LLS-ish 29er hardtail options…Solarismax or… – Page 2 – Bike Forum

b33k34 · 2021-10-09T08:29:17Z

I’m looking to swap out my 29” hardtail frame for something that feels more like my sus bikes. A reach of c500mm definitely works for me (so the 450 of my Nicolai Argon is now really noticeable). Parts will be shifted over and it’s a 140mm pike on the front. I’m The Solarismax is top of the list but worried that 65 degree HA measured sagged puts it in geometron territory and I found the steering flop really unpleasant when I had one. (That assumes everyone else measures unsagged HA). What else should I look at? Sonder Signal looks heavy and has a very low bb (and stack is a bit low on the Xl). Stanton switch9er is only 483 reach, as is the Ribble trail al29.

longmover

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I have a Chromag Doctahawk (525 reach 62 HA), it is definitely on the far end of the LLS spectrum but it does feel like a full sus in it's ability to plow through everything.

Posted : 14/10/2021 2:25 am

reeksy

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I've got both S-max and Switch9er. I run both at 140mm.

The Cotic is seriously good. Definitely compliant. Those long chainstays do make it less flickable than the Stanton though, but you adjust to being able to lift a wheel easily.

Stanton is pretty stiff... good for some. A bit heavier, but my god the paintwork is amazing.

I looked at Pace but they couldn't even be bothered to reply to emails so I ditched them as an option, whereas customer service from the Cotic and Stanton has been good.

Posted : 14/10/2021 3:06 am

b33k34

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https://problemsolversbike.com/products/hubs/booster-hub-spacing-kit-front-center-lock

though nowhere seems to sell them. Found a load of copies on Ebay though from Chinese sellers. Amazing how some stuff only shows up when you know exactly what you're looking for.

So, has anyone got an XL SolarisMax Longshot for sale?

Posted : 14/10/2021 7:40 pm

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