Sorry guys, don't meant to step on this thread, but, do want to agree that street riding is getting scary.
Case in point: August, '08, I was run over by 87 year old handicapped dude while soloing on my carbon road wonder. Eight months out-of-work, three operations later, I discover Ridemonkey...
Regards WheelWorks and Cycle Loft, I, too, no longer support them. Although I tried.
No need to go into details, except to say I didn't feel like a valued customer at either place.
Since then I've dropped over $10K between *web based* Speedgoat and Colorado Cycles. Great experience and...
"terrain specific" does make sense to me. The 29 size does challenge me in rocky, technical areas. For the majority of my rides, however, the 29 offers irresistible advantages.
Thanks guys. Glad to know these 29's can do better. Guitar Ted, you're right, those stock wheels are heavy as hell. And, thanks for sharing the info about the frame. It's good to know at least the frame is decent.
Does anyone have experience with a custom bike from Curtlo? A friend suggested...
Or is that an oxymoron?
Hello people,
Early this year bought my first mtn bike, a hardtail 29er, the Gary Fisher Cobia. I'm loving the trails! But, this bike is... a 30 lb lead sled. I ride with fast company and can't keep up for long.
I'm lusting for better overall performance, especially in...
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