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Originally Posted by Happy Feet
(Post 21914462)
Since posting in this thread earlier I pulled out the Marin and tried reworking the front end to eliminate some of the lifting going uphill. After a test ride today with a longer stem and moving the new seat forward a bit (after the photo was taken) it does better. Had a lot of fun riding and even managed a full somersault endo trying to stop on a steep downhill section (rookie move). The bomber fork takes the jolt out of rocks and roots enough to not try to avoid them.
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Originally Posted by prj71
(Post 21916806)
You'd be well served by a full suspension 29er on those trails you ride.
I also want a 14' expedition paddleboard this summer that retails for $1500 so there's that to ponder before buying yet another bike. |
N+1 is the only answer here. You always need another bike. :D
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...55db9c0e5b.jpg |
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jonny hardcore i ride again tomorrow 25 degrees https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...a96acd4561.jpg last Tuesday |
"It's stupid to spend a few hundred bucks upgrading this bike. Instead you should spend $1500 on a new bike."
Huh? For what it's worth, 26" rim brake is my preferred MTB type. Yes, I've ridden and owned most of the other kinds. All the usual suspects have been mentioned. Personally I think a vintage Rock Shox would fit this bike best. Lighter than the new forks available and also with the least amount of travel, so you change the front end the least. Finding one in good shape is the challenge. I still need to try that new (but now already discontinued...) Rock Shox silver fork. Even though it's on the heavy side, the price is right and we may never see another new 26" rim brake fork again. |
Originally Posted by FastJake
(Post 21922025)
"It's stupid to spend a few hundred bucks upgrading this bike. Instead you should spend $1500 on a new bike."
Huh? For what it's worth, 26" rim brake is my preferred MTB type. Yes, I've ridden and owned most of the other kinds. All the usual suspects have been mentioned. Personally I think a vintage Rock Shox would fit this bike best. Lighter than the new forks available and also with the least amount of travel, so you change the front end the least. Finding one in good shape is the challenge. I still need to try that new (but now already discontinued...) Rock Shox silver fork. Even though it's on the heavy side, the price is right and we may never see another new 26" rim brake fork again. i do need a nice new FS 29er.... |
Originally Posted by FastJake
(Post 21922025)
Huh? For what it's worth, 26" rim brake is my preferred MTB type. All the usual suspects have been mentioned. Personally I think a vintage Rock Shox would fit this bike best. Lighter than the new forks available and also with the least amount of travel, so you change the front end the least. Finding one in good shape is the challenge. |
Originally Posted by thehammerdog
(Post 21922923)
i decided to leave well enough alone ride it enjoy what it is.
i do need a nice new FS 29er.... good choices, both statements |
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