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Parts | Brand | Model | Additional info |
Frame | Zerode | Taniwha | Size Large, bolted to Pinion C1.12 gearbox |
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Rear Shock | Cane Creek | DB Air IL | 2/5 volume reducers |
Fork | ------- | Cane Creek Helm 27.5 | 160mm |
Headset | Cane Creek | ||
Handlebar | Syntace | Vector Carbon High35 | 780mm |
Stem | Syntace | Megaforce 2 | 30mm |
Grips | Race Face | Half Nelson | Cut for Pinion shifter |
Brakes | Magura | MT Trail Sport | 200mm rotors |
Brake Levers | Magura | ||
Shifters | Other | Pinion | |
Front Derailleur | ------- | ||
Rear Derailleur | ------- | ||
Chainguide | ------- | ||
Cranks | Other | Pinion Forged | 175mm |
Chainrings / Sprocket | Other | Pinion/Zerode | 30T |
Bottom Bracket | ------- | ||
Chain | Wippermann | ||
Cassette / Rear Cog | Other | Zerode | 30T |
Pedals | Shimano | DX | |
Front Rim | Industry Nine | Enduro 27.5 | |
Rear Rim | Industry Nine | Enduro 27.5 | |
Hubs | Industry Nine | Torch | Lets the bears know I'm coming |
Spokes | Sapim | Race | |
Front Tire | Maxxis | Minion DHF 2.5 WT | |
Rear Tire | Bontrager | SE5 2.3 | |
Saddle | Other | SQlab 611 | 14mm |
Seatpost | RockShox | Reverb Stealth 150mm | Soon to be swapped to a 185mm Bike Yoke Revive |
Seatpost Clamp | Other | Zerode |
General Info | ||
Model Year | 2018 | |
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Riding Type | Trail / All-Mountain | |
Weight | NaN lb 0 oz (NaN g) | |
Additional Info | Custom Taniwha by Cycle Monkey, Zerode's US Distributor. This bike gets ridden on technical terrain all over the US, ranging from high alpine backcountry rides to bikepark use and the occasional DH race. I've been most amazed by the bike's incredible traction and stable, yet playful descending feel, although the suberb pedaling efficiency comes in as a close second... My only real complaint with the build is the 150mm dropper - I'm a lanky boy and could easily get a few more inches out of the frame. I'll probably remedy the situation with a 185mm dropper from Bike Yoke. Happy to answer any questions in the comments! |
unskilled
1/9/2018 7:58 AM
TrashcanXan
1/9/2018 9:23 AM
To be honest, I've never actually weighed it! I'd guess it's in the 32-33 lb. zone with these tires. That said, most people who ride it will guess that it's lighter, since the centered weight makes it surprisingly flickable. In general, I'd say it's waaay more playful than any 30ish lb. derailleur bike I've ridden.
Your absurd dreams aren't so far off though! I've heard rumors of someone who built up a Zerode to 29 lbs., albeit with less burly components.
Lacanuck24
12/31/2017 3:44 AM
TrashcanXan, I'm curious as to what frame protector you used and possibly what kit? I know that no specific kit really exists yet, but have been considering using one of the Santa Cruz kits available with the closest matching silhouette. I'm building up the courage to order my Taniwha and then let the wife catch me with it one day.
Sweet ride! This has thrown blue back into consideration for me!
TrashcanXan
12/31/2017 9:49 AM
Do it!! You won't regret it. It was a tough decision between the blue and the grey/yellow for me, but the blue just looks too good with the silver Helm!
I just used the Crankskins 12 mil kit. A little harder to apply than some of the thinner stuff out there but it offers pretty solid protection where it counts. I imagine a Santa Cruz kit would work fine too!
wojo
1/18/2018 4:22 AM
Dimetera413
12/27/2017 1:37 PM
bizutch
12/27/2017 1:50 PM
Not that would be a deal breaker. Having no drivetrain to break off was pretty convenient. But the shifter almost 100% locks out when trying to pedal uphill and move to an easier gear.
I cane to a sharp uphill turn, tied to shift and keep my momentum but pedal pressure will not let you upshift. I was literally in a track stand tugging the shifter as hard as I could.
The other thing that happened multiple times on my ride was that Is tried to shift to an easier gear, say from 3 to 2. But if I had pressure on the pedals, I'd be torqueing on the shifter and then skip clear past 2 to 1 if the amount of pedal pressure varied during the shift because varying pedal pressure changed the force needed to turn the shifter
TrashcanXan
12/27/2017 3:07 PM
bizutch
12/27/2017 9:36 AM
TrashcanXan
12/27/2017 3:00 PM
How many rides did you do on it?

I definitely know what you mean about the shifting, but after a few rides you learn the "sweet spot" in your pedaling output that lets you shift the bike into the next gear. The Pinion is never going to shift exactly like a derailleur, but it ends up being a pleasure to ride in its own right once you learn the technique. At this point, shifting a derailleur bike actually feels slow and unresponsive for me because I'm so used to how fast the gearbox lets me shift.
As a side note, Sam Shaw just had a great season racing the EWS on the Taniwha, and it doesn't seem like he's lost his mind yet
bizutch
12/27/2017 10:39 PM
Lacanuck24
12/31/2017 3:40 AM
It really isn't that big a deal to switch to a Pinion. The only reason why someone wouldn't adjust to it within 3-5 rides is if they are adamantly against using it and put up a mental roadblock. We do live in the world of instant gratification though, which doesn't help. Stupid internet shopping! The twist shifter was a big turn-off for myself, and the adjustment took a few rides. But then I got to understand more than just the obvious benefits of the box and the little nuances that really make it awesome.
I spent a couple of months exclusively on my "regular bike" and enjoyed the trigger shifter. I also noticed all the things I couldn't do with it and how much more prepared I had to be with my shifting. Maybe the Pinion actually made me lazier. The transition back took a couple of rides, but the benefits of the system far outweigh the disadvantages.
One example would be transitioning a descent into a sudden, steep climb. I hate having to downshift while i'm trying to enjoy the descent, having to pedal and spin out to get the bike into gear, and then if I don't have it in the right gear, coming to a grinding halt or hearing my drivetrain cry out under the stress. With a Pinion, I'm enjoying the ride, give the "throttle" a twist, never have to worry aboot pedaling to get it into gear, and then if I'm in the wrong gear, I just let off the gas for half a fart and boom, things are good! Lose barely any, if at all, momentum and things are good.
But we can all relax, cause Pinion, and supposedly others, are working on trigger shifters. Personally, I'm a bit worried aboot that as part of the fun of a grip shift is dumping 5+ gears in one shot when I make mistakes, and my internet engineering degree is telling me I probably won't be able to do that as easily or quickly with a trigger. Hope I'm wrong
bizutch
1/5/2018 2:10 PM
wojo
1/7/2018 11:58 AM
I totally agree with Xan on this. Got one too because I hated poor shifting and unreliable derailleur performance. 3 rides is what it took me to get dialled in with the shifting and then it was lightning fast and buttery smooth.
Been on it 5 months now and its amazing. Will post my bike check soon as I'm just about to have it finished with new wheels inbound.
TrashcanXan
1/8/2018 7:15 PM
iceman2058
12/25/2017 11:20 PM
unskilled
12/24/2017 5:26 PM
TrashcanXan
12/24/2017 8:05 PM