Mr. G Posted September 27, 2010 Posted September 27, 2010 Hi I got mine on thursday evening, it has taken me the entire weekend to get used to it a bit more, but wow what a ride.I decided on it after riding one at the last "ride before you buy" and I was very impressed.Anyone else bought one, or have any experience on one to share?
D Vader Posted September 29, 2010 Posted September 29, 2010 Yeeah!!Love mine.Very versatile, low maintenace. Goes uphill by itself.
Mr. G Posted October 5, 2010 Author Posted October 5, 2010 Yeeah!!Love mine.Very versatile, low maintenace. Goes uphill by itself. Yeah and it eats rocks and ruts....
Cassie Posted October 13, 2010 Posted October 13, 2010 There was a great review in the last TREAD magazine! My next bike definately!! What about the weight - over a 26er?? Any noticeable difference with the added extra weight?
Oli G Posted October 13, 2010 Posted October 13, 2010 There was a great review in the last TREAD magazine! My next bike definately!! What about the weight - over a 26er?? Any noticeable difference with the added extra weight?The weight difference is overrated in fact you can custom build 29" rims that weigh 200g less than American Classic 26".
Mr. G Posted October 13, 2010 Author Posted October 13, 2010 (edited) There was a great review in the last TREAD magazine! My next bike definately!! What about the weight - over a 26er?? Any noticeable difference with the added extra weight? Hi I had a Volcan FS2 2009 @ 10.9kg so I did notice the almost half kilo, but I noticed that it was a harder ride on my lower back even more, even though I used to lock-out my suspension on my Volcan often!I have made a couple of changes and it will easily be under 11kg now.The ride on the 29er is awesome, it makes ditches and rocky sections simple, and rolls effortlesly on the flats. Edited October 13, 2010 by Mr. G
Bike Mob Posted October 13, 2010 Posted October 13, 2010 The weight difference is overrated in fact you can custom build 29" rims that weigh 200g less than American Classic 26". What wheels have you built at 1286g?
Oli G Posted October 13, 2010 Posted October 13, 2010 (edited) What wheels have you built at 1286g?Just what i heard. haven't built them myself but 29" ENVE rims with DT190's come in at 1137gYou can also get Stan's Crests to around 1220g Edited October 13, 2010 by Oli G
Mr. G Posted October 13, 2010 Author Posted October 13, 2010 Gipiemme 29 er wheels at 1450g a set, will save you at least 400-500g of the standard wheels that I got on the bike.
Standi Posted October 13, 2010 Posted October 13, 2010 (edited) Gents I have a story!I picked up my Zasker 9er Expert on Saturday after waiting two weeks for it after having shopped around for a bike for almost nine months. What a great ride! (Even though I fell my ass off yesterday morning in the Stellenbosch mountains)Now seeing as I came back from Stb directly to work my bike was locked on the back of my bakkie on the bike rack and I park right outside my window, 10 meters from my office chair where I can see the bike when I turn every 5 minutes, so I find (found) it very safe as we have big gates and barbed wire and all around the office block.Just after lunch time in broad daylight I heard the noise of a bike being put down and THAT sound when you start pedalling (through a thick window). Out the corner of my eye I saw someone go around the corner and I quickly checked my car seeing an empty rack. I freakin chased outside and ran after the guy who managed to get through the half meter gap between the security boom and the wall.I was never gonna catch him but luckily a girl came past in a car so I just signalled to her to chase him and about 500m down the road she managed to cut him off, making him ditch the bike and then jumped into a support getaway car which was also following him, so they got away but my bike is safe and sound!These guys took a HUGE risk trying to steal it from where they did and they had to have patrolled and inspected the bike and setting for a while. He cut through my chain and took the time to take off the elastics and rope which secured the bike. I don't think they would have gone through this effort for a cheap bike, they must have known that the bike is worth a bit! I'm sure these okes operate a black market somehow. Just the cheek to do it in broad daylight makes me cross, but I'm over it now, learnt a lesson!And the bike was 3 days old, not yet insured! Edited October 13, 2010 by Standi
RodTi Posted October 13, 2010 Posted October 13, 2010 (edited) Gents I have a story!I picked up my Zasker 9er Expert on Saturday after waiting two weeks for it after having shopped around for a bike for almost nine months. What a great ride! (Even though I fell my ass off yesterday morning in the Stellenbosch mountains)Now seeing as I came back from Stb directly to work my bike was locked on the back of my bakkie on the bike rack and I park right outside my window, 10 meters from my office chair where I can see the bike when I turn every 5 minutes, so I find (found) it very safe as we have big gates and barbed wire and all around the office block.Just after lunch time in broad daylight I heard the noise of a bike being put down and THAT sound when you start pedalling (through a thick window). Out the corner of my eye I saw someone go around the corner and I quickly checked my car seeing an empty rack. I freakin chased outside and ran after the guy who managed to get through the half meter gap between the security boom and the wall.I was never gonna catch him but luckily a girl came past in a car so I just signalled to her to chase him and about 500m down the road she managed to cut him off, making him ditch the bike and then jumped into a support getaway car which was also following him, so they got away but my bike is safe and sound!These guys took a HUGE risk trying to steal it from where they did and they had to have patrolled and inspected the bike and setting for a while. He cut through my chain and took the time to take off the elastics and rope which secured the bike. I don't think they would have gone through this effort for a cheap bike, they must have known that the bike is worth a bit! I'm sure these okes operate a black market somehow. Just the cheek to do it in broad daylight makes me cross, but I'm over it now, learnt a lesson!And the bike was 3 days old, not yet insured! Sweet mother - sounds like a scene from a movie! Where was this Standi?Rolex gang = top-end bicycle gang? Ps - hope you treated the girl in the car to something! Brave move that?! Edited October 13, 2010 by RodTi
Bos Posted October 13, 2010 Posted October 13, 2010 Gents I have a story!I picked up my Zasker 9er Expert on Saturday after waiting two weeks for it after having shopped around for a bike for almost nine months. What a great ride! (Even though I fell my ass off yesterday morning in the Stellenbosch mountains)Now seeing as I came back from Stb directly to work my bike was locked on the back of my bakkie on the bike rack and I park right outside my window, 10 meters from my office chair where I can see the bike when I turn every 5 minutes, so I find (found) it very safe as we have big gates and barbed wire and all around the office block.Just after lunch time in broad daylight I heard the noise of a bike being put down and THAT sound when you start pedalling (through a thick window). Out the corner of my eye I saw someone go around the corner and I quickly checked my car seeing an empty rack. I freakin chased outside and ran after the guy who managed to get through the half meter gap between the security boom and the wall.I was never gonna catch him but luckily a girl came past in a car so I just signalled to her to chase him and about 500m down the road she managed to cut him off, making him ditch the bike and then jumped into a support getaway car which was also following him, so they got away but my bike is safe and sound!These guys took a HUGE risk trying to steal it from where they did and they had to have patrolled and inspected the bike and setting for a while. He cut through my chain and took the time to take off the elastics and rope which secured the bike. I don't think they would have gone through this effort for a cheap bike, they must have known that the bike is worth a bit! I'm sure these okes operate a black market somehow. Just the cheek to do it in broad daylight makes me cross, but I'm over it now, learnt a lesson!And the bike was 3 days old, not yet insured! Standi!!! BRA Jy sou so heartbroken gewees het dat ek dink niemand met jou sou kon uithou nie.. ons sou maar bits bymekaar moes sit en vir jou n nuwe bike bou.. I want to see your bike before you lock it somewhere dodgy again! lekker ry bra, eks baie baie bly vi jou
flashcannon Posted October 13, 2010 Posted October 13, 2010 My 9er!!Agree with all the previous comments!! Now looking at converting the softie to a 9er!! Santa Cruz Tall Boy!!
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