- Thinking of anti clockwise to descend via the Alive descent to add a bit of tech spice! Oh and you are of course correct re the 29er. Of course it is better but that's not the point of the exercise. 🤣
Just re-read my post. Bloody phones.Atb v gravel. Not Atb v MTB. Doh!
Just re-read my post. Bloody phones.Atb v gravel. Not Atb v MTB. Doh!
ATB = Absolutely Terrible Bike?
That would adequately describe the Raleigh. Will it have one of those early 52/42/32 triples?
Will it have one of those early 52/42/32 triples?
My first proper MTB (1993-ish) had a 28/38/48 triple. 😳
descend via the Alive descent
Ah. In which case they'll both be shit. (Thinking on it, is there a gate in the new deer fence there?)
Which is why rigid bikes like Surlys and Stooges are popular.
Durable, simple, but with modern geometry and modern innovations like droppers, discs and decent tyres.
Exactly. Niche interest but viable bikes. I've had a Jones 29er for almost 15 years now it's the OG 'proper' rigid MTB imo. It's not the only MTB I ride but it's a great constant to go back to, never feels old. Not what you'd call 'modern' geometry but the geometry certainly works.
I hanker after a Stooge but then when I ride my first generation Longitude, it’s such a good bike I wonder what I’d gain…
