New 2012 Trek Cobia Gary Fisher Edition $819 ??

[Bigfoots]

yup, after looking at my options for a nice entry level 29er mtn bike both online and local shops i found a brand new (2012 model) on sale for $819

SKU COB165783482
Description COBIA 15.5 RD 12
MSRP $1,050.00
Sale Price $819.99

since its a month before Chritmas i didnt want to drop all this coin right now and opted to put a down payment on it and pay it off after Christmas.
There is no way this would of lasted past Christmas at that price..... and as best I can tell its probably the best bang for the buck im going to get..so I pulled the trigger.

Thanks to Ryan at world of bikes in iowa city.
stoked!

[cbd5600]

Enjoy it. I picked up my Cobia in August for $989 and I LOVE IT!!

[Bigfoots]

i put a lot of time and research into the purchase and for 819$ with full warranty etc there was really no other choice...

most places dont even have the mamba at this price..
ofcourse with 2012 coming to an end you wont be able to get 2012 mamba or cobia anywhere..unless its a used one. so even though im not crazy about the red color scheme i had to sieze the opportunity..

so have you done any mods yet?

Enjoy it. I picked up my Cobia in August for $989 and I LOVE IT!!

[cbd5600]

I didn't really dig the red at first (I was set on a black/orange mamba) but it has grown on me for sure. So far i've replaced the bars (easton ec70) grips (Odi Troy lee) and brakes (Hayes prime experts). I'll try to post some pics tomorrow.

[Bigfoots]

cool, im thinking wheels and tires will be first upgrade... any suggestions from someone who has upgraded their wheels and tires? I was thinking Stans Arch Ex wheelset but am not certain as to which one to get..

[jt882]

That's a great deal on the Cobia. Got my 2012 in August for $1,030 out the door and I've really enjoyed it. I'm with you on not being crazy about the color scheme. In my opinion, it looks a bit better once you get rid of the white seat and grips (I also took the stickers off the rims). If you are interested, there's a pic of mine on page 102 of the "Your Entry Level MTB" thread. Sorry, don't have image posting privileges elsewhere yet.

[Bigfoots]

kool, thnaks, how many posts before you can put a pic up? 10?

That's a great deal on the Cobia. Got my 2012 in August for $1,030 out the door and I've really enjoyed it. I'm with you on not being crazy about the color scheme. In my opinion, it looks a bit better once you get rid of the white seat and grips (I also took the stickers off the rims). If you are interested, there's a pic of mine on page 102 of the "Your Entry Level MTB" thread. Sorry, don't have image posting privileges elsewhere yet.

[ncmtnbiker1]

Sounds like a great deal...enjoy!

[cbd5600]

Here's Mine






I have an X9 2x10 crank coming Friday.

Next will be new Wheels, 99% sure i'm going with Arch's on Chris Kings. Not sure what will be next after that.

[ncmtnbiker1]

Here's Mine






I have an X9 2x10 crank coming Friday.

Next will be new Wheels, 99% sure i'm going with Arch's on Chris Kings. Not sure what will be next after that.

Sweet!

[OwenM]

That is a GREAT price, IMO. I paid $960+tax for mine the first week of October.
Replaced the grips and pedals, but swapping the top and bottom headset spacers with CF ones really changed the entire look of the bike in my eyes. I didn't like the color scheme, but it has grown on me to the point that I see few bikes that I think look better.

Debating some drivetrain upgrades(maybe the X9 2x10 upgrade kit), but overall it's well-suited to the riding I use it for, so I have no plans to change out anything else.

[Bigfoots]

Nice upgrades Owen..

I want to upgrade the wheels first so I spoke to the shop and they can get me what i want for 400$ including the stock wheel trade ins.
so I'm going to get the SRAM X7 hub with Stan’s Arch EX rims, laced with DT Swiss spokes and Schwalbe Racing Ralph performance tires (Tubeless) as the first upgrade before it leaves the shop.

[Bigfoots]

update: my local shop called today and said they made a mistake and did have a 2012 Giant xtc 29er 2 in a small frame in a wharehouse in cali.. the LAST one available in the country...
SO.... I had to cancel my cobia order...
I got the Giant for 1199$ extremely pleased.

so anyone who is in the iowa city or ceder rapids iowa area you can get a small cobia for 819$ at worldofbikes ..

[trailrider2]

Thanks for the information. Just picked up a size 15.5 Cobia for 849.99 from worldofbikes. I drove from St. Louis to get it. They seem like good people with a real thorough assembly and checkout.