Pedalon have 15% off everything tempted by an advanced 1 but can't get over the fact its not really race geo, especially now ive seen the new 29er.
Im in the market for a Marathon XC bike but this vs the new 29er - cheaper yes but...?
As my pictures have disappeared I thought I'd post another.
It now has DT Spline wheels and ready to ride weighs 12.5 kg, it would cost a lot more to lose some more weight.
The suspension is taking a bit of setting up. Had to take 2 tokens out of the front and add 2 bands to the rear.
Downhill it isn't any faster than my rigid fatty but going up it certainly is. It's a joy to pedal.
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Finally got my Anthem 3 yesterday through the bike to work scheme for part of it.
Medium frame ,giant dropper post and BBB pedals.
Out for a shake down spin in the afternoon but limited time as had to be back in time for sons 18th birthday meal.
Impressed by the ride ,loving the geometry and smoooth changes of the new gears.
But first off worked couple layers of turtle-wax polish into the frame.
Just ordered an Anthem 3 as an insurance replacement, can't wait! Keep those pictures coming!!
After first proper ride out round my local loop of Desire ,found the Racing Ralph on the rear to be a liability on the wet slippy rocks n roots .
|But i must say the rear end felt planted on the climbs and cleared parts that usually take a couple of bites or pauses at least or it could be my legs working better.
But certainly an improvement over my previous hardtails.
So purchased a 2.6 Nobby Nic today ,seems to fit with good clearance too.