Back in February I bought my first hardtail frame; a Ragley Piglet. Steel, 130mm travel, 650b, green… and I LOVED IT. I didn’t have any particular reason for choosing steel, I just wanted it. It turns out steel is heavy, much heavier than the carbon test bikes I have access to. So when it came to replacing my stolen bike I had an opportunity to make new choices. Longer travel? Lighter? A nicer colour..? I went for blue. That’s about all that’s changed really… oh, and I’m now on a 29er. I’m only a few rides in, but the big...