I didn't hate it, but I was never happy with my BMC Trailfox... Fantastic geometry, but a suspension design I just didn't like. I did spend a bit too much time and money trying to work with that when with hindsight I should have just sacked it off quickly and started again.
OTOH, it then got nicked and I got way more than it was worth in the insurance settlement, so, what does hindsight know?
Olly
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Turns out the OE Tyres (2.2 Rubber queens were rubbish, hard plastic compound)
Aye, I crashed a Five 29 on dry tarmac in my testride because of that, they were absolute crap. I suppose credit where it's due for Orange equipping their testfleet exactly how they come out of the box- terrible cable setup and silly narrow bars included, on that one. But you really shouldn't have to replace tyres on day one on a bike like that, and anyone riding a five 29 that didn't need to replace the tyres, had bought the wrong bike
Ton, I guess you are fed up of explaining.... But what didn't you like about the Jones Plus? Did you prefer your ECR?
I am Jones curious...
Saracen Kili Crome 853, hated it and immediately regretted selling the Inbred. I sold it after a handful of rides.
Really interesting thread, I don't know if I've been lucky or just learned from the Charge that each bike deserves a period of adaptation. My last full sus was a Specialized Pitch. I didn't really bond with it at Glentress, but fatter stickier tyres and a baptism of fire on the North Shore quickly forced us to bond!
Am getting nervous about the 'dream' (within budget) gravel bike I'm building next door, reeeeeally hoping it's not a stinker after all this. At least the frame was cheap...
