I am currently trying to figure which frame to go wtih on a new single speed project. Here is my dilema -- I want to do some jumping (and maybe even some urban, given that I'm in Los Angeles), AND I want to use it for some typical XC trail riding. If I could give you percentages, that would make it easy, huh? I want to do more jumping, but I suspect I will end up doing more trail riding.
So, which would you do:
Choice 1: go with the a traditional ss XC frame, like a Santa Cruz Chameleon, and maybe get one size smaller than I normally would?
Choice 2: go with a DJ (fetish fixation, mc rumble, banshee morphine), and maybe get 2 sets of wheels... 24 for jumping, 26 for trail rides (I have geared mtb for longer rides).
I guess the not-so-hidden questions in there are how well can I expect to jump with something like a Chameleon... and how well will a bigger DJ bike do on the trails?
Thanks,
Vance
So, which would you do:
Choice 1: go with the a traditional ss XC frame, like a Santa Cruz Chameleon, and maybe get one size smaller than I normally would?
Choice 2: go with a DJ (fetish fixation, mc rumble, banshee morphine), and maybe get 2 sets of wheels... 24 for jumping, 26 for trail rides (I have geared mtb for longer rides).
I guess the not-so-hidden questions in there are how well can I expect to jump with something like a Chameleon... and how well will a bigger DJ bike do on the trails?
Thanks,
Vance