I took my new hardtail out for the first time tonight and did about 7 miles a 1/3 road 1/3 trail and 1/3 fire road near my house. I was pleased and surprised at the high speed stability, I was expecting a somewhat harsh ride but didnt get it. Longer trial rides might be a different story.
I couldnt really hammer on the climbs because I still do not have the long seat post and I was running moss pedals. I didnt notice any particular difference but I might when I decide to really hammer.
On a slight rolling downhill bit (not technical) I clipped along at 19 MPH and could have gone faster except my feet became unstable on the pedals clipless are mandatory on a hardtail. All my previous 'true' mountain bikes have been full suspension and I never had any trouble pedaling fast on those hmmm?
The wheel base on this bike is about 2 shorter than my last ride Im liking it so far.
I get the right sized seat post and stem on Wednesday and hope to get in a decent 100% single track run in.
ALSO: Avid 185s are stupid heavy on an XC bike - but DAMN!!! They gots the power!
I couldnt really hammer on the climbs because I still do not have the long seat post and I was running moss pedals. I didnt notice any particular difference but I might when I decide to really hammer.
On a slight rolling downhill bit (not technical) I clipped along at 19 MPH and could have gone faster except my feet became unstable on the pedals clipless are mandatory on a hardtail. All my previous 'true' mountain bikes have been full suspension and I never had any trouble pedaling fast on those hmmm?
The wheel base on this bike is about 2 shorter than my last ride Im liking it so far.
I get the right sized seat post and stem on Wednesday and hope to get in a decent 100% single track run in.
ALSO: Avid 185s are stupid heavy on an XC bike - but DAMN!!! They gots the power!