[cjcrashesalot]

So I know the Riot is supposed to be available sometime in the spring, but does anyone have any specifics? Will it be late, early, any particluar month? I'm dying to get one of these when they come out. Anyone?

 

[scurban]

I don't know, it looks pretty sick though. If you like 26" wheels

 

[cjcrashesalot]

If you like 26" wheels

Yes I do . Nothing against 24's though, but I just like 26ers

 

[sb317]

I heard sometime towards the end of this month.

 

[-dustin]

add another 4 - 6 weeks to that, since it's the bike biz.

 

[scurban]

add another 4 - 6 weeks to that, since it's the bike biz.

Classic..... so true!

 

[W4S]

Here's the email I received.

Brian,
Thanks alot, the riot should be available in april-may for about
350.00 US

carter

 

[-dustin]

**** that's cheap.

 

[cjcrashesalot]

Here's the email I received.

Brian,
Thanks alot, the riot should be available in april-may for about
350.00 US

carter

Right on. I emailed Carter a few months ago and he said it would retail for about 300. I guess the closer they get to production, the more accurately they can pick price. Either way, killer deal. I'm hoping for closer to April than May, but....

 

[Bicyclist]

Is this the cheaper version of the MOB?

 

[Tetreault]

that seems really cheap to me, makes me think u get what u pay for

 

[sb317]

I'm pretty sure these are going to be imported. That's the reason for the cheaper cost.

 

[-dustin]

their Mobs are pretty cheap, comparably, as well, but they use badass tubing and come with a badass warranty.

 

[cjcrashesalot]

Yes this is the cheaper version of the MOB, and judging from what company is producing it under their name, I would imagine it will be good quality, and a real bargain. It uses different tubing, is made in taiwan, and has more limited options...all of which contribute to the lower price.

Edit: the tubing is Reynolds 725 instead of True Temper Super therm. Anyone know anything about the differences between these two?

 

[W4S]

Yes this is the cheaper version of the MOB, and judging from what company is producing it under their name, I would imagine it will be good quality, and a real bargain. It uses different tubing, is made in taiwan, and has more limited options...all of which contribute to the lower price.

Edit: the tubing is Reynolds 725 instead of True Temper Super therm. Anyone know anything about the differences between these two?

I agree, I can't see Carter and S&M putting out a bad product. And the steel doesn't seem to be that much of a compromise, the Riot is 1/2 pound heavier than the Mob.

http://www.reynoldscycles.co.uk/steel725.html

http://www.truetemper.com/performance_tubing/bmx.asp

 

[el-cid]

Riddle me this: why can you get an american made bmx frame for $350 but an american made mtb/dj frame is $500-$600 or up? I know the high end steel tubing is a bit more spendy than garden variety 4130, but jeez.

 

[morethanjake543]

I think there is probably much less of a demand.

So you know, they can't really just make loads of them and expect them to sell.

 

[Changleen]

They're both good steels.

 

[Changleen]

I think there is probably much less of a demand.

So you know, they can't really just make loads of them and expect them to sell.

Also most MTB DJ bikes are ridden by ex-MTBers who are used to paying $$$.