Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 1,808
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From: Denver area (Ken Caryl Valley)
Bikes: 2022 Moots RCS, 2014 BMC SLR01 DA Mech, 2020 Santa Cruz Stigmata, Ibis Ripmo, Trek Top Fuel, Specialized Epic Pro, Pivot Les Fat
I need to look at the gearing combos to see if 1x makes sense. We do so much climbing here and on long steep climbs, I need to spin more and save my knees. IF I come into some good money (or if the market ever comes roaring back) that Moots Routt YBB looks really good. I still think outside of those really nice Ti bikes, the Stigmata is the best riding/handling. A friend has the Ibis. I don't ride much with him anymore or I'd swap bikes for a time or two. I think it is also in that same league of light and quick bikes. It may be a bit less compliant (I read this) but the 40 max tire size is a bit limiting. He just bought a Ti Why Cycles gravel bike too and rides that a lot more now.