New lighter, better(?) 11speed Alfine hub coming out from Shimano, would be sick in a bike like this.
Super Clean Gearbox out of NZ
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A even lighter, smaller one with 6-8 speeds and closer spaced ratios would be ideal tho, i just wish one of the hub manufacturers would take a punt on the whole idea. 
Oh and no news here in NZ from the Zerode boys as far as i know
pitty
Oh and no news here in NZ from the Zerode boys as far as i know
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Last I heard the bikes are being made by SAPA, Shouldn't be too much further away now. First run is only DH bikes, trail bikes at a later date.A even lighter, smaller one with 6-8 speeds and closer spaced ratios would be ideal tho, i just wish one of the hub manufacturers would take a punt on the whole idea.
Oh and no news here in NZ from the Zerode boys as far as i know
Sounds awesome....thanks Banga
where can i send my money? i want one
wicked news. really hoping these guys can make things work.
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they're with the e13 pedals and superbro awaiting shipment...
Seriously? Even racing (and I do like a pedal) I use maybe 4 speeds. If the track is good (ie steep) I use one maybe 2 if I want to get off the line quick.
A 4 speed gbox would be perfect for DH and it just so happens I have one in the works weighing less than a kilo and very compact.
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i agree with joelsman.
my DH bikes have full sized cassettes on them. i ride them everywhere. up hills too
Hmmm, possibly 5 or 6 just so there's no need to change front chainring for different tracks.
The new 11 alfine has closer, better quality gears(smoother shifts), so even though it has too many gears, it's still better than the 8(unless gears are too close).
Your 4 speed sounds great, spill the beans, post pics, start a new thread, make me one, etc etc etc. Guessing it's a mech in a box, yeah?
The shimano 11 may be butcherable to remove some gears, will have to wait to see what's inside.
I would love to hear more about this.
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Seconded!
BTW, I was out in NZ recently and met up with Rob Metz (designer of the Zerode bikes)
All I can say is that things are looking really interesting- he is working with a US frame builder at the mo.
Also, you should see his latest (own) carbon fibre Zerode trail bike- WOW!
All I can say is that things are looking really interesting- he is working with a US frame builder at the mo.
Also, you should see his latest (own) carbon fibre Zerode trail bike- WOW!
oh man that's a good one
why? because i ride my DH bike more than you?oh man that's a good one
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actually it says they're back on track in the start of the thread. Here's hoping! the DH and the trail bike both look amazing!
done holding my breath. thinking about it more, i wouldnt feel too good buying a bike from a company based on the other side of the world.
What like Lapierre?
Canada and France are just a bit closer then Kiwi landWhat like Lapierre?
Yeah sorry I couldnt resist the lil Dig
i dont obviously expect Zerode to have a N.A. operation, so im sure you can see how some would be a bit hesitantYeah sorry I couldnt resist the lil Dig
Rob has been talking with an American builder to help in the production of the bikes. After the Asian Yes Men, the Americans are nice to deal with. Thorough and easy to work with.
While all these delays have been happening (production is scheduled for November), Rob has made himself a tidy trail version of the bike in his garage. Out of carbon.
Check it:
Carbon Zerode trail bike. Made in his garage. Damn.
This is Rob Metz, the man behind the bike. He's no slouch on a bike.
There are a few more pics, but I'll be holding on to them for a while.
I don't think I've ever been this excited about a bike. Roll on November!
While all these delays have been happening (production is scheduled for November), Rob has made himself a tidy trail version of the bike in his garage. Out of carbon.
Check it:
Carbon Zerode trail bike. Made in his garage. Damn.
This is Rob Metz, the man behind the bike. He's no slouch on a bike.
There are a few more pics, but I'll be holding on to them for a while.
I don't think I've ever been this excited about a bike. Roll on November!
Yeah Boy! I caught up with Mike Metz over a coffee a couple of weeks ago and inquired about the Zerode. He said it was all go subject to some higher than expected order numbers resulting from having to move production to the US.Rob has been talking with an American builder to help in the production of the bikes. After the Asian Yes Men, the Americans are nice to deal with. Thorough and easy to work with.
While all these delays have been happening (production is scheduled for November), Rob has made himself a tidy trail version of the bike in his garage. Out of carbon.
Check it:
Carbon Zerode trail bike. Made in his garage. Damn.
This is Rob Metz, the man behind the bike. He's no slouch on a bike.
There are a few more pics, but I'll be holding on to them for a while.
I don't think I've ever been this excited about a bike. Roll on November!
Awesome.
Most likely false. Refer previous post. Shoddy factory in asia = not the way to launch the best bike in the world (yeah, I said it)
Most definately true. I want one. Alot. Maybe it will stop me crashing so much. Happy to wait while they sort the manufacture.
Shoddy factory in Asia? For real? Damn you need to look at the world properly.
I don't think it's not being made in any shody factory.
nice^
Whoa - you've got me wrong, that's not what I meant. The actual factory they tried with in Asia was shoddy... not all factories.
why are people so defensive of crappy products coming out of asia, when SOMETIMES, crappy products come out of asia. Generalizations are bad, but come on, evil had teething issues, zerode had initial teething issues, it happens.
Hopefully Zerode's teething issues don't make it to production.
i think the deal was they ditched taiwan in favor of 'merkin production so that it didn't. i just hope it someday sees the light of day. there are few frames that i'll buy new...that's one...superco is another...neither are coming any time soon though, apparently.