holy crap mtn biking has gotten complicated
I was told there would be no math
I was told there would be no math
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If you don't want a 29er I would very much recommend a Ritchey Timberwolf.What other steel frames do you like? I was thinking of getting the steel Honzo but don't think I want to get another 29er.
hmmm...I bet I could swap components from my Taro onto this and make it a 27.5":
Ritchey Ultra Frameset Excel Sports | Shop Online From Boulder Colorado
www.excelsports.com
I loved that bike for the short time I owned it.
(Fell off my bike rack and got swiped in 10 minutes by someone.
The other one I really like is All City Electric Queen
Surly Karate Monkey, a living classic!
Uh and also Ritchey P650b (used to have a P-29 single speed)
Ritchey would be my first choice if you want steel.
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It’s not as weird as you think. Once you get used to riding chest over stem it’s very addicting. One of things that made me want to switch was hearing Hard Tail Party guy talk about how all of a sudden riding felt akin to skiing. Now I know what he meant. On a modern/enduro geo bike my weight is fully over the bottom bracket, ala the pegs on a motocross bike. Before because my bike was too short it was behind the bb no matter what.
Also this may help:
The sport and it’s equipment have progressed at an insane rate. This video does a good job of explaining what’s up with hard tails/geometry rn:
What other steel frames do you like? I was thinking of getting the steel Honzo but don't think I want to get another 29er.
hmmm...I bet I could swap components from my Taro onto this and make it a 27.5":
Ritchey Ultra Frameset Excel Sports | Shop Online From Boulder Colorado
I went steel myself. Ended up with a RSD Middle Child. No regrets.
Bike Test: RSD MiddleChild Hardtail - Mountain Bike Action Magazine
Big wheels, steel frames and mandatory beards
mbaction.com
Anyone have a good video (or article) on how to properly size a full suspension mountain bike? I'm 5'9 with short legs but monkey arms. According to the bikes I've been looking at, I could either ride a medium or a large.
I was on a bike company's site and entered in my height and in seam. Got an error message about checking my measurements bc they were out of the range of a normal human (long torso, short legs).
I think you're a medium in most cases, but if you can, demo or ride around the lot at a local shop.
Medium is kind of what I was thinking.
I have a 30" inseam and a wingspan that's 6'3". Good for paddling, but awkward for just about everything else in life
I'm probably going to sell my FS and get the Ritchey Ultra frame. Surprisingly few reviews on it. Hardtail party really liked the Ionic Johnny Rotten, but it looks like they're just starting to take orders. No idea on pricing, yet. I put in an email to them. Seems like they have an established pedigree w/ Merlin and Dean. Ritchey goes w/o saying.
I don’t know, short inseam can be corrected with a dropper post adjustment but if the bike reach is too short, the bike will feel cramped.Medium is kind of what I was thinking.
I have a 30" inseam and a wingspan that's 6'3". Good for paddling, but awkward for just about everything else in life
if you’re really over 6’, you’ll need a large.
I’m 6’1” 32” and ride a large in every flavor.
the only medium I have is the Canyon Endurace but it’s because it has a freakishly long reach.
Here's another option:
Bikeman Kona 2019 Honzo ST Frame with Kona Axle, MD
Kona 2019 Honzo ST Frame with Kona Axle, MD
www.bikeman.com
Same HTA as the Ritchey and takes a fork with the same travel. I'm not sure about the other geometry or how it compares to the Ritchey. Guys make Honzos into 27.5" also.
On the Ritchey, there's a review by an Italian MTB mag, and a not too favorable one by someone from Michigan. The Italians say it's a nostalgic ride. I grew up on a steel Trek hardtail, so I'm into it.
As for the Honzo, Chocki's hardtail party didn't like it, said it was too stiff/harsh.
I think I'm going to build out the Ritchey w/ 35 mm rims and run 2.6 tires. Get a 120 mm fork and relive my youth. I think I'll won't mind the hardtail b/c last month, I forgot to unlock my suspension and didn't even notice until halfway down the second section of single track, haha.
YOu're doing the Ritchey as a 29er?
I think the pedals would scrape with a Honzo as a 27.5".
If you're from the upper Midwest, you're probably partial to Surly so that could account for the unfavorable review of the Ritchey.
27.5
The bad review for the Ritchey was a lot about the components that were included w the test bike he was given, so I'm taking it w a grain of salt.
Another day of not riding my bike to work means another dawn patrol to Twin Peaks. Squeaky front hub needs to be repacked or replaced....made for a cringe-inducing roll home.
THE REAL QUESTION: "IS THAT A TOP TUBE PAD?!"Is that a Campari top tube pad?