Bargain buys thread

[komdotkom]

I also like the industrial look of the Kingdom Vendetta but struggle to justify the cost for a backup bike.
Shop has confirmed they have both steel Honzo and Torrent in stock, will report back on impulse purchasing.

 

[Litenbror]

I also like the industrial look of the Kingdom Vendetta but struggle to justify the cost for a backup bike.
Shop has confirmed they have both steel Honzo and Torrent in stock, will report back on impulse purchasing.

Willing to bet the kingdom ti bikes are built by Waltly as well considering the delivery times quoted.

 

[droenn]

Oakley Flight Jackets with Prizm Torch Trail lenses for $147.50:

https://www.oakley.com/en-au/product/W0OO9401?variant=888392441195

Anyone know if these lenses are good for winter afternoon rides? Not a huge Oakley fan but I'm looking for a better winter pair of glasses - Smith ChromaPop too dark.

edit: sold out but there are other Oakleys on sale

 

[Petero]

Oakley Flight Jackets with Prizm Torch Trail lenses for $147.50:

https://www.oakley.com/en-au/product/W0OO9401?variant=888392441195

Anyone know if these lenses are good for winter afternoon rides?

https://www.sportrx.com/blog/oakley-prizm-trail-vs-trail-torch/#

I have the trail lenses and they are great in most light conditions, contrast is still good in low light.

 

[droenn]

Cool, well there are these ones for same price, but don't think I'm game for those colours haha

 

[komdotkom]

The Torrent in steel was a 15.2 kg sled. Would be a great enduro thing but not really playful enough for me.
The search continues

 

[beeb]

The Torrent in steel was a 15.2 kg sled. Would be a great enduro thing but not really playful enough for me.
The search continues

Yikes! Was that still with tubes installed?

 

[moorey]

Yikes! Was that still with tubes installed?

Because Norco. It’s their thing.

 

[komdotkom]

Because Norco. It’s their thing.

Yep, heaviest frames going!
It just wasn't 'fun' to ride, would plough through rock gardens like a champ, but it was so long and heavy I really struggled to manual it.

 

[moorey]

Yep, heaviest frames going!
It just wasn't 'fun' to ride, would plough through rock gardens like a champ, but it was so long and heavy I really struggled to manual it.

I generally struggle to work out where the weight comes from in most of their bikes. With seemingly identical builds to other bikes, they routinely come in at 1-1.5kg extra. It’s a shame too, coz on paper, the new sight looked like something I would happily sell off numerous other bikes to buy...until I rode a mates....

 

[Daniel Hale]

Cool, well there are these ones for same price, but don't think I'm game for those colours haha

no those reddish or ruby lenses don’t cut it for winter afternoons, need yellow

 

[oliosky]

I generally struggle to work out where the weight comes from in most of their bikes. With seemingly identical builds to other bikes, they routinely come in at 1-1.5kg extra. It’s a shame too, coz on paper, the new sight looked like something I would happily sell off numerous other bikes to buy...until I rode a mates....

My 150/160mm all aluminium dually with overbuilt wheels weighs 15.3kg. Its like Norco screwed up the tube thickness on their current season bike order, recieved it and went (shrug) "fuck it, specs good, build em...".

 

[moorey]

I think we discussed this earlier. Mates C1 with sweet stock spec was almost 17kg

 

[pink poodle]

I generally struggle to work out where the weight comes from in most of their bikes. With seemingly identical builds to other bikes, they routinely come in at 1-1.5kg extra. It’s a shame too, coz on paper, the new sight looked like something I would happily sell off numerous other bikes to buy...until I rode a mates....

It's the stickers. They use a very high density material to ensure they last longer.

That weight surprises me.

 

[oliosky]

It's the stickers. They use a very high density material to ensure they last longer.

That weight surprises me.

Osmium? An Osmium based sticker kit could well add 2kg. Reckon you're onto something.

Insider tip: If you own a current Norco dermal/inhalation exposure at room temperature should be avoided

 

[peanut]

I think we discussed this earlier. Mates C1 with sweet stock spec was almost 17kg

From memory My 2020 XL A3 was just over 17kg's stock with tubes, to me the weight was quite noticeable to pedal around on the trails, i only owned it briefly as we didn't get along.

 

[Oddjob]

Orange Crush hardtail.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/471...91196910950294/?sale_post_id=3891196910950294

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[oliosky]

From memory My 2020 XL A3 was just over 17kg's stock with tubes, to me the weight was quite noticeable to pedal around on the trails, i only owned it briefly as we didn't get along.

That's bullshit heavy

 

[moorey]

Orange Crush hardtail.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/471...91196910950294/?sale_post_id=3891196910950294

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Shhh...don’t tell everyone..

 

[Nambra]

Mtb direct has 40% off Cane Creek forks.