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I’ve bought the Vitus E-Substance (2×10) to replace my Boardman Adv 8.9e which is my commuter
Haven't seen those before - looks really tidy as ebikes go!
2100 is a handy price too. Nicely done 🙂
@rascal if your the correct size I have a medium-long going spare
It sits bang between a med and large (you don't say) but seriously it's worth checking the siz8ng out see if it fits your bill
The med long over the std med has more reach longer wheelbase etc
Geometry geeks website is a good place for you to compare the sizing difference
Now when they were 599 I thought it such a deal I scrambled my ipad and hastily ordered one but what I wanted was a medium, once I relized I'd ordered a medium long crc said I couldn't change the order I'd have to reorder and return .
Not very environmentally friendly when I'd had only been 1hr from ordering
Anyhow it's bottle blue mega 275 carbon new in the box -size medium long
I'm not wanting to get rich but I would like my money back although I'm aware they were further reduced by 100 pounds
If not I'll return it or stick it on pb
Big-Bud - just messaged you - cheers
Anyone have a 27.5 large grey carbon Mega 2020 frame for sale? Pref one bought for £500 and still unused 😉. Big-Bud’s ML is too small…I very much doubt it but worth a try!
what I wanted was a medium, once I relized I’d ordered a medium long crc said I couldn’t change the order I’d have to reorder and return .
Not very environmentally friendly when I’d had only been 1hr from ordering
That is pretty crap, because I ordered one of the Vitus, then 2 hours later went on live chat and cancelled it.
They initially said no, but I pressed them saying it was only 2 hours since placing the order and it was 11am(placing order at 9am) and they relented and cancelled it.
Not sure the refund has went through yet though, bank seemed a little short, though that might be down to paypal transfer not CRC.
It was a day later I ordered one of the Nukeproof's, so it wasnt replacing one with the other when i asked to cancel.
Maybe I gave up to easy ,I was happy to simply cancel and pay for another await any refund etc it was the ethics of shipping back and forth that I found unnecessary
MEGA. Did you weigh the frame before fitting by any chance?
ML is 3.6kg on my scales. Excl seatclamp and internal cable rubber tubes I assume to dampen any cable rattles. Not that light.
Well, this Nukeproof sale has massively raised the profile of the brand I reckon. Pretty good use of stock surplus, better than any ad campaign.
This is typical.
Im in need(for the mega 27.5") some cranks* and a dropper**.
Typically there were some decent droppers in some PSA a few months back, and i said to myself, 'oh on,dont need one of those'
HA!
* Whats the deal with boost, as in rear wheel. Does this mean I need a set of cranks that are 'boost' compatible ?
Wondering if this is a good set up and will fit ok.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225694145284?hash=item348c6b5b04:g:kBkAAOSw9mpjz9a9
** Is there a max size the 27.5" frame will take ?. Its an XL and the seat tube curves, so would 170mm fit fine ?
<p style="padding-left: 40px; text-align: left;">Anyone get any of the silly cheap cranks they decided they no longer need?</p>
You don't need boost cranks for that Mega, normal 52mm chainline XT on mine work better, actually 51mm with Blackspire snaggletooth ring as it offsets 1mm, no clearance issues with 34t.
Isnt 52mm boost?
No, 52mm seems the minimum now, 53mm was boost a few years ago, now 55mm is the new boost for Shimano.
Shimano quietly changed their boost cranks from 52mm chainline to 55 in 2020/21. Never really explained why AFAIK. Wider to accomodate wider chainstays/bigger tyres? I havent changed from 51/52 as it seems to still be working fine
@dyna-ti i have some new boost cranks. Sent you a DM
Ian
Got that Ian ta. Im actually looking for a complete set, something i know is all compatible without having to research this and that.
You don’t need boost cranks for that Mega,
Do you mean that that wouldnt be suitable ?, the sram sx groupo i mean 😕
Andy
Shimano quietly changed their boost cranks from 52mm chainline to 55 in 2020/21. Never really explained why AFAIK. Wider to accomodate wider chainstays/bigger tyres?
Ebikes, all of it is for EBikes.
Whats the gig then with this NX kit. says the chainline is 49mm
Its all so bloody confusing, does my head in.
My bad, seems like Sram's boost is 52mm, I was referring to Shimano, I'm not a SRAM fan so didn't realise, god it's confusing when the big 2 can't decide what's what. I didn't click the link so didn't realise you meant SRAM.
Ebikes, all of it is for EBikes.
I did wonder that. Move the optimum chainline more towards smaller cogs to reduce wear, but then most MTB Ebikes have the motor in the BB and different cranks. Unless that meant all E-Cranks and Normal cranks had to have same chainline for consistency
I think it makes naff all difference unless its for chainstay clearence.
dyna-ti
Whats the gig then with this NX kit. says the chainline is 49mm
There's a boost version of that groupset also, difference is just the chainring - boost chainring has 3mm offset toward the centre, so chainline moves out to 52, non boost has a 6mm offset for 48mm chainline
If it's a bargain, buy it, try it, if you have issues with chainline/clearance, just need a chainring swap.
(I bought the same kit and fitted it to a non boost bike...... man, a 52t looks HUUUGE on 26" wheels)
Finally built my bargain frame up, can’t wait to get out on it.
So it’s full GX eagle.
Superstar V6/Element wheels.
Tranz-X 200mm dropper (thanks STW)
170mm Lyrik RC2s
I don’t think it’s any heavier than the Big Dog to be fair, and having sold that for £170 I basically have a nice new enduro bike for £190. Can’t argue with that
Sweet deal. For that money it's a great but
Looks great. My bargain NukeProof Mega bike build may end up to be my shortest owned bike by far(although I do think it's great).....as I've just bought another shorter travel bargain,that may suit me even better....a rather nice Transition Spur. Just need summer to turn up so I can test ride it properly 🙂
That vitus looks the business
For the money that’s flipping excellent. You’ll have to bring it to Rowberrow for a good test run!
Sheesh, Parcelforce, what a joke. My Big Wig has been in the local depot since Monday night (scheduled delivery for Tuesday). They are hoping that it will be delivered "one day this week".
Had a quick peek at the Mega frame I bought, looks even better in the flesh a matte blue should look great with some red Lyriks. Someone asked about weight, popped it on the scales 3.8Kg (XL) not light but not too heavy either. They are still showing some left @ £500.
Prices are all over the place. My Sommet was £369 I think and it’s now £319, the Escarpe was £320, £399 and now back down below £350.
I was super tempted by the mega at £520 but it went to £600 by the time I got brave enough to tell my wife I was buying something else I don’t need and that settled me on the Sommet.
It’s a bargain really even at £609, but £500 is a great deal!
and @joebristol it’s on my list of things to do. School holidays and childcare very much getting in the way though.
EXTRA10 off sale bikes and frames this weekend
Say whaaaat! They are out of the Mega now though.
Finally built my bargain frame up, can’t wait to get out on it.
Great work, looks awesome - I love a bargain build like this.
can the mods please delete this thread.
I'm resisting as I'm skint....just....man maths is working overtime to justify purchases
@pimpingimp
Finally built my bargain frame up, can’t wait to get out on it.
Sorted my Daughters out the other week too:
Sold her previous hard tail for £300 so recouped the cost of the frame - just needed to buy a boost rear wheel and shorter dropper, everything else came from my HT.
So net cost is £250.....
They really are great frames for the price - even if the internal dropper cable routing is a complete PITA.
I’m resisting as I’m skint….just….man maths is working overtime to justify purchases
Just think how much it'll cost if you miss these deals 😀
https://vitusbikes.com/products/vitus-escarpe-290-crx-mountain-bike-07e7
That’s 3.7k on CRC
Fox Factory both ends
New SRAM GX wireless transmission
even if the internal dropper cable routing is a complete PITA.
Fit an external routed one. They are cheaper and way easier to fit. The external brand-x routes quite neatly on these
They really are great frames for the price – even if the internal dropper cable routing is a complete PITA.
Yeah, not looking forward to this bit when I get round to building mine, looks really fiddly and not the best route. Will eventually need a slightly longer dropper anyway I think so might go for an external one next time! Stealth is always a faff to fit.
The dropper cable isn't that big a deal on them,certainly not worth considering an external one .
10% off this weekend means a Ragley Blue Pig or Big Wig for £1088! 😱
My outdated 2016 Spesh Enduro still works for me but I am so tempted with a Blue Pig for the updated geo, wider rims and 12 speed.
I worry that my fond memories of my Cotic Soul 10 years ago may be overriding the reality of my 40 year old body now though
Before you pull on it go ride a ht on your usual ride
It'll be a wake up call
I use one for winter slop and the decents are actually OK and popping on wider 2.6 tyres cushions the sting a little but they still beat you up like a 6th form bully
I talked myself out of it a week or so ago, but the extra 10% off this weekend has made me relapse. I think the credit card is safe
Hardtails are hard going if you have got used to full suspension. It’s not so much when you’re standing up going downhill - but the general bumping about when you’d normally be pedalling serenely on a full suss. You have to stand up a lot more / more do the time and it’s tiring. I have both options and ride them for different sorts of stuff. The hardtail is mostly short sharp blasts when riding like my hair is on fire. Jumping and manualling off everything etc. Full suss for everything else.