i know that every new bike we buy is the best bike ever, but my Codeine might well keep it’s title longer than most…
it seems well made; the suspension action was smooth and light when i took the shock out, and the welds look even and tidy. the seat-tube is a good-fit 31.6mm
the (grey) paint seems tough enough: i’ve given it a good scuffing, but nothing’s chipped or scratched yet.
it’s not light, but i wouldn’t say it’s ‘heavy’, just reassuringly sturdy.
i thought i might struggle with a single-ring specific frame, but it turns out not to be an issue.
‘winch and plummet’ seems to sum it up very well: it climbs well if you’re not in a hurry and stamping on the pedals, descends great, it’s even ok bimbling around on easy stuff.
i really really like it.
fwiw; i’m 6.2″, 36″ inside leg, frame size is Large (20″), and i’m happy with the ‘fit’.