Originally Posted by
no1mad
Been wanting to double my stable, but can't justify it.
Side note- how's the ride like on that GT? I've toyed with the idea of getting one of their 'Traffic' models, but that rear triangle meets top tube looks kinda funky to me...
If your body can take rigid, the ride is wonderful. Since I have two full suspension mtb's though I've been considering converting it to hybrid duty.. and I think the triple triangle does indeed add noticeable stiffness so if your not up for being bumped on the trail, don't bother.
Originally Posted by
Jamesw2
I have five to choose from it puts me into a conflict . . . or do i stay home and work on the build??/
Often my problem! What's your current project?
Originally Posted by
JReade
4 would be an easy decision for me. I've got 6 rideable and 2 builds. I think... there might be one or two hiding in the back..
I have more then 8 rideables, those are just the ones that happened to be out. What kinda bikes you got?
Originally Posted by
DCB0
GT's 'Triple Triangle' design has been featured on almost all their bikes for decades. The used to claim it made the frame stronger, I think... perhaps in the early BMX applications it did, but on modern bikes I don't think it makes a lick of difference. It is now, I am sure, an aesthetic feature that differentiates them from other CHinese made cookie-cutter bikes.
I'd agree with you if we're talking more modern GT's, but the old steel/alum frames I think the stiffness thing stands true.