Discovered on a dog walk today that there’s miles and miles of canal side trail near ny new house…. soft ground, but perfect for a long wander from my front door.

Though a big tyred (but not necessarily full fat) trail hardtail might suit, and I have a cycle to work coming up…. is there anything out there like a Kramous?

I know there’s the Stooge – that’s one option, but ideally I’d get a full bike through cycle to work /

Genesis Longitude?

Genesis longditude

The Stooge is nothing like a Krampus.

singlespeedstu – Member
The Stooge is nothing like a Krampus.

You’ll need to explain why they’re so wildly different

The Stooge is like a cheap Jones copy.
The Krampus is like a 29+ tank from the Surly boys. 😡

That new Genesis springs to mind. 🙂
Salsa Beargrease…

You can stick a 29+ on most rigid 29ers. 😉

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As above, Genesis Longitude, or our ex-demo Krampus which would be in-budget and available on C2W.

That explains your opinion, and dislike of the stooge, but further to HG’s point, why are they so different physically?.

singlespeedstu – Member

The Krampus is like a 29+ tank from the Surly boys.

Other opinions are of course available 😉

Honourablegeorge, It sounds to me like a Genesis Longitude would be ideal for your budget and needs. If you can try to get a set of proper 29+ tyres thrown in the deal though, the stock tyres on the Longitude don’t have the benefits of a bigger tyre such as a Maxxis Chronicle or Surly Knard.

Also, as Takisawa2 said, you can fit a 29+ wheel/tyre to the front of most rigid 29ers. Charge Cooker rigid…

A big front wheel and a slightly fat rear does not make a 29+ !! The stooge is a great bike that does feel similar in ride to a jones diamond, but that is no bad thing. It is not , nor was it ever designed to be 29+ bike, hence the skinny little rear and super short chsinstays. You’d struggle to get a 2.4 in the back on a wide rim with decent clearance. The krampus is a different beast. Its meant to be a 29+ and rides like a massive bmx and just monster trucks over stuff.

Singular Rooster? 😆

my brother has a Stooge, I’ve got a Krampus, different beast indeed

The Stooge is like a cheap Jones copy.
The Krampus is like a 29+ tank from the Surly boys.

Currently have a Stooge, had 2 Jones – prefer the Stooge.

But to get back to the OP a Longitude really does sound spot on for you.

I tried a Krampus.
Having 29+ both ends makes for really chuckable beast, that’s a lot more capable than you’d think.
But having lashed out on the Niner, there was none left for a Krampus. 😐
Thinking of having the Niner modified to run 29+ out back, but if this 650b+ ever comes off, that might be worth a look.

Taz.
That’s what I said but a bit more tongue in cheek. 8)
Nowt wrong with either of them just very different.
I liked the Stooge I tried.
It’s also cheaper than a Jones.
I liked the Krampus I tried.
I’ve owned several Surly tanks and liked them.

Stu- I know, but haven’t popped your tongue in my cheek since ssuk last year and I miss you manly grasp 😀 xx

And the tone is duly lowered. 🙂

*small bow* my work here is done