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After selling Kona Rove gravel bike last month I was going to build a rigid 29er to replace it. But as I had barely anything in the parts bin that would fit, it was just going to cost too much.
The LBS happened to have a lush Cervelo ZFS-5 120 in the window for a third off & that looked just the ticket. Plus it could carry 2 full size water bottles.
Light, fast & comfortable to ride all day, but alas, only medium sizes available.
Watching some reviews on the tube led me to the Epic with the same design.
Then up pops a Chisel. Fast, comfortable & nearly as light, but a lot cheaper & METAL!
The basic plan is to just leave it stock & just ride it.
But you probably know that didn't happen, seemed rude not to grab a longer dropper while I was at the checkout. Mainly because it will also work on my Banshee Rune so it's Fox Factory dropper can get a service.
Now I'm just waiting for the rain to stop for a minute so I can go & smash some laps.
Looks smart. You'll love the 29er pace.
But rain? You big tease, I'm setting up the fire pump here!
Nice bit of convict stonework there 😀
Good choice - I have a Chisel swapped wheels for some lighter Hunts and some Mezcal tyres and it's a great xc bike. Enjoy smashing some laps
Can't get enough of this thing...
First crash.
I’d like to see your new bike but:
https://help.imgur.com/hc/en-us/articles/41592665292443-Imgur-access-in-the-United-Kingdom
That's a bit awkward.
What's the next alternative after photobucket went tits up?
I feel the need to check STW via Opera browser and a VPN now.
Edit: Yep, that worked fine. Niiiice bike
Yeah, I can just upload from my laptop's library since the upgrade. Used to use Dropbox before that.
I think straight from the phone is the key. Saves transferring photos to the desktop.
That was harder than it should be.
I was looking at these - saw one just like yours in the local Spec concept store and it looked pretty ace. I was thinking about a frame only build (the pink frameset is on offer at Certini)as I have spare wheels / bars / stem / brakes / tyres etc - but got offered a carbon 2022 Trek Top Fuel frameeet and forks for a very decent price so gone with that.
Hope you enjoy the Chisel - should be really fast cross country / on flow Singletrack!