Very happy with this one, I like it so much that it’s now my only bike. It’s a good balance of weight and strength, plus Nicolais SS system is very easy to live with. Pics a bit old and the bike has a few upgrades now.
Quite new to the SS mtb malarky but so far the experience has been good. Certainly a lot more reliable in the crap weather. I think that 9 speed transmissions are too unreliable, I didnt have half as many problems when using 8 or 7 speed. I think for the summer though I’ll try out the Alfine, for long all day rides being able to drop a gear or two when you’re knackered is a nice to have.
Winter setup, apart from the DMR tensioner has been swapped for a Forge one and a 1/8 chain. and yes the grass is a little long, but I had a clean bike.