Originally Posted by
hoovbikes
I suppose that makes sense, considering it's primarily built for bikepacking. And yes I stand corrected the current model that I had is indeed a double butted frame. I guess a triple butted frame would technically be lighter in theory, AND the Ragley I'm considering is certainly built to be more rad than a bikepacking mule, but I'm starting to think the difference is marginal at best. Unless any Ragley owners out there can tell me otherwise..
Sigh... This is the importance of the test ride! 😩
While I am sure the KM can make a fine bike packing bike, and Surly does build most of their bikes to serve in multiple roles, the KM’s primary target is trail riding. Or at least that is how they present it on their website.
Also, I don’t think the geo is particularly mule-ish, at least compared to their off-road touring bikes like the Ogre and ECR.
Of course, that doesn’t mean somebody else’s trail-oriented HT might not be a lot more to your personal liking. Have you compared the geo numbers for the KM and the Ragley?