|
|
SUPPORT ZPOST BY DOING YOUR TIRERACK SHOPPING FROM THIS BANNER, THANKS! |
Post Reply |
|
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
08-28-2016, 08:03 PM | #67 | |
Custom User Title
1139
Rep 675
Posts |
Quote:
Are you going to test out 29" bikes? They have some 120-130mm travel 29ers that seem like they would be a lot of fun and pretty versatile for riding in FL. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
08-28-2016, 09:29 PM | #68 |
Private
36
Rep 76
Posts |
I'm in Kansas so I don't need my 120 mil Canyon [650b]. I'm considering a Trek Stache. When I was riding road bikes about 6-7 years ago I had really good luck with Scott. I've had a lot of mountain bikes and depending on ride conditions I'd look at a Santa Cruz Bronson or an Ibis Mojo if back in Texas or California
__________________
F1HAMMY, FT Riley KS 2008 E90 Manual Trans [Retired] 2013 Ford Focus ST2/Chalupa Batman 1 [Retired]
2017 F22 230/Chalupa Batman 2. M-Sport/THP/Manual Trans/Harman Kardon/Heated Seats, On Order 991.2 GT3R: In an old gym sock under my bed..... |
Appreciate
0
|
08-28-2016, 09:56 PM | #69 | ||
is probably out riding.
6059
Rep 2,292
Posts |
Quote:
Quote:
I looked at the Specialized Camber as well, but when comparing the reviews, seems like the SB4.5 edged it out. Just under 26 pounds too. Yay!
__________________
"There is no greater tyranny than that which is perpetrated under the shield of the law and in the name of justice. -Charles de Secondat"
Last edited by Mr Tonka; 08-28-2016 at 10:04 PM.. |
||
Appreciate
0
|
08-29-2016, 12:27 PM | #70 |
First Lieutenant
132
Rep 364
Posts |
Are yeti still having problems with cracked frames? Can't remember which one (might be the sb5) there were loads of cracked carbon frame stories going around.
For that travel range I think would probably opt for a trek fuel or remedy. only ever ridden the alu versions and whilst they're not the lightest bikes the weight is never apparent when riding them. I imagine the new carbon versions are excellent. |
Appreciate
0
|
08-29-2016, 01:10 PM | #71 | |
is probably out riding.
6059
Rep 2,292
Posts |
Quote:
I've had Specialized mtn bikes forever and i want to step away from the big bike box manufactures. I know they are great bikes, just want something different than a Trek, Giant or Specialized. From what i'm reading and seeing, i won't be sacrificing anything by leaving the major brands either. Edit: Looks like there was a "press run" of rear suspension triangles which were found to be out of spec. They've updated their controls and QC with the carbon vendor, added 45g more carbon in stress areas as well. But even then from what i've read was that it was specific to a previous model (SB66) and previous rear triangle design. With a 5 year frame warranty, i'm not sweating it.
__________________
"There is no greater tyranny than that which is perpetrated under the shield of the law and in the name of justice. -Charles de Secondat"
Last edited by Mr Tonka; 08-29-2016 at 01:31 PM.. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
08-29-2016, 02:05 PM | #72 | |
First Lieutenant
132
Rep 364
Posts |
Quote:
To be fair I bought a lapierre knowing full well their reputation for carbon frames cracking. even though I researched to make sure my 2013 model didn't suffer the same problems it still cracked this year after 3 years of hard riding. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
08-29-2016, 02:14 PM | #73 | |
Enlisted Member
33
Rep 43
Posts |
Quote:
http://www.cube.eu/produkte/hardtail...reynblue-2016/ Last edited by SHoTTa35; 08-29-2016 at 02:19 PM.. |
|
Appreciate
1
Mr Tonka6059.00 |
08-29-2016, 03:18 PM | #74 | |
is probably out riding.
6059
Rep 2,292
Posts |
Quote:
Sorry to hear about your issue with the Lapierre. Road, MTB?
__________________
"There is no greater tyranny than that which is perpetrated under the shield of the law and in the name of justice. -Charles de Secondat"
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
08-29-2016, 03:18 PM | #75 | |
is probably out riding.
6059
Rep 2,292
Posts |
Quote:
__________________
"There is no greater tyranny than that which is perpetrated under the shield of the law and in the name of justice. -Charles de Secondat"
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
08-29-2016, 03:37 PM | #76 |
NoCo's Marketing Pawn
27
Rep 81
Posts |
Surprised this hasn't been mentioned: State Bicycle.
They are local here in Tempe, AZ home of Arizona State University. They create some great looking single speed/fixed gear bikes. Fantastic quality, and they are always changing they colors of the bikes to keep it fresh. |
Appreciate
0
|
08-30-2016, 03:09 AM | #77 | |
First Lieutenant
132
Rep 364
Posts |
Quote:
The bike ticked every box so went for it knowing it could be a risk. Like you though it had a 5 year frame warranty and as cracked frames are a common problem lapierre are fairly on the ball with replacements. had the bike in the shop January this year to replace the frame bearings and they noticed the tiniest hairline crack around the bottom bracket. Credit to the bike shop I could barely see it even when he was pointing at it. Ended up with a replacement 2015 827 frame instead which is actually better than the original. It also has the added bonus it's a 27.5 frame so I'm now looking st stripping it and rebuilding my dream spec with the new frame. The only hastle I've had with warranty claims is not lapierre its hotlines who are the uk distributor which means you have to go through them and not direct to lapierre. It just drags the whole process out and takes twice as long as needed. |
|
Appreciate
1
Mr Tonka6059.00 |
01-08-2017, 06:12 AM | #79 | |
Brigadier General
1428
Rep 3,395
Posts |
Quote:
John Hollands....from your neck of the woods....not sure if he's still building frames |
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-08-2017, 06:20 AM | #80 | |
Brigadier General
1428
Rep 3,395
Posts |
Quote:
I have an old Wilier, late 70's era hanging on the wall....all Campy super record It was always fun to show up to group rides with it on occasion, friction down tube shifters and a spare tubular stuffed into my jersey pocket....... |
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-08-2017, 10:15 AM | #81 | ||
Captain
294
Rep 708
Posts |
Quote:
Cheers
__________________
Bye bye E93 M3 - Hello F83 M4! |
||
Appreciate
0
|
01-08-2017, 10:29 AM | #82 |
Major General
3117
Rep 5,582
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-08-2017, 02:27 PM | #84 |
is probably out riding.
6059
Rep 2,292
Posts |
I came very close to buying a Zero 6 frame set a week ago. Great bikes!
__________________
"There is no greater tyranny than that which is perpetrated under the shield of the law and in the name of justice. -Charles de Secondat"
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-08-2017, 02:31 PM | #85 |
is probably out riding.
6059
Rep 2,292
Posts |
I got a set of SES 4.5 with CK hubs. Fantastic wheels so far. Have about 3k miles on them. A week or so a go i was pushing a friend up a hill and a car was waiting behind us. I took my hand off her back to wave the car around us and didn't account for how much of my weight was on her back. My front wheel got close to her and one of my spokes hooked onto the heal of her shoe. Lifted my front wheel about 8" off the ground. To my surprise, no damage. All spokes are straight, tight and the wheel is true.
__________________
"There is no greater tyranny than that which is perpetrated under the shield of the law and in the name of justice. -Charles de Secondat"
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-08-2017, 02:41 PM | #86 | |
Brigadier General
1428
Rep 3,395
Posts |
Quote:
And there's nothing wrong with the 753 reynolds tubing road bike I have along with several others |
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-08-2017, 04:31 PM | #87 | |
Captain
294
Rep 708
Posts |
Quote:
I've never subscribed to the "How many bikes do you need? N+1" theory of buying. On the other hand, I completely understand why people would want to! Cheers
__________________
Bye bye E93 M3 - Hello F83 M4! |
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-08-2017, 06:44 PM | #88 |
is probably out riding.
6059
Rep 2,292
Posts |
The number of bikes i want is N+1.
__________________
"There is no greater tyranny than that which is perpetrated under the shield of the law and in the name of justice. -Charles de Secondat"
|
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|