Has anyone beefed up a BLT2 with 160mm forks, short stem and big bars? I'd probably stick a 203mm rotor on the front as well.
I'm thinking of this as an option for a long Europe trip this summer, rather than buying a second full suss bike. SC spec some of their BLTs in a similar way, so I no it wont kill me.
I've got some doubts over how well I could climb on it in this mode (I already find the front wheel is prone to lift, combination of bad technique and the geometry no doubt) but reckon the slightly slacker head angle would help. The trip will involve at least 80% downhill around Andorra, Chamonix, Italy, Verbier and the usual bike park trails
Not sure if the relatively short top tube would make this work better or worse for me. I'm pretty light weight and not too jumpy, so happy with current wheels and shock. Currently got 150mm Revs.
Or, will this **** up the bike and would I have more fun on a (fairly) budget 160mm specific bike like a Fritzz or Spicy?
Or, trade in the BLT and upgrade to a carbon Nomad as my one bike to rule them all?


