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runthegauntlet
Joined: 02 Dec 2007
Location: the southlands.
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 Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2011 9:13 pm Post subject: |
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| The Great Toad wrote: |
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| No, you didn't see any 2 million (or 12 million) dollar bikes. Get real. |
unthegauntlet-You must be in a small town or never have walked into and looked at the prices of a high - end Korean bike shop- 2000 US dollar / 2 million won bikes
What is wrong with 2 chin ring sram - do you prefer lame 3 change ring mtb setups?
I do get huge airs with any mtb I happen to ride - I even get some air time with my road bike if I have hop a speed bump - it is hurtful to my bike ego that you don not believe I am supa cool on bikes. Why would you not get huge airs on a cross country bike? |
Again, mate, you have never seen a 2 million (or 12 million) dollar bike.
That I have to pointedly state that twice suggests your reading comprehension is sorely lacking.
There's nothing wrong with a a double (compact) setup. Just like there's nothing wrong with the typical triple setup. You're the one denigrating it. Try to keep up here.
And no, you're neither super cool nor getting 'huge air' on a xc bike. Keep telling yourself you are, though, and that your bike doesn't have to cost 2 million dollars to do it. 
Didn't I already say you don't seem to know what you're talking about? Did you think your latest response would refute that?
Hmm, not so much. |
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The Great Toad
Joined: 12 Jun 2004
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| Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2011 3:48 am Post subject: |
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ahhh I get ytou are thinking I mean 2 mil or 12 mil dollars - right right I mean KOREAN WON --- therea are plenty of bikes that cost 2million won or much more but you will not see them in a country store... It is true that a 12 million dollar won bike is hard to find - Korean pro shops often have only 1 or 2 ti / carbon bikes around.... I will have to take a picture of one next time I go in a korean pro shop to educate you all...
anyhow I am very hurt you doubt my mtb air skills so I sent you a cool pm with me getting air so you can learn from a former mtb/road/multisport supa cool dood.... let me know if you want tips on MTB RuLLLing - I am the bomb on that |
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runthegauntlet
Joined: 02 Dec 2007
Location: the southlands.
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| Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2011 4:52 pm Post subject: |
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ahhh I get ytou are thinking I mean 2 mil or 12 mil dollars - right right I mean KOREAN WON --- therea are plenty of bikes that cost 2million won or much more but you will not see them in a country store... It is true that a 12 million dollar won bike is hard to find - Korean pro shops often have only 1 or 2 ti / carbon bikes around.... I will have to take a picture of one next time I go in a korean pro shop to educate you all...
anyhow I am very hurt you doubt my mtb air skills so I sent you a cool pm with me getting air so you can learn from a former mtb/road/multisport supa cool dood.... let me know if you want tips on MTB RuLLLing - I am the bomb on that |
Hahahahaha.
Honestly, you couldn't script such comedy.
And don't worry mate. It doesn't bother me a bit that you know nothing about mountain biking or riding. |
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Weigookin74
Joined: 26 Oct 2009
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| Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2011 6:08 pm Post subject: |
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Country shops will have some better bikes. But not anything more than 2 million won. They will be Korean brands however that you won't recognize. Was in E Mart yesterday and saw something astounding I didn't see before. Korean brand bikes with aluminum frames, shimano gears, and even disk brakes. Think they were LESPO and APPALACHIA. Price was maybe 350,000 won. For what most of us do and the time we are here, these would prob be good ennough. But test ride it first.
Before these K bikes were made of heavy steel and cheap gears that broke if you exerted yourself too much. My old COREX chain always broke when I biked up a hill. I mean it was a mountain bike after all. Overpriced piece of crap! Anyhew, my second year, I walked by the bike shop I got my first bike and recognized the better features on an "EL FAMA" bike I never heard of before. Three years later, I still use it often.
Though I did eventually add some things and replace some things. But it's a decent ride. Regrettably no disk brakes. V lock brakes are maybe 10 years ago technology. But, I'll live. |
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harryh
Joined: 16 Jan 2003
Location: south of Seoul
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| Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2011 8:40 pm Post subject: |
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Hi folks,
I'm looking to buy a mountain bike to replace my Hound, which wasn't up to the task of easy trails, and mountain climbs. Too many broken parts these days. It lasted three years so mustn;t complain.
Now, I've done some research and I've found a few bikes in my price range of up to 850,000 won.
I'm considering the Cannondale Quick CX FS, a couple of Elfama models, Cello Lannutti, Merida TFS XC 800D and a Gary Fisher Piranha model (Trek).
They all seem to have many Shimano components, invariably the same part numbers. Arguably the frames and forks are where they vary.
The Elfamas have RST Omega or gila forks. The Cannondale, the RST Deuce 29. The Cello Lannutti, Merida and Gary Fisher Piranha have the Rock Shox Tora.
The Cannondale looks a lovely bike and may be best for off and on road as an alrounder, but I've concerns about spare parts as many components don't appear to be easily available and I don't live in Seoul.
The Gary Fisher Piranha seems a favorite, I've read a few very good reviews, the frame seems to pass the test. It's been nigh on impossible to get views on the Elfama and Cello frames.
Is there anybody with more experience than I, with suggestions on which may be the best bang for the buck? |
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ssuprnova
Joined: 17 Dec 2010
Location: Saigon
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| Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2011 3:23 am Post subject: |
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ahhh I get ytou are thinking I mean 2 mil or 12 mil dollars - right right I mean KOREAN WON --- therea are plenty of bikes that cost 2million won or much more but you will not see them in a country store... It is true that a 12 million dollar won bike is hard to find - Korean pro shops often have only 1 or 2 ti / carbon bikes around.... I will have to take a picture of one next time I go in a korean pro shop to educate you all...
anyhow I am very hurt you doubt my mtb air skills so I sent you a cool pm with me getting air so you can learn from a former mtb/road/multisport supa cool dood.... let me know if you want tips on MTB RuLLLing - I am the bomb on that |
Please tell me you're a troll. |
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carleverson
Joined: 04 Dec 2009
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| Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2011 7:56 pm Post subject: |
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Hi folks,
I'm looking to buy a mountain bike to replace my Hound, which wasn't up to the task of easy trails, and mountain climbs. Too many broken parts these days. It lasted three years so mustn;t complain.
Now, I've done some research and I've found a few bikes in my price range of up to 850,000 won.
I'm considering the Cannondale Quick CX FS, a couple of Elfama models, Cello Lannutti, Merida TFS XC 800D and a Gary Fisher Piranha model (Trek).
They all seem to have many Shimano components, invariably the same part numbers. Arguably the frames and forks are where they vary.
The Elfamas have RST Omega or gila forks. The Cannondale, the RST Deuce 29. The Cello Lannutti, Merida and Gary Fisher Piranha have the Rock Shox Tora.
The Cannondale looks a lovely bike and may be best for off and on road as an alrounder, but I've concerns about spare parts as many components don't appear to be easily available and I don't live in Seoul.
The Gary Fisher Piranha seems a favorite, I've read a few very good reviews, the frame seems to pass the test. It's been nigh on impossible to get views on the Elfama and Cello frames.
Is there anybody with more experience than I, with suggestions on which may be the best bang for the buck? |
Those bike seem pretty equal in my opinion. I would go with the bike with the best components. Although, I'm not a big fan of RockShox, I think the Tora forks are a bit better than any of the RST forks. You can get spare parts easily from online bike retailers and get stuff delivered here pretty cheaply. If you can ride all three, go with the one that fits / feels best. |
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The Great Toad
Joined: 12 Jun 2004
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Subject: Re:Re: Re: This is Sanbada Sports, Cannondale distributor
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Dear -------,
Sorry for the late reply. In the meantime, I had a business trip to Taiwan. I received from Cannondale that they have one Flash carbon 2 bike in stock. And the retail price is about 6.9 Million Korean Won. And please understand that you should order this bike to the bike shops I recommended by the previous e-mail.
And if you really want to buy this model, you should hurry to order it since Cannondale has only one bike in stock.
Thanks and regards,
R---- --- |
Hey guys I just thought I would update you on my cycle saga. I do ride my road bike all the time but you know I love to fly my MTB. The only Korean Cannonadle distributor is 'Sanbada Sports' but you can NOT buy a Cannondale from them instead you have to go to one of the shops they distribute the Sweeeet American bikes to. I really had my heart set on a Flash Carbon 2 - which is around 3,000 US dollars if you get a good deal in the USA. But get this- it is 6.9 MILLION Korean Won in the land of the tariffs- like a Bongo Truck smashing on a BMW. Also, Cannondales are like Gold here- they are ordered/sold before they even get to the shop. I went to my pro-shop here. The owner said, "Yes, I can order you a Cannondale but you have to wait 4 months- So, the shop tells the Distributor to order and then the distributor orders and gets the bike(s) every few months or so. Think of it like trying to order a custom blown glass coffee table from Ireland... when you live in Burundi. Sure, it is possible if you have the cash up front and the time but it is unlikely you will ever walk into a Burundi furniture shop and see a bunch of ornate blown glass coffee tables from Waterford. The sad conclusion to the story is I ended up going with the ubiquitous (that's a smart guy word notice how it is applicable to the sentence) Giant carbon frame made in Taiwan.
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/298908_10150334513619069_578924068_8269987_189581993_n.jpg
It is in the 2.7 million won range and still has a good shock/SRAM shifting/ and is light but also it is not a bank killing 6.9 million won. Though I suspect it would go for 1,800 US dollars or maybe less in the USA... I could be wrong though, as Taiwan Bikes are easy to supply here to Korea. I am still baffled by the one guys claims bikes are NOT millions and millions in Korea - like I said it is easy to drop ten million won on an Imported Italian / American / Canadian bike. But, of course you will not find high end pro shops in the countryside small towns.
So, the moral of the story is if you just want a low price bike to get around here and are not going to be in angst if you can not ride on a supa-techno-weenie obotiranium do not bring a bike to Korea. But, if you are looking to spend 3,000 or more on a bike- it is better in the long run to buy your: Cannondale/Litespeed/Santa Cruz/Seven; in the West and just pay an extra 150 dollars for a third checkin bag and have your bike shop dissemble it and box it in a plastic case.
If I could sell this 2.7 Giant to someone for like 1.5-2.0 I would definitely be buying a new Cannondale in the USA this winter on my vacation. But, I will just be satisfied bunny hopping this Giant with my Korean Down Hill riding buddies here... If I ever go to Gangwando with my MTB again though we should all meet up and do some rad street riding and park powerslides- and I can amaze everyone with my huge air times. And we can hit the trails - sorry I missed the one guy- I talked to here- but I ended up not going to his city. We should all have a Dave's Jisan Forest Resort MTB meet up some weekend.... |
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runthegauntlet
Joined: 02 Dec 2007
Location: the southlands.
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| Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2011 2:47 am Post subject: |
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| I am still baffled by the one guys claims bikes are NOT millions and millions in Korea - like I said it is easy to drop ten million won on an Imported Italian / American / Canadian bike. |
Second try.
To put this point blankly so there can and will not be any more confusion and so that you don't need to continue making ridiculous comments about it:
I NEVER said there were not multimillion WON bikes here. I own one!
YOU said there were multimillion DOLLAR bikes and despite pointing it out multiple times, you STILL do not seem to grasp that there are not, actually, multimillion dollar bikes in the bike stores in Korea.
Got it now? Make sure you wear a helmet when you ride, bud. For all of our sakes. |
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