Bicycles
-
Update: The Yeti and Fork sold pretty quick and I am now in the process of building up the new Mojo Nicolai.
Here are a couple of pictures of the frame down tube graphic that I got made up. Collecting the frame and fork from Mojo this week and will get building.
Enve wheels have provided incredible customer service. I had a old pair of carbon Am rims, the rear rim had a very small patch where the outer cosmetic carbon finish had delaminated from the rim. Enve offered to exchange the rims and rebuild the wheels with the new 60/40 High Volume rims, for free!! I was expecting some kind of replacement offer for the rear wheel only but Enve did not want me riding on mismatched front and rear rims. Happy days, brilliant upgrade that has only cost me shipping.
-
That is fantastic customer service, congrats on the good fortune and looking forward to seeing the bike.
-
Just placed an order for a Mondraker Dune R Carbon. Wanted something a bit more aggressive than the Rumblefish for the upcoming season, planning to do a few enduro races this summer. Have to wait until march to get it though
Originally I was planning to upgrade the frame only but it seems longer travel 29ers are phasing out and 27,5" seems to be taking over pretty much everything. Would have needed to swap the fork too for all the available options so decided a new bike would end up more cost effective even if I sell off the old one cheaply.
Wanted something that can cover all my mtb needs, trailriding, bike parks and enduro races and according to the reviews the Dune might be the ticket. Probably not as good a climber as the Trek but loads more fun on the way down. Looked at the YT Capra and the Devinci Spartan too but decided to buy locally. The same friend who sold me my Treks (and my Ellsworths way back) imports Mondraker too so I know I get backup in case there's problems. A few friends of mine ride aluminum Dunes and I've had the chance to test ride so I pretty much know what I'm getting into. I was way too cramped on the L sized one so going for the gargantuan (on paper) XL. Geo should be pretty spot on for me. I'll switch the dropper post for a Race Face one because the Reverb sucks in freezing temps but otherwise I'll go with the stock build. Haven't had Avid brakes in a long time but I'll give them a chance and switch them out if I don't like them. Probably the wheels too if they give me grief.
That Nicolai does look interesting though, hope it'll be a lot of fun!
-
I've been riding on the coast for the last 5 weeks in the rocks and roots(and thanfully will be back there permanently June 1) so it was fun to rip some wide open laps at the bike ranch to make the best of my remaining time in Kamloops. This place is a city maintained bike park that is free and absolutely unreal in terms of the trails and jumps lines it provides
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
-
So jelly!
Bike update. Mondraker was all sold out of carbon Dunes in my size so bit the bullet and ordered one of these:
In a totally different league but still a very very nice bike for the money. Point it downhill at let loose. Surprisingly nice to pedal uphill too! The Yari seems to be a really good fork too based on the little time I've spent on it, can't find anything yet that would justify upgrading to a Pike.
Also spent a week in Spain training for the upcoming race season with my team. Had good luck with the weather and got some proper tan lines to cultivate
-
Nice one, and a lot cheaper than the Dune I guess. In fact YT is made real Close to where I come from, strange to see them spread all over the world (and sponsoring guys like Lacondeguy & Gwin).
-
Just saw your post now jii, I have heard nothing but good things about the Capra. They have a Canadian distributor in Squamish now so hopefully I can try it out this summer
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
-
Just saw the last post, that bike is absolutely beautiful Giles. I love the craftsmanship of a well made steel frame, not to mention the feel.
I spent today doing an amazing 45km 1700m tour of Squamish with a long time local. Rode a mix of Squamish classics, fresh loamers and slabs galore and had a great time with the rain just holding off until the end, the temp at 12C and the dirt being just about perfect.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
-
Only two holders for BEER?
-
Just picked up my "new" bike on Saturday, 2014 Cervelo R5. It's fast as shit and only weighs a pound more than my 4 month old daughter.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
-
Thats a nice looking bike @Clint_D.
Just a cruiser?
today has been crazy funny cycling day to my worksplace go and back! Around 28km total. Lot of snow! Very cold and dry one! So lot of fun! 300 spikes by wheels! 600watts electric motor. I have been to skiing on bikes!!
️
