Lots of high end 2012 product is coming through the doors at the moment. This particular S-Works Epic 29er is Simon Whitfield’s, but there’s plenty more fancy stuff that you can buy in stock. As for the bike, it’s sub 22 lbs with wagon wheels, and crazy stiff. Drool worthy.
Another Derek Kidd build. Inexpensive street/trails build, and that Vengeance fork is mega stiff. Frame: Dartmoor Quinnie, 2012, Turquoise, 22.5″ Fork: X-Fusion Vengeance HLR Wheels: Dartmoor Raider rims laced to Formula sealed hubs (hand built) Cranks: Premium 1948 Ring: Haro Forum lite 25T Bar: Gusset Open Prison 3″ Stem: Gusset Colt, 40mm Tires: Specialized Rhythm...
If there is such thing as a perfect bike for the South Island, it’s likely the 2012 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert Carbon 29er. It also has the world’s longest model name. Its 130mm of travel is plenty for the more aggressive XC/AM out here, and its slightly relaxed geometry and light weight make it way...
We’re always impressed with Santa Cruz’s avoidance of slavery to model year, and there are no changes to their Tallboy for 2012. That being said, it’s great to see shiny new 2012 parts hanging off it. On top of that, it’s amazing when a bike shows up stock built almost exactly how we’d build a...
Kate wanted a fast citybike that was quicker handling than most, but still moderately upright. We chose a Soma Smoothie frame, but used a longer, lower trail fork than the stock one. The parts spec is a mix of NOS stuff and practical modern stuff. Highlights include Dura-Ace & XTR hubs, a Salsa Shaft post...
Shrew’s Stumpjumper EVO finally showed up and it looks HOT. Changes from stock are: 1×10 w/ a chainguide, Rockshox Reverb, Chromag Ranger stem, OSX bar, etc… Click through for lots more photos.
Derek hadn’t put together a custom build in a few months, so a Christmas-themed Dobermann seemed like a good idea. Merry Christmas from all of us at Oak Bay Bicycles!
Another crazy nice Ridley Noah went out last week. It’s not as colourful as the last one, but it has a certain monochromatic badass thing going on. Done up with Campy Super Record, Zipp wheels/stem/bars, etc., it’s definitely dirty fast.
Jacob was looking for a flat bar commuter, but he wanted to future proof the bike in terms of potential changes to intended use. We set up him with a Salsa Vaya frame, and built it up with solid, dependable stuff that’s going to serve him well: Avid BB7 Road discs, Nimbus Armadillo tires, Deore-level...
