ask hab about his experience with a v1 spitfire. also reach on it only meets his requirements if he gets the XL.
druid was my first thought, but not available 275. plus i think he's tested one (or still waiting for a test bike)
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druid was my first thought, but not available 275. plus i think he's tested one (or still waiting for a test bike)
I had a v1 spitfire, probably had the same issues.
As long as the geometry fits does it matter what "size" it is?
fair point, but stack and standover increase too.
That V1 Spitfire had some issues, but it wouldn't put me off another Banshee. They seem to have fixed all of them. Wish it was slacker, but that's not a bad call.
Shred Dogg is also steeper than I'd like, and the CS are shorter than what I have in mind. Looks like a fun bike (and I've ridden the Trail Pistol and Smash a lot, and am now getting some time on the Gnarvana, and like all three), but it's not quite what I'm looking for.
Shred Dogg is also steeper than I'd like, and the CS are shorter than what I have in mind. Looks like a fun bike (and I've ridden the Trail Pistol and Smash a lot, and am now getting some time on the Gnarvana, and like all three), but it's not quite what I'm looking for.
i bet its awful if you run 27.5 wheels on a 29 bike. i mean, it was such a horrible experience to it with 26 on a 27.5 bike...how am i even alive???
I am absolutely open to that if the BB drop isn't massive. The difference between a 26" wheel and a 27.5" one is smaller than 27.5" to 29" though.
while that's fine in principal, there's actually a bigger difference in diameter between 275 and 29 wheels than there is between 26 and 275 which is gonna add more bb drop
i think the #'s for extra BB drop 26 / 275 is about a half inch and 275 / 29 is about three quarters.
27.5+......? Wildcat V2 goes close to a lot of your wants and the price is pretty reasonable, has a normal headset so you could slap a -1 in it .
A Whyte T-130 is a proper 650b, vey similar to the RSD but is steeper again at 65.6, I'll be interested to see if you find anything as the two I have listed are pretty much my shortlist, oh and the Process 134 but it is a bit out of spec for you.
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Because dentistry school is expensive and you deserve it.. 10mm more travel, 1 degree off on the headtube angle but everything else fits. Lots of hate for yeti out there, but go ride the bike. If its anything like my sb130, it will blow your socks off. I rode a shit ton of bikes, wanting to find something better and could not.
dave is picky about 1mm of sweep on his bars. a whole degree off on head angle is a nonstarter.Yeti SB140
Meet the bike in between nothing. Leaving no rider wanting. Master of the climb, the bomb, the rail, and the air. The utterly unequivocal. The rule crusher. The trend buster. No rig can rule all, but this one can absolutely rule. Massively capable. Super Comfortable. Poised for more. The...
Because dentistry school is expensive and you deserve it.. 10mm more travel, 1 degree off on the headtube angle but everything else fits. Lots of hate for yeti out there, but go ride the bike. If its anything like my sb130, it will blow your socks off. I rode a shit ton of bikes, wanting to find something better and could not.
speaking, @HAB did you ever order those ebike bars?
Lord help me, that's surprisingly close. I'd do a Scout over it though.Yeti SB140
Meet the bike in between nothing. Leaving no rider wanting. Master of the climb, the bomb, the rail, and the air. The utterly unequivocal. The rule crusher. The trend buster. No rig can rule all, but this one can absolutely rule. Massively capable. Super Comfortable. Poised for more. The...
Because dentistry school is expensive and you deserve it.. 10mm more travel, 1 degree off on the headtube angle but everything else fits. Lots of hate for yeti out there, but go ride the bike. If its anything like my sb130, it will blow your socks off. I rode a shit ton of bikes, wanting to find something better and could not.
No, long story short I did some shuffling between bikes and stole the 20mm rise Renthal off my hardtail.speaking, @HAB did you ever order those ebike bars?
I do have a low rise Funn Kingpin on the way for the Gnarvana though. 5 degree back, 2 degree up. I'm stoked.
You're right, finding a slack trail bike that isn't a 29er is hard....
Knolly Fugitive is so close, but those damn wheels!
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Knolly Fugitive is so close, but those damn wheels!
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I've seen them around the forum and AFAIR some of the resident monkeys have experience with the company.
@HardtailHack if I'm not mistaken?
Yeah I have one, it's was great value but after seeing them copy BTR's gusset design and offering the geo of XYZ's frame in a cheap copy has put me off getting a dually from them, the Chinese brand welders in the pics do too, hahaha!MarinoBike – Custom handmade frames
I've seen them around the forum and AFAIR some of the resident monkeys have experience with the company.
@HardtailHack if I'm not mistaken?
The Nicolai Saturn 14ST would go pretty close to the numbers too, if you pick the right Mutators, reach and stays would be a touch longer than requested.
Leverage rate has nothing weird going on-
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Hardtail made me think about in his post, but the BTR Pinner comes pretty damn close to @HAB s spec (may be in between sizes tho)
https://www.btr-fabrications.com/products/pinner-frame/#frame-options
https://www.btr-fabrications.com/products/pinner-frame/#frame-options
For me, with the Ranger, a significant part of the draw was that they had the geo pretty dialed for what I wanted from stock, without having to go super custom. Yes, I knew what I wanted, and could have gotten any number of guys to make something similar, but the fact that they got it and had already designed what I wanted counted for something. Plus they've got their tubing selection and construction dialed in for the geometry. The quality of the craftsmanship on the bike really is outstanding.
They aren't cheap, and aren't for everybody, but the fact that the waitlist is as long as it is is a testament to their ability to carve out a niche for themselves.
They aren't cheap, and aren't for everybody, but the fact that the waitlist is as long as it is is a testament to their ability to carve out a niche for themselves.
Guys... talk me out of ordering one of these. What are the drawbacks?
(besides the price and color options.)
Leverage ratio, suspension design, shock size... does any of it suck? I haven't shopped for a "trail bike" in I don't know how long.
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(besides the price and color options.)
Leverage ratio, suspension design, shock size... does any of it suck? I haven't shopped for a "trail bike" in I don't know how long.
Review: Deviate Highlander - There Can Only Be One - Pinkbike
Is this the most capable "trail bike" on the market?
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nope. wood bang.Guys... talk me out of ordering one of these. What are the drawbacks?
(besides the price and color options.)
Leverage ratio, suspension design, shock size... does any of it suck? I haven't shopped for a "trail bike" in I don't know how long.
Review: Deviate Highlander - There Can Only Be One - Pinkbike
Is this the most capable "trail bike" on the market?
My only concern would be whether or not the brand will still be around for support over the next few years given the economic situation. People are dumping disposable income into bikes right now, but given a protracted economic downturn that will likely flip and smaller companies without cash assets may go under.Guys... talk me out of ordering one of these. What are the drawbacks?
(besides the price and color options.)
Leverage ratio, suspension design, shock size... does any of it suck? I haven't shopped for a "trail bike" in I don't know how long.
Review: Deviate Highlander - There Can Only Be One - Pinkbike
Is this the most capable "trail bike" on the market?
Looks like you have to buy two chains now.Guys... talk me out of ordering one of these. What are the drawbacks?
(besides the price and color options.)
Leverage ratio, suspension design, shock size... does any of it suck? I haven't shopped for a "trail bike" in I don't know how long.
Review: Deviate Highlander - There Can Only Be One - Pinkbike
Is this the most capable "trail bike" on the market?
Yeah I'm worried about that too...
Seems like there are so many start-up bike cos producing killer frames in 2020.
Seems like there are so many start-up bike cos producing killer frames in 2020.
I'm ready to make that leap, for rollover, speed, and "rides like it has more travel than it does" reasons.
Speaking of cool little brands, this thing is kinda hot, and you can run either wheel size.
They updated the geo recently, and the HA is me-Approved. Paint jobs are rad, if you like such things.
I'm skeptical of steel FS bikes, but would love to see / test ride one.
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They updated the geo recently, and the HA is me-Approved. Paint jobs are rad, if you like such things.
I'm skeptical of steel FS bikes, but would love to see / test ride one.
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Very interesting bike, would be high on my trail bike list. Pls buy and report.Guys... talk me out of ordering one of these. What are the drawbacks?
(besides the price and color options.)
Leverage ratio, suspension design, shock size... does any of it suck? I haven't shopped for a "trail bike" in I don't know how long.
Review: Deviate Highlander - There Can Only Be One - Pinkbike
Is this the most capable "trail bike" on the market?
@Steve M has a Guide and was liking it afaik. Good FC/RC ratio he talked about in the infamous youtube vid resulting in Leo with the big Pole getting a bit involved...
Seems Levy liked it plenty, but the LR isn't quite the norm these days
Still, I too have a moderate chubb for basically all the modern HSPs
Still, I too have a moderate chubb for basically all the modern HSPs
So... the bike may bottom easier than other designs, especially with a coil shock. Supportive in the mid stroke. Possible upside is more traction near the end of travel. Is that a good hypothesis?
Seems Levy liked it plenty, but the LR isn't quite the norm these days
Still, I too have a moderate chubb for basically all the modern HSPs
Just looking at that graph, I'd say it might not be particularly supportive in the mid-stroke since the LR goes up, then it looks to get pretty progressive with the LR falling (steeply) below 2.1 at the end. Maybe that LR increase in the middle is why it feels like it has moar tractions in certain situations. But, its overall LR seems pretty low so it may work pretty well with certain shocks and shock tunes.
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