Zerode DH Bike 2011

[evObda2]

the main problem with carbon is that it doesn't last long. Like the technology and stuff these days makes carbon a more stronger material than metal or alloys..... it may be strong but it's brittle, meaning it doesn't bend it cracks into two parts. After 10 years the carbon fibre gets old and has a high chance of just snapping....

who holds on to a dh bike for 10yrs these days?

 

[Downhill Domination]

Here's a video from my good mate over in NZ, Tom Cuthbert who gives is an insight on the bikes with his interview.
http://www.pinkbike.com/video/177925/

 

[Bjorn]

carbon dh bike = bike you throw after a big stack ?

It's been said on Rotorburn before, but it bears repeating. The knowledge and skill to repair carbon fibre has been in the yachting industry for ages; they don't throw a hull away after just one collision.
Some frame repair houses are doing it too.

 

[Andrei]

More on the bike on pinkbike

http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Zerode-bikes-first-look-2011.html

 

[DH - racer]

wouldnt know if id get one but they do look like a "smooth" bike

 

[heavyp]

theres another photo but it wont work so heres the link

http://downhillagogo.seesaa.net/article/183020878.html

 

[Nerf Herder]

Wow ... very neat

 

[J@se]

I want to see a pic of it with the suspension fully compressed. It looks like the chainstay is going to get about a foot longer when compressed.

 

[jrewing]

I'd trade the m9 on one of those. I like kiwi made shit...well not their women but thats another story

 

[zoidberg]

I gotta say, I'm very interested in riding one and checking out weights and durability on these puppies. Could be the replacement for the V10.

 

[tumble]

und mit Boxxers... 39.72lb as pictured


No it's not mine.

 

[Ryan H]

und mit Boxxers... 39.72lb as pictured
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No it's not mine.

Jah ich liebe

Looks so clean without a normal drivetrain cant wait till they come out!

 

[---Matt---]

 

[No Skid Marks]

Sooooo sexy. Hopefully there'll be a demo Zerode in Oz very soon.

 

[No Skid Marks]

First Zerode arived in Oz today. Looks excellent, can't wait to build it over the next couple of days if it doesn't sell first. So keen to try it out. Very tidy.

 

[evObda2]

Rod will you be down Thredders this weekend?
Im down for a wedding (no riding unfortunately) but i might pop round if you have this built up?

 

[No Skid Marks]

Rod will you be down Thredders this weekend?
Im down for a wedding (no riding unfortunately) but i might pop round if you have this built up?

Yeah, I'll be there. I'll take it in, but may not have too much spare time to discuss it if I'm getting slammed spannering for interschoolies.

 

[evObda2]

haha thats no probs bud.. yeh should be a busy weekend!

 

[simplesimon76]

und mit Boxxers... 39.72lb as pictured
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No it's not mine.

that is actually 18kg (pretty sure you divide by 2.2) but would like to see it with a proper DH rear shock. but at the end of the day, my own iron horse is more like 19kg and this thing looks 100x's better than my trusty steed! I JUST WANT ONE!! Looks like you would have to use the super drop boxxer crown too.

 

[evObda2]

18kg is a good weight.. but you also need to look at the spec.
That spec on say an Orange 224 (yes probably the lighter end of the scale frame), id say would be around the 15.5kg mark.

Flow rims are a super lightweight rim that most riders wouldn't want to use as an everyday dh rim. Same goes for air shock.

Id say a regular build with spring shock, 721 rims, Boxxer Teams etc would easily be over the 19kg+ mark.

Im more interested due to the suspension design and lack of weight around the rear wheel etc. Also the lack of chain slap would be a bonus too. Would be a nice quiet ride.