Downcountry bikes are awesome unless you are a "heavy" rider, say 200 lbs +. The beefier components in Trail/AM bikes are very very welcome.
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Downcountry bikes are awesome unless you are a "heavy" rider, say 200 lbs +. The beefier components in Trail/AM bikes are very very welcome.
I have a problem with this kind of forks. Probably why I will never buy a Cannondale (these were the ones with such forks, no?)-I always imagine a one legged dog. I mean three legged, but you know what I mean-one at the front.
Dunno.....just looks....wrong.
I'm not a great fan of the Lefty although they have solved most of the problems with them. I don't think they are the only Gravel bike w/ a suspension fork and 650c tires. But I am not sure I know of any with nominal rear travel also (20mm).
Niner MCR 9 RDO
Ooooh. Never owned one, but always liked Niner. That is slick.
That looks pretty sweet. I wonder how big of a drop you can hit on that. That could be one bike to rule them all if you could get just a bit rowdy on it.
You mean you are not already riding up stairs?Except the 36er I posted above that can go UP a flight of stairs
Those are *my* skills and not the bike'sYou mean you are not already riding up stairs?
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Been in my usual fall "oh no, the season could end any day" flurry of riding, and have determined what my one bike would be, if a gun were held to my head:
Supercaliber with a 120 COIL SPRING fork and a couple sets of wheels.
But I sure would miss the fat bike!
Supercaliber with a 120 COIL SPRING fork and a couple sets of wheels.
But I sure would miss the fat bike!
I can't help myself but I just hate how they look, not to mention around here it's called "dentist bike" (meaning it's ridden by rich dentists who have no idea about cycling, but have plenty of money to buy most expensive showoff equipment) Another thing is, that deep in my head it just feels soft and unstable. I know I know, I have been riding it for few weeks myself, and I still can't get it how it's possible, but Lefty is 10 times more stable and stiff then any other fork I have ever been riding. So I agree it's awesome bike, but I still don't like it
Another thing is, that deep in my head it just feels soft and unstable. I know I know, I have been riding it for few weeks myself, and I still can't get it how it's possible, but Lefty is 10 times more stable and stiff then any other fork I have ever been riding. So I agree it's awesome bike, but I still don't like it
So I agree it's awesome bike, but I still don't like it
Note to self - never trust Primož' reviews
I can't help myself but I just hate how they look, not to mention around here it's called "dentist bike" (meaning it's ridden by rich dentists who have no idea about cycling, but have plenty of money to buy most expensive showoff equipment)
In a nice irony, there's a guy in NB who has a complete system to modify them for junior riders on 22"-26" wheels. His daughter's bike is in the background:
There's a fair bit more going on than you'd think:
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@cantunamunch I thought it was common knowledge to never trust that. That's why I don't do reviews 
I was riding old Scalpel, with old style Lefty, but for new/current one, I think they could fit to any bike nowadays or did I got that wrong?
As I wrote, I really don't like how they look, but it rides great for me. Lefty is really impressive... as long as it works, because at least around here, I heard there's not a single person in country who can service them properly. For my Fox, I do most of servicing myself. Maybe if I would have Lefty I would learn that too, but from what I heard servicing them is closer to rocket science not bike. But then again, most of bike services have issues setting disc brakes so they don't rub so...
I was riding old Scalpel, with old style Lefty, but for new/current one, I think they could fit to any bike nowadays or did I got that wrong?
As I wrote, I really don't like how they look, but it rides great for me. Lefty is really impressive... as long as it works, because at least around here, I heard there's not a single person in country who can service them properly. For my Fox, I do most of servicing myself. Maybe if I would have Lefty I would learn that too, but from what I heard servicing them is closer to rocket science not bike. But then again, most of bike services have issues setting disc brakes so they don't rub so...
"any" bike is a bit too strong, especially when we're talking 457, 507, 559 wheels.
Obviously you need more longer winters with less snow so the service guys have time to practice (Trying to avoid the r word).
But then again, most of bike services have issues setting disc brakes so they don't rub so...
Obviously you need more longer winters with less snow so the service guys have time to practice
(Trying to avoid the r word).
@cantunamunch I meant with "any bike" more like "any modern 29er xc bike"
You are probably right about snowles winters, as in reality most of bike shops are in last few years all of a sudden ski service experts too, so obviously you are right about them not having enough time to practice basic bike service skills
You are probably right about snowles winters, as in reality most of bike shops are in last few years all of a sudden ski service experts too, so obviously you are right about them not having enough time to practice basic bike service skills
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My LBS used to have a sign that said something along the lines of "Welcome! We service anything, no matter where you bought it. Except Lefty forks".
Service is not simple, and is typically needed much more frequently than regular forks.
Service is not simple, and is typically needed much more frequently than regular forks.
This is a timely topic. I'm looking for a single bike to take on my travels. One that is lightweight and good for pavement with some off-pavement capabilities. As well, not too expensive as it will be hanging on the back of the trailer in all weather and exposed to theft possibilities. Off pavement would be limited to gravel/dirt roads like forest roads, campground roads, etc. No trails, single track, or extreme downhill/uphill.
The obvious answer is a "gravel bike," but hear me out.
I have a hardtail MTN bike and a carbon/Ultegra road bike. I usually take the mountain bike and that works fine but is a bit heavy and clumsy for road rides and sometimes I yearn for the lightweight comfort of the road bike. I would take the road bike if traveling for an event like a grand fondo somewhere, but otherwise not.
My idea is a sort of cross between a hybrid/fitness bike and a flat bar gravel bike. Prolly go Alum frame to keep cost down. Actually, a fitness bike with road gearing and a bit wider tires (~38mm) would be the ideal setup. Just jump on it and go. Casual but efficient and comfortable. Flat pedals. etc.
The most interesting I have found is indeed a flat bar gravel bike. The only thing, I'm unfamiliar with a 1X drivetrain. Wondering how it would work for mostly road riding?
https://www.marinbikes.com/bikes/2022-dsx-1
Other ideas?
The obvious answer is a "gravel bike," but hear me out.
I have a hardtail MTN bike and a carbon/Ultegra road bike. I usually take the mountain bike and that works fine but is a bit heavy and clumsy for road rides and sometimes I yearn for the lightweight comfort of the road bike. I would take the road bike if traveling for an event like a grand fondo somewhere, but otherwise not.
My idea is a sort of cross between a hybrid/fitness bike and a flat bar gravel bike. Prolly go Alum frame to keep cost down. Actually, a fitness bike with road gearing and a bit wider tires (~38mm) would be the ideal setup. Just jump on it and go. Casual but efficient and comfortable. Flat pedals. etc.
The most interesting I have found is indeed a flat bar gravel bike. The only thing, I'm unfamiliar with a 1X drivetrain. Wondering how it would work for mostly road riding?
https://www.marinbikes.com/bikes/2022-dsx-1
Other ideas?
Teejay, do you do any MTB anymore?
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