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
