Anyone knowing about the place giving the best deal for an Epiphany frame medium size? Even demoed would do!
Cheers
/M.
Cheers
/M.
Epiphany deal?
elmaco
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Elmaco,
Are you still in Sweden? There are distributors in Helsinki, Herlev, Kristiansand, and Kelheim. Do you intend to buy from a local(ish) store or mail order?
While budget is present in every decision, I believe the key tradeoff is between your own personal knowldege vs. building relationships with knowledgable local businessmen. I firmly believe I am better served by going in person and discussing with my LBS. Plus I always enjoy talking with other passionate riders.
Anyhoo, if you cannot find an international dealer at http://www.ellsworthbikes.com/ellsworth-dealers.php, PM me and I will get you more info.
Are you still in Sweden? There are distributors in Helsinki, Herlev, Kristiansand, and Kelheim. Do you intend to buy from a local(ish) store or mail order?
While budget is present in every decision, I believe the key tradeoff is between your own personal knowldege vs. building relationships with knowledgable local businessmen. I firmly believe I am better served by going in person and discussing with my LBS. Plus I always enjoy talking with other passionate riders.
Anyhoo, if you cannot find an international dealer at http://www.ellsworthbikes.com/ellsworth-dealers.php, PM me and I will get you more info.
Thank Rogue. I understand your point. The problem is I have no dealer close to where I live (say, within 300 miles...), meaning nowhere to try the bike
So, considering the price difference between importing myself from the US och buying "local" (at least 1000USD more expensive "local") and given that the relationship with the "locals" would be emailed based in any case, I'm trying to find some good place somewhere else around the world!
Crazy? Sure!
But so worth it! Especially in the case where there's no "local competence" around. That said, if there was a local reseller here, I might consider paying some extra bucks for the comfort.
So, considering the price difference between importing myself from the US och buying "local" (at least 1000USD more expensive "local") and given that the relationship with the "locals" would be emailed based in any case, I'm trying to find some good place somewhere else around the world!
Crazy? Sure!
But so worth it! Especially in the case where there's no "local competence" around. That said, if there was a local reseller here, I might consider paying some extra bucks for the comfort.
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hello
I sell my frame (I'm in france)
here
http://rspdesigns.nexenservices.com/catalog/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=10&products_id=2458
I sell my frame (I'm in france)
here
http://rspdesigns.nexenservices.com/catalog/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=10&products_id=2458
I got the regular Mojo. Just like building bikes myself.
Fox RP23
Fox Talas RFC
XT crankset
X.0 shifters
XT FD
X.0 RD
Sram cassette 990
Sramx chain 991 HP
Egg Beater pedals
SLR XP saddle (same as one mine racer, just fits my butt!)
Seatpost/hanldebars/stem ?? Everybody seems to be going with the Monkeybar XC and the Thomson stem, but they don't fit in my budget right now, spent the bucks on the driveline instead.
Wheels ?? I got a pair of crossrides for a very cheap price. They're gonna bu used at 1st, but I'll probably need to changes those quite quickly
Fox RP23
Fox Talas RFC
XT crankset
X.0 shifters
XT FD
X.0 RD
Sram cassette 990
Sramx chain 991 HP
Egg Beater pedals
SLR XP saddle (same as one mine racer, just fits my butt!)
Seatpost/hanldebars/stem ?? Everybody seems to be going with the Monkeybar XC and the Thomson stem, but they don't fit in my budget right now, spent the bucks on the driveline instead.
Wheels ?? I got a pair of crossrides for a very cheap price. They're gonna bu used at 1st, but I'll probably need to changes those quite quickly
Thanks! Well, it was either on the drivetrain or on the wheels. Since I haven't made up my mind about the wheels, plus I wanna get the best feeling when I first ride the bike, I chose to invest in the SRAM which clicks and shifts allright! Wheels will be my X-mas present!
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Hum, very interesting comment. That sure is not what I have heard from a few folks I know that have ridden both... one even has extensive experience on both. Not doubting, but you are the first person to say flat out that the Mojo is 'better'. My other three examples gave the overall better cross country / trail bike nod to the Epi.pachaven said:Great move Elmo. The Epi is a great bike but the Mojo is a little better. You're going to love it. See you on the Ibis Forum
It's all subjective anyway but, based on what I've heard from others who have ridden the Mojo, I don't think I'll be selling my Epi anytime soon to buy one. The whole carbon thing makes me nervous anyway, especially since I ride in a very rocky area.ventana1 said:
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very good point... and dont get me wrong, the Mojo seems to be a pretty sweet bike... I saw one of the ultralights and it was pretty wild... Will be interesting to see the reviews and watch folks enjoy them. Enjoy your Mojo Elmaco!
I took the bike I rode before my Epi out the other day just for old times sake and although it would be great for the right cross country race, it was awful to ride compared to the Epi.
I took the bike I rode before my Epi out the other day just for old times sake and although it would be great for the right cross country race, it was awful to ride compared to the Epi.
Yeah, as I said, as think most of the bikes I had in mind were pretty close (get ready, I'm ggona say even more swearwords: Motolite, El Guapo, Niner RIP).
So, in the end, gut feeling settled since I have no way whatsoever to test any of those bikes where I live. But in any case, I didn't want the bike to be a limiting factor to my riding, and I believe that I got that OK. I actually did the same calculation when buying my racer, ending up with a brilliant Cervelo, which is definitely not a limiting factor
And if I didn't, for any reason, enjoy the ride of the Mojo, I just have to sell it and give Boss a call
So, in the end, gut feeling settled since I have no way whatsoever to test any of those bikes where I live. But in any case, I didn't want the bike to be a limiting factor to my riding, and I believe that I got that OK. I actually did the same calculation when buying my racer, ending up with a brilliant Cervelo, which is definitely not a limiting factor
And if I didn't, for any reason, enjoy the ride of the Mojo, I just have to sell it and give Boss a call
You will love the moj. I did not beleive it could possibly live up to the hype till I got a demo to trail ride for a couplpe of weeks in colorado. Wow. Except for water bottle mount.elmaco said:Yeah, as I said, as think most of the bikes I had in mind were pretty close (get ready, I'm ggona say even more swearwords: Motolite, El Guapo, Niner RIP).
So, in the end, gut feeling settled since I have no way whatsoever to test any of those bikes where I live. But in any case, I didn't want the bike to be a limiting factor to my riding, and I believe that I got that OK. I actually did the same calculation when buying my racer, ending up with a brilliant Cervelo, which is definitely not a limiting factor
And if I didn't, for any reason, enjoy the ride of the Mojo, I just have to sell it and give Boss a call
Both are great bikes. You need both !
The sl is marginally better mainly because of the almost invunerable paint. But the wait is forever on the sl. If you got a clear in moj classic it's the best deal cause the different candy colors get pretty nicked up after a couple of years.
I chose the clear. Unfortunately, I still have to wait roughly 3 weeks before getting the bike :madman:
In the meantime, I'm taking the opportunity to find the best deals around for the components. And I'm gonna order the protective kit from Fishboy.:thumbsup:
In the meantime, I'm taking the opportunity to find the best deals around for the components. And I'm gonna order the protective kit from Fishboy.:thumbsup:
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I hope your Mojo is stiffer than my friends. His rear end is so flexy you can see the linkages moving close to an inch sideways when you push on the rear wheel.
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