I'm spinning in circles on new bike/frame choices
I think my Orange Gringo is getting to the end of its life. I still love riding it but I feel the need for discs, a longer top tube and air fork of at least say 100m travel. The transmission is worn out. The frame is maxed out on 80mm forks...
The new bike will get the same use as the old. Woburn (woodsy single track) the odd trip to a trail centre, old fashioned off road riding in the lakes etc and when all else fails a road ride. I do enjoy a bit of pumping through stuff but we are not talking big air........
Any way I fancy the original Inbred. I can't give you a really logical reason. Round here I don't see a great need for lots of travel. It sort of looks right (I use to own a Kona...)
My reservation are...
Is the chain getting caught post chain suck a big problem. Is it better than the 456 in this regard.
I'm also distracted by the Cove handjob. The frame price is ludicrous but the deore build from Merlin is much more reasonable (1080 with Reba's)
Any idea how this rides. Like the Inbred it gets great reviews. The frame material is the same its probably better painted and a little slacker, which I fancy . But know mention anywhere is how it stacks up on chain and tyre clearance....
Sorry for the ramble any help appreciated....
