Bear with me, may become a bit more waffly than my usual drivel.
Working from home, I often get a chance to head out for a quick ride, before work, at lunch or after work, depending on my calendar for the day.
My Diverge is glorious for long days out on mixed terrain. My Enduro is overkill for the local trails, but can be a giggle for some of the singletrack and jump sites around da hood. My Brompton is rather nice for a meander around the river, but……
What I’m pondering is probably a “mountain” bike that fits this….
Simple, but not singlespeed. Comfortable, but not overly slack. Fast, but not a race bike. Low maintenance, as a grab and go ride, would probably be armed with a bottle/cage, pump/saddlebag and a few SWAT bits for that as well. Budget? Not sure, but not massively over the top, I suppose. Wheel size/shape? Hmm. Again, not sure, but am not convinced I need/want a fatbike for my local terrain.
So…what is there? Genesis Tarn is one that springs to mind. LBS loyalty might lead me to the likes of Giant/Spesh/Focus/Genesis, but open to ideas.
Do your worst, STW!
