[ianjenn]

Okay for those that have not seen it yet here are the file of the new frame. Will eventually get other colors in to shoot. I spent 5 minutes lighting and no editing so no grief on files. I will tweak primary file some more on Monday....

So the frame is 1.5LBS lighter and has the 3 color options. She is now coming standard with a CCDB with RC4 optional and a polycarb bash guard instead of carbon not in pics....it should build to mid 38's pretty easily.

 

[Da Peach]

Damn slick.

 

[demo 9]

Any idea when they will be available?

 

[sethimus]

who makes them now?

 

[ianjenn]

Any idea when they will be available?

This should be going to Allison ASAP. Soon within a few weeks. They are going to NZ getting hub, bearing and stickered then shipped.

 

[ianjenn]

who makes them now?

These were last batch from SAPA looking for new manufacturer has it narrowed down to 2!

 

[6thElement]

Love it. A tiny bit larger frame and I'd have bought one of these instead of my DHR. Presume the re-sizes won't come until the new manufacturer?

 

[jonKranked]

wowza

 

[ianjenn]

Love it. A tiny bit larger frame and I'd have bought one of these instead of my DHR. Presume the re-sizes won't come until the new manufacturer?

YES should be 3 sizes next round!

 

[Tetreault]

I love almost everything about this frame, except am i the only one that thinks they should think about talking to a different graphic designer? The frames futuristic aesthetic deserves a better decal kit in my mind.... But hey, what do i know, i'm sitting on a couch drinking coffee right now

 

[xy9ine]

very nice! substantial diet as well. great to see they're still rolling out the frames; not easy staying afloat w/ a niche product like this these days. well done.

anybody have any intel about potential future shorter travel bikes? the prospect of a gearbox am rig makes me salivate.

 

[jonKranked]

latest i heard was that a carbon AM rig is still being tested

 

[LMC]

I love almost everything about this frame, except am i the only one that thinks they should think about talking to a different graphic designer? The frames futuristic aesthetic deserves a better decal kit in my mind.... But hey, what do i know, i'm sitting on a couch drinking coffee right now

I actually like the decals, I like the way the zerode reads on the top tube, although the crash test dummy bit at the head tube doesnt inspire confidence

 

[Uncle Cliffy]

These were last batch from SAPA looking for new manufacturer has it narrowed down to 2!

I'll just say what everyone's thinking: Hopefully they didn't look at the factory Revolts came out of...

 

[wood booger]

I'll just say what everyone's thinking: Hopefully they didn't look at the factory Revolts came out of...

The new SAPA------>Zen!
Keep the Oregon love alive.

(Just as long as they don't come w/ Ellsworth cracks pre-installed)

 

[Deano]

i wanna try one damnit !!.. not sure i wanna switch out the ol summum for it..but its close..

 

[Bikael Molton]

sick looking bike. I would like to ride one in person.

i hate the graphics too, but that isn't much different than most other bikes out there.

 

[Kntr]

What else is different from the 2011 besides weight?

 

[ianjenn]

What else is different from the 2011 besides weight?

Anodized color options.

 

[Kntr]

I thought I heard the Alfine hub was different too?

 

[ianjenn]

No they are looking at ways to mod them. What they are doing now is using ATF in them as opposed to the standard Shimano grease. We are going to get some Di2 versions to see if they will fit for 2013 possibly.

 

[vinny4130]

I will be in slo this weekend how might I check one out?

 

[ianjenn]

I will be in slo this weekend how might I check one out?

The Black one in these images will be sent off either Thursday or Friday. Right now it is the only one we have. Once all team riders are lined up we should be getting our Demo bike built up fairly soon.

 

[sikocycles]

When will the larger large be available?

 

[Huck Banzai]

When will the larger large be available?

Extra Big ++ please!

 

[sikocycles]

Extra Big ++ please!

Just be happy with your plastic bike

 

[Sandwich]

It's still awesome...but man does this bike really need a remote res shock...keep it out of the rocks!

I really hope production stays in the US or Aus/NZ areas...

 

[ianjenn]

When will the larger large be available?

The next batch will have 3 sizes.

Not sure about USA or not. Carbon is needed for trail bike so that will be a big factor.....

 

[sikocycles]

When will the next batch be ready?

 

[ianjenn]

When will the next batch be ready?

Will know more on that soon. They have had a bunch of pre-orders for this batch and once enough are sold they will begin doing a new batch.

 

[sikocycles]

Ok I may want to pre order a larger large for next batch

 

[xy9ine]

Carbon is needed for trail bike so that will be a big factor.....

so confirmed they're moving forward w/ the carbon trail bike?(!) time to start hoarding pennies...

 

[SthFRider]

Am I missing something or does the bottom shock mount leave the shock super exposed? Is their a shock guard?

 

[OGRipper]

Am I missing something or does the bottom shock mount leave the shock super exposed? Is their a shock guard?

Yes, you are missing something: "She is now coming standard with a CCDB with RC4 optional and a polycarb bash guard..."

 

[SthFRider]

Yes, you are missing something: "She is now coming standard with a CCDB with RC4 optional and a polycarb bash guard..."

cheers mate

 

[EVRAC]

so confirmed they're moving forward w/ the carbon trail bike?(!) time to start hoarding pennies...

....and if we read between the lines, maybe this will give them the push to switch the big bike to carbon as well.

....with Di2 shifting.

 

[xy9ine]

....and if we read between the lines, maybe this will give them the push to switch the big bike to carbon as well.

....with Di2 shifting.

yep. the obvious evolutionary trajectory. and yeah, electro shifting to replace the twister would be rad too...

i'm going into my 6th season on the lahar; the bike has been bomber, and maintenance is ridiculously minimal - pretty much limited to oiling the chains. the fork has a higher maintenance frequency than anything else on the bike. amazing tech; i don't plan on ever owning a dh bike w/ a derailleur again. hoping my next (am) bike purchase won't have one either...

 

[IH8Rice]

yep. the obvious evolutionary trajectory. and yeah, electro shifting to replace the twister would be rad too...

unfortunately, the G1 doesnt use a gripshift

 

[ianjenn]

fortunately, the G1 doesnt use a gripshift

Yes a Carbon trail bike is being tweaked and we are hoping it comes along soon!

 

[xy9ine]

unfortunately, the G1 doesnt use a gripshift

ah right, forgot about that. i actually don't have anything against twisters, having lived w/ a rohloff for a few years. eliminating the cables, as well as the opportunity to have left / right electronic paddle shifters is just rad however.