{"id":16057,"date":"2018-03-29T13:40:00","date_gmt":"2018-03-29T12:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/2018\/03\/29\/momsen-vipa-ultra-prototype-r7184\/"},"modified":"2023-02-08T06:03:24","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T06:03:24","slug":"momsen-vipa-ultra-prototype-r7184","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/momsen-vipa-ultra-prototype-r7184\/","title":{"rendered":"Momsen VIPA Ultra Prototype"},"content":{"rendered":"

The pair of Marco Joubert and Dylan Rebello are riding the 2018 Absa Cape Epic as Imbuko Momsen team on-board a brand new Momsen VIPA prototype called the Ultra. Marco and Dylan have been set the task to test these prototype bikes over the eight days of the Absa Cape Epic.<\/p>\n

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\"ccs-62657-0-85525800-1521373784.jpg\"<\/a>Marco Joubert’s Momsen VIPA Ultra. The decals are one off for the Absa Cape Epic only. The final production colours will be different.<\/span><\/p>\n

Details from Momsen Bikes around the new Ultra bike have been scarce but it is clear from looking at the bikes that the geometry has undergone a complete redesign. The prototype Ultra looks to have been heavily influenced by modern geometry trends appearing much longer and slacker compared to the current VIPA<\/a>. Unfortunately, we don’t have exact numbers yet but sitting on the medium frames the bike felt generously sized.<\/p>\n

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On top of geometry changes, the Ultra boasts all the new standards you’d expect with Boost axle spacing and a metric sized trunnion mounted shock. Two-by drivetrains appear to be an option on the Ultra with the provision of a front derailleur mount.<\/p>\n

There are two storage compartments concealed within the frame, one in the extended top tube \/ down tube junction at the head tube and the other at the base of the down tube below the bottle cage.<\/p>\n

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The covers for the integrated storage compartments are still being finished, so the team will be using trusty duct tape instead.<\/p>\n

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Marco and Dylan are riding with Factory Series Fox suspension. A boost 32 SC fork in front while a trunnion mounted Float DPS shock controls the rear. It looks like there is a flip chip on the top tube shock mount for adjustable geometry. And there is space for two 750ml water bottle on these medium sized frames.<\/p>\n

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Both Marco and Dylan are riding SRAM XX1 Eagle drivetrains but with absoluteBLACK chainrings. Both riders are on Stan’s carbon wheels, Marco riding the ZTR Podium SRD and Dylan using the ZTR Valor. The team is riding Continental tyres with the Cross King on front and Race King on the back.<\/p>\n

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The cockpit features Farr’s Endurance carbon handlebar measuring 720 mm and features ergonomic protrusion allowing the riders some relief. The production Ultra is set to use 40 mm stems and Dylan and Marco have opted for the same in the Cape Epic. Both riders are using Shimano brakes with Marco on XTR and Dylan on XT.<\/p>\n

The first productions frames are said to arriving in July.<\/p>\n

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