TANK Bikes Update

I just did a simple Google search... And to my surprise, I see that Tank Bikes is entering into the UK market ! Then again, I am sure there have been a few Tank MTBs here and there. Cause I remember getting a message on my Flickr, after posting up shots of my Tank frame.

So anyhow... Just wanna share with those that are still visiting this blog... There are a few interesting sites that are worth checking out.

Looks like the official site for the UK market. Just look at the Creamy White Tank Race Elite full bike. But I don't understand why the Magura fork ??? Then again, people may also ask, WHY the Tank bike ?I think... the frame is exported to UK and then parts are added and built by the local distributor. So do check out the site... I don't know how to paste a proper link, anyhow... Here is the link : http://www.tankbikes.co.uk/

Cause from the official website in Taiwan... Even the color scheme is different. Anyhow...I really love the color scheme for this.. The RED with the gun-metal grey base color, simply eye catching and stunning ! Even look at the RED handle bar ends... Of course, EASTON tubing frame.


In fact, to those Tank Light hubs users / lovers... There are now 3 range of hubs to choose from. 1 that really caught my eye, is Tank Sup Light. I mean I am not a weight weenie to begin with, but then... Rear = 278g and Front = 154g. Not sure how light that is..




To actually find out more, check out the official Taiwan site : http://www.tankcycle.com.tw/product_27.asp

To end this posting... BikeRadar did a review on the Tank Race Elite - UK version. I would like to paste here the 1 and only comment, from another owner.

I decided to purchase the tank after toying between a maxlight XC2 as this seems similar. I previously owned a rockhopper 07 which I love to bits. However I am slowly starting to love how the tank handles over technical sections in comparison to my rockhopper. It also climbs very quickly for a mid range hardtail. The chainstay area is particularly nice with a generous yoke and tyre clearance room. The toptube could do with being a tad longer as the 100mm stem can feel a little tight at times, although this was sorted with a new hope 120mm.

The magura menja 100mm fork is amazing considering what other kit comes with the tank for the price. My rockhopper cost £1100 which has a fox fork that handles no where near as well as the menja, i have been won over by how plush the magura fork is (although it does leak a little).

The bike seems very good value although I was a little disapointed that the price stated on bike radar is different to that of the suppliers website "rolling resistance" I ended paying just short of £1200, although I still consider this great value as the bike came with FSA carbon seat post, bars, saddle & shimano XT cranks. They didn't have the £930 option available which may put some people off, however I wouldn't rule the bike out for the extra £270 as kit choice still represents great value.

For the full bike review.. A good review at that.. Please scroll over to : http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/bikes/mountain/product/race-elite-31857