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i have loads of bikes but dont have a fully rigid.
this looks like a fun bike and not too fancy.
any real world experience or thoughts?
I had one for a short while, as a stopgap before getting a custom Ti frame made.
IT's a great bike, I'd recommend it especially if you can pick one up cheap.
I had one
It was heavy
It was uncomfortable
It was shit
I've a pal who has one. He's delighted with it, uses it loads for getting around on, bikepacking and local trail bimbling.
so, mixed reviews so far.
i have eyes on a cheap one, original spec for 375.
At that price give it a go and punt it on if you don’t gel
Love a rigid bike!
I have one - currently rigid ss. Only keep it as don’t mind locking it up in a bike rack. Not the world’s best bike imo. Heavy for what it is. Not that much fun to ride but at least no one has stolen it.
I have one and love it. Sure, it's heavy but it's a cheap, steel mtb - what do you expect?
I commute and tour on mine (done Venice-Prague and the Torino-Nice rally route). Supple, good geo, adaptable.
It's not perfect:
- the stock fork is REALLY heavy, so I've swapped that for an Exotic carbon. Even for touring it's too heavy IMO.
- the stock kit is heavy and basic (brakes, cranks, bars etc.) so that all came off and some lighter/better stuff put on
- wheels swapped out for DT X1900
- headtube is a bit short, so you have to run a fair few spacers to get the bars up high enough
- likewise, you need a decent length seatpost (Thomson 410mm)
But the ride is good; stiffer than a light steel frame yet supple enough to be comfortable. The Torino-Nice is partly offroad so you spend a lot of time on rocky tracks (with panniers) and the ride was perfect. If you want a tough, basic 29er for light trails/commuting/touring then it's ideal. If you want a light trail bike then you need to look elsewhere and spend more money.
I have, it's great, as above swapped the stock fork for a carbon. Geo is good and I don't find it overly heavy, tubing is butted and it has the steel frame compliance. Frame is nicely made. Simple work horse bike for touring, commuting, winter rides etc.
Get something with decent geometry instead
Like a Stooge
Then at least it will be fun and capable to ride off-road rather than just a bit dull
Get something with decent geometry instead
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the stock fork is REALLY heavy, so I’ve swapped that for an Exotic carbon. Even for touring it’s too heavy IMO.
Just buy an on one scandal instead, sell the suspension fork and buy a carbon fork. Best of both worlds
Why a scandal and not the huntsman (£899 woth gx, codes ans r35s) and swap to rigid? Would be a better swap imo
How about an On One Whippet instead? A lot lighter, and can probably find a used one for a good price.
I was going to mention a rigid Whippet, as long as you avoid the SX version. Imagine it wouldn't cost much more considering the second hand market and the fact they were not expensive new?