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Has any one on here got one? I test rode one the other week and really liked it. I was just after some longer term views, how are they holding up? Any problems? On the one i rode i did notice that the cranks came really close to the chainstays and thought that might be an issue.
Neilforrow has one, I’ve demoed one (in biblically shit conditions) and the second I get the last of the funds together I’ll be buying one...
theyre halfway through the second full season guiding with them in the alps, no issues yet I’ve heard.
production models only started shipping in feb, so no other ‘long term’ reviews will be available for a while yet
Interested to hear feedback as well. It will definitely be on my demo list for the next bike.
Grizzly Munro Diaries is worth a follow on Facebook/instagram (if you are into that sort of thing), he’s planning on/currently doing all 282 Munros aboard a Guide, which should be as vigourous a reliability trial as anything...
As Tom said, I've had one for a good few months now (ride twice a week / 10 days in the alps too so far). Riding wise, it is as good as the hype. I demo'ed one and knew there and then its the bike for me. All the high level concepts I wanted (high pivot / designed for uk conditions / gearbox) in a well refined package.
I've done a fair bit of riding on it now and no major issues to note. There has been a few minor issues (mainly the spring tension on the idler needed refining) but the Deviate team have gone the extra mile with help / set up etc and sorted it. Proper customer service that stands them aside from other bike firms I have dealt with. They have listened, taken note and sorted promptly.
The cranks are close to the swingarm, but you adjust them on the gearbox axle. The gear box doesn't rely on them to be buttoned up like say a HT11 system does to stop the slop, more you locate them in the right position, do them up and then put the retaining cap / bolt on. I've got to admit I did look at that when I got it, but it's a moot point in reality.
To note one point that is not hammered home enough is how well this thing performs in shitty conditions. It is very, very well designed in that regard; the gearbox / chainline obviously, but the the hardware / seals ont' bearings / mounts etc is first class. i took the thing to bits recently and it was all fresh in there despite a good number of hours riding.
Thumbs up from me.
Cheers