[Closed] wanting a certain kind of bike, that you most probably do not require.

Think you have just described 95% of STW forumites Ton (myself included 🙂 ) Hasn't stopped me or them owning a mighty trail steed 😉

Honestly, I don't think I [b]require[/b] anything more than a rigid single speed. The bikes are half the fun for me though.

Nowt wrong with making yourself appear like a trail God by being distinctly over biked, we all do it 😆

On one hand, yes, you're right.

In the other - it's a pastime. Riding bikes for fun. Fun might not be the fastest bike. It might not be the "right" bike. It might just be a different sort of bike that's fun because it's different.

Also for some, and I include myself,buying a new (or used) bike is fun too. Consider the spec, weigh the pros and cons of choices.

Me, 46 year old xc mincer living on the South Downs. Recently bought an ex demo Whyte G-150. I can't justify it in any way but luckily I have no shame in being over biked 🙂

Just bought my n+1 from the classifieds this week. Didn't need it, but wanted it!

I managed to downsize slightly when I got my new bike recently. Went from a 160mm coil forked bike to a lighter weight 140mm machine. Sure the extra 20mm might of been of use on the yearly Alps trip or occasional really bike mountain ride, but 95% of the time 140mm would of been plenty. Even riding out here in Whistler 140mm seems to be fine for riding outside the park - certainly for me rather average ability.

It's why I set a 120mm limit on my next 29er FS bike, should be enuff for my mincing

Well I've always fancied the idea of some sort of enduro machine, something with 150mm both ends, is painted in lairy late 80's colour way, first word beginning with S and the second word C and is famed for it's similarity to a late 70's rough Cop. Reminds me of a place in Southern California and yet where would it be ridden? Yup, the South Downs. I would it seems have to wear "baggies" and get hold of a green hat though.

Pointless.

Utterly pointless.

Would still like one though 😆

There was me sure in thinking you were gonna be asking about recumbants whilst telling online how $#!t£ you're feeling again... 🙄

😛

I bought a parkwood before xmas, rode it offroad and was battered to hell.
5 years of not riding offroad has softened me to bits.

What happened to the parkwood? Just sounds like your gunna end up the same position with another HT

Depends really. Will it be your only bike? If so then you need some common sense but aiming for a bike that will handle the hardest trails you will ride makes sense. Make some slight comprises and it'll be rideable all day.

Big mountains are my favourite riding and I only have one bike, a Stumpjumper EVO carbon with 150mm rear travel and 160mm Pikes weighing in the region of 26lbs. It is very capable and because it's light and has adjustable levels of platform and travel on the shock and fork it is just as much fun to ride day to day. Find a lightweight 150 is travel bike and you will be fine on it most of the time and enjoy it more when you are on big adventures. I don't see the point in having a bike that holds you back.

If you have several other bikes then get whatever takes your fancy without compromising, a bike on your back will always be a pain, and enjoy yourself.

And I think just about everyone hankered after a fourcross full susser a few years ago and had no real justification for it!

I live for the dream of n+1!

When are we off then Tony?
Looking forward to getting back out there again...

My fattest tyres are now 35mm thats all my ability really needs 🙂

idea's for a nice easy riding hardtail 29r

I shall follow STW tradition and recommend what I've got ie. Salsa El Mariachi.

here is my thought

About 5 years ago I bought a lightly used FS bike (A Trek Fuel ex)

Part of me bought it to be the trail god I have never have been and never will be.

But mainly I bought it as a Sofa for an old man

I demoed some bikes before I made my purchase. A challenge when your tall but Bike Radar was on.

My conclusion, amongst other things, is that FS bikes are good for lots of boring bits. This trails which don't have any features or corners but are bumpy. On a Hard tail or worse and rigid bike you are being jiggled around. On a FS you can peddle in comfort and look at the view. i also think my FS bike climbs rough terrain better than any hard tail I have ridden. You did say you wanted an FS as you got beat up on a hardtail. That's a good reason to go for another bouncy end. Its not just about getting down faster

So my opinion is that you do want a FS bike buy you want an FS bike to get you round the loop your ridding. I'm no expert here but something like a Fuel ex maybe even an Anthem or a Scott Spark if you want back to hard tail at the push of a buttom

From your other thread...

I bought a parkwood before xmas, rode it offroad and was battered to hell.

Still sounds like you need a 120mm or 130mm FS 29er, you might be surprised how versatile they are with a Pike on the front.

There was me sure in thinking you were gonna be asking about recumbants whilst telling online how $#!t£ you're feeling again...

you slimey little bastard, 🙂

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With some widish, not too heavy wheels and big tyres, and 120mm forks.

Mine gets ridden up and over The Lakes more than the carbon FS and isn't really any slower, while being just as much (albeit slightly different) fun.

EDIT - may struggle to get an XL though

I bought a parkwood before xmas, rode it offroad and was battered to hell.

Personally I would look at the a 29er rear travel 100mm ish full suss

light enough, and quick enough

REcommend what I own.. Rocky Mountain Element, with 120/90mm talas forks with dropper post and xt/crank brother wheels 28lbs. Really will do

will bimble down slowly, trying to pick the smoothest line, getting off to climb down any steep drop offs and evading the rock garden because i dont want to puncture on the way down.
the rest of the time, when i am not owning the mountain on my burly tough fs beast, i will be riding the odd trail center, slowly up and a bit quicker down

Hardtail well Ritchey P 29 😉

Ton - have you considered a fatbike with a Bluto?

Spearfish? Not too heavy. Capable enough. Man-sized wheels.

29er trance

I am learning to love my Enduro 29er. It's not as natural to ride for me as the Pitch of Stumpjumper that preceeded it. It is however burly but light enough to carry up and smash down while excelling on nadgery trails that take lots of effort.
A Stumpjumper with Pikes would do just grand as well.
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Krampus.