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Old 10-05-24 | 07:11 AM
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From: High-desert of WA state

Bikes: Custom 2020 MaHall bikeworks gravel machine, 2021 Tumbleweed Prospector, 2009 Niner SIR9, 2017 Norco Tactic

VegasJen I haven't pulled the trigger on it yet. I plan to take it home in a few days so I can test ride it for a week.

I'd say the E114 has a pretty aggressive geometry, I think more than my old P2 did. My initial short ride on the bike found it to be surprisingly comfortable. It'll be interesting to see with a longer ride if that is still true.

I agree on the wheel size, I initially paused when I saw they are 650s rather than 700c. My P2 also had 650 wheels, so I'm used to that. I believe it is a small frame, I'm 5'1" so I always need a small bike frame. I'm going to take some measurements on it and determine if it's small or xs (I didn't see a sticker on the frame).

What has really pushed me to considering this bike, is the great deal. I know this LBS shop owner well and he offered it to me for $900, I've helped with some bike painting of used frames to sell in his shop. The previous owner of the bike stopped racing triathlons, so she just traded it in for a mtb. The frame looks great and everything is mechanically sound. Once I get since miles on it, I'll definitely let you know my thoughts!
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