Got my first real ride on the 575 today. The bike is amazing. It pedals better, tracks better, handles better, and is obviously smoother than my old bike by leaps and bounds. I've still got a long way to go before I get it dialed in correctly, but I already know that I made a great decision going with the 575.
I did about 9 miles - 2 loops on my favorite set of trails. Nothing too rough, but enough to learn a lot about the bike.
I did a couple of short but steep climbs, and a long, gradual climb. I cleaned both with surprising ease. The 5th really pedals well, even with all that travel. I was concerned about the short cockpit, but I had no problems keeping the front wheel grounded.
I also hit a short downhill. The suspension and the hopes really shined. It's very nice to have steady, consistant braking power, even in the wet and the slop.
I got into a few tight, rooty, technical sections and the bike handled great. I have to get used to all the extra travel, but the bike was surprisingly nimble, even at very low speeds.
I also got a better feel for the tires. They don't have much lateral traction, but they do have some. The lugs are pretty soft, so you have to keep your weight in the center of the bike... if you get too far back, the tires will slide on roots and wet rocks.
My only complaint is that I can't ride more often - even the motor was pretty decent.
I did about 9 miles - 2 loops on my favorite set of trails. Nothing too rough, but enough to learn a lot about the bike.
I did a couple of short but steep climbs, and a long, gradual climb. I cleaned both with surprising ease. The 5th really pedals well, even with all that travel. I was concerned about the short cockpit, but I had no problems keeping the front wheel grounded.
I also hit a short downhill. The suspension and the hopes really shined. It's very nice to have steady, consistant braking power, even in the wet and the slop.
I got into a few tight, rooty, technical sections and the bike handled great. I have to get used to all the extra travel, but the bike was surprisingly nimble, even at very low speeds.
I also got a better feel for the tires. They don't have much lateral traction, but they do have some. The lugs are pretty soft, so you have to keep your weight in the center of the bike... if you get too far back, the tires will slide on roots and wet rocks.
My only complaint is that I can't ride more often - even the motor was pretty decent.
much the last 4/5 days.
