

lol considering they weigh pretty much the same as most carbon frames why the hell would you want to ride on plastic that just might brake around the next bend?

 

 

So who off you ended up buying one of these, and whats your thoughts?

[shade]

I feel like i just got raped ....

 

Walked into a bikstore as recommended by people on the hub, was just going to check it out and maybe get some slime. Ended up ordering a Kwela !!!!!!! I feel so dirty and used.

 

Damn that sales guy was good. Lets just hope my girl does not find out about this.

may the force be with you!