My canfield basically has that exact arrangement. The frame looks way different, but the cables basically take the same route.Interesting cable routing for the rear triangle. Can't recall seeing a set up like that.
My canfield basically has that exact arrangement. The frame looks way different, but the cables basically take the same route.Interesting cable routing for the rear triangle. Can't recall seeing a set up like that.
SAR has become really expensive for euros since brexit but yes they were good before the certificate and are even better nowThe benefit of SAR springs is they guarantee ~1.5% accuracy and they now include the tested spring rate of the spring they ship you.
Santa cruz is kind of similarInteresting cable routing for the rear triangle. Can't recall seeing a set up like that.
Just a one man show, Switchcraft is the brand.dag yo, what is that?
I now have a few rides on my 2023 Optic. I also love short travel bikes (and hardtails, for that matter) and I can confirm the Optic is indeed very capable. However, it is not nearly as capable as a big 165mm enduro bike for rough and/or fast trails with big features. There is no way around it.Thanks. Not a fan of the pivot point, but nobody asked me. I enjoy shorter travel and wonder if we'll see a swing back away from 165mm enduro bikes for everything. Seems like the Optics and etc. are just as capable when ridden well.
Oh definitely. Sorry not trying to argue that everybody needs 110mm of travel and that's it, but rather a lot of trail riders are riding bikes that are way more capable than they realistically need for trail center trails. It just seems like if you don't have 140mm of travel then you are dead, even at the kingdom trailsI now have a few rides on my 2023 Optic. I also love short travel bikes (and hardtails, for that matter) and I can confirm the Optic is indeed very capable. However, it is not nearly as capable as a big 165mm enduro bike for rough and/or fast trails with big features. There is no way around it.
You could argue that these short travel bikes are more fun overall than big enduro bikes (I personally hate being overbiked on mellow trails), but they really shine on jump trails and general trail riding. There is absolutely no problem hitting all the spicy bits you will find along the way...but for the serious stuff, big travel bikes are still the way to go, IMO.
next up: 13s mtb stuff
There is more money to be squeezed out of graveldads, mountainbiking is a shrinking hobby around here.next up: 13s mtb stuff
Can it take a proper fork (DC)?
FTFY.I believe on that frame the gussets are partially just to keep the ancillotivisual language90s vibes.