Reader’s Ride: Adam P’s Last Glen V1

No, it’s not a 26in wheeler; it’s just a really, really large frame.

Your Name

Adam Phillips

Bike

Last Glen V1, size XXL

Fork

Fox 36 150mm

Shock

Cane Creek DBiL Coil

Wheels

Spank 345 rims with DT Swiss 240s hubs

Tyres

Maxxis Assegai 2.5 EXO+ 3C MaxxGrip front, Minion DHR ll EXO+ MaxxTerra rear. Rimpact Pro insert in the rear.

Drivetrain

SRAM X1 chianset with 30t oval chainring, Shimano XT 11spd mech with Garbaruk cage, Garbaruk 11-48 cassette.

Brakes

Forma Cura 4, 220mm front and 203mm rear

Cockpit

35mm rise Oneup Carbon bar and Funn Equilizer 40mm stem. PNW Loam grips.

Seatpost

OneUp 210mm dropper

Saddle

WTB Koda 142mm

Accessories

Oneup EDC in steerer and Fidlock bottle

Why this bike?

I was looking for something with a little more travel and more modern geometry than my previous Transition Smuggler. At 6ft4 this is the best fitting bike I have ever had!

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