So I have a SGS freeride I've built for trail riding So far I've done 2 rides with it and my impressions are this: It climbs like a bannana slug, it descends like monkey with a fire under its butt. I just can't live with the heft, 37 pounds is just too much, and I don't see parts swaps doing more than a pound or so.
I've done this see-saw with my trail bikes of them being too heavy FS's then going to a bone-jarring, but light, Hardtail.
Santa Barbara has really steep mountains and loads of rocks so I need a steed that is light enough not to suffer too bad on the climbs and plush enough not to clobber me on descents.
I think a Turner 5spot with good spec would be perfect, but the price is a killer. Any ideas for a frustrated trail guy?
I've done this see-saw with my trail bikes of them being too heavy FS's then going to a bone-jarring, but light, Hardtail.
Santa Barbara has really steep mountains and loads of rocks so I need a steed that is light enough not to suffer too bad on the climbs and plush enough not to clobber me on descents.
I think a Turner 5spot with good spec would be perfect, but the price is a killer. Any ideas for a frustrated trail guy?