Gibalmc
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Covid strikes again. Focus demo is now cancelled due to the new rule of 6 restrictions. Looks like I’m back to a coin toss to choose between the meta power & the sam2
Very curious to hear your impression of the SAM2 if you ever get to ride it. I think many of us are considering other options due to the Shimano mess...Covid strikes again. Focus demo is now cancelled due to the new rule of 6 restrictions. Looks like I’m back to a coin toss to choose between the meta power & the sam2
Very curious to hear your impression of the SAM2 if you ever get to ride it. I think many of us are considering other options due to the Shimano mess...
The Bosch is also noticeably more powerful than the Shimano EP8. Although the integration / display no where near as good.The SAM2 6.9 looks pretty good. Very comparable price and kit to the Signature. Bosch CX a great motor.
I know this is a Commencal thread, but Rob have you ridden the new SAM2? I have the Signature on order but as we know that's not written in stone.The Bosch is also noticeably more powerful than the Shimano EP8. Although the integration / display no where near as good.
Yes a a few times . I’ll have a video out soon.I know this is a Commencal thread, but Rob have you ridden the new SAM2? I have the Signature on order but as we know that's not written in stone.
The Bosch is also noticeably more powerful than the Shimano EP8. Although the integration / display no where near as good.
Pretty sure it’s 130 totalRob, whats the total weight the Sam2 can carry? Can't find any info on the new bike...
So I’ve tried a few dealers even an online store based in Germany. It does appear that earliest delivery of a sam2 if ordering now is May next year. I’ve waited since this May for the release of the 2021 meta power & I really don’t think I can wait a full year with the money burning a hole in my pocket. If I am waiting till May next year it’ll probably be for the privateer e161 which is also due to be ready for shipping that month. Looks like it’ll be back to my original choice of the Meta power and hopefully delivery by end of 2020.Very curious to hear your impression of the SAM2 if you ever get to ride it. I think many of us are considering other options due to the Shimano mess...
I believe the pre-orders are sold out for that model in many countries.why isnt the top spec fox model 29 showing on us website?
For some reason Commencal seems to remove a bike from their website once it completely sells out.why isnt the top spec fox model 29 showing on us website?
I wanted the SX or the Ekano, but can’t wait that long.Delay & uncertainly of ep8 to much for me, pre-order cancelled & 2021 rail 9.8xt in my kitchen?.
I can unfollow this thread now, good luck.
YT Decoy Elite shows early November as well, I would rather wait an extra month and get 2021 bike.
I've thought about that too, but 120 day wait here for the Rail. And $1k more than Signature. And the SAM2 not until May? In fact I dont know if Focus even available here. Wtf, screwed either way. Sold my 2019 metapower Race way too soon looks like...Delay & uncertainly of ep8 to much for me, pre-order cancelled & 2021 rail 9.8xt in my kitchen?.
I can unfollow this thread now, good luck.
?I managed to buy my 9.8xt £1000 cheaper than a signatureI've thought about that too, but 120 day wait here for the Rail. And $1k more than Signature. And the SAM2 not until May? In fact I dont know if Focus even available here. Wtf, screwed either way. Sold my 2019 metapower Race way too soon looks like...
Signature €7500 exchanged to £6950, 9.8xt £5940 with 10% discountHmm must be UK pricing? Signature US $7100, Rail 9.8 $8k. For 2021 that is.
Update. I think I must have messaged or emailed every focus dealer in the UK with the same result each time. No we haven’t pre ordered any sam2 6.9 sorry it’ll be May / June.So I’ve tried a few dealers even an online store based in Germany. It does appear that earliest delivery of a sam2 if ordering now is May next year. I’ve waited since this May for the release of the 2021 meta power & I really don’t think I can wait a full year with the money burning a hole in my pocket. If I am waiting till May next year it’ll probably be for the privateer e161 which is also due to be ready for shipping that month. Looks like it’ll be back to my original choice of the Meta power and hopefully delivery by end of 2020.
This local legend sounds like a wise gentleman - I'd listen to him.Update. I think I must have messaged or emailed every focus dealer in the UK with the same result each time. No we haven’t pre ordered any sam2 6.9 sorry it’ll be May / June.
So I was about to pull the trigger on the meta power 29. Went out riding today & met a local trail building legend who’s also in the market for an e enduro for our local tweed valley trails. He said something which made me re-evaluate which bike I’d go for.
“Basically all these new bikes will ride brilliantly, life’s too short just buy whichever one you can get Your hands on the quickest & get out & ride it” was the gist of it.
He’d also decided to get the sam2 but was a bit gutted when I told him about the wait however when I got home I’d had an email from a UK Dealer who HAS preordered stock of the Sam2 for delivery by December so I took my friends advice. Decision made & deposit paid.
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