Have been using Salsa Cowchippers for 18 months now really comfortable

@martymac are they as heavy as mentioned on here?

@martymac finally a karate monkey very nice indeed on my want list.

71.5 Salsa Vaya didn’t know before now but feels just right especially with 650b x 2.1 tyres and flared bars bombing down singletrack

I think the Soma Bside is Tange steel

Would say dialled alpine also but really liked the two Sherpas I owned , must look at cotic thinking of a hardtail

Really liking this thread as my riding is heading this way I’m rigid curios, what’s best 29er or 27.5+, I really like the look of the Surly Karate Monkey. Any real reviews or pics.

This

https://www.bikeradar.com/reviews/bikes/touring-bikes/surly-bridge-club-long-term-review/

Re the Swift was speaking with Sam last month and the planned release has been put aside because of tooling costs.

Barzo on the front looks a good option for where I ride.

@kiwijohn cheers for that detail my camera is large dslr and would want space for a jacket and snacks so the Outershell is a no go, pity🙁

Same here no experience with DT Swiss have had numerous sets with Hope Pro 4’s, both my current sets are pro 4, had any issue a few years ago with a hairline crack in one which was replaced with no quibble. Great customer service and technical back up.

@damascus for use on and off road( primarily on gravel on my Salsa Vaya)

Bez, really liking that Outershell bag, especially the fact that it opens while I’m riding, nice design.

Cheers Brant I think I need to visit Specsavers 😂

Pic up on Instagram now

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Bootzipper 650 , only photo in existence ! Ready to order at last .

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Seriously no pre order discount Brant, are the Steel lovers being discriminated against 😀

Do you mean that frame material is irrelevant at this tyre size because of the plushness of the tyres?

Absolutely what’s the link to your YouTube channel

Just checked where this is and it’s doable for me from Northern Ireland, 2 hr ferry and a short drive. Would love the gpx file for this

fudge9202@googlemail.com

Cheers

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Cheers after an edge explore but sadly not in the sale

Try these, great quality and cheap

DT Evo Harness

Fast XC tyres and also for gravel bikes that can take 29×2.0 tyres.

https://www.cyclesuk.com/177567/products/bontrager-xr2-team-issue-tlr-mountain-bike-tyre-standard-width.aspx?currency=GBP&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI36CpzaHQ5AIVwbTtCh3IVACEEAUYAiABEgJnx_D_BwE

@seventy is the Ocelot going to be available?

Label makes some really nice stuff I’ve used his handlebar Harness and it’s well thought out and great quota bit like revelate in style.

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Also running Resolutes 700×42 but really intrigued by the new 700×50 WTB Venture tyres.

Eagerly awaiting what Wildcat are going to offer but no teasers yet on social media?

Excellent hope there are some cool colours like the Stooges 🤞

Any prices?

Is there a definitive price Brant?

Pre order discount on the frameset same as the Scandal? Any price yet??

Same as wzzz Brant. Ant eta on the bootzipper, this side of Xmas??

I’ve owned three Sherpas in different guises. A really good all rounder. Wouldn’t hesitate to get another. Never had a Solaris so can’t comment

Bootzipper the same colour?

So brant how long before we can pre order?

@brant any ETA?

@brant are the bootzipper 29 coming in the same shipment as the Scandals?

Brant any word on the steel frame?

Jeez six weeks is nearly mid October 🙁