Testing the SAVA 580 carbon fiber MTB

Wheels of Happiness

Rizal Philippines
December 21, 2015

Christmas is just around the corner.  Just 3 days away.  Merry Christmas to everyone

I tested the SAVA 580 which I just owned last Saturday.   It is a challenge to shift from road bike to Mt. Bike. You could feel the additional friction from the fat tires, the aerodynamic drag, and the extra weight.  I did not wear biking shoes though;  naka TSINELAS like Pablo (Tsinelas)

The SAVA 580 weigh mere 12 kg (2 kg shy of the 10 kg of the Cannondale for sale at 60t with ligher headshok.   and vs my SARS bike with MTB gears of 12 kg.   If the tires of the SAVA were lighter say Conti or Panaracer of 500 g or less, the SAVA would tip the scale at 1 kg less of 11 kg and if I were to use lighter rim,... But I am happy with the  12 kg.  On the way back though, I could all ready sprint up hill.  In two weeks time, my system would be able to adop to Mt. Bike riding.

Their top of the line with Kenda tire, tips the scale at 10 kg.  But costs 15 t more.

But I feel safer with bigger tires.  I am wary of road cracks and bumps, and gratings which are dangerous to roadies.  It is more comfortable too because of the shocks.   The shifter, especially the hydraulic brakes are silent and operate well.  (The SARS does not because the rims are worn out, and the MTB gears are ill fitted to the roadie)

I am happy with the SAVA 580 bike

Sava Carbon fiber Mt Bike Model 580

Wheels of Happiness

Rizal Philippines
December 20, 2015

Sava 580 Carbon fiber MTB

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Endurance test for SAVA carbon fiber frame

This post acquired yesterday, while it was raining hard yet, a Sava Mt. Bike, with carbon fiber frame, Model 580.  It was priced SRP at Mars Kingdom for P130,000 and however sold for a huge discount of 80% (only 20% of the SRP or P25,000!  MK priced it at P24,999) and presumably using a card.   Cycling 101 offers the same for P30,000 CC 3  months to pay at 0%.  However, I was able to get this for  almost same price  at Villamayor Bicycle shop in Pag-Asa Binangonan Rizal.  The owner, Jorge Calingo, happens to be a nephew (tokayo pa tel 02- 65l- 0868).   A Cannondale carbon fiber which cost P100,000+ and being sold for only P60,000 was offered to me.  I had Hedshok, which I found out posed a lot of challenges to owners.

I am proud part time Mt. Biker.  Although it is a little bit slow and hard to pedal (being less aerodynamic, wheels are heavier.  When it wears out, I will replace with conti tires or Schwalbe.  Right now it is shod with heavy CST 26 x 1.95 tires. ( I will go for lighter tires when the tires wear out) Why did I choose 26 over 27.5 or 29?  Because the 26 technology is proven and there are more parts.

The bike has tunable suspension, disc brakes, 9 speed cogs x 3 chain set. It has advanced features.@  I think it was a good buy. I can use this for off ride and difficult roads, but most of the time I will still go for my road bike especially the one with MTB gears (SARS bike)

If I were you, I will take this incredible opportunity to get this great MTB carbon fiber bike for such a low price.  It does not even cover the cost of the frame?!