TheSlowCyclist Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 IMO the lefty on the Flash just puts it in another league. Also is the Momsen not a re-branded Axman frame? Not that there is anything wrong with it, but if so the Axman frames are cheaper are they not?
pimp Posted March 15, 2011 Posted March 15, 2011 I am interested in the Momsen AL329... Where can I see one in Durban? Their website does not mention any retailers... Check the website again....
andretraut Posted March 15, 2011 Posted March 15, 2011 The carbon Flash was selling at the Argus expo for R30 000....very sweet deal. I was very tempted, but fortunately my wallet can't accomodate so much cash, and buying with a credit card is traceable by the missus! I would go with the Flash rather than the Momsen, which looks like a decaled blank frame!
Monark Posted March 15, 2011 Posted March 15, 2011 For the Durban guys there is an AL329 sitting at Leigh's Cycle Centre in the Pavilion. VERY very nice looking bike... I am very tempted! LEt me know what you guys think.
TheSlowCyclist Posted March 15, 2011 Posted March 15, 2011 Momsem is by far overpriced for a re-branded blank carbon frame. http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?p=7775602 Buy a blank carbon frame for R5khttp://www.hongfu-bikes.com/Products.asp?Id=453 Sram XX groupset(http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Kits.aspx?ModelID=48442) for R12289Reba shock for R4354 http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=54594Crankbrothers Cobalt 29er XC wheelset for R6725 http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=63310 And a saddle, seatpost, stem, and bars...for another R5000 if you want top of the range stuff(thomson, kcnc etc.) That's a total of R33368..heck make it R35 000, with shipping and import duties, although shipping would be free.Then it's still R10 000 cheaper. Cannondale flash at R30k is a bargain.
andretraut Posted March 15, 2011 Posted March 15, 2011 What carbn flash went for 30k?I can't remember the model, but there was two on display. The alu went for R20K and the carbon one for R30K, both with Leftys and Sram X9 if I am not mistaken.
AndreZA Posted March 15, 2011 Posted March 15, 2011 Crankbrothers Cobalt 29er XC wheelset for R6725 http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=63310 Cheaper locally even before the special. http://www.buycycle.co.za/buyparts/wheelsets-mtb/crank-brothers-en-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9/crank-brothers-cobalt-2-29er-wheelset-crank-brothers.html
koukie Posted March 15, 2011 Posted March 15, 2011 What carbn flash went for 30k?Dont worry its not Flash 2, it was the one with the alu lefty.
The Drongo Posted March 15, 2011 Posted March 15, 2011 Most agents order a supply they can sell within the year. Then there's a lead time for new stock. Omnico certainly aren't incompetent from what I know and have heard of them. +100%
Chain-L Posted March 15, 2011 Author Posted March 15, 2011 Dont worry its not Flash 2, it was the one with the alu lefty.shoe, i was just about to make some noise! I have only ridden the bike 4 times (3 days at the GR300 and a race in Worcester-been on the road mostly before the Argus. So looking forward to some great riding on the weekend in Hermanus.
Dylan Solms Posted April 13, 2011 Posted April 13, 2011 I like momsen but the flash is sort of superior! Got a lefty fork and its been proven to win races. I like the lefty fork and choose it over the rockshox reba anyday!
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