Hahahaha, f***... totally set myself up for that didn’t I...
No, I mean... the long wheel base and slack HTA combined with a 29x3” front tire, 29x2.6” rear tire and lack of gears allow the Walt to soak up bumps like the best 6” travel Enduro bikes on market while the proprietary 13C rubber compound on the front tire provides suspension-esque traction in the worst conditions, lasts thousands of kilometres, and has consistent properties through a massive temperature range! It makes the rainiest night on North Shore GNAR feel like a sunny day riding green runs.
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In all seriousness, it’s rarely the fastest option down but it’s pretty amazing how capable good brakes, tires, and geo make a rigid bike. Yes, you’ll want to keep the wheels near the ground but I think it’s a totally viable option for folks put off by maintenance costs and evolving tech.
Nov. 14, 2018, 2:07 p.m. - Andrew Major
Hahahaha, f***... totally set myself up for that didn’t I... No, I mean... the long wheel base and slack HTA combined with a 29x3” front tire, 29x2.6” rear tire and lack of gears allow the Walt to soak up bumps like the best 6” travel Enduro bikes on market while the proprietary 13C rubber compound on the front tire provides suspension-esque traction in the worst conditions, lasts thousands of kilometres, and has consistent properties through a massive temperature range! It makes the rainiest night on North Shore GNAR feel like a sunny day riding green runs. ... In all seriousness, it’s rarely the fastest option down but it’s pretty amazing how capable good brakes, tires, and geo make a rigid bike. Yes, you’ll want to keep the wheels near the ground but I think it’s a totally viable option for folks put off by maintenance costs and evolving tech.