Goodbye Viento, hello Scirocco?
04-25-08, 09:13 PM
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Goodbye Viento, hello Scirocco?
Ugh, got the call from Zack at beyondbikes.com that Banshee wont have any Viento's for another 3 weeks! Thats what they told him 3 weeks ago! 
They have an ano grey Scirocco in stock that I could have delivered next week. I cant wait anymore, I need to ride!!!
Since this is going to be my do-it-all bike I need something that will last for years. I know the Scirocco is pretty much indestructible but is it too much AM/FR for XC? Its only 350 grams heavier than the Viento so I dont see what the big deal is but everyone keeps saying how it'll suck as a trail bike...wtf?
Thoughts?
They have an ano grey Scirocco in stock that I could have delivered next week. I cant wait anymore, I need to ride!!! Since this is going to be my do-it-all bike I need something that will last for years. I know the Scirocco is pretty much indestructible but is it too much AM/FR for XC? Its only 350 grams heavier than the Viento so I dont see what the big deal is but everyone keeps saying how it'll suck as a trail bike...wtf?
Thoughts?
04-25-08, 09:22 PM
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Ugh, got the call from Zack at beyondbikes.com that Banshee wont have any Viento's for another 3 weeks! Thats what they told him 3 weeks ago! They have an ano grey Scirocco in stock that I could have delivered next week. I cant wait anymore, I need to ride!!!
Since this is going to be my do-it-all bike I need something that will last for years. I know the Scirocco is pretty much indestructible but is it too much AM/FR for XC? Its only 350 grams heavier than the Viento so I dont see what the big deal is but everyone keeps saying how it'll suck as a trail bike...wtf?
Thoughts?
They have an ano grey Scirocco in stock that I could have delivered next week. I cant wait anymore, I need to ride!!! Since this is going to be my do-it-all bike I need something that will last for years. I know the Scirocco is pretty much indestructible but is it too much AM/FR for XC? Its only 350 grams heavier than the Viento so I dont see what the big deal is but everyone keeps saying how it'll suck as a trail bike...wtf?
Thoughts?
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04-26-08, 04:55 AM
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If I had the money, I would have gone with the Scirocco instead of my Komodo in a heartbeat. IMO, that's the baddest hardtail on the market. It is light enough for a trail build, yet according to the mfgr you can huck it.
You'll love it. If you don't...make sure you get it in a 19" and sell it to me used
Screw what they're saying dood. The Reba will be okay...prob. better with a 95-140 (PIKEPIKE) for the "all around" factor, but it will work well.
You'll love it. If you don't...make sure you get it in a 19" and sell it to me used
Screw what they're saying dood. The Reba will be okay...prob. better with a 95-140 (PIKEPIKE) for the "all around" factor, but it will work well.
04-26-08, 07:43 AM
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Ive had my eye on the Scirocco since 06 but I never thought Id buy one, Im so excited.
Now I just need to find a good post in 26.8.
Now I just need to find a good post in 26.8.
04-26-08, 10:35 AM
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I say doit... I am currently building an old scirocco frame up for XC, but it was free (my sister gave it to me).
04-26-08, 01:30 PM
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Will do, though it's kinda on the backburner as I am building a few other bikes right now...
Single speed for when I go to Burning Man/local grocery getter
Rebuilding my old Kona into a geared bike for my little brother
and finally an old Cannondale R600 for my fiance.
So many bikes, so little time (and cash :-/ )
Single speed for when I go to Burning Man/local grocery getter
Rebuilding my old Kona into a geared bike for my little brother
and finally an old Cannondale R600 for my fiance.
So many bikes, so little time (and cash :-/ )
04-28-08, 08:44 PM
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Got another call from Zach today and the Scirocco was shipped from Canada today! Should be here in about 5 days... I cant wait!!!!!!1111
