Originally Posted by
ColonelSanders
To ask a silly question, are both you guys happy with the stiffness of your respective Surly frames?
Is there any noodleyness to them at all when riding up a decently steep hill?
Yep, I am happy both with Troll and KM.
I'd say Troll is just a tiny bit softer - but both are snappy and responsive. No numb/noodly feeling from each frame; then remember that for me a full alu frame is brittle and a bit too harsh. The 1x10 drivetrain of KM is very tight; the 3x10 on Troll is a bit softer, but still a good setup for my old bones.
I will stick with steel, or steel/carbon frame of LeMond.
/ksywa