ATXZJ Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 They should've done an Ebike demo at cat mountain. That would be a perfect combination for people who hate climbing almost as much as I've learned toš¤£ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olddbrider Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 Eminent Cycles had a demo tent at Spider last Saturday. I'm not usually one to demo bikes, but I had never ridden a high-pivot bike before so I handed over my ID and credit card and - 30 minutes later - off I went. I took the Haste (170/160mm) for 3 runs down the hill and while it was a nice bike, it certainly didn't make me want to "upgrade" from my Ripmo AF. I'm sure you could chalk some of it up to familiarity, but I just think my current rig felt better in that environment. I'm sure Spider isn't necessarily the best place to experience all the benefits of the high pivot, so maybe I'd feel differently if I was able to ride it somewhere else. I also thought the spec on the bike was pretty unimpressive for a $7000 bike. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATXZJ Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, olddbrider said: Eminent Cycles had a demo tent at Spider last Saturday. I'm not usually one to demo bikes, but I had never ridden a high-pivot bike before so I handed over my ID and credit card and - 30 minutes later - off I went. I took the Haste (170/160mm) for 3 runs down the hill and while it was a nice bike, it certainly didn't make me want to "upgrade" from my Ripmo AF. I'm sure you could chalk some of it up to familiarity, but I just think my current rig felt better in that environment. I'm sure Spider isn't necessarily the best place to experience all the benefits of the high pivot, so maybe I'd feel differently if I was able to ride it somewhere else. I also thought the spec on the bike was pretty unimpressive for a $7000 bike. Can confirm that spider, as cool as it is, doesn't get fast or rough enough for a big travel high pivot to shine. I had more fun there on my 100mm trailbike than my 180mm high pivot. I would alsoĀ neverĀ buy a high pivot for CTX. Edited November 9, 2022 by ATXZJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circuitbreaker Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 NOVEMBER 19, 2022 Pivot Cycles Demo Day at Spider Mountain: https://www.pivotcycles.com/en/event/spider-mountain-mtb-demo/ Ā 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATXZJ Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 17 hours ago, circuitbreaker said: NOVEMBER 19, 2022 Pivot Cycles Demo Day at Spider Mountain: https://www.pivotcycles.com/en/event/spider-mountain-mtb-demo/ Ā Nice! IMHO, the new Trail 429 is a perfect CTX rig. Couldn't believe how many pivot bikes I saw "the cool kids" riding in Quebec. Way more than SC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circuitbreaker Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 NOVEMBER 20 @ 9:00 AMĀ -Ā 4:00 PM Pivot CyclesĀ ROCKY HILL RANCH MTB DEMO https://www.pivotcycles.com/en/event/rocky-hill-ranch-mtb-demo/?fbclid=IwAR3cGGjVia0k-9mGX8ZjT5t5D9iqnqv9s0mtYWSyfOzSDla0Aj7YUFOPBSs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRider3141 Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 Saw this at the Peddler in CP yesterday.Ā 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRider3141 Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 BTW, it looks like they are taking call-in preschedule for demos.Ā 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridenfool Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 (edited) Cycle Progression and Pivot Cycles are hosting a demo ride at RHR on Sunday, November 12 Current forecast is looking good with possibility of rain very late in the afternoon. Ā Edited November 11, 2023 by Ridenfool 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATXZJ Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 5 hours ago, Ridenfool said: Cycle Progression and Pivot Cycles are hosting a demo ride at RHR on Sunday, November 12 Current forecast is looking good with possibility of rain very late in the afternoon. Ā Their shuttle SL is an awesome bike and would be my first pick if we hit the lotto.Ā š¤£ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circuitbreaker Posted October 30, 2024 Share Posted October 30, 2024 Pivot Demo at RPR Sat Nov 16 https://www.pivotcycles.com/en/event/austin-bike-farm-mtb-demo/ Ā 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted October 30, 2024 Share Posted October 30, 2024 1 hour ago, circuitbreaker said: Pivot Demo at RPR Sat Nov 16 https://www.pivotcycles.com/en/event/austin-bike-farm-mtb-demo/ Ā I should go, I still need to check that place out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circuitbreaker Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 a bunch of Pivot Demos incoming. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cafeend Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 The 4/19 event at RP is reservations onlyĀ Pivot Cycles Demo ā Austin Bike Farm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRider3141 Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 On 4/9/2025 at 3:16 PM, Cafeend said: The 4/19 event at RP is reservations onlyĀ Pivot Cycles Demo ā Austin Bike Farm So is the Peddler event at Walnut. I signed up to ride an eBike, watch out! Ā BTW, how is the Acoustic Bike more expensive than the ebike?!?!? And how are alloy bikes >$10K!!!!! Ā Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cafeend Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 2 hours ago, RedRider3141 said: So is the Peddler event at Walnut. I signed up to ride an eBike, watch out! Ā BTW, how is the Acoustic Bike more expensive than the ebike?!?!? And how are alloy bikes >$10K!!!!! Ā Man, If you are willing to drop 5 figures on a bike then does it matter?Ā 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted Tuesday at 12:21 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 12:21 PM On 4/11/2025 at 10:51 AM, Cafeend said: Man, If you are willing to drop 5 figures on a bike then does it matter?Ā Paying $7k for my Heckler SL was kinda shocking at first...especially considering that you only get the bottom trim level for that. At least it's a carbon frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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