{"id":17185,"date":"2017-01-25T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-01-25T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/2017\/01\/25\/bike-check-hannele-steyns-2017-momsen-vipa-custom-last-lioness-r6042\/"},"modified":"2023-02-08T07:16:42","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T07:16:42","slug":"bike-check-hannele-steyns-2017-momsen-vipa-custom-last-lioness-r6042","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/bike-check-hannele-steyns-2017-momsen-vipa-custom-last-lioness-r6042\/","title":{"rendered":"Bike Check: Hannele Steyn\u2019s 2017 Momsen VIPA Custom \u201cLast Lioness\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>To celebrate Hannele Steyn\u2019s participation in the 2017 Cape Epic, Momsen Bikes have created a very special one-off bike just for her.<\/p>\n<p>As one of just 4 people to ever complete all 13 editions of the Cape Epic, Hannele is part of a very exclusive club \u2013 known as the Last Lions.<\/p>\n<p>What makes Hannele\u2019s story even more unique is the fact that she is the only female rider in that exclusive group \u2013the Last Lioness.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-87424300-1485267252.jpg\" data-fileid=\"883845\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"883845\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-87424300-1485267252.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-87424300-1485267252.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"pullquote\">\nWe wanted to create something truly unique and extra special to celebrate Hannele\u2019s 14th participation in the Cape-Epic. It just wouldn\u2019t feel right for her to roll onto the start line on a stock standard production model.<br \/>\n<cite>Victor Momsen, Owner \u2013 Momsen Bikes<\/cite>\n<\/div>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-11623200-1485267251.jpg\" data-fileid=\"883842\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"883842\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-11623200-1485267251.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-11623200-1485267251.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-12 gap-4\">\n<div class=\"col-span-6\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-40419000-1485267249.jpg\" data-fileid=\"883840\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"883840\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-40419000-1485267249.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-40419000-1485267249.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-span-6\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-90762300-1485267743.jpg\" data-fileid=\"883849\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"883849\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-90762300-1485267743.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-90762300-1485267743.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Specification highlights include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Custom Painted 2017 VIPA Carbon Frame \u2013 Size: Small \/ 29er\n<\/li>\n<li>Stan\u2019s ZTR Valor Pro Carbon Wheelset\n<\/li>\n<li>Sram XX1 Eagle 1&#215;12 Groupset\n<\/li>\n<li>Rockshox SID World Cup Carbon Fork<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This will be Hannele\u2019s 3rd Cape Epic on the Momsen VIPA, a bike she is not only familiar with but also very comfortable on. Updates for 2017 include the change to the latest frame now fitted with a Internal Cable Routing system and then also the new 12-Speed Sram Eagle drivetrain. Lowering overall bike weight but also claiming to absorb impacts the addition of the No Tubes VALOR Pro Carbon wheels should see Hannele a bit fresher after every stage.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-12 gap-4\">\n<div class=\"col-span-4\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-26736900-1485267250.jpg\" data-fileid=\"883841\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"883841\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-26736900-1485267250.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-26736900-1485267250.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-span-4\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-74505900-1485267251.jpg\" data-fileid=\"883843\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"883843\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-74505900-1485267251.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-74505900-1485267251.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-span-4\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-57921800-1485267248.jpg\" data-fileid=\"883839\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"883839\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-57921800-1485267248.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-57921800-1485267248.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>A recent partner change sees Hannele pairing with Nicky Giliomee, who at half her age could make for a much faster race than she was originally preparing for.<\/p>\n<p>Never one to shy away from a challenge you can expect this team pairing to be challenging for a Top 10 team placing in the highly competitive Women\u2019s Category at this year\u2019s event.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-45251700-1485267253.jpg\" data-fileid=\"883846\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"883846\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-45251700-1485267253.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-45251700-1485267253.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">Full Specification:<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"specsList\">\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Frame<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">2017 Custom VIPA Small \u201c Last Lioness\u201d 29er \/ Full Suspension \/ 80mm Rear Travel \/ 142 x 12 Rear<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Fork<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">RockShox SID World Cup OneLoc<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Shock<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Fox Float DPS, Performance Series, Firm Lockout <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Rims<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Stan\u2019s No Tubes ZTR Valor Pro Carbon<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Hubs<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Stan&#8217;s No Tubes Neo Ultimate 142 x 12 Rear \/ 15 x 100 Front <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Spokes<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Sapim Custom Laser 1.8\/1.5\/1.8 spokes with Secure Lock aluminum nipples<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Tyres<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Vee Tire Co. Rail Tracker Custom Logo, 72tpi Folding Bead, 29 x 2.20 Front and Rear<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Handlebars<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Momsen Flat Wide Carbon Handlebar, 715mm wide, 31.8mm Bar Bore only, Yellow\/Black<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Stem<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Momsen 3D Forged Alloy Oval, 31.8mm Oversize Stem<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Headset<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Momsen Custom Integrated Taper for VIPA<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Brakes<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano XTR M9000, Shimano SM-RT86 XTR Rotors, 160mm<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Shifters<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">SRAM XX1 Eagle Trigger<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Rear Derailleur<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">SRAM XX1 Eagle Type 3.0 12-Speed Gold<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Cassette<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">SRAM XG-1299 Eagle<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Crankset<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">SRAM XX1 Eagle GXP 175, Gold DM 34T<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Chainring<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">SRAM X-SYNC 12-Speed 34T, Black<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Chain<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">SRAM PC XX1 Eagle 12-speed<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Bottom Bracket<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Sram GXP Pressfit<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Seatpost<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Momsen Custom Carbon, 31.6mm x 400mm<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Saddle<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Momsen 2017 Custom, Composite Base, Chromoly Rail<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Bottle cages<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">VIPA Carbon Cage <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"bg-slate-100 p-5\">\nCreated, designed and refined in South Africa, MOMSEN BIKES represent bikes #forgedintheuntamed. More info can be found here: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.momsenbikes.com\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.momsenbikes.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Absa Cape Epic is the most televised mountain bike stage race in the world and the only eight-day mountain bike stage race classed as hors cat\u00e9gorie by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI). <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cape-epic.com\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.cape-epic.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Read more about the Last Lions here: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cape-epic.com\/riders\/amabubesi\/the-last-lions\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.cape-epic.com\/riders\/amabubesi\/the-last-lions<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To celebrate Hannele Steyn\u2019s participation in the 2017 Cape Epic, Momsen Bikes have created a very special one-off bike just for her. As one of just 4 people to ever complete all 13 editions of the Cape Epic, Hannele is part of a very exclusive club \u2013 known as the Last Lions. 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