so I have been a full sus lover since 2003 and my quiver is always 80% FS to 20% HT
So when I think about my next bike I allways rule out hard tails. However....
I do love my hardtails for their climbing prowess and efficiency, but of course when I hit the rough stuff its harder work than FS.
I have never had a tire bigger than 2.4 and I still think that 2.4 is MASSIVE.
So I would like your learned opinions on is this:
3inch tires on a 27.5+ hard tail - would provide the control and comfort of an old 80mm Suspension frame?
What terrain are you riding? Are you more bothered about going up than down?
Fire roads - muddy rutted, cracked byeways (think clay and flint - fast in the summer but slippery when wet).
Going Down I dont like to use brakes and I am happiest at 30-40mph
Going up is important to - I am not a spinner and if I can get up in big ring, I will (yes all my bike has triple chainsets on them)
Whichever one has the largest capacity battery.
30-40mpg ? That's not really mountain biking though?
Yep 44T big ring and 11T rear spins out at about 32MPH
you wont know what I am talking about if you have only ever ridden a 1X
Lets phrase the question differently:
Can I hit a kerb square on, seated on a 3" tire HT and expect the tire to soak it up just like Rear suspension would?
Sort of ... but it will be un-damped ...
But running a triple or double chain set with a 3 inch tyre might be a challenge
I shouldn't be on this thread. I'm currently pondering if I should build up a transition vanquish, or get a giant tcr disc or start looking at gravel bikes.
Might be easier to just not bother and try and ride what I have more often.
Can I hit a kerb square on, seated on a 3″ tire HT and expect the tire to soak it up just like Rear suspension would?
Absolutely, but make sure you film it to show others.