The Spur is Incredible...

[Faust29]

Clickbait. Not that Spur. This Spur...

After reading about their single speed DH bike yesterday, I found this one on their website.
https://www.starlingcycles.com/bikes/spur/

 

[Obsidian]

It looks like it is missing something. A set of nads, perhaps.

 

[mike]

Love to ride it without buying it.

@herzalot's head is going to asplode with the gearing possibilities...

 

[fos'l]

I'm the opposite of a suspension guru (way down on knowledge), but looks like a more complicated GT I-drive.

 

[SnakeCharmer]

That thing looks fragile. No way could it handle San Gabes chunk at speed.

I bet I could fold that frame in half over my lap.

 

[Faust29]

Love to ride it without buying it.

@herzalot's head is going to asplode with the gearing possibilities...

Safe to say, based on @Obsidian 's take, that this isn't going to appeal to the plastic wonder bike crowd (PWBC)...

I've seen a few gear box bikes in the Gabes recently, and I certainly understand the appeal... Self contained, maintenance free, huge range...

 

[Faust29]

I'm the opposite of a suspension guru (way down on knowledge), but looks like a more complicated GT I-drive.

I know less than you... And I had an I-Drive bike. But now that you mention it, I do see the similarities. I will say, that was one of the best pedaling bikes I've ridden.

 

[scan]

Yeah the frame looks pretty spindly! LIsteningto the video review, very interesting using a gearbox (I never have). The point of the lightness of the rear wheel compared to the typical cassette /derailleur, handling characteristics......interesting.

 

[da big hills]

I am opposite I want weight on the wheels and no weight on the frame -forks. Weight on the wheels adds gyroscopic energy

 

[mike]

I am opposite I want weight on the wheels and no weight on the frame -forks. Weight on the wheels adds gyroscopic energy

Fill your tires with silicone glue, have a blast and never deal with flats, yea. I'm stunned no manufactures or riders have clued into this application of basic physics to benefit MTB.

 

[herzalot]

I saw that yesterday - thought about cross-posting. Didn't.

That thing looks like spindly Sh!t. I am not about Plastic Wonder Bikes - I like aluminum just fine. This thing? I'll pass.