I apologize if something like this has been posted before
..I didnt see anything. If there is a thread that addresses this, please post the link!
I currently ride a Giant AC1 and love this bike! Dont get me wrong for one second, I really like this bike ..but, it is my personal opinion that it is a compromise however between a freeride bike and an all-mountain bike . and it was a great transition from my XC into the more extreme world but I have been riding more and more DH (no big drops or jumps) and am thinking about building purpose built bikes: one for trail riding and one for trail riding.
I can take care of the trail riding bike ..but I have a question of you out in cyberland ..what DH bikes can be built up with MILD climbing abilities? I was thinking a dual chainring in the front might just do the trick on a DH bike. Which bike accommodates this? Keep in mind I dont do big jumps or drops and I have always liked lightweight bikes. I was thinking about a DHR with dual rings up front (just because I have seen these built at the weight as my AC!!!) .
In any event, I appreciate your comments and suggestions .
THANKS!
Jeb4
I currently ride a Giant AC1 and love this bike! Dont get me wrong for one second, I really like this bike ..but, it is my personal opinion that it is a compromise however between a freeride bike and an all-mountain bike . and it was a great transition from my XC into the more extreme world but I have been riding more and more DH (no big drops or jumps) and am thinking about building purpose built bikes: one for trail riding and one for trail riding.
I can take care of the trail riding bike ..but I have a question of you out in cyberland ..what DH bikes can be built up with MILD climbing abilities? I was thinking a dual chainring in the front might just do the trick on a DH bike. Which bike accommodates this? Keep in mind I dont do big jumps or drops and I have always liked lightweight bikes. I was thinking about a DHR with dual rings up front (just because I have seen these built at the weight as my AC!!!) .
In any event, I appreciate your comments and suggestions .
THANKS!
Jeb4