After deciding to sell my Capra (good bike, liked it, just didn’t love it) I picked up the Bronson 2 weeks ago.
[url=https://flic.kr/p/Suoabs]New toy….[/url] by nobeerinthefridge, on Flickr
I’ve had a few rides on it now, and so far so very bloody good. It’s very well balanced, has that endless travel feeling that VPP gives, but the surprising thing is how well it pedals, Climbs exceptionally well, even with me on board. 150mm front and back, I had bought a 160mm airshaft for the Pike, but tbh I don’t think I’m gonna bother.
With the capra I had clear delineation between it and my Spectral 29, the Spectral was better at covering the ground efficiently, but felt a little ‘spindly’ on the steep rocky stuff that I love riding.
That delineation has now gone, the Bronson (now christened Brawnson!) is quicker without a shadow of doubt, despite having slightly draggier tyres.
Looks like the Spectral will now be relegated to manky local nightrides only….
[url=https://flic.kr/p/Tzsp36]New toy….[/url] by nobeerinthefridge, on Flickr