So the opportunity has presented itself to possibly get a new frame. So looking for some inspiration. Must be 650B as swapping kit form the other bike, ideally 160mm, though 150 a possibility as have bits to sort the pike out. It’ll be raced (relatively unsuccessfully) and used regularly on the steep and sloppy stuff. Though ideally not so heavy that I rupture a lung trying to get it up the hill, I do actually enjoy a good climb.
So lets see ’em, we all know posting a picture of your pride and joy is almost as good as riding it.
While we’re having this little 650b love in (and I assume no ‘outsiders’ will be paying any attention), has anyone actually noticed a difference over 26ers hell, even 29ers, that they can attribute to the size of the wheel?
While we’re having this little 650b love in (and I assume no ‘outsiders’ will be paying any attention), has anyone actually noticed a difference over 26ers hell, even 29ers, that they can attribute to the size of the wheel?
Kimbers – did you have the 26″ bandit before the 275? If so, how’s the float x compared to the normal CTD (although I appreciate the 275 is 140mm/ diff wheel size/geo etc) for bottoming out?
Sorry kimbers…could have sworn it was a new bandit! Thinking the exact same with ccdb as the stock CTD is just not cutting it. Has your mate got the standard air or air cs?
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I know people moan about “New Standards” and “marketing lead” design being a PITA, but wow, you’ve only got to look at the bikes in this thread to see we’ve never had it so good! Not a duff bike anywhere to be seen!!! 😉
@Potdog – Loving that Kingdom AM – somehow a titanium full-susser enduro bike appeals.
However, for the next few years (whilst I save up!), I have this, which has shrugged off everything I’ve thrown at it (apart from a dinged rear rim an Antur…)
Sorry to ask, why is the Santa Cruz so popular ? I thought we might see some orange 5 ‘s, trance’s etc.
I’m looking for something with more travel and tougher than my anthem, maybe the Santa Cruz is an option..