New bike day thread

[red_flanders]

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[jmdirt]

I'm toying with the idea of buying a Yeti ASR this year...

I'm also working through some health issues so...

 

[red_flanders]

My Rocky Mountain Altitude Powerplay C70 (and my much lighter Ritchey Road Logic, behind it)

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Noice! My buddy has one, loves it. He has had some issues with the motor, but he rides hard. Is that triangular thing above the motor a range extender?

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[ChewbaccaDefense]

Noice! My buddy has one, loves it. He has had some issues with the motor, but he rides hard. Is that triangular thing above the motor a range extender?

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Yes, that is a range extender. I did 40 miles on mostly trails the other day, and it was still at 56% when I was done. I love it because I can literally ride all day. It does work your legs a bit, unless you put it in the upper 2 power profiles, but I rarely do.

 

[ChewbaccaDefense]

I'm toying with the idea of buying a Yeti ASR this year...

I'm also working through some health issues so...

Almost all of the really strong riders here have an e they ride. A lot of my friends coach the local HS team (my wife and I do as well), and we all ride an e on rides with them, sometimes. I'm closer to 60 than 50, and I definitely see potential to keep me riding regardless of how old I am.

I hope your health issues come out okay, and either way, e bikes are fun to have. I actually have 2, my other one is a commuter, which allows me to get to the office, and not have to take a shower, as there's 1600' of climbing to get to my office. Like I was told when I bought it, "Think of it as a cheap car, not an expensive bike."

 

[jmdirt]

I rode my ICE bike today, then sat on the trainer and watched supercross. The trails aren't good because of the frozen ground, rain, snow, and rain that we have had.

I hope my health gets its sh*t back together before the weather gets nice.

 

[jmdirt]

There isn't a home for this rant, but I'll put it here:

I'm always shopping for a new bike (isn't everyone?) so just after Turkey day I was in the local Specialized concept store (don't get me started on concept stores!), and they had a Specialized Epic EVO Expert for $5999. After the holidays it was on sale for $5499, and stayed that way at least through March. Now its $6500! Why? The kid at the shop said its because of the new tariffs. That bike has been there since November, it wasn't subject to the new tariffs.

The bike industry hasn't recovered from COVID yet, and pricing practices like this will not help it. The industry seems content with killing itself instead of saving itself.

It isn't just Specialize either.

 

[Axel Hangleck]

I've read/ heard similar stories about current bikes, or bikes already on order, having their prices increased.
I've no sympathy for the bike industry; nearly all the troubles are self inflicted; absolutely no need for silly expensive prices for bikes, tech, etc

I'm in the market for a new bike (I've got a list actually) and I've changed my choice of a Trek Procaliber; I'm no longer buying anything from a US manufacturer.....Fairlight make a nice steel Hardtail, that looks interesting.

 

[jmdirt]

I've read/ heard similar stories about current bikes, or bikes already on order, having their prices increased.
I've no sympathy for the bike industry; nearly all the troubles are self inflicted; absolutely no need for silly expensive prices for bikes, tech, etc

I'm in the market for a new bike (I've got a list actually) and I've changed my choice of a Trek Procaliber; I'm no longer buying anything from a US manufacturer.....Fairlight make a nice steel Hardtail, that looks interesting.

My wife ordered and paid a deposit for an Ibis Ripley in March of '21. Ibis raised their prices ($500 on her bike) because Shimano raised their prices due to supply issues, but the LBS honored the price she ordered at.

As some of you may remember, I'm a moto guy too, and I always struggle with the fact that I can get a moto with better brakes, tires, suspension...oh yah, and a motor for a similar price to a mountain bike. For example, my current mountain bike and moto were both just under $5000 . A top end mountain bike is $12,000, while a 450 dirt bike is $10,000. You are getting so much more for you money with a dirt bike.

EDIT: I just did a quick run through a few bike www and everything in the $6000 range went up about 10% since the end of March. The Pivot Trailcat SL wen up 8% just since last week. Its happening...

 

[Unchained]

There isn't a home for this rant, but I'll put it here:

I'm always shopping for a new bike (isn't everyone?) so just after Turkey day I was in the local Specialized concept store (don't get me started on concept stores!), and they had a Specialized Epic EVO Expert for $5999. After the holidays it was on sale for $5499, and stayed that way at least through March. Now its $6500! Why? The kid at the shop said its because of the new tariffs. That bike has been there since November, it wasn't subject to the new tariffs.

The bike industry hasn't recovered from COVID yet, and pricing practices like this will not help it. The industry seems content with killing itself instead of saving itself.

It isn't just Specialize either.

Went to Trek Super store..want lots of seat post..ride Ultegra now, hope for Dura Ace, @35-45 w tubeless capable but want @40 width, 120-130 stem.. Standard stuff..130 is now considered exotic from Trek, have to special order everything.. They have nothing for a fit..want 167.5..but who cares..they can't rack me for a @$10,000 bicycle.!!!? It's not sub 17 and they act like it's a favor!! I was all against direct to consumer, still think the local bike shop is important. Can't imagine buying a @$8900 dollar Ultegra Trek, and by the time I get saddle, cockpit, with correct handlebar width and required stem length it's @$10,000.. and we have 8.35% sales tax!! Bike prices are ridiculous.. R and A cycles has better deals!!! I don't know how retail will stay alive!!!

 

[Axel Hangleck]

My wife ordered and paid a deposit for an Ibis Ripley in March of '21. Ibis raised their prices ($500 on her bike) because Shimano raised their prices due to supply issues, but the LBS honored the price she ordered at.

As some of you may remember, I'm a moto guy too, and I always struggle with the fact that I can get a moto with better brakes, tires, suspension...oh yah, and a motor for a similar price to a mountain bike. For example, my current mountain bike and moto were both just under $5000 . A top end mountain bike is $12,000, while a 450 dirt bike is $10,000. You are getting so much more for you money with a dirt bike.

EDIT: I just did a quick run through a few bike www and everything in the $6000 range went up about 10% since the end of March. The Pivot Trailcat SL wen up 8% just since last week. Its happening...

And there's far more tech, R&D in a MX/ Enduro bike than a simple MTB...........

 

[jmdirt]

I just saw that Kona is adding a $180 tariff charge to all bikes.

They sold to Kent, almost died, and were reacquired by the old owners. This was their chance to get an edge on other companies, and get a little hold in the market (maybe they can't due to their finances).

 

[jmdirt]

I bought a new Yeti ASR (C3 build). I've done two rides so far and its really nice, but you know how the first few rides go, getting everything just right. More later...

 

[Unchained]

I bought a new Yeti ASR (C3 build). I've done two rides so far and its really nice, but you know how the first few rides go, getting everything just right. More later...

Congratulations!!

 

[jmdirt]

The Yeti is a really fun bike.
-a little more stable at speed than the Specialized Epic Evo that I rode for the last three years.
-a little better platform, it has the same fork and shock (obviously tuned for each manufacturer), but I can run a little more sag so its better/smoother everywhere, but I still don't blow though to the bottom on bigger hits.

I could write a lot more, but I'd just end up sounding like I work for a magazine!